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Solid waste board, code officer set out enforcement process
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Code Enforcement Officer Paul McCoy detailed solid waste enforcement procedures during a meeting May 1 of the new Martin County Solid Waste Board. McCoy presented four forms that he, County Attorney Melissa Phelps and Solid Waste Coordinator Eric Phelps worked together to draft: call-in complaint, response…
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Pack wins Mother’s Day giveaway
BY DIANE SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Joy Pack, of Butler, Ohio, formerly of Tomahawk, Kentucky, is the winner of the annual Mountain Citizen Mother’s Day Giveaway Basket and Flowers. The 80-year-old Joy is the mother of one son, Tim, also of Ohio. She was thrilled to be the winner. “I can’t believe I won,”…
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Hall of Fame cements 36 athletes into history
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The names of 36 athletes were etched into history April 27 during a Martin County All-Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony at the Collier Center in Inez. The inductees and family representatives were surrounded by loved ones and fans as their stories and lives were honored. HOF president…
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Dylan Tomblin, 27, of Paintsville, was arrested Saturday in Lovely on a bench warrant. Deputy David Reffett made the arrest. Brett Waller, 59, of Lovely, was arrested Saturday on Riverfront Road, Lovely, on a warrant for court. Deputy J.C. Kirk made the arrest.…
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Martin County Records: Civil suits, deeds and marriages
Civil Suits INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office: Denali Capital vs. Marsha Fletcher. Joyce Horn vs. Nickie Goble. Velocity Investments LLC vs. Mack McCoy. LVNV Funding LLC vs. Sylvia Mollette. Cumberland Financial Services vs. Carl Smith. Cleveland Brothers Equipment Co. Inc. vs. Coalfield Lumber. Deeds…
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Martin County court dockets
District Court INEZ — Judge Brett Butcher heard the following cases April 30 in Martin District Court: Charles Steven Carter Jr. (arraignment) — Speeding 16 mph over the limit: Six-month diversion. George H. Washington Chapman (arraignment) — 1. Failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security, first; 2. Inadequate silencer (muffler): 1. Pleaded guilty, $50 and…
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Honoring mothers: celebrating love, resilience and pioneering spirits
As we approach Mother’s Day this Sunday we pause to honor the irreplaceable figures in our lives: mothers. This special day is an opportunity to consider the influence that our mothers have on our lives and society. These women gave us life and taught us to tie our shoelaces. They imparted unspoken lessons of resilience,…
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Eden visits clerk’s office
Eden Elementary students stopped by Martin County Clerk Susie Skyle’s office last week. Skyles presented each student with an “I Voted” sticker and goodies. (Citizen photos by Roger Smith)
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Travel Club goes to Orlando
Forty students from the Martin County High School 2024 Senior Travel Club on an exciting trip to Orlando to enjoy Disney World and Universal Studios theme parks. They had the opportunity to stay on Universal Studios property and had fun at Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, Universal Studios Grad Bash and more.
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Kentucky first in the nation to complete statewide oblique aerial photography
State provides open access to high-resolution geo images FRANKFORT — Kentucky is now the first state in the nation to capture oblique (side/angle view) photography of its entire geography from the sky. The KYFromAbove Program and its contractor, NV5, achieved this milestone after pilots flew 2,600 flight lines over Kentucky’s landscape, traveling 117,000 miles and…
