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Wynne finds Harvest Fest Treasure Hunt clue 1
Greyson Wynne found Harvest Fest Treasure Hunt Clue 1 at the Martin County REACT & Rescue squad building. The young man collected his $50 prize Thursday at the PVA office. The Treasure Hunt continues for three more weeks. Look for Clue 2 printed in the Aug. 27 Mountain Citizen. Martin County Harvest Fest is set for Sept.…
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Operation Christmas Child workshops in Inez, Pikeville: Come pray and learn
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Local churches will host upcoming project leader workshops for Operation Christmas Child, an outreach of Samaritan’s Purse that delivers gift-filled shoeboxes to children in need across the globe. A workshop in Martin County is set for Sunday, Sept. 14, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Inez First Baptist Church,…
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Woman allegedly tried to run over social workers
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOVELY — A woman is facing multiple charges after authorities say she threatened state social workers and tried to ram their vehicle. Police arrested Garnet Scott, 36, of Lovely, on Aug. 20 on North Wolf Creek in Lovely on charges of first-degree wanton endangerment and third-degree terroristic threatening. According to…
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Cellphones banned for Mingo schools
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — Like many other counties in the region, Mingo County Schools has adopted a new cellphone policy for students. Officials released a statement on social media and other outlets last week: “All personnel electronic devices (PEDs) shall not be accessible to students for use in a classroom setting…
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Banning cellphones in school a good idea
This might not be a popular view for the younger readers, but I think it is a great idea for education officials to ban cellphones in schools. It must be a distraction. This is just logical. I use myself as an example. If I had had a device like a cellphone, where I could surf…
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Healthy Happenings: Free support for residents ready to quit smoking or vaping
BY DOROTHY DILLON Thinking about quitting smoking or vaping? You don’t have to go it alone. We offer free brochures, helpful resources and referrals to trusted programs like Quit Now Kentucky. Stop by during regular business hours to pick up information. Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW or visit quitnowkentucky.org to get started with a quit coach. Every step…
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Will you turn to AI for companionship?
Artificial intelligence, AI, is a wonderful tool for research and information. However, I do not want my deepest relationship to be with a Chatbot, ChatGPT, robot or anything related to AI. There is a mega-billion-dollar AI movement that is connecting people with their own personal AI bot that will be their dearest and best friend.…
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Martin County court docket
INEZ — Judge Brett Butcher heard the following cases Aug. 19 in Martin District Court: Christopher Raleigh Adrews (arraignment) — 1. No operator’s/moped license; 2. No/expired Kentucky registration receipt; 3. Failure of non-owner operator to maintain required insurance, first: 1. Pleaded guilty, five days to serve, credit time served five days; 2. Dismissed; 3. Pleaded…
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Martin County civil suits and deeds
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported six civil suits filed in her office Aug. 15-21. Meanwhile, Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported five deeds recorded in her office through Aug. 21: Civil Suits Capital One NA Successor by Merger T vs. Terry Maynard. Shyanna Jude vs. Christopher Muncy. Dahryl Keller vs. Misty Dawn…
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Morehead State welcomes largest incoming class in recent years
Morehead State University is experiencing a period of remarkable momentum, with Fall 2025 new student enrollment surpassing pre-COVID levels and marking a multi-year high. “Our team is excited to welcome one of the largest incoming classes we have experienced in recent years. We haven’t seen enrollment like this since pre-COVID,” said Dr. Heidi Reid (Class…
