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New cutlery, pawn shop opens in downtown Inez
BY DIANE SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Fitch and Sons Cutlery and Pawn opened Friday at 155 East Main Street in Inez, bringing a family-owned knife, antique and pawn shop to downtown. The business, owned by Mason Fitch and his family, offers knives, antiques, tools, fishing gear, T-shirts and hats bearing the shop logo, and…
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Martin County Middle School Beta students earn national honors
NASHVILLE — Martin County Middle School Beta Club students brought home national honors from the 2026 National Beta Convention, held June 21–26 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville. Eight Martin County Middle School students qualified for the national convention after advancing through state competition. They competed in Living Literature, seventh-grade English…
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Henry Steven Holbrook makes Fourth of July debut
A very special Fourth of July brought an even greater reason to celebrate with the arrival of Henry Steven Holbrook on July 4, 2026. Henry weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces and measured 20 inches long at birth. He is the beloved son of Logan Holbrook and Dr. Megan Moore Holbrook. His grandparents are Steven and…
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Crum reunion draws 61 attendees
The 77th Crum reunion was held Sunday, July 5, with 61 family members and friends in attendance. Family members traveled from South Dakota, West Virginia, Tennessee, Ohio and Kentucky to take part in the annual gathering. Brother Dillon Goodall preached and the Mills Sisters, Arwen and Cindy, were the special singers. Organizers expressed thanks to…
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Free family fun fair July 10 at Collier Center
BY DOROTHY DILLON Looking for something fun to do with the family? Come out to the You Matter Appalachia Family Fun Fair on Friday, July 10, from 2:30–5:30 p.m. at the Collier Center (387 E. Main Street, Inez) for an afternoon of fun, games and community. Admission is completely free, and so are the inflatables,…
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Freedom Fest update
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County will celebrate America’s 250th anniversary July 4 with a full day of Freedom Fest events, from pickleball and a parade to live music and fireworks in downtown Inez. The celebration will include activities at several locations before moving to Courthouse Square for the evening program. “We…
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Martin County students earn Morehead State dean’s list honors
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT Morehead State University named 11 Martin County students to its spring dean’s list. Students qualified for the dean’s list by completing at least 12 undergraduate credit hours and earning a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher for the semester. Among students in the Caudill College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences, Kayla…
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Young black bears roaming: Officials urge residents to give them space
Kentucky wildlife officials are reminding residents not to panic if they spot a black bear this summer, saying recent sightings in neighborhoods, backyards and urban areas are a normal part of the animals’ seasonal behavior. The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources said young male black bears leave their home ranges in eastern Kentucky…
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Hale, Robinson named MSU Community Engaged Eagles
Two Martin County students were among more than 100 students named to Morehead State University’s Spring 2026 Presidential Community Engaged Eagles list. Katelyn Hale of Inez and Hannah Robinson of Beauty earned the recognition, which honors students for their commitment to service through community and civic engagement. Throughout the semester, students participated in service projects…
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Protecting our community starts with immunizations
BY DOROTHY DILLON One of the most important steps parents can take to protect their children is keeping them up to date on recommended immunizations. Vaccines help prevent serious illnesses before children are exposed, giving them the best possible start to a healthy life. The first months of a baby’s life are especially important, as…
