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Mobile learning bus to roll in Fall 2023
BY LISA STAYTON MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Students at Martin County Area Technology Center are transforming a bus into a classroom that will bring services to preschool students who do not currently attend Head Start or Preschool in the county. The Martin County Board of Education and the Kentucky Department of Education agreed to implement…
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Kermit Demolition Derby Gallery
Organizers deemed Kermit Volunteer Fire Department’s demolition derby a success as a huge crowd came out to compete and watch the event Saturday on Marrowbone Creek. All proceeds benefit the fire department. The next event will be June 3.
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Police seize pound of meth
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT SALYERSVILLE — Police seized a pound of methamphetamine and half an ounce of heroin Monday at a traffic safety checkpoint in Salyersville. Kentucky State Police troopers and Post 9’s Drug Interdiction Unit conducted the checkpoint and arrested three individuals. Nikki Spurlock, 33, of Martin, was charged with trafficking controlled substance (methamphetamine), giving…
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Webb music shop hosting Memorial Day banjo workshop
BY PHILL BARNETT MOUNTAIN CITIZEN TOMAHAWK — James E. Webb Musical Repair and Sales has been a staple of the Stidham community since its opening in 1972. Though the little music shop was forced to shutter its doors in February 2022, it is now back up and running with the son of the original owner…
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R&J Building Supply Company celebrates 40 years
Retailer in Lovely offers superior merchandise and service BY DIANE SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOVELY — In a world where big box stores compete with local retailers on price and convenience, a place like R&J Building Supply Company in Lovely is an oasis of affordable, superior merchandise and service that keeps customers loyal. R&J opened in…
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County collects over 14,000 waste tires
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County collected 14,238 tires during a three-day waste-tire collection event March 30-April 1. “That’s 14,238 tires that we don’t have to worry about being burned, buried or in a creek somewhere,” Martin County solid waste coordinator Eric Phelps said. “Any number is a good number, and that’s…
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Megan Maynard, 25, of Warfield, was arrested Tuesday for probation violation for felony offense. Probation and Parole officer Ward made the arrest. Dewey Maynard, 45, of Warfield, was arrested Monday at Dempsey Housing in Warfield for first-degree possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine).…
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Martin County Records
Deeds INEZ — Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported the following deeds recorded in her office: Jonathan B. Callaham (first party) to Samuel Lowe, Lillie Lowe (second party). Clifton Crum, Naomi Crum (first party) to Odias Jude Jr., Iva Ellen Jude (second party). The Martin County Fiscal Court (first party) to Warfield Church of God,…
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Martin County Court Docket
District Court INEZ — Judge Brett Butcher heard the following cases May 2 in Martin Circuit Court: Mary Lynn Ayers (motion to set aside failure to appear) 1. No operator’s/moped license; 2. No/expired registration plates; 3. No/expired Kentucky registration receipt; 4. Failure of non-owner operator to maintain required insurance, first: 1. Pleaded guilty, $25 fine;…
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