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Martin County BOE reports enrollment figures
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Board of Education conducted its first meeting of the new school year Aug. 11 with an enrollment report and regular business. Superintendent Larry James presented the enrollment figures showing the district has 1,552 students for 2025–26, a decrease of 21 from last year. Martin County…
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Inez keeps real property tax rate flat
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Inez City Commission kept its property tax rate flat for the coming fiscal year, advanced work with FEMA and endorsed stronger federal black lung benefits during its Thursday meeting. Commissioners conducted the first reading of the property tax ordinance for fiscal year 2025-26. Unchanged from last year,…
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The boy was trapped in a well; Mingo County made national news
It was in the “dog days” of summer when young Leonard Boyce was hired by a neighbor to clean out an old-fashioned water well. The property was located at Parsley Bottom near Lenore, West Virginia. It was Aug. 14, 1967, and the 15-year-old Boyce was trying to raise money to buy some new school clothing.…
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Make America safe
I would love to go back to Washington and feel like my wife and I could safely stroll the city at 9:00 or 10:00 at night. Actually, I would like to feel like we could safely walk the city at 10 in the morning. I am grateful that President Trump is taking a proactive approach…
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BOE honors Martin County FCCLA students for national wins
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Board of Education opened its Aug. 11 meeting by celebrating four FCCLA students who earned top honors at the National Leadership Conference in Orlando. Superintendent Larry James praised the student’s achievements, noting that longtime FCCLA adviser Connie Harless recently retired. Her successor Nicole Hinkle, he…
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Martin County Health Department offering Well Child Visits through EPSDT
BY DOROTHY DILLON The Martin County Health Department is now offering Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT) services, also known as Well Child Visits. These visits are a free, comprehensive healthcare program available to children and teens under 21 who are enrolled in Medicaid. Well Child Visits help ensure that children receive regular…
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Martin County court docket
INEZ — Judge John T. Chafin heard the following cases Aug. 11 and 12 in Martin District Court: Holly Barnett (arraignment) — Contempt of court: Dismissed with prejudice. Shane Bishop Cockrell (set aside) — Speeding 16 mph over limit: Defendant to do state traffic school, set for review 12/2/25 at 9 a.m. for completion of…
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Worship, music and fellowship at Warfield Park
WARFIELD — The Warfield Church of God will host an evening of worship and community fellowship Monday, Aug. 25, at the Warfield Park Community Center. The service begins at 7 p.m. with Pastor Robbie May preaching, music by the Warfield COG Praise Team, and a performance by the H.O.P.E. Puppeteers. The church will provide food…
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Martin County civil suits, deeds and marriages
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the 11 civil suits filed in her office Aug. 8-14. Meanwhile, Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported seven deeds and three marriages recorded in her office through Aug. 14. Civil Suits KY Foster Care Sys Acct vs. Haley L. Bowen. One Main Financial Group LLC vs. Douglas…
