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Martin County Middle School goes to Washington
WASHINGTON — Martin County Middle School sponsored a field trip to Washington over spring break. Teachers Kristie Fields and Sam Lever led a group of 20 middle school students to the nation’s capital and enjoyed the sights and sounds of busy city life. Among highlights were excursions to the American History Smithsonian Museum, the Natural…
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You have a lot to do
BY DR. GLENN MOLLETTE Tax Day is April 18 this year and it’s time for you to get all your numbers together and file your taxes. The average American will file the short form that only has two lines. The first line asks, “How much money did you make in 2022?” The second line says,…
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Eden Elementary spotlighting ‘paws-itively’ wonderful Wildcats
Eden Elementary would like to recognize several different groups of people that have exhibited “paws-itive” behaviors that are noteworthy of celebration. Every week, we showcase a student from each grade level, a community partner and a member/group of our hard-working staff that have gone above and beyond to make a positive impact on our school.…
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Grandfather files lawsuit for accident at school baseball field
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Magoffin County grandfather who said he tripped over an infield drag at the Martin County Middle School baseball field has filed a lawsuit against school personnel. Salyersville attorney John C. Collins filed the lawsuit March 21 in Martin Circuit Court for his client Larry Wheeler of Oil…
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Reclaiming the Awe of God Part 2
BY GREG CRUM “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.” Proverbs 1:7 There is a wisdom that only comes to a heart that fears the Lord. This wisdom enables one to navigate the rough waters of life with greater ease than their peers, allowing an individual…
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Sugar Momma’s Sweet Shop is a taste of heaven, features top cake décorateur
BY DIANE SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A taste of Sugar Momma’s Sweet Shop is a taste of heaven. Owner Val Bowen and her staff whip up wedding cakes, specialty cakes for any occasion, pies, cheesecakes, and a wide variety of specialty macarons, pastries, cookies and donuts in Sugar Momma’s. Customers passing by can’t resist…
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Martin County Court Docket
INEZ — Judge Brett Butcher heard the following cases April 4 in Martin District Court: Miranda Chafin (arraignment) — Possession of controlled substance, second degree (drug unspecified): Bench warrant $500 cash. Ersel Crum Jr. (arraignment) — Public intoxication of controlled substance (excludes alcohol): Bench warrant $500 cash. Zachary Delong (motion to set aside failure to…
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Martin County Records
INEZ — Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported the following deeds recorded in her office: Equity Trust Company (first party) to Desmond Grant, Kyong S. Song-Grant (second party). Ronald Lee Harris, Betty D. Harris, Pamela Harris Bradley, Danny Harris, Donna Harris Cramblit, David Harris, Cindy Harris (first party) to James T. Maynard, Linda C. Maynard…
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s office reported the following arrests: Deanna Wiley, 23, of Inez, was arrested Monday on KY-645 for first-degree possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine), operating a motor vehicle under the influence of a controlled substance, no registration plates and failure to produce insurance card. Chief Deputy Chris Kidd assisted…
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Kyle’s Korner: We’ve come a long way from party-line phones
BY KYLE LOVERN When growing up at Nolan, not many people had telephones in their homes. It was indeed a luxury to have a phone in your house. I can remember having ours at a young age while in grade school and being able to call a couple of friends who also had the privilege…
