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Adventurous kayakers forced to abort 135-mile journey down Tug Fork River
Setbacks, capsize and weather conditions lead to early end of anniversary trip BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WELCH, W.Va. — Grizzly Allen, his son Jake and friend Riley Wilson embarked on an ambitious adventure Saturday morning down the Tug Fork River. The trio aimed to complete a 135-mile kayak trip from Martha Moore Park to…
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Martin County residents can ‘bridge the water gap’ in EEC meeting in Inez
This Friday in Inez, the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet’s quarterly Martin County Water District Workgroup meeting offers Martin County residents a vital platform to have their voices heard by Frankfort officials. The meeting is scheduled for 1 p.m. at the Collier Center, 387 East Main Street, a significant opportunity for residents to bring their…
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Don’t be surprised by alligators, sharks and hot weather
BY DR. GLENN MOLLETTE We recently heard the tragic news of a senior lady killed by an alligator in South Carolina. There have been a couple of golf courses I would have enjoyed playing in southern South Carolina, but alligator warning signs were posted everywhere. I can’t figure out the fun of playing golf in…
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Eating healthy costs more than junk food
BY KYLE LOVERN There was a hit novelty song in the 1970s titled “Junk Food Junkie,” written by Larry Groce, who resides in Charleston. “And I pull out some Fritos corn chips, Dr Pepper and an Ole Moon Pie, Then I sit back in glorious expectation Of a genuine junk food high.” That is just…
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Passion for dance ignites in Inez: The Inez Dance Academy inspires young talent
BY LISA STAYTON MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The art of dance has found a new home in Inez, thanks to the dedication and passion of Abbie Crowe Fitch, founder of The Inez Dance Academy. Fitch, a seasoned dancer and instructor, established the academy last fall to foster young talent and provide a nurturing environment for…
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Clerk explains new taxation on campers
Campers defined and taxed as ‘motor vehicles’ BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Kentucky has expanded its statutory definition of “motor vehicle” to include recreational vehicles, even nonmotorized ones, in a significant shift in tax liability. In an interview last week, Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles explained what this change means to residents. “As…
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Residents can apply for utility bill payment assistance starting July 25
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Big Sandy Area Community Action Program (BSACAP) announced that residents in need could apply for help with their electricity, water and sewer bill payments starting July 25. The organization will accept applications for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and Low-Income Home Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) Summer Subsidy Programs…
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Martin County BOE rejects proposal to cash Tuthill scholarship stock for bond investment
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Board of Education has turned down a proposal to cash the Tuthill scholarship stock to invest in a long-term bond. District treasurer Ernest Hale introduced the proposal during a board meeting Monday. Hale suggested cashing the Tuthill scholarship stock, a donation to the district, to…
