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Embrace the New Year with renewed community spirit
As the clock strikes midnight and fireworks light up the sky, we welcome a new year and a new chapter full of possibilities and opportunities. Here in our area, this transition is not just about changing calendars; it is a time to reflect on our journey and envision a future where we grow together, stronger…
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Wintertime memories: Sledding, snow cream and snowball fights
Whether you like snow and wintertime or not, I am sure all of you have special memories of that time of year while you were growing up. One of the more pleasant memories of growing up in Nolan was sledding. Although it seems we did not get a lot of big snowfalls when I was…
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Inez’s official ‘wet’ date Jan. 12
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Residents voted in November to allow the sale of alcohol in Inez, and the city will technically be “wet” Jan. 12. As the date approaches, Inez Mayor Ed Daniels conducted the first official reading of the “Alcoholic Beverage Control Ordinance” summary during a city meeting Dec. 19. The…
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Inez plans spring revitalization: Creek cleanup, sidewalk art, new light posts and bike trail renewal
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Commissioner Nita Collier gave Mayor Ed Daniels and the Inez City Commission an update during a Dec. 19 meeting on four spring projects that the city is planning. Collier was following up on ideas she presented in November: cleaning up the creek bank, sidewalk art, light posts on…
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Martin County wraps up year with key infrastructure and community board updates
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Judge/Executive Lon Lafferty and the fiscal court got a few things in order in their last meeting of the year. The judge announced his office had received word from the Martin County Sanitation District that the Saltwell sewer lift station would be completed by Friday. “It’s…
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Preece named Kentucky Constable of the Year
The Kentucky Constable Association has announced the winner of its 2023 Constable of the Year award. This year, the honor goes to James Brad Preece of Martin County, following a process of nominations and statewide voting involving fellow constables and citizens. This year saw several constables receiving nominations. In the end, Preece emerged as the…
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Brian Carter, 44, of Ulysses, was arrested Saturday on a bench warrant for court. Deputy Chris Sesco made the arrest. Chad Nichols, 40, of Lovely, was arrested Friday for assault, fourth degree (minor injury) and menacing. Sesco made the arrest. Sontez Sheckles, 29,…
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Todd joins Boyd County Sheriff’s Department
ASHLAND — Inez native Nathan Todd has joined the force at the Boyd County Sheriff’s Office. He reported for duty Friday. Todd, who graduated from the West Virginia State Police Academy in November 2022, transferred to Boyd County from the South Charleston Police Department. He is the son of Chris and Donna Todd of Inez.
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Martin County court dockets Dec. 19 and Dec. 21
District Court INEZ — Judge John T. Chafin heard the following cases Dec. 19 in Martin District Court: David J. Brown (preliminary hearing) — Fleeing or evading police, first degree; no tail lamps; false report an incident to law enforcement: Waived to grand jury. Sherry Horn (preliminary hearing) — Violation of air pollution standards and…
