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Martin County Arrest Report Oct. 23-29
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Rondal Lee Endicott, 50, of Inez, was arrested Monday on a bench warrant. Seth A. Hall, 27, and Shelby Rae Sizemore, 27, both of Debord, were arrested Monday at Blakemoor Flats Apartments on charges of fourth-degree assault (domestic violence) causing minor injury. Deputy Bellamy responded…
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Martin County Hall of Fame to host Fourth Induction Ceremony
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Rapid expansion of the “Wall of Legends” continues as Hall of Fame (HOF) researchers play hardball to get the scoop on athletes who meet the criteria for induction. The effort has become a labor of meticulous investigation and community involvement. HOF President Dwayne Sweeney explains the extensive process behind each…
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Martin County Fiscal Court conducts October meeting
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Fiscal Court convened for its monthly meeting Oct. 17, addressing key appointments, funding allocations for vital water infrastructure, and fire department projects. During the session, magistrates approved Judge/Executive Lon Lafferty’s recommendation to appoint Colby Kirk of Inez to the Martin County Water Board. Kirk, the…
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Martin County court docket
INEZ — Judge John T. Chafin heard the following cases Oct. 21 and Oct. 22 in Martin District Court: Judy Barton (arraignment) — Local county ordinance: One-year diversion, maintain garbage service with Vanover Sanitation, DCPT 10/7/25. Erica Blevins (arraignment) — Local county ordinance: Dismissed. Xenia Marie Bowen (arraignment) — Alcohol intoxication in a public place,…
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Martin County property transfers Oct. 17-24
INEZ — Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported the following deeds recorded in her office Oct. 17-24: Nelcie Combs (party 1) to Hobert Mills (party 2). Mary Kathryn Stepp (party 1) to Jasper Stepp Jr. (party 2). Aaron Blanton, Jeffie Chaffins, Tammy Chaffins (party 1) to Carol Cantrell, Herbert Cantrell (party 2). Ryan Kelly, Candace Kelly (party…
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Martin County civil suits Oct. 18-24
INEZ — Martin County Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office Oct. 18-24: Rebekah Esther Howard vs. Eddie Lee Howard. Portfolio Recovery Assocites LLC vs. William Preece. Cash eExpress LLC vs. Melissa Copley. Mariner Finance LLC vs. Henry Jude. Discover Bank vs. Linzie L. Goble. William Vanover vs. Amos…
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Voters to decide on key amendments; election tech unveiled
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Voters face critical choices on the upcoming ballot with high stakes involved. During Thursday’s Kiwanis Club luncheon, Martin County Board of Elections Chairman James Ayers and Kentuckiana Election Services CEO Craig Lindon offered insights into two constitutional amendments and the county’s advanced election technology. The pair discussed proposed…
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Road closure KY 2031 Elk Creek in Martin County
INEZ — The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet advises motorists of a daytime closure along KY 2031 in Martin County for cross-drain repairs. The work site is located in the Elk Creek area at mile point 4.1 (4.1 miles South of KY 292) near Charlie Brown Road. To repair the drain, KYTC must cut across KY 2031,…
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Traffic delays Tuesday on Old Route 3 and Johnson Bottom Road in Martin County
INEZ — Motorists traveling on Old Route 3 and Johnson Bottom Road in Martin County should expect delays Tuesday, Oct. 29. Crews from Fredrick & May will be setting beams for the Johnson Bottom bridge replacement project from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Work is expected to be completed the same day. Old Route 3…
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Martin County calls for citizens to join emergency response team
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County officials are rallying residents to join a newly formed citizen emergency response team to prepare the community for potential disasters. County Judge/Executive Lon Lafferty and Emergency Management Director Clyde Adams issued the call for volunteers on Friday. They emphasized that last year’s tragic collapse of the…
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