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Inez reduces speed limit on Whickerfield Road
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Inez City Commissioners approved several measures this month, including reducing the speed limit to 5 mph on Whickerfield Road, funding for holiday decorations and a permit application for bridge cleaning. Commissioners authorized the purchase of five new 5 mph speed limit signs and two “Children at Play” signs…
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Two men face drug-related charges
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin Circuit Court issued formal drug-related charges Oct. 16 against two individuals under Kentucky’s Rocket Docket program. Robert R. Whitt, 45, of Adams, faces three charges: operating on a suspended or revoked operator’s license (Class B misdemeanor), possession of a controlled substance in the first degree (Class…
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History of trick-or-treating
If you were like me and my friends growing up at Nolan, you looked forward every October to Halloween and trick-or-treating. We were not allowed to go out wandering around after dark. We know the days get much shorter at this time of year. So it gets dark a lot earlier in late October, even…
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Nurse Lakean Meade leads push to restore women’s health care
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Registered nurse Lakean Meade served as guest speaker for the Kiwanis Club luncheon Thursday at Giovanni’s in Inez. Meade, who grew up in Inez and has worked at the Martin County Health Department for a year and a half, detailed new partnerships and programs that bring vital women’s…
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A happier and more peaceful America
America’s continued national success is dependent on all of us—the American people. Our American people are what makes America a great nation. We have a beautiful land, plenty of natural resources and a great heritage. Yet, it is our everyday actions that make America great. Everyday actions make a difference. For example, do not randomly…
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Dear Editor: Thanks to county road crew
Dear Editor: I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank Mr. Eric Phelps, Mr. Titus Marcum, and the county road employees for cutting the weeds up Poplar Fork along the ditch lines and creek banks, as needed. They did an outstanding job which allows the road to look so much better/different. I’m sure…
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Martin County court dockets
INEZ — Judge John Kevin Holbrook heard cases Oct. 16 in Martin Circuit Court, while Judge Brett Butcher heard cases Oct. 14 in Martin District Court. Circuit Court Brittany Gilmore (change of plea) – Bail jumping, first, amended to bail jumping, second: Pleaded guilty, 12-month sentence, probation for two years. Jonathan Mollett (change of plea)…
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Martin County civil suits, deeds and marriages
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported five civil suits filed from Oct. 10 to Oct. 16 in her office. Meanwhile, Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported 15 deeds and four marriages filed in her office through Oct. 16. Civil Suits Wells Fargo Bank, National Association vs. John Webb et al. Dallas Lee Shell…
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ARH Women’s Health Mobile Clinic returns to Martin County Health Department Nov. 4
BY DOROTHY DILLON The ARH Women’s Health Mobile Clinic will return to the Martin County Health Department on Tuesday, Nov. 4, bringing OB/GYN services closer to home for local women. The mobile clinic is staffed by Dr. Gaunt, OB/GYN, and offers convenient women’s health services such as prenatal care, routine check-ups and recommended screenings. The visit is…
