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Martin County Public Library cuts jobs, benefits, services in new budget
Public programs spending falls 88%; books cut more than 77% BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Public Library System eliminated positions and employee benefits. It also sharply reduced funding for books, public programs and other services under a fiscal year 2027 budget projection totaling $496,475 presented to the Martin County Fiscal…
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Magistrate seeks revival of stalled Rockcastle Creek Pedway Project
Project began in 2009 BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A pedestrian bridge and walkway proposed nearly two decades ago could receive another chance at life after District 1 Magistrate Cody Slone raised the Rockcastle Creek Pedway Project during the July meeting of the Martin County Fiscal Court. The long-delayed project would connect Old…
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From hayfield to hometown gateway: Airport terminal named for Gary Cox
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN DEBORD — Twenty-six years after Gary Wayne Cox took charge of an overgrown airfield that looked more like a hayfield than an airport, the community he helped build gathered Aug. 1 to put his name on its terminal. The Big Sandy Regional Airport board dedicated the Gary W. Cox Terminal…
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Martin County seeks $19.5M to expand flood buyout
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County is seeking nearly $19.5 million in additional federal funding to expand its flood-buyout program, potentially adding a Newberry Lane property omitted from the original list and five or six other properties. The Martin County Fiscal Court approved an amendment to the U.S. Department of Agriculture grant…
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Martin County arrest report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s office reported the following arrests: Hayes Daniel Maynard, 49, was arrested Aug. 4 on a bench warrant. Deputy Billy Wells made the arrest. Rose Ellen Johnson, 54, of Inez, was arrested July 30 in Inez on a warrant charging her with fraudulent use of a credit card valued…
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Free voter ID cards available
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Residents who lack the photo identification necessary to vote can obtain a voter ID card from the state at no cost. Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles said the cards are available at any Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Driver Licensing Regional Office. “The same offices that issue driver’s licenses and…
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Martin County civil suits, deeds and marriages
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported five civil suits filed in her office through July 30. Meanwhile, Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported 11 deeds and four marriages recorded in her office through July 29. Civil suits Dempsey Housing Community vs. Krystal Cooper. Jefferson Capital Systems vs. Mark Mills. Charles Davis vs. Kenneth…
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Martin County court docket
INEZ — Judge John T. Chafin heard the following cases July 28 in Martin District Court: Kevin R. Bayes (arraignment) – 1. Speeding 16 mph over limit; 2. License to be in possession: 1. Six-month diversion, DCPT 1/12/27; 2. Dismissed; proof shown. Homer Evans (arraignment) – 1. Public intoxication controlled substance (excludes alcohol); 2. Possession…
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Septic system applications now open
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT Eastern Kentucky homeowners may qualify for help repairing or replacing a failing septic system or connecting their residence to a public sewer system. Eastern Kentucky PRIDE (Personal Responsibility in a Desirable Environment) announced Monday that it is now accepting applications for its septic assistance program. The program also assists qualifying homeowners whose…
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Martin, Johnson men arrested after KSP pursuit; suspected stolen AT&T line recovered
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PAINTSVILLE — A Martin County man and a Johnson County man were arrested Sunday after a Kentucky State Police pursuit ended with troopers disabling a pickup truck and finding suspected stolen AT&T communication line inside. Police identified the driver as Christopher Jordan Mollette, 38, of Martin County, and the passenger…
