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Fletcher still sought after mistaken release from jail
Protection case surfaces Monday in neighboring county BY ANNIE HOLLER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PAINTSVILLE — Authorities are still seeking Herbert Ray Fletcher after the Big Sandy Regional Detention Center mistakenly released him July 23. Meanwhile, a new case involving allegations of harassment and stalking has surfaced against him in neighboring Mingo County, West Virginia. Fletcher, 47,…
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Martin County Middle bounces back at Paintsville
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PAINTSVILLE — Martin County Middle School bounced back from a hard-fought loss at Johnson County Middle School to pick up its first A-team victory of the season Aug. 11 at Paintsville. The Lady Cardinals defeated Paintsville 44-33 behind a 19-point performance from Harper Runyon and 16 points from Paige Stafford.…
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Inmate mistakenly set free from Big Sandy Regional Detention Center
BY ANNIE HOLLER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PAINTSVILLE — Authorities are seeking the whereabouts of an inmate mistakenly set free from the Big Sandy Regional Detention Center. Herbert Fletcher, 47, of Rockcastle Lane, Louisa, was released from the jail July 23 despite being held on a $5,000 cash bond stemming from June arrests on charges of driving…
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Lady Cards sweep Johnson Central Soccerama
Farm Bureau Cup set Aug. 13 BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PAINTSVILLE — Martin County wrapped up its preseason on a high note Saturday. The Lady Cards swept all three matches at the Johnson Central Soccerama to go 6-0 in scrimmages before the official debut. The Lady Cardinals defeated East Carter 3-0, host Johnson Central…
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Martin, Johnson men arrested after KSP pursuit; suspected stolen AT&T line recovered
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PAINTSVILLE — A Martin County man and a Johnson County man were arrested Sunday after a Kentucky State Police pursuit ended with troopers disabling a pickup truck and finding suspected stolen AT&T communication line inside. Police identified the driver as Christopher Jordan Mollette, 38, of Martin County, and the passenger…
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Firecrackers finish 2-1 at Coal Country Classic
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PAINTSVILLE — The 606 Firecrackers out of Martin County finished pool play unbeaten and posted a 2-1 record July 18 at the Coal Country 12U Classic at Johnson Central High School. The Firecrackers, coached by Jayla Dials, Aaron Moore, Jim Bob Nolen and Bailey Dials, defeated EKY Heat and Appalachian…
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Softball 12U All-Stars battle in Cal Ripken tournament
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PAINTSVILLE — The Martin County 12U softball All-Stars competed in the District 3 tournament over the weekend at Johnson Central. Martin County opened tournament play June 26 against Pikeville and fell 12-2. Kentley Marcum and Hope Dials scored Martin County’s two runs. Alicemae Gilkey singled, and Gabby Mann added a…
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Tracy Homer Delong Obituary
Tracy Homer Delong 1961—2026 Tracy Homer Delong, 65, of Paintsville, passed away June 21, 2026, at his residence. Born Jan. 24, 1961, in Michigan, he was the son of the late David Samuel Delong and Glenna (Cornette) Horn. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Dean Delong and Brian…
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Casting With Kids returns to Paintsville Lake with two days of free fishing, prizes, fun
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PAINTSVILLE — Children and families will head to Paintsville Lake for two days of fishing, education and outdoor activities as the annual Casting With Kids 2026 returns June 5-6 at Paintsville Lake State Park Marina. Hosted in partnership with the Kent Rose Foundation, Casting for Kids and a long list…
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Police shoot man after struggle in downtown Paintsville
PAINTSVILLE — Kentucky State Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Johnson County after Paintsville police shot a man following a foot chase and struggle downtown. The shooting occurred about 2 a.m. April 26 on Main Street, according to the Kentucky State Police. Investigators said a Paintsville police officer was on foot patrol when he…
