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Community spirit shines at Kermit Fall Festival
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT KERMIT — The Kermit Fall Festival brought out friends, neighbors and a community spirit Friday and Saturday at Kermit Park. With no entry gate or tickets to tally, nailing down an exact attendance is tricky—but the turnout was one for the books. Festivities kicked off Friday night with a massive cruise-in at…
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Heritage Day set for Oct. 19: Event pays homage to old ways of Appalachia
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County residents come together each year to celebrate roots, culture and community at Martin County Heritage Day. The event pays homage to the old ways of life, honoring the grit and traditions of ancestors who called these Appalachian hills home. Set for Oct. 19, Heritage Day will…
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Eden leads Martin County schools in assessment
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Martin County students took the Kentucky Summative Assessment (KSA) in the spring of 2024 with results released last week by the state. The annual assessment is given to students in grades 3-8, 10 and 11. KSA provides content area assessments, including reading and mathematics (grades 3 through 8 and 10),…
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Remembering a baseball hero
As we get older, we are seeing many famous or important sports figures pass away. It was indeed a sad day for me and millions of other baseball fans to hear of the passing of baseball legend Pete Rose. He was 83 years old, but I will always remember him as a young man playing…
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Senior Citizens Center works to meet growing needs
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Senior Citizens Center is working to meet the growing needs of local seniors, providing vital meal services and community programs despite limited resources. Director Jennifer Crum, speaking at a recent Kiwanis Club luncheon, discussed the center’s efforts to deliver meals, offer daily activities and expand…
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Infinity Design & Construction Group to add location in Floyd County
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT LANGLEY — Infinity Design & Construction, a provider of 3D scanning, design and construction services, is expanding its operations to Floyd County, Gov. Andy Beshear announced Friday. The company plans to open a facility in Langley, bringing 36 high-wage jobs in welding and pipe fabrication using a $1.75 million investment. “I want…
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Martin County court dockets
District Court INEZ — Judge Brett Butcher heard the following cases Oct. 1 in Martin District Court: Henry Butcher (arraignment) — Receiving stolen property $500-$1,000: Credit time served, removed from docket. Henry Kyle Butcher (arraignment) — Theft by unlawful taking or disposition all others under $500: Pleaded not guilty, pretrial conference 11/12/24 at 10 a.m.…
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Trick-or-Treat dates announced for Martin County, Kermit
With the spooky season soon upon us, officials have designated Oct. 31 for Trick-or-Treat in both Martin County and Kermit. The fun runs from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in both locations. Warfield Park will be the site of a Trunk-or-Treat event Thursday, Oct. 24 starting at 6 p.m. Lori Workman, Brionna Shrum and Holly Hinkle…
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Martin County property transfers and marriages
INEZ — Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported the following deeds and marriages recorded in her office from Sept. 26 to Oct. 3: Deeds Clyde Jason Hammond (first party) to Sheila Maynard (second party). Heirs of S.S. Spaulding, Mary Wallace (first party) to E-Zad Energy Corporation (second party). Tracy Dingess, LaDonna Dingess (first party) to…
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Martin County civil suits
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office from Sept. 27 to Oct. 3: Lorna Cassady vs. R&J Development Company LLC et al. Regina Fields vs. Heather Fields. Credit Acceptance Corporation vs. Walter D. Davis. Loraine Perkins vs. Donald Ray Perkins et al. LVNV Funding LLC vs.…
