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Martin County civil suits and deeds
Civil Suits INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office: Midland Credit Management vs. Kara Gess. One Main Financial Group LLC vs. Joshua Hunt. CHFS Sys Acct Ky Foster Care vs. Delbert A. Sweeney. CHFS Sys Acct Ky Foster Care vs. Crystal Sweeney. Nationstar Mortgage LLC dba…
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Martin County Court Dockets
District Court INEZ — Judge Brett Butcher heard the following cases Sept. 5 in Martin District Court: Benjamin Accord (arraignment) — Improper registration plate; no/expired Kentucky registration receipt; no/expired registration plates; failure of non-owner operator to maintain required insurance, first; no operator’s/moped license; license to be in possession; disregarding stop sign; failure to register transfer…
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The silent crisis of education funding in Kentucky
In Kentucky, the educational promise to our children is dimming. A disturbing report from the Kentucky Center for Economic Policy paints a bleak picture: the chasm in per-pupil funding between the state’s wealthiest and poorest districts is not just widening—it’s reaching a level that was deemed unconstitutional three decades ago. Yet, here we are, facing…
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You can’t beat beans and cornbread
BY KYLE LOVERN My wife Vicki and I had what I like to call our Appalachian or hillbilly dinner one evening last week. It included pinto beans and cornbread. I had recently gotten a new iron skillet and seasoned it correctly so I could make that crisp, brown cornbread like we grew up with. It…
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Kentucky school funding gap widens, educators call for legislative action
BY PHILL BARNETT MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A recent report from the Kentucky Center for Economic Policy reveals a widening gap in per-pupil funding between the state’s wealthiest and poorest school districts, surpassing levels deemed unconstitutional over 30 years ago. Educators on the ground are feeling the pinch, hoping the report will be an “eye-opener”…
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BOE retains current property tax rate for 2024
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Board of Education declared its decision to maintain the existing property and motor vehicle tax rates for the upcoming year. The real and personal property rate will continue at 84.6 cents for every $100 of assessed value. The motor vehicle tax rate will stand at…
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WES announces Students of the Week
WARFIELD — Principal Jessica Jewell and staff announced Students of the Week at Warfield Elementary School. The star students include Hunter Bowen, Karsyn Baisden, Abby Webb, Emma Nichols, Kylie Evans, Isabella Bowman, Zach Judd, Josh Muncy, Raylynn Sites, Braelynn Hall, Raelynn Maynard, Colton Hall, Kyleigh Hinkle, Kaylei Estepp, Chase VanHoose and Melanie Burke. Headstart students…
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Inez Elementary announces Students of the Month
INEZ — Principal Amanda Fields and staff announced the August Students of the Month at Inez Elementary School. The star students are: Lydia Howard, Kindergarten, Mrs. Becky Cain. Harper Butcher, Kindergarten, Mrs. Sara Moore. Janna Terry, First Grade, Mrs. Robynn Haney. Emma Lawson, First Grade, Ms. Krista Wheeler. Arianna Scott, Second Grade, Mrs. Della Preston.…
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Jim Claypool Art and Conservation Writing Contest announced
This year’s theme: wildlife conservation FRANKFORT —Schools and home-school students have until Dec. 1 to submit their winning entries to the local conservation district in the 2023 Jim Claypool Art and Conservation Writing Contest. The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet, in cooperation with the Kentucky Association of Conservation Districts and the Kentucky Farm Bureau Federation, announced…
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Mitch McConnell: Does he really feel like working?
BY DR. GLENN MOLLETTE Is Senator Mitch McConnell too old to serve in the United States Senate? The same question is being asked of California U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein, President Joe Biden, and even former President Donald Trump. How old is too old? Some people are old and sickly by the time they are 50…
