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Americans are living in financial strain
The average monthly car payment for a new vehicle is $734 according to second-quarter 2024 Experian data — up 0.1% year after year. Used cars have an average monthly payment of $525, down 2.1%. Meanwhile, new lease payments average $586, a 2.3% decrease. The average house payment is around $2,700 per month. Average rent is…
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Memory loss is common in many adults
Here is a common scenario as many of us age: You get up from watching television in the living room and go into the kitchen, but you forget why you went in there! I’ve heard this from many different people. Memory is a funny thing. I wonder how I can remember things from grade school…
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Martin County court dockets for Oct. 15 &17
Circuit Court INEZ — Judge John Kevin Holbrook heard the following cases Oct. 17 in Martin Circuit Court: Robert Dillon (change of plea) — 1. Possession of controlled substance, first degree, first offense (methamphetamine); 2. Assault fourth degree, minor injury; 3. Possession of marijuana; 4. Drug paraphernalia buy/possession: Pleaded guilty. 1. Three years; 2. Twelve…
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Martin County property transfers Oct. 10-17
INEZ — Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported the following deeds recorded in her office Oct. 10-17: Christine Jewell (first party) to Bonnie Sue Jewell (second party). Nora Harmon-Bayer (first party) to Vernon Robinson, Tammy L. Robinson (second party). Monroe Cassady (first party) to Douglas Blevins, Sherry Blevins (second party). Teresa Cox, Mary Christian, Brian…
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Martin County civil suits filed Oct. 11-17
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office Oct. 11-17: LVNV Funding LLC vs. Lowanda Sartin-Slone. BCG Equities LLC vs. Matthew Cooper. First Financial Credit Inc. vs. Jesse D. Bowen. Riverside Apartments vs. Carolyn Workman Jude.
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The Pastor’s Pen: We’ll stay out of the way
The call to Worship had just been pronounced starting Easter Sunday morning service in an East Texas church. The choir started its processional, singing “Up from the Grave He Arose” as they marched in perfect step down the center aisle to the front of the church. The last lady was wearing shoes with very slender…
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Telling the Story: Using your gifts and talents
I was the worst piano student EVER. I was lazy, never wanting to practice, and to make it worse…I lied. Every week I told my piano teacher it had sounded better at home. It hadn’t. On the other hand, my sister thrived. We had the same lessons each week. She played wonderfully while my notes…
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Tommy’s Auto Sales Player of the Week: Preston May
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK — Tug Valley quarterback Preston May is the Tommy’s Auto Sales Player of the Week. May had an outstanding performance Friday night against Mount View at Bob Brewer Stadium in Naugatuck. The sophomore threw for 253 yards and accounted for five touchdown passes. His ability to read the defense and…
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Jesus: The I AM
BY GREG CRUM “And he is before all things, and by him all things consist. And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence.” Colossians 1:17-18 These are a couple of my all-time favorite Scriptures from…
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Vision screenings required for driver’s license renewal starting Jan. 1
Starting Jan. 1, 2025, Kentuckians renewing their driver’s licenses will be required to undergo a vision screening. The mandate stems from legislation passed during the 2021 General Assembly and signed into law by Gov. Andy Beshear. “We know this will be a change for license holders when it’s time to renew every four or eight…
