Centerpiece Top Story Farming accident claims life of '22 Rural Retreat High School grad SPorter Oct 15, 2025 Oct 15, 2025 0 A tractor accident took the life of 21-year-old Justin Matthew Martin last week. SPorter Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save SPorter A 21-year-old Wythe County native was killed in a farming accident on Thursday, Oct. 9.kAm{6DD E92? 2 H66< 62C=:6C[ yFDE:? |] |2CE:?[ 2 a_aa #FC2= #6EC62E w:89 $49@@= 8C25F2E6[ H2D 7@4FD65 @? =@G6 2?5 E96 7FEFC6[ AC@A@D:?8 E@ r@FCE?6J w2D9 @7 !:?6J rC66<[ }@CE9 r2C@=:?2[ H9@ D2:5[ “*6D]”k^AmkAmp44@C5:?8 E@ (JE96 r@F?EJ $96C:77 p?E9@?J r=:?6[ |2CE:? H2D 5C:G:?8 2 EC24E@C FA :?E@ 2 7:6=5 @? E96 72>:=J 72C> :? rC@4<6EE H96? 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No mercy: Smyth prosecutor, victim's nephew fight murderer's parole Editor's note: Please be advised that this article contains sensitive material regarding a rape and murder.
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Marion council to take up proposed loitering ordinance again Despite strong opposition from citizens during a December public hearing on a proposed loitering ordinance, the Marion Town Council will take …
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