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Residents face off with trash hauler
‘He said, ‘You used to be a drug dealer, and you’re an ex-convict.’ Yes, I am, and he was one of my buyers. –Doris Jude BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN Luster and Doris Jude faced off with the District 4 garbage hauler Thursday at the Martin County Fiscal Court regular meeting. INEZ — Discussions became heated…
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Kyle’s Korner: Springtime Memories
Growing up in the Tug Valley I love this time of year as springtime valiantly tries to squeeze through the many “winters” we deal with. Hearing all the frogs croaking brings back many fond memories. Seeing the pink dogwood blooms, the red tulips burst out with their bright colors, and the yellow daffodils never fail…
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Uncommon Sense: Finding hope, life before death
BY GLENN MOLLETTE Most of us have wondered about life beyond the grave. Many today are in search of life before the grave. Given what many people traditionally believe about heaven, eternity and life beyond, it would certainly seem very valuable to think about a life beyond. However, what about life here? The Ukrainian people…
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Lady Cards goes 2-1 on week
Hallie Mills steps up to the plate for the Lady Cardinals in Martin County’s 3-2 win over Fairview Saturday. (Citizen photo by Brady Daniels) BY JOSHUA HORNFOR THE CITIZEN Martin County Lady Cardinals went 2-1 on the week, losing a heartbreaker to Magoffin County on the road and winning over Fairview and Morgan County in…
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Anglers make splash at Green River Lake
BY BRADY DANIELSMOUNTAIN CITIZEN Martin County Cardinal anglers Caleb Horn and Aidan Burke reeled in 12.90 pounds for a fifth-place finish in the Kentucky Bass Nation tournament held Saturday and Sunday at Green River Lake. The event was the third and final qualifier for the KBN state tournament. Martin County anglers Andrew Haney and Wesley…
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Willa Marie Burchett Obituary
Willa Marie Burchett 1942—2022 Willa Marie Burchett, age 79, of Inez, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, April 20, 2022. She was born Oct. 1, 1942, to the late Blanche Varney and Willie Hickman. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Rogell Burchett, one son, Elmer Lee…
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Wandell Parsons Obituary
Wandell Parsons 1936—2022 Wandell Parsons, age 86, left us to go home to be with the Lord and his loving wife April 20, 2022, at his home in Tomahawk. He was born March 16, 1936, to the late Calvin and Gertrude Virginia Parsons. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his siblings,…
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Tootsie Lea (Blevins) Jude Obituary
Tootsie Lea (Blevins) Jude 1945—2022 Tootsie Lea Jude, age 77, of Lovely, passed away April 18, 2022, at Tug Valley ARH in South Williamson. Born March 27, 1945, in Borderland, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Cecil Blevins and Anna Artrip Blevins. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her…
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Riley Horn Jr. Obituary
Riley Horn Jr. 1967—2022 Riley Horn Jr., 55, of Inez, passed away April 23, 2022, at his residence. Born Jan. 4, 1967, in Louisa, he was the son of the late Riley Horn Sr. and Frances Crum Horn. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two brothers, Bobby Joe Horn and…
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Randy Clifford Jewell Obituary
Randy Clifford Jewell 1951—2022 Randy Clifford Jewell, 70, of Prestonsburg, was called home by his Heavenly Father Thursday, April 14, 2022. Born April 26, 1951, in Martin County, he was the son of the late Velvia Jewell. In addition to his mother, he is preceded in death by his precious dog, Sheena, his constant companion.…
