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Reports of trio smoking meth inside a truck leads to arrests at Family Dollar
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — Reports of a trio smoking meth inside a white truck at Family Dollar in Warfield led to their arrest on various drug-related charges Thursday. Martin County Sheriff John Kirk arrested Dingess, West Virginia, residents Marlo Vance, 68, Douglas Sparks, 54, and Lisa Baisden, 58. Upon arrival at Family…
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Inez City Commission discusses the ABC ordinance
No Sunday alcohol sales in Inez BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The sale of alcoholic beverages on Sunday in the City of Inez is off the table. The question did not make it as far as a call for a motion in a special meeting Dec. 12. When Commissioner Jennifer Wells mentioned it, Mayor…
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Celebrating 60 years of marriage: Eugene and Thelma’s enduring love
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIGEON ROOST — Eugene and Thelma Moore are set to celebrate a milestone Dec. 21 – their 60th wedding anniversary. At the ages of 86 and 78 respectively, they look back on a journey filled with love, dedication and shared memories. Their story began in 1963. Thelma, fresh out of…
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Martin County Extension Office unveils new community programs and initiatives
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — At a recent Kiwanis Club luncheon held at Shufflin Café in Inez, Martin County Cooperative Extension’s staff, Nicole Hinkle and David Pelphrey, presented an overview of the Extension Office’s diverse programs. Hinkle, the 4-H program assistant, and Pelphrey, the agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources, shared insights into…
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Early learning bus will roll Jan. 2
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County School District’s new early learning bus will be in service Jan. 2 when students return from Christmas break. Martin County School District Special Education director Dena Hardin gave the Board of Education an update in Monday’s meeting. She said Martin County Area Technology Center students had…
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Kermit Police Chief resigns; council hires replacement
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN KERMIT — The Kermit Council finished a short agenda Monday, accepting the resignation of Police Chief Ernest Booie Williams and hiring former state trooper Roger Johnson to fill the position. Johnson will assume the position Dec. 18. In other business the council approved a proposal from Thrasher Group to investigate…
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School board rejects bids on solar project
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Board of Education rejected bids for the Martin County High School solar panel installation project and the Middle School vestibule. The board acted on the recommendation of Superintendent of Schools Larry James, who noted the district received only one bid on the vestibule, which was…
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Six of eight indictments in Martin County involve methamphetamine
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Martin County grand jury returned indictments Thursday against eight individuals for multiple crimes, with six of the eight indictments involving methamphetamine-related charges. Jeremy Jarvis, 25, of Inez, stands accused of third-degree burglary and second-degree persistent felony offender. The indictment alleges Jarvis, previously convicted of a felony, entered the…
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Friends of Tug Fork River founder wants Martin County to seek funds to repair boat ramps
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Pete Runyon, founder of Friends of the Tug Fork River, wants to partner with Martin County to secure state funding during the 2024 Kentucky Legislative session to repair boat ramps at Huntleyville and Mount Sterling along Route 292 in Martin County. He attended a Martin County Fiscal Court…
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Sewer board sets pumping fee
“We’re grateful for the fiscal court’s support of our sewer system. We know it stinks and we want to fix it. We’re grateful that they were able to help us and pay for that pump so we can get it repaired.” –Craig Miller, Alliance manager BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Sewer customers who…
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