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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.
Ribbon cut for Van Lear Camp and Ride
The Paintsville/Johnson County Chamber of Commerce and others helped celebrate the opening of a new business at Van Lear with a ribbon-cutting ceremony May 23. Johnson County Judge-Executive Mark McKenzie said cutting the ribbon on Van Lear Camp and Ride "does more than just recognize a small business investment in our community."
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.
JCBOE hears update on tentative budget
At its regular meeting on May 20, the Johnson County Schools Board of Education heard an update from district Finance Officer Gwen Castle on the district’s tentative budget, which includes a projected increase in general fund revenue. Castle said that the tentative budget contains all funding sources for the...
Local veterans groups award scholarships to 10 high school seniors
The Veterans Coalition for Quality Health Care and DAV Chapter 18 of Auxier awarded scholarships to 10 high school seniors across Floyd, Johnson and Martin counties. Five students received scholarships of $500 each. The recipients include Ashdon Kerr from Martin County High School, Brett Gipson from Paintsville High School, Alex Hinkle from Betsy Layne High School, Constance Martin from Johnson Central High School and Timothy C. Robinson from Prestonsburg High School.
Community discussion to focus on ecological restoration at The Wilds of Emily Creek
INEZ — On June 3, the Martin County Extension Office will host a public discussion dedicated to exploring the ecological restoration efforts at The Wilds of Emily Creek. Scheduled from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., the event will feature representatives from The Wilds of Emily Creek, Renew Appalachia, Appalachian Legacy Initiative, and ClimeCo.
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