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Glitz, glam and holiday cheer: Miss Christmas in the Mountains Pageant brings festive fun to Martin County
Get ready for some serious sparkle—Eastern Elite Pageantry is bringing holiday cheer to Martin County with the Miss Christmas in the Mountains Pageant on Nov. 16 at noon, hosted at the Martin County Public Library Collier Center. Expect festive, Christmas-themed attire across a range of age divisions, from Baby (0-12 months) up to 20-plus years,…
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Voneda Ann Blackburn Obituary
Voneda Ann Blackburn 1957—2024 Voneda Ann Blackburn, 66, of Inez, passed away at her home Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024. She was born in Martin County on Nov. 4, 1957, to the late James Epp Blackburn and Alice Scott Blackburn. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by sisters Sylvia McGinnis and Marie…
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Eva Michelle (Ball) Colaiacovo Obituary
Eva Michelle (Ball) Colaiacovo 1967—2024 Eva Michelle (Ball) Colaiacovo, age 57, of Prestonsburg, passed away Nov. 2, 2024, at Pikeville Medical Center in Pikeville. She was born Feb. 7, 1967, to James Clyde Ball and the late Jeweline Coleman in Phelps. In addition to her mother, Eva is preceded in death by one brother, Jamie…
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Applause for Inez Fire department
Martin County knows the meaning of community support and nowhere is that spirit stronger than in the Inez Volunteer Fire Department. This week we celebrate the department’s success in securing two major grants and the county’s role in matching support. The Inez department secured a $213,000 grant from FEMA’s Assistance to Firefighters program and a…
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Inez Fire Department secures grants for lifesaving equipment, water rescue boat
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Inez Volunteer Fire Department will receive two major grants to enhance its equipment and capabilities. A $213,000 grant from FEMA’s Assistance to Firefighters program will fund the purchase of 20 self-contained breathing apparatuses (SCBAs) essential for firefighters entering hazardous environments. The department will also use a $65,000…
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Christmas in the Mountains to transform Inez
Festival honors both sacred and spirited sides of the season BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Downtown Inez will become the ultimate holiday haven as it hosts Christmas in the Mountains (CITM) in December. This weeklong festival honors both the sacred and spirited sides of the season Dec. 1-7. On Monday, the CITM committee’s…
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Festival brings community together on reclaimed strip mine
BY BUGS DIXON MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOVELY — Over the past weekend, the Barefoot Festival transformed a reclaimed strip mine off North Wolf Creek in Lovely into a lively celebration of music, horses and mountain culture. Organized by Renew Appalachia, the event drew attendees from across the region, many of whom camped on the mountaintop to…
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Spooktacular Scenes: Trick-or-treaters light up Inez
Trick-or-treaters enjoyed a mild Thursday evening as thousands filled the streets of Inez for Halloween fun. Check out our “Spooktacular Scenes” photo gallery to relive the highlights.
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Jodie Jude, 30, of Inez, was arrested Monday on Gordon Maynard Road on a bench warrant. Chief Deputy Chris Kidd made the arrest. Jamie Jude, 52, of Inez, was arrested Monday on Rockcastle Creek Road in Inez for operating on a suspended or…
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Burn ban in Martin County
INEZ — Martin County is under a burn ban. Judge/Executive Lon Lafferty signed an executive order Tuesday prohibiting opening burning. The judge cited “extremely dry conditions” and an” extraordinarily high” risk for fire occurrence.
