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Martin County lands historic $26M WWATERS funding
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — For years, Martin County’s water crisis was measured in indignities. Brown water in bathtubs. Buckets carried up hillsides. Faucets that could not be trusted. A community forced to document its own hardship again and again, hoping that somewhere beyond the mountains, someone in power would finally pay attention.…
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Frontier Housing drops DreamBuild factory in Martin County, seeks to abandon lease
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Frontier Housing wants to abandon its lease for Martin County’s industrial building in Debord, shelving a modular housing factory that was expected to create 20 to 40 jobs, Economic Development Authority (EDA) Chairman James Ayers announced during an April 8 board meeting. The Morehead-based nonprofit leased the 55,000-square-foot…
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ARO to demolish former Inez Motel, launch revitalization
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Appalachia Reach Out (ARO) has announced the demolition of the former Inez Motel, a long-standing downtown structure that has fallen into significant disrepair. ARO leaders say this step marks the beginning of a major community revitalization effort to improve services, expand outreach and enhance the visual landscape of the downtown…
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Volunteers needed to review foster care cases
Residents have a chance to make a direct difference in the lives of abused and neglected children as Kentucky recruits volunteers for its Citizen Foster Care Review Board. The recruitment effort comes during National Child Abuse Prevention Month, observed each April to raise awareness about abuse and neglect and to highlight the role communities play…
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Martin County arrest report
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Rose Ellen Johnson, 54, of Inez, was arrested April 20 in Inez on an indictment warrant charging her with three counts of burglary in the third degree, possession of burglary tools and criminal mischief, second degree. Deputy Brett Maynard served the warrant…
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Doris Morrison Obituary
Doris Morrison 1948—2026 Doris Morrison, 77, passed away peacefully April 17, 2026. Born April 25, 1948, in Tomahawk, she was the daughter of the late Mae and Dock Sites. She grew up in a large family in Kentucky before later moving to Ohio. Doris was the loving mother of three children, Micky, Brian and Travis.…
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John Benjiam Stevens Obituary
John Benjiam Stevens 1957—2026 John Benjiam Stevens, 68, of Long Branch, Lovely, went home to be with the Lord on April 15, 2026, at Pikeville Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 31, 1957, to the late Walter and Fannie Bailey Stevens. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in…
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Inez advances Creek Walk extension, eyes bridge upgrades
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — City officials used a special meeting April 14 to outline a slate of practical and cosmetic projects. They set a timetable for the next budget, reviewed repairs to the city’s quilt-block sidewalk decals, advanced plans to extend the Creek Walk and discussed bridge washing and painting. Mayor Ed…
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Jennetie Muncy Obituary
Jennetie Muncy 1944—2026 Jennetie Muncy, 81, went home to be with Jesus on April 14, 2026, passing peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family. A woman of unwavering faith, Jennetie was a devoted Christian who walked closely with the Lord throughout her life. She was a faithful member of Perry Point Church for…
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Pauletta Mills Hinkle Obituary
Pauletta Mills Hinkle 1955—2026 Pauletta Mills Hinkle, age 71, of Louisa, passed away April 13, 2026, at her residence. Born March 29, 1955, she was the daughter of the late James Mills Jr. and Ethel Pack Mills. In addition to her parents, Pauletta was preceded in death by her husband, John H. Maynard; one daughter,…
