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Roy Goble Obituary
Roy Goble1950—2023 Jesus Christ called Roy B. Goble home Saturday, July 22, 2023, at Prestonsburg ARH Medical Center after a long hard battle with cancer. He was born Nov. 4, 1950, to the late Edward Lee Goble and Virginia Goble of Debord. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one brother,…
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Angelia Rena Dillon Obituary
Angelia Rena Dillon1974—2023 Angelia Rena Messer Dillon, 48, of Kermit, West Virginia, passed away Friday, July 21, 2023. She was born Nov. 23, 1974, in Mingo County to Danny and Judy Messer Spaulding of Kermit. In addition to her parents, Angelia is survived by her husband, Dennis Dillon of Kermit; two children, Danny Lee (Katelyn)…
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Nearly $86 million for community projects, $5 million for Martin County water requested
WASHINGTON — U.S. Representative Harold “Hal” Rogers has requested $85.85 million in Community Project Funding, including a substantial $5 million for water system improvements in Martin County. This funding package targets 15 significant projects across Kentucky’s 5th Congressional District. The focus ranges from infrastructure enhancements, like water and sewer services, to initiatives in aerospace education…
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Martin County Cardinals display promising start in preseason 7-on-7 showdown
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PAINTSVILLE — The Martin County Cardinals, eager for the coming football season, showcased their skills during 7-on-7 passing games Thursday against the Paintsville Tigers and the Floyd County Central Jaguars. These preseason skirmishes took place on Paintsville soil and served as a tool to sharpen the Cardinals’ passing abilities and…
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Decorated athlete Kellyn Boo Newsome appointed as new head softball coach at Martin County
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Former Lady Cardinals standout athlete and decorated golfer Kellyn Boo Newsome has been hired as the new head softball coach at Martin County High School, according to an announcement made by the school. Known for her versatile sports background and coaching experience, Newsome is set to bring a…
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Martin County High School welcomes athletic trainer Karin Alley
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Those attending the Cardinals’ 7-on-7 passing games at Paintsville last week might have noticed a new face on the sideline, as Martin County High School student-athletes have an athletic trainer working with them this season. Athletic trainer Karin Alley came on board toward the end of the school…
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Get to know the Martin County football seniors
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The 2023-24 season will be the final opening at Martin County for nine senior football players. Here’s a look at the players listed as seniors on the roster. #23 Brock Messer, nickname Broccoli Brock Messer lives in Inez and has played football for 13 years. He plays running…
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Behind the Helmet: Osborne and Stafford
BY CHRISTY WELLS MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — This week’s Behind the Helmet introduces Martin County football players Bryson Shane Osborne and Julian Alexander-Reece Stafford. Bryson Shane Osborne #70 Freshman Bryson Shane Osborne will wear #70 on his back this football season. This up-and-coming center has played football for seven years. He is expected to be…
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Harvest Festival vendor applications due Sept. 1
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — The countdown is on for the 26th annual Harvest Festival in Inez, with vendor applications due by Sept. 1. Applications can be downloaded and printed from the Martin County Harvest Fest Facebook page or picked up from the Martin County PVA office. Taking place on Sept. 15 and 16 in…
