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WV man sentenced to prison on Ohio drug charge
IRONTON — A West Virginia man was sentenced to two years in prison as part of a negotiated plea deal in Lawrence County Common Pleas Court earlier this week. Christopher A. Adkins, 32, of Big Ugly Road, Harts, West Virginia, was sentenced by Judge Andy Ballard. Adkins was indicted last year on a charge of aggravated possession of drugs.
Obituaries 7-12-24
Patricia Ann Benson, 60, of Chattaroy, W.Va., died Thursday, July 4, 2024, at Charleston Area Medical Center, in Charleston. The family respectfully honors Patricia’s wish that no services be held. Arrangements are under the direction of Weaver Mortuary of West Williamson, W.Va. The guestbook may be signed at www.weavermortuaryinc.com.
Man ordered to pay wife’s funeral costs after imprisoning her in camper
INEZ — A Martin County man who pleaded guilty last week to unlawfully imprisoning his wife in a camper in May 2023 has been ordered to pay half the funeral costs for his late wife, who died a month after the incident inside the same camper. According to court...
Wayne County officials scramble for solutions after Dunlow Fire and EMS closes its doors
DUNLOW, W.Va. (WCHS) — The Dunlow Volunteer Fire Department and EMS station in Southern Wayne County has decided to close its doors after being shut down for the third time this year by the West Virginia State Fire Marshal. Mutual aid is stepping in to cover the area while county officials figure out a more permanent solution.
Kermit to receive naloxone kits
The Town of Kermit will be one of the first recipients of naloxone kits being distributed throughout Mingo and Logan counties via a federally-funded program. Formally known as the ONEbox, the individual containers are essentially opioid overdose reversal kits that are designed to help even laypeople save the life of an overdose victim.
Correctional Treatment Specialist (Reentry Affairs Coordinator) Job in Inez, Kentucky – Department of Justice
The United States government is a massive employer, and is always looking for qualified candidates to fill a wide variety of open employment positions in locations across the country. Below you’ll find a Qualification Summary for an active, open job listing from the Department of Justice. The opening is for a Correctional Treatment Specialist (Reentry Affairs Coordinator) in Inez, Kentucky Feel free to browse this and any other job listings and reach out to us with any questions!
Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests:. Kendall Raymond Sartin, 24, of Beauty, was arrested Saturday on Gordon Hollow Road in Beauty for menacing. Deputy Justin Bellamy responded to a report that Sartin was brandishing a baseball bat and threatening to hit his grandmother with it. Upon law enforcement’s arrival, the terrified victim recounted a heated argument that spiraled out of control. Sartin allegedly raised the bat in a menacing swing and shouted, “Get through the house or I’ll hit you.”
‘Red, White and Boom’
Friends and families gathered Saturday at the Collier Center in Inez for Martin County’s annual Independence Day “Red, White and Boom” celebration. Folks of all ages enjoyed the great company, music by DJ Fletch, dancing, games, delicious food, vendors, a parade down Main Street, and the grand finale—a spectacular fireworks show by the Inez Volunteer Fire Department. (Citizen photos by Roger Smith)
How We Owned a Mine, or A Brief History of Kentucky’s Mining Cooperative
For over 100 years, Himler House stood on a hill overlooking Beauty, formerly Himlerville, in Martin County, Kentucky. Once the site of grand Christmas parties and banquets, the house was eventually abandoned and fell to ruins. But few of the teens, vandals, and ghost hunters who frequented the abandoned mansion...
Mingo man faces federal child exploitation charges
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A Mingo County man has been indicted in federal court on child exploitation charges. Terry Randall Hinkle, 55, of Delbarton, was charged Tuesday with one count of sexual exploitation of children and single counts of receiving, possessing and distributing child pornography. The charges all stem from last August and September, when Hinkle is accused of coercing a child to take part in sexual conduct which he then recorded.
WVDOH says concrete roads can ‘blow up’ in extreme heat
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) road crews recently completed urgent repairs on a section of US 119 near Julian that buckled due to extreme heat. The repairs were finished within 24 hours of the damage occurring. On Tuesday, July 9, 2024, a section of US 119...
Dunlow VFD to dissolve EMS
WAYNE — The Dunlow Volunteer Fire Department plans to dissolve its EMS and intends to consolidate into another volunteer fire department, according to representatives of the department who spoke at the Wayne County Commission’s regular meeting Monday. Cody Robinson, who represented the Dunlow Volunteer Fire Department EMS, said...
Logan baseball wins Senior League state title
The Logan baseball team captured the West Virginia Senior League state championship on July 8 as they went to Webster Springs and defeated Sophia 7-2 for all the marbles. Their tournament run prior to the win in the title game included victories over Central Greenbrier (4-0), Webster County (16-0), and Sophia (6-4).
Michigan man wanted after drugs found in vehicle during Boone County traffic stop
BOONE COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — An arrest warrant has been issued for a Michigan man after a large amount of drugs were found in a vehicle in West Virginia, troopers said. Anthony D. Chandler, of Warren, Mich., is wanted after troopers said they found 310 grams of methamphetamine and about 54 grams of fentanyl in a vehicle belonging to him on Monday, according to a news release from West Virginia State Police.
Former Lovely man fatally shot in Lenore
LENORE, W.Va. — A former Lovely, Kentucky, man was fatally shot early Friday morning at a residence in Lenore, West Virginia, authorities said. The victim, Charles Speer, 42, of Kermit, West Virginia, was pronounced dead after the shooting, according to the West Virginia State Police (WVSP). The alleged shooter...
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