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Martin County baseball shows flashes despite losses
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN The Martin County Cardinals endured a challenging three-game stretch last week, falling to Belfry, Powell County and Prestonsburg. BHS 15, MC 0 (4 innings) Martin County was limited to just two hits in a four-inning loss to Belfry in the 15th Region All “A” Classic, April 7. Brayden Hammond went…
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Auto Selective Service registration set to begin by December 2026
BY ANNIE HOLLER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN Federal law has required most U.S. men to register with the Selective Service System when they turn 18 for more than four decades. By the end of this year, however, the federal government is expected to begin handling that process automatically. A provision in the fiscal year 2026 National Defense…
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PSC was right to say not yet
The Kentucky Public Service Commission made the right call. On April 8, the PSC denied the Martin County Water District’s request to end state monitoring and close the long-running case that has tracked this county’s water system through years of failure, crisis and costly repair. That decision may frustrate local officials but it is the…
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PSC opens enforcement case over Martin County Water District unapproved truck lease
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN FRANKFORT — The Kentucky Public Service Commission has opened a formal investigation into the Martin County Water District, five current or former commissioners and an Alliance Water Resources manager over allegations the utility entered into a truck lease without first obtaining state approval required by law. In a March 31…
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PSC rejects Martin County Water District request to end monitoring
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Kentucky Public Service Commission has denied the Martin County Water District’s request to end state monitoring and close the long-running oversight case, ruling that the district has not yet shown it can operate without continued scrutiny or without the support of its outside management company, Alliance Water…
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Martin County BOE honors Spelling Bee winners, Yale-bound senior
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — The Martin County Board of Education honored the school district’s top five Spelling Bee students and a Martin County High School senior bound for Yale University ahead of its regular meeting Monday. “It’s always one of our favorites to recognize students who have achieved in some particular form or fashion,”…
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Martin County Soil and Water Conservation honors students at Art & Writing Contest Banquet
INEZ — The Martin County Soil and Water Conservation District recognized students from across the county April 7 during its annual Art & Writing Contest Banquet, honoring participation and top entries in this year’s competition. Students from local elementary, middle and high schools attended the banquet at the Martin County Cooperative Extension Services office, where…
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Residents enjoy friendly competition at Martin County Health Care Facility
INEZ — There was no shortage of laughter or friendly rivalry at Martin County Health Care Facility as residents gathered for an afternoon of table games and fellowship. From Connect Four to beanbag toss and tic-tac-toe, the games offered a fun way for residents to stay engaged and enjoy one another’s company.
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Inez Elementary honors Students & Staff of the Month
INEZ — Inez Elementary School is celebrating a new group of standout students and staff members after recently announcing its Students & Staff of the Month. Principal Amanda Fields, teachers and staff recognized students from each grade level and several special areas for their accomplishments, leadership and positive example at school. The school also named…
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Legislation heads to governor with nearly $26 million for Martin County water, sewer projects
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN FRANKFORT — Legislation that would release $25.8 million for eight Martin County water and sewer projects cleared the Kentucky General Assembly on Tuesday, moving to Gov. Andy Beshear. The measure, House Joint Resolution 81, would release $52,502,260 statewide in previously appropriated funding through Kentucky’s Water and Wastewater Assistance for Troubled…
