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Martin County Fiscal Court conducts October meeting
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Fiscal Court convened for its monthly meeting Oct. 17, addressing key appointments, funding allocations for vital water infrastructure, and fire department projects. During the session, magistrates approved Judge/Executive Lon Lafferty’s recommendation to appoint Colby Kirk of Inez to the Martin County Water Board. Kirk, the…
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Christian stokes Renaissance fair
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Tourism Commission took another step toward helping bring a Renaissance fair to the county during their Oct. 21 meeting. Cati Christian returned to stoke excitement for the event she proposed last month. With Christian’s enthusiasm, this event could bring a unique new experience to Martin…
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Martin County making war on the poor
Editor: I read with dismay and great disgust of one Larry Oaks, a poor disabled veteran, who is being hounded to bankruptcy by our county officials simply because he cannot afford to clean up his place. How can it be that Martin County, the place where the War on Poverty began, now is making war…
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Halloween was a special time growing up
One of my favorite holidays as a youngster in the 1960s was Halloween. We all looked forward to trick-or-treat night. We were not allowed out after dark so it was one of the few nights we could roam the neighborhood on a cool autumn evening. Leading up to Halloween, we always got a large pumpkin…
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Cardinals secure home playoff spot with win over Jaguars
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN FLOYD COUNTY — Crayson “Bones” Lafferty was a menace on defense and helped lead Martin County (6-3) to a 35-6 win at Floyd Central (0-9) on Friday night. With the win, the Cardinals have secured a home playoff game in November. Lafferty, the third leading tackler in 2A at 14.4…
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Gary Ray Newkirk Obituary
Gary Ray Newkirk 1958—2024 Gary Ray Newkirk passed away on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024, at Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchester. He was born May 21, 1958, in Winchester. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 40-plus years, Joan (MacIntosh) Newkirk, whom he loved until his death. He is also preceded in…
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Nancy Ellen (Endicott) Jarrell Obituary
Nancy Ellen (Endicott) Jarrell 1949—2024 Nancy Ellen (Endicott) Jarrell, age 74, of Inez, passed away Oct. 28, 2024, at her residence. Born Nov. 18, 1949, in Martin County, she was the daughter of the late Walter Endicott and Thelma (Branham) Endicott Parsons. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by one brother,…
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Robert May Obituary
Robert May 1940—2024 Robert May, 83, of Cardington, Ohio, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, at his home with his loving family by his side. Born Oct. 31, 1940, in Kermit, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Hubert and Margaret (Messer) May. Robert graduated from Kermit High School and went on…
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Tug Valley downs Westside to stay undefeated
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — Bryson Elia and Cameron Slone both scored a trio of touchdowns in the first half and Tug Valley (8-0) went on to down Westside 62-12 Friday night at Bob Brewer Stadium at Naugatuck. Elia, who was an All-State selection last season as a sophomore, ended the game…
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Opal (Chaffins) Mullet Obituary
Opal (Chaffins) Mullet 1943—2024 Opal (Chaffins) Mullett, 80, of Louisa, passed away Oct. 23, 2024, at the Jordan Center in Louisa. Born Dec. 2, 1943, in Martin County, she was the daughter of the late Asher and Tempie Chaffins. In addition to her parents, Opal is preceded in death by three sons, Milton, Marvin and…
