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Santa rides shotgun in Sheriff Kirk’s patrol car
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — If you are traveling through Martin County this season, you might spot Sheriff John Kirk and Santa making their rounds. With flashing lights and bags of candy and toys, they are turning roadside stops into moments of Christmas cheer—and proving that even a “citation” can be a gift…
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Inez beats ARPA deadline to obligate funds
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Following the swearing-in Thursday of Inez Commissioners Jennifer Wells, Nita Collier, Roy Penix and Phyllis Conrad by Martin County/Judge Executive Lon Lafferty, the City of Inez took steps to ensure its share of federal relief money does not slip away. Mayor Ed Daniels announced that the city’s remaining…
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Six county health departments gather to build partnerships
ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Public health teams from six counties came together Friday for the first-ever Big Sandy Public Health Regional Christmas event. Staff from Floyd, Johnson, Lawrence, Magoffin, Martin and Pike counties participated in a day of team-building activities, games, a Christmas breakfast and a movie to build connections and strengthen partnerships.…
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Alarm call from Inez grocery leads to arrests of two Salyersville men
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — An early morning alarm call from the Save A Lot on Route 645 in Inez resulted in the arrests of two Salyersville men Sunday. Martin County Sheriff John Kirk responded to the store alarm before 4 a.m. He discovered 18-year-old Raymond Eugene Keeton Jr. and 39-year-old Sonny Allen…
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Inez overcomes cold to celebrate Christmas in the Mountains
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Cold temperatures did not stop hundreds of Christmas in the Mountains revelers from convening in downtown Inez for the weeklong celebration from Dec. 1 to 7. Students from area schools braved the cold to enjoy exclusive carnival privileges throughout the week. “A Walk to Bethlehem,” an outdoor theatrical…
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Martin County grand jury delivers five indictments
Meth, missed court dates, and an ATV chase fuel charges BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Martin County grand jury delivered a quintet of indictments Thursday. From an alleged ATV chase to alleged meth-filled pockets and broken court dates, here is the rundown: Jerry Thomas Spence, 47, of Kermit, West Virginia: Spence is…
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Pike County drug bust ends in federal prison time
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — The consequences of a major drug haul landed hard for a Pikeville woman. On Thursday, U.S. District Judge Danny C. Reeves sentenced 37-year-old Sasha Adkins of Jonancy to 135 months in prison for possessing and intending to distribute more than 50 grams of meth and a stash of…
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One traffic stop, two drugs and nearly a decade locked away
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — It started with a routine traffic stop and ended with a prison sentence for a Magoffin County man. Chief U.S. District Judge Danny Reeves sentenced 57-year-old Daniel Jackson of Salyersville on Thursday to 97 months in prison. The sentencing followed Jackson’s conviction for possession with intent to distribute…
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Martin County unveils new emergency tools to tackle disasters
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Preparedness is paramount when disaster strikes and Martin County is stepping up to meet the challenge. Last week the county’s Emergency Management Services (EMS) added a new mobile LED light plant and cargo trailer to its arsenal. These tools, according to Martin County Judge/Executive Lon Lafferty, will enhance…
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