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John Brown Obituary
John Brown 1952—2025 John Brown, 73, of Tomahawk, passed away July 15, 2025, at Highlands ARH in Prestonsburg. He was born June 22, 1952, to the late Thomas Jasper and Bertha Mae (Carnley) Brown in Palatka, Florida. In addition to his parents, John is preceded in death by his wife, Anita Brown; two brothers, George…
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Marjorie Janet Robinson Obituary
Marjorie Janet Robinson 1955—2025 Marjorie Janet Robinson, age 70, of Brushy Road in Pikeville, passed away in transport by ambulance in Allen on July 24, 2025. Born March 22, 1955, in Williamson, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Prince and Hattie Marcum Smith. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in…
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Wilma P. Hallmark Obituary
Wilma P. Hallmark 1932—2025 Wilma P. Hallmark, 92, died Wednesday, July 23, 2025 surrounded by her family and loved ones. She was born Dec. 5, 1932, near Camp Dix to the late Lawrence and Ruby (Bloomfield) Ash. She was raised to be a hard worker and enjoyed going fishing with her father and helping her…
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Lucy Jane Robinson Obituary
Lucy Jane Robinson 1934—2025 Lucy Jane Robinson, 90, of Inez, died July 6, 2025, at ARH Regional Medical Center in Prestonsburg, after a short illness. Born Dec. 26, 1934, in Inez, she was the daughter of the late Laura Robinson (Endicott) and Amos Robinson. She attended Inez High School and graduated with the Class of…
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Martin County among counties approved for federal Public Assistance after April storms
INEZ — Martin County is among 64 Kentucky counties approved for federal Public Assistance following devastating weather in in April. Gov. Andy Beshear announced July 23 that President Donald Trump approved Public Assistance for the 64 counties affected by the April 2 severe weather and 36 counties affected by the May 16–17 tornado outbreak. Public…
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Manganese in Martin County water sample exceeds federal health advisory level
BY LISA STAYTON MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A recent water sample collected from a residence on Newberry Lane in Inez exceeded the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s lifetime health advisory threshold for manganese, according to test results released July 22 by Alliance Water Resources, the management contractor for the Martin County Water District. The sample, collected…
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‘Hunter Education Day’ is Aug. 2: KFWR offers classes, range days to help new hunters prepare
With Kentucky’s fall hunting season beginning mid-August, the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources is hosting a special statewide “Hunter Education Day” to help prepare new hunters for a safe and successful experience in the field. The department will offer 20 in-person Hunter Education classes and live-fire range days at convenient locations across Kentucky…
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Legislative Update: Session Results—Appropriations and Revenue, Part 1
BY REPRESENTATIVE BOBBY MCCOOL The Appropriations and Revenue Committee is one of the most influential committees in the legislature because it oversees how state funds are raised and spent. Every budget, tax policy, and major financial decision must pass through this committee, making it central to setting the state’s priorities and ensuring fiscal responsibility. Its…
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Martin County Fiscal Court urges public cooperation to stop illegal dumping on Buck Creek Hill
INEZ — With illegal trash piles continuing to surface atop Buck Creek Hill, Martin County Judge/Executive Lon Lafferty and the Fiscal Court are urging residents to help stop unlawful dumping and take pride in keeping the county clean. The Fiscal Court issued a press release Friday stating that the county has made major efforts to…
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Appalachian Artist Fest returns Aug. 2 with music, art and a strong mural message
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Appalachian Artist Festival will bring music, culture, and community spirit to downtown Inez on Saturday, Aug. 2, with a full day of events along Court Street. The day kicks off at 10 a.m. as vendors begin setting up booths. The official opening ceremony follows at 11 a.m.,…
