Legal Notices

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF BOONE COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA Juvenile Abuse Neglect No.: CC-03-2025-JA-84 IN THE INTEREST OF: X.R. DOB: 4/16/2019 Adult Respondents: Sara Miracle Lonnie Rice ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this proceeding is to determine whether the above-listed children are abused or neglected. It appears that the respondent parents, Sara Miracle and Lonnie Rice’s whereabouts are unknown in Boone County. Notice is hereby given that a preliminary hearing in the above-styled matter will take place in the Circuit Court of Boone County on the 12th day of January 2026, at 3:00 PM, before Judge Stacy Nowicki-Eldridge at the Boone County Courthouse, located at 200 State Street in Madison, West Virginia. These proceedings are closed to the general public. Sara Miracle, and Lonnie Rice, parents of X.R. (dob 4/16/2019), has the right to legal counsel at every stage of these proceedings and if he cannot afford legal representation, counsel will be appointed by the Court on the filing of the proper affidavit. The above-styled proceedings may, upon final disposition, result in the permanent termination of the parental rights of Sara Miracle, and Lonnie Rice, parents of X.R. (DOB 4/16/2019), with respect to the said child. A copy of the Amended Petition may be obtained by respondent parents from the undersigned Clerk of this Office, located at the Boone County Courthouse, 200 State Street in Madison West Virginia, (304) 369-7320. Sam Burns, CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT 200 State Street Boone County Courthouse Madison, WV 25130 Presented by: Kassie N. Ball (#13161) Assistant Prosecuting Attorney LH-380529 11-26,12-03;2025