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Medieval madness could be coming to Martin County
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — At the recent Martin County Tourism meeting, Cati Christian pitched an unexpected and intriguing idea—medieval reenactments. Christian, a member of the Appalachian Drakaríðendr, part of the Empire of Medieval Pursuits (EMP) based in Boyd County, proposed bringing the immersive historical experience to the county. “We have a membership…
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Passenger busted with meth in shoe claims driver set him up
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOVELY — A Pilgrim man found himself in cuffs late Saturday night after being stopped at a traffic checkpoint near Kermit Bridge in Lovely. According to police, Deputy Justin Bellamy arrested Frankie L. Maynard, 48, for first-degree possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine) and possession of drug paraphernalia around 11…
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Heritage Day set for Oct. 19: Event pays homage to old ways of Appalachia
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County residents come together each year to celebrate roots, culture and community at Martin County Heritage Day. The event pays homage to the old ways of life, honoring the grit and traditions of ancestors who called these Appalachian hills home. Set for Oct. 19, Heritage Day will…
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Senior Citizens Center works to meet growing needs
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Senior Citizens Center is working to meet the growing needs of local seniors, providing vital meal services and community programs despite limited resources. Director Jennifer Crum, speaking at a recent Kiwanis Club luncheon, discussed the center’s efforts to deliver meals, offer daily activities and expand…
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Martin County grand jury indicts on strangulation, assault, drugs
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Martin County grand jury returned indictments Oct. 3 with charges ranging from multiple counts of strangulation and assault to drug possession and fleeing from the police. Here is the breakdown of what went down: Brett Waller, 60, of Lovely, is facing an indictment for strangulation in the…
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Moss eyes $19.8 million grant to develop Tug River
Barefoot Festival to debut in Lovely BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — Blake Moss with the Big Sandy Area Development District announced in the Warfield City Commission meeting that he is working on a $19.8 million Community Change Grant from the Environmental Protection Agency to develop the Tug River in Martin and Pike counties.…
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Warfield man arrested for allegedly choking ex-girlfriend
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOVELY — A domestic disturbance on Riverfront Road Saturday night left a man in handcuffs after authorities say he allegedly choked and assaulted his ex-girlfriend. Martin County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Jimmy Dale Maynard, 45, of Warfield, on charges of fourth-degree assault (domestic violence), second-degree strangulation and terroristic threatening. Deputy Justin…
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West Virginia man arrested after foiled garage theft
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOVELY — Police arrested a West Virginia man Friday morning on North Wolf Creek Road in Lovely thwarting his attempted garage burglary. Martin County Sheriff John Kirk arrested Tyler Hayes, 32, of Fort Gay, West Virginia, on a charge of theft by unlawful taking or disposition valued between $1,000 and…
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Judge shakes up water board leadership
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — In a major shift, Martin County Judge/Executive Lon Lafferty appointed two new faces to the Martin County Utility Board, replacing members Jimmy Don Kerr, the chairman, and BJ Slone. The move signals a new chapter for the county as it navigates critical infrastructure challenges. Lafferty announced the appointments…
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Public can weigh in on second massive solar plant in Martin County
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Lynn Bark Energy Center’s plans to build a massive solar facility in Martin County are moving forward and the public has a chance to weigh in. The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) is reviewing the company’s application for a facility capable of generating up to 200 megawatts of…
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