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Sheriff clears 2023 audit
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT FRANKFORT — State Auditor Allison Ball released the audit of the 2023 financial statement of Martin County Sheriff John Kirk. The only comment on the audit report was one that is common to government offices in smaller counties: The sheriff did not have an adequate number of office staff to segregate duties.…
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Hand-to-eye audit of votes Thursday
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — The Martin County Board of Elections will conduct a hand-to-eye audit of votes starting at 9 a.m. Thursday in the Martin County Clerk’s Office. The audit is a new safeguard being put into place in Kentucky to ensure the accuracy of voting machines. County boards of elections statewide will conduct…
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Seasons change
We are entering into a different season in America. It’s not a season everyone likes or voted for but the season is changing. For some it’s better; for some it’s worse. For some it’s good news; for some it’s bad news. Your perspective colors your season. For example, if you love autumn then you have…
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Things will change for the U.S. in 2025
As I write this column a week away from the big election for our next president, all I know is that things will change in the year 2025. If you believed the polls you knew that it was likely going to be a close race between Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris. These candidates…
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Martin County civil suits
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office Oct. 25-31: Teela D. Caldwell vs. Allen R. Williamson. Performance Food Group Inc. vs. The Lavish Cow LLC dba TA. Brenda Preece vs. Faris Foods LLC et al. U.S> Bank National Association as Trustee vs. Clarence Gauze. Christopher J.…
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Martin County property transfers and marriages Oct. 25-31
INEZ — Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported the following deeds and marriages recorded in her office Oct. 25-31: Deeds Helen Jude, Ronnie Jude (party 1) to Franklin Preece Jr., Betty Preece (party 2). Jessica Dawn Goble, Jessica Dawn Howard, Willie Orsin Jude (party 1) to Roy Garland Mollette (party 2). Blanche Cales Staton, Ronald…
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Martin County court docket
INEZ — Judge Brett Butcher heard the following cases Oct. 29 in Martin District Court: James Long (pretrial conference) — Endangering the welfare of a minor: Pleaded guilty, 30 days to serve, suspended after serving five days, credit time served five days, balance probation two years. James G. Long (pretrial conference) — Rear license not…
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Jesus:The I AM Part 3
BY GREG CRUM “Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this?” John 11:25-26 A revelation of Jesus about himself, about an essential component of his nature,…
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Be Ye Holy
There is a story about a pastor who was building a wooden trellis to support a climbing vine. As he pounded away, he saw that a little boy was watching him. The youngster didn’t say a word, so the pastor kept on working, thinking the lad would just leave. But he didn’t. Finally the pastor…
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Connie Sue Howell Obituary
Connie Sue Howell 1962—2024 Connie Sue Howell, 62, of Warfield, passed away on Oct. 29, 2024, at the Martin County Healthcare Facility in Inez. Born Feb. 28, 1962, in Martin County, she was the daughter of the late Jonah and Nellie Mae (Fluty) Howell. In addition to her parents, Connie is preceded in death by…
