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MCHS grapplers dominate Cardinal Duals, take third at Dragon Invitational
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN Martin County High School wrestlers delivered a strong performance last week, dominating the second portion of the Cardinal Duals before making their mark at the Dragon Invitational on Jan. 18 at South Oldham High School. The Cardinals went undefeated at home Jan. 15, securing commanding victories over Belfry (54-29), Perry…
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MCHS cheer wins third place
Martin County High School cheerleaders, coached by Nikki Moore, won third place for their performance during the boys and girls All “A” Classic.
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Martin County Middle School Wrestling wins Region 6
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN ASHLAND — Martin County Middle School Wrestling proved once again that they are the team to beat. The Cardinals clinched the KFWC Middle School Region 6 championship title for the second year in a row. Scoring an impressive 274.5 points, Martin County edged out Ashland (198.5), Warhawk Wrestling (176), Johnson…
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Youth Wrestling wins Region 6
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN ASHLAND — The Martin County Cardinals Youth Wrestling Club left no doubt at the KFWC Youth Region 6 Championships Jan. 19 at Boyd County Middle School. The team delivered a powerhouse performance that saw seven individual champions, four runners-up and a hard-fought overall team title. With just 20 wrestlers, Coach…
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Compliance is where you find the ‘light’
Public trust is the foundation of good governance. When agencies handle taxpayer money, they owe the public full transparency and accountability. That is precisely what lawmakers intended when they enacted KRS 65A in 2013. With the recent suspension of state funding for three Martin County entities—the Tourism Commission, Housing Authority, and Big Sandy Regional Airport…
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Body of missing man found in Ohio River
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN DOVER — The body of a Johnson County man who had been missing since December was recovered from the Ohio River near Dover in Mason County on Monday, authorities said. The Mason County coroner identified the body as that of David Blevins Jr., 47, of Staffordsville. The Mason County Sheriff’s…
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Judge issues burglary and drug charges against two men
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin Circuit Judge J. Kevin Holbrook has formally charged two men in separate criminal cases, setting the stage for their upcoming court appearances. Joshua Lee Mills, 43, of Tomahawk, faces a third-degree burglary charge. Prosecutors say he broke into a home in Tomahawk on Jan. 14 with intent…
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Tourism targets April 1 opening for wedding venue
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Tourism Commission is pressing forward with efforts to open a wedding venue in the Historic Martin County Courthouse—an initiative that could bring revenue to pay their own bills. At a meeting Jan. 27, Commission Chair Nita Collier announced that the newly installed heating and cooling…
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A chase, a brick wall, a trip to jail
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — A routine morning in Warfield took a chaotic turn Tuesday when a Lovely man, known for his habit of running from law enforcement, was arrested after a bizarre incident at the Dempsey Apartment Complex. Martin County Sheriff John Kirk found Joseph Christopher Jude, 43, passed out in a…
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JAG KY expands to adults aged 18-24: New program launches in E. Kentucky
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Marcie Hanson has dedicated 30 years to Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) in Martin County. As the Kiwanis Club guest speaker Thursday, she introduced a new JAG KY program to help young adults ages 18 to 24. The Kiwanis Club meeting took place at Giovanni’s in Inez. “Our…
