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Kermit Fall Festival takes over this weekend
Music, classic cars, attractions free of charge BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN KERMIT, W.Va. — Get your weekend plans in gear because the 2024 Kermit Fall Festival is here, and it is packed with live music, a parade, carnival fun and a lineup of attractions—all for free. This year’s fest takes things up a notch…
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Against the odds: Martin County Water chairman bids farewell after years of service
BY LISA STAYTON MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — It is a Tuesday night in mid-September. Martin County Utility Board’s outgoing chairman, Jimmy Don Kerr, is delivering a farewell speech in the same room where he spent years navigating the complexities of the public water and sewer systems. It is a job he was initially reluctant to…
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Warfield man arrested for allegedly choking ex-girlfriend
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOVELY — A domestic disturbance on Riverfront Road Saturday night left a man in handcuffs after authorities say he allegedly choked and assaulted his ex-girlfriend. Martin County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Jimmy Dale Maynard, 45, of Warfield, on charges of fourth-degree assault (domestic violence), second-degree strangulation and terroristic threatening. Deputy Justin…
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Lucille L. Mills, 48, of Lovely, was arrested Monday night at Dempsey Housing in Warfield for public intoxication of a controlled substance (excludes alcohol) and an indictment warrant out of Lawrence County. Deputy Justin Bellamy arrested Mills after Sheriff Kirk saw her passed…
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Help fight cancer: Donate blood in Inez on Monday
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — This Monday, Martin County residents have a chance to make a difference by donating blood at a drive hosted by the Kentucky Blood Center (KBC) in Inez. The event, organized by local student Hadley Spence, will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Martin County Public Library/Collier…
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‘Happy Fall Y’all’
Martin County Health Care Facility residents celebrate the beginning of fall by wishing everyone, “Happy Fall Y’all!”
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Inez Elementary announces Students of the Month
INEZ — Principal Amanda Fields, teachers and staff recently announced the Students of the Month for September at Inez Elementary School. The star students include: Kindergarten Mrs. Becky Cain: Liam Reed Mrs. Sara Moore: Baleigh Christopher First Grade Ms. Robynn Haney: Lydia Howard Ms. Krista Runyon: Kolton Sarver Second Grade Mrs. Della Preston: Bentley Deming…
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Warfield Elementary announces Students of the Month
WARFIELD — Principal Jessica Jewell, along with the teachers and staff, recently recognized Warfield Elementary School’s Students of the Month. The standout students for September are Kylie Hinkle, Kylie Messer, Madix Jarrell, Tawny Staton, Emma Nichols, Axle Guerra, Julian Nelson, Ida Mollett, Nick Davis, Brock Baker, Elias Carey, Cali Stacy, Hunter Bowen, Kennedy Baisden and…
