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Martin County court docket
INEZ — Judge John T. Chafin heard the following cases May 20 and May 21in Martin District Court:. Xenia Marie Bowen (arraignment) — 1. No/expired registration plates; 2. Failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security, first; 3. No/expired Kentucky registration receipt; 4. Improper display of registration plates; 5. Operating on a suspended/revoked operator’s license; 6. Operating motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, first; 7. Drug paraphernalia-buy/possession; 8. Endangering the welfare of a minor: 1. Pleaded guilty, $25 fine; 2. Pleaded guilty, $500 fine, suspended $450; 3-5. Dismissed in exchange for guilty plea; 6. Pleaded guilty, $200 fine and cost, loss of license to be determined by Department of Transportation, complete ADE, show cause 5/6/25; 7-8. Pleaded guilty, 30 days probated for two years concurrent.
Two West Virginia volunteer fire departments closed due to workers’ comp problems
WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – Two volunteer fire departments in West Virginia were recently closed due to workers’ compensation issues. According to the West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office (WVSFMO), the Mason Volunteer Fire Department in Mason County was temporarily closed from May 28th to May 30th for a lapse in their workers’ comp coverage. The […]
Sewer line repaired after polluting creek in Inez
INEZ — Alliance Water Resources was prompted to expedite the repair of a sewer line after raw sewage was found leaking into Rockcastle Creek in the Beatrice Loop area on Old Route 3. The leakage was initially discovered by the Martin County Sheriff’s Office, drawing attention to potential negligence at a local sewer treatment facility.
Boyd County gets more than $1.7M for water, sewer projects
BOYD COUNTY, KY (WOWK) – Boyd County, Kentucky, is set to receive more than $1.7 million for water and sewer projects. Kentucky Senator Robin Webb (D) of Grayson made the announcement Thursday, May 30. The money comes from the American Rescue Plan Act in an effort to ensure healthy drinking water for the Bluegrass State. […]
Mental Health Matters event to be June 1 in downtown Louisa city park
Lawrence County is holding their third yearly event, “Mental Health Matters” June 1 from 4 until 8 p.m. at the Main Street Park next to the Lawrence County Library. The event is sponsored by many of the area health organizations such as Three River’s Medical Center, Pathways, Mountain Comp, ARC, Mt. Homeplace KYNECT, The Drop and Horizon Home Care. The event will also have many area vendors along with Lawrence County Sheriff’s Impact Program and Northeast Headstart who will be on hand to register kids for their school.
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