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Tomahawk man faces charges after medical emergency and Narcan revival
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN TOMAHAWK — A Tomahawk man arrested on multiple charges Thursday suffered a medical emergency that prompted law enforcement to administer Narcan and provide life-saving support, according to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office. Deputy Justin Bellamy of the MCSO responded to a report of an intoxicated, aggressive man at a residence…
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Kermit faces major sewer crisis with collapsed main lines; bids farewell to oldest councilwoman
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN KERMIT, W.Va. — The Town of Kermit is grappling with a significant sewer system issue due to collapsed main lines. Mayor Charles Sparks stated in a June 19 meeting that the town is contracting a company to pump the maintenance holes twice a week to manage the situation. The collapse…
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Martin County honors lifelong residents and business owners Danny and Doris Mooney
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — In a heartfelt ceremony preceding the fiscal court meeting Thursday, Judge/Executive Lon Lafferty and the Martin County Magistrates honored Danny and Doris Mooney, lifelong residents and business owners of Inez. Lafferty began by recounting the couple’s journey, noting that they met over 64 years ago in high school…
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Scammers exploit advancements in technology, local banker warns
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — In an era where scammers constantly devise new ways to defraud the public, everyday citizens are losing their hard-earned money to increasingly sophisticated schemes such as phishing, spoofing and romance scams. At the Kiwanis Club luncheon held Thursday at Masterpiece Kitchen & Café, local banker James Ayers of…
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Mother in Martin County arrested for endangering children
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — A mother in Martin County was arrested on charges of endangering the welfare of minors, leading to the removal of her children from their home. Chief Deputy Chris Kidd of the Martin County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call June 11 at Dempsey Housing in Warfield. The caller…
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Starlink donation bolsters emergency connectivity in Martin County
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Emergency Management and first responders will soon have improved connectivity thanks to a donation of a Starlink RV unit facilitated by Joshua Ball, chief operating officer of SOAR, and Dalton Stevens of Stevens Media Services. This effort addresses a critical communication gap that was brought to…
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Martin County BOE approves local planning committee facilitator service
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Board of Education voted Monday to hire a local planning committee facilitator service to assist in developing a district facility plan. Superintendent Larry James explained that state law requires the district to develop a facility plan every four years. “We didn’t do one the last…
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Hillbilly Breakfast brews bright futures: Scholarships awarded to Martin County stars
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Kiwanis Club’s Hillbilly Breakfast fundraiser yielded significant dividends Thursday, awarding scholarships to two outstanding graduates from Martin County High School: Lena Hale and Addison Duncan. The young scholars were honored guests at the Kiwanis luncheon held at Masterpiece Kitchen & Café, where each was presented with a…
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Alley Way Benefits seeks pledges for fundraiser to aid local families
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Alley Way Benefits, a community organization, is once again rallying support for families in need. Founder Ricky Alley announced his commitment to volunteer at a car wash and bake sale this Saturday at Advance Auto in Inez with the goal of raising funds. Alley is seeking sponsors to…
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Ohio woman arrested outside federal prison in Kentucky after being found passed out in car
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN DEBORD, Ky. — An Ohio woman was detained outside the U.S. Penitentiary Big Sandy in Debord after she was found unconscious in her car, authorities said. Officials at the Kentucky State Police Post 9 Pikeville responded to a call at 3:12 p.m. June 1 concerning Cherron Aryel Caldwell, 36, of…
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