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Manager says 95% of system back in water
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Eight days after a catastrophic shutdown of the Martin County Water system, district manager Craig Miller said Tuesday evening that about 95% of the system is back in water. “There are little areas, such as Little Lick, where customers are on higher elevations, and we’ve got to blow…
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When water safety violations arise, quick public notification can help prevent millions of dollars in costs
This article was originally published Dec. 20 in The Journalist’s Resource. BY CLARK MERREFIELDTHE JOURNALIST’S RESOURCE Each year, there are an estimated 16 million cases of acute gastrointestinal illness in the U.S. stemming from contaminants in community water systems. New research in The Review of Economics and Statistics finds quick notification of water problems can…
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Keep that Christmas spirit
BY NINA MCCOY I would like to address the county about a very important and tough subject, but first I feel a need to express my deep appreciation for the people who worked so hard for the past few weeks (and months) to make our community shine. The recent Christmas celebrations in Warfield and Inez…
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Water bill payment assistance available
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Water bill payment assistance is available on a first-come, first-served basis in counties declared a state of emergency. Big Sandy Area Community Action Program announced that funding is extremely limited. Visit your local BSACAP office to apply. You will need to provide eligibility documents (Social Security cards for household members,…
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Sheriff arrests Maynard for water theft, criminal littering
BY RACHEL DOVEMOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOVELY — A Lovely resident accused of stealing water from the Martin County Water Department was arrested on Friday after Sheriff John Kirk investigated the complaint and found proof of theft. Billy Ray Maynard, 64, of North Wolf Creek Rd., had a ‘cheater bar’ pipe where his water meter should have…
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Kermit raises water rate
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN KERMIT, W.Va. — Kermit is raising its water rate. Customers will pay about $7.70 more monthly. Mayor Charles Sparks and the Kermit Town Council conducted the second reading of the ordinance setting the new rate in a public hearing Monday at Town Hall. The minimum bill for 3,000 gallons of water…
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Water district pays off debts
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Water District has paid off all its outstanding debts, including those that led to the Kentucky Public Service Commission adding a monthly $4.19 debt service surcharge to customer bills in March 2018. Alliance Resources Manager Craig Miller announced in the June 28 water board meeting that the…
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Rogers announces $1.5 million for Martin County water lines
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN WASHINGTON — Congressman Hal Rogers (KY-05) announced last week that the federal “Omnibus” appropriations package for the remainder of 2022 contains $10 million for projects in Eastern Kentucky, including $1.5 million to help the Martin County Water District. The $1.5 million for Martin County will be awarded to the U.S. Army Corps of…
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