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Voter alert: Clerk outlines key election deadlines, issues warning
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — With the 2026 Primary Election schedule beginning Nov. 5, Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles outlined key dates and requirements for voters and candidates. She also cautioned that some local voters may appear on Pike and Lawrence counties’ voter rolls due to issues with Kentucky’s regional driver licensing system.…
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Martin County arrest report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Shawn Hopkins, 30, of Inez, was arrested Tuesday on Doug Johnson Lane in Inez on an indictment warrant and four bench warrants for court. Deputy Steven Putman served the warrants. Lonnie Ray Jude, of Debord, was arrested Tuesday on Route 1714 in Lovely…
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Trick-or-treat on Main Street
INEZ — Rain and cooler temperatures did not stop trick-or-treat on Main Street in Inez. Dozens of little ghosts, princesses and superheroes came out for candy and fun Thursday night. See more photos in this week’s print edition of the Mountain Citizen.
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Warfield plans jolly ‘Visit With Santa’
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — Santa Claus is making an early stop in Warfield this year, and he’s bringing Mrs. Claus, Christmas carolers and lots of holiday cheer. The City of Warfield’s annual “Visit With Santa” will sparkle with a few exciting changes: a new date, new location, and a new partnership between…
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New book covers Bobby Bowden years at WVU
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN West Virginia University (WVU) sports journalist John Antonik has a new book which was recently released. The book is titled “Almost Heaven – How Bobby Bowden’s Ten Years at West Virginia University Helped Him Become One of the Winningest Coaches in College Football History.” Antonik is a very talented writer…
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Martin County court docket
INEZ — Judge Brett Butcher heard the following cases Oct. 27 and 28 in Martin District Court: Doug Jude (probation revocation hearing) — Criminal mischief, third degree: Moot. Tyler Jude (court trial) — Menacing: See agreed waiver. 1. The defendant shall have no contact with Darrel Jude or Kim Martin, verbal, written or social media.…
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SNAP benefits and EBT cards
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a government program that helps low-income individuals and families buy the food they need. Here are some key things to know about SNAP. SNAP is administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and is available in all states. The program helps people on limited incomes buy food and…
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Five years of Marsy’s Law: Building belief in justice that sees people
BY DR. EMILY BONISTALL POSTEL A victim of domestic violence who knows she has the constitutional right to be notified if her abuser is released. Parents whose murdered child is honored through their right to be consulted by the prosecutor before a plea deal is offered. A survivor standing in court, reading her victim impact…
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Martin County civil suits, deeds and marriages
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported 10 civil suits filed in her office from Oct. 24-30. Meanwhile, Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported four deeds and one marriage recorded in her office through Oct. 30. Civil Suits Credit Acceptance Corp vs. Lisa Maggard. Credit Acceptance Corp vs. Jamie L. Hall. Jason Matthew Spence…
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Queen Thelma rules Halloween party
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Residents and staff at Martin County Health Care Facility celebrated Halloween with a pizza party and costume contest, filling the halls with laughter, music and festive spirit. Everyone joined in the fun, from Queen Thelma Moore in her queen outfit to staff looking like masked superheroes.
