-
Remembering small-town Christmas of our youth
Every year, as we get closer to Christmas, I start getting sentimental. I always reminisce about the holidays of the past – especially in the days right after Thanksgiving. It has been great to see so many of the small towns in our region, like Inez, Warfield, Kermit, Williamson, Delbarton and others, putting together Christmas…
-
Quit complicating the grace of God Part 2
“Then spake Jesus to the multitude, and to his disciples, Saying, The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat: All therefore whatsoever they bid you observe, that observe and do; but do not ye after their works: for they say, and do not. For they bind heavy burdens and grievous to be borne, and…
-
The mind is like Silly Putty
“The peace of God which passes understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4.7) Our minds are wonderful creations of God. But did you know they need to be guarded? When I was a boy I used to play with Silly Putty. You could do a lot of neat things with…
-
Telling the Story: Trusting when you can’t see
Even when we can’t feel it, God is working. Even when we can’t see it, God has a plan. Those truths are obvious when you look at the X-ray of a child’s tooth. The baby tooth is easy to see, but just above or below it in the X-ray, depending on the location, you can…
-
Martin County Court Docket for Nov. 20 and Nov. 21
INEZ — Judge John T. Chafin heard the following cases Nov. 20 and Nov. 21 in Martin District Court: Karlee Dawn Denice Baisden (arraignment) — 1. Speeding 20 mph over limit amended to 10 mph over; 2. Failure to produce insurance card; 3. Failure to notify Department of Transportation of address change: 1. Diversion, DCPT…
-
Kentucky League of Cities ‘treasure trove of information and resources’
Dear Editor, A recent out-of-state letter addressed to the Martin County judge/executive and magistrates referenced the Kentucky League of Cities (KLC). The author made several inaccurate comments and statements about what the League does and how we help local governments. While KLC has no link to Martin County and is not involved in county government,…
-
Martin County deeds and marriages
INEZ — Martin County Clerk Susie Sklyes reported the following deeds and marriages recorded in her office: Deeds Terry Spence, Evelyn Spence (first party) to Joshua Marcum, Anika Marcum (second party). Carroll K. Runyon (first party) to Preston Lee Blankenship (second party). Larry Ray Young (first party) to Colwater Road LLC (second party). David Gary…
-
Harrison Oakley Delong Obituary
Harrison Oakley Delong 1938—2023 Harrison Oakley Delong, age 85, of Debord, passed away Nov. 25, 2023, at Martin County Healthcare Facility. He was born May 1, 1938, in Martin County to the late John P. Delong and Pearl Porter Delong. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one brother, Roger Baker…
-
Christmas in the Mountains announces schedule
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Inez is ready for Christmas in the Mountains 2023. Volunteers have worked the last six weeks transforming the heart of Martin County into a dazzling winter wonderland of lights and spectacular displays. Everyone can experience the enchantment from Nov. 26 through Dec. 2. A trolley train will be…
-
Inez receives guidance on alcohol sales
KLC attorney and Prestonsburg mayor attend Inez City meeting BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Kentucky League of Cities attorney Megan Griffith and Prestonsburg Mayor Les Stapleton attended the Inez City Commission meeting Thursday to help the Commission prepare for the transition to alcohol sales. “It’s important for you all to understand today that…
