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State Ethics Commission reprimands two public officials

The West Virginia Ethics Commission has issued public reprimands for two officials. Richard Martin, former mayor of Reedy, misused city funds, hired his father without approval, and took money from a bingo box. He faces a $1,000 fine and ethics training. Tyler County Board of Education member Larry Thomas was reprimanded for trying to secure a job for his son, with a $750 fine and required ethics training. Both cases highlight ongoing oversight of public officials in the state.

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