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‘Welcome to Martin County’
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN Officials unveiled the first-ever “Welcome to Martin County” sign Tuesday afternoon at the county line on Kentucky Route 645. Martin County Judge/Executive Lon Lafferty, tourism chairman Nita Collier, and deputy judge/economic development director Carolea Mills attended the unveiling ceremony. The new sign is strategically placed to greet travelers entering the…
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Thrive Community Coalition halts lease of former library amid financial concerns
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Eric Mills, founder of the Thrive Community Coalition, announced Tuesday that he will not proceed with leasing the former library facility in Inez. This decision follows a recent audit revealing financial difficulties within the Martin County Library Taxing District. Although the library board of trustees approved the lease…
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Harlan Jude, 53, of Pilgrim, was arrested Tuesday on Big Peter Cave for public intoxication-controlled substance (excludes alcohol), menacing, resisting arrest, assault of a police officer, fleeing or evading police, and escape. Chief Deputy Chris Kid responded to a call reporting a naked…
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Martin County court dockets
Circuit Court INEZ — Judge Kevin Holbrook heard the following cases Aug. 1 in Martin Circuit Court: Zachary Delong (change of plea) — Bail jumping, first degree, amended to second degree: Pleaded guilty, diversion 90 days unsupervised. Aaron Jude (change of plea) — 1. Possession of controlled substance, first degree, first offense (methamphetamine), amended to…
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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 July 26-30: Deeds Wells Rental LLC (first party) to Brandon Pruitt (second party). Proverbs 25:2 LLC (first party) to The Freedom Fighter Revocable Living Trust (second party). Eden West LLC (first party) to John Cassell (second party). Deborah…
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Martin County civil suits July 26-Aug. 1
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office July 26-Aug. 1: Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC vs. Susan Sparks. Cash Express LLC vs. Christopher Gamble. Synchrony Bank vs. Christy Messer. Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Ashley Runyon. UHG I LLC vs. Hayle Maynard. Cash Express LLC vs. Stephen…
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Notes from Calvary: Yakety Yak—You’d Better Talk Back!
BY GREG CRUM “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:” I Peter 5:8 Here in I Peter we read an important note concerning both the strategy and authority of Satan, our ultimate enemy. We read that he is ever on the prowl,…
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The Pastor’s Pen: Using your time
The state of Indiana is in a state of confusion about time, according to a fascinating article in a recent issue of The New York Times. In the small town of Vevay, for example, it can be 3 p.m. at the post office, but across the street in Danner’s Hardware Store, the time is 2…
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Telling the Story: Lessons from the Olympics
Watching the opening ceremonies of the Olympics reminded me that we live in a sinful and dying world. Shocked, even horrified at some of the things displayed, I realized again that lost people act like lost people. While I have been deeply burdened about the lostness of America and her disregard for God, I had…
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Cheers to Inez and the Appalachian Artist Festival
The Appalachian Artist Festival in Inez set a high standard on Saturday, Aug. 3. Its success was marked by incredible artistry, phenomenal music and responsible enjoyment, making it a model for other festivals. One notable aspect of this year’s festival was the inclusion of alcohol sales. Introducing such an element to public events naturally raises…
