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Breast cancer survivor shows granddaughter ‘how to fight to live’
Kiwanis Club welcomes grandparent essay winners BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Retired Teachers Association sponsors the annual AARP Grandparent Essay Contest for fifth graders at the three elementary schools in the county. The association selects a countywide winner who goes on to compete in the region. The Kiwanis Club welcomed the…
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests and other actions: Lara Victoria Giacomoni, 40, of Lovely, was arrested on an indictment warrant Sunday at Zip Zone in Lovely. The indictment charges her with burglary and persistent felony offender. Deputy David Adams made the arrest. Kristi Fletcher, 33, of Inez, was…
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Martin County Court Docket
District Court INEZ — Judge Brett Butcher heard the following cases May 16 in Martin District Court: Colton Blake Chaffins (arraignment) — Speeding 20 mph over limit: Order Carol J. Davis (arraignment) — Trafficking in controlled substance, first degree, first offense; Trafficking in controlled substance, third degree, first offense: Preliminary hearing 6/6/23 at 10:30 a.m.…
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Martin County Records
Civil Suits INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office: Herman Darrell Endicott vs. Tabitha Jame Horn. Tammy Speakman vs. Rosanna Bowen. Jayne Allen vs. Robert M. Allen. Jacob Vaughn vs. Callie Sleasman Vaughn. Republic Finance LLC vs. Vondene Hunt. American Express National Bank vs. James Mineer.…
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Library board reads budget
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOVELY — The Martin County Public Library board conducted the first reading of an $806,278 budget for the fiscal year 2024 during a meeting Monday at the Rufus Reed Library in Lovely. Board member John Triplett noted expenditures had increased. “Looks like about 60% of all your expenditures are more…
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Realty One USA armed with top performers
BY DIANE SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN Since its inception 27 years ago, Realty One USA has transformed from an idea to a prominent, respected and personal agency in the real estate industry. Realty One USA was founded in 1996 in Lovely. Owner Jim Booth then enlisted his sister, Peggy Blankenship, who became instrumental in growing the…
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Riverside residents fear mass eviction
Judge asks housing board to put action on hold BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — Despite receiving rent and utility funding through HUD, the Martin County Housing Authority is preparing to evict elderly, disabled and low-income residents from Riverside Apartments if residents cannot come up with deposit money to have electric, water and sewer…
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Boxvana ‘saga’ concludes
TEK Center ribbon cutting June 2 BY PHILL BARNETT MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Economic Development Authority met for their regular monthly meeting May 10 to discuss Boxvana leaving the Honey Branch Industrial Park. The board approved financials and housekeeping for the May meeting without much discussion and moved on to the main…
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Cameron to face off with Beshear
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Republican Daniel Cameron got the nod in Tuesday’s Primary Election to face off with Kentucky Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear in November. The Associated Press called the race early Tuesday as initial tallies put Cameron over 20 percentage points ahead of his closest opponent. Democratic incumbent Beshear defeated two…
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Fraley and Jude resign from Inez commission
City must fill vacancies BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The City of Inez Commission is two members less following the resignations of Commissioners Terry Fraley and Floyd David Jude. Fraley tendered a resignation letter, effective at the adjournment of the city meeting Thursday evening. City clerk Lisa Mollette read the letter to the…
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