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Dairy Drive-In a local favorite since 1950s
BY DIANE SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Dairy Drive-In has been a local favorite since the 1950s and is famous for its hot dogs and milkshakes. Established in 1958 by Portsmouth, Ohio, couples John and Della Sherman and Gene and Jean Potter, the popular drive-in at 210 E. Main Street in Inez is the oldest operating…
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‘Water Day’ music and art festival coming to Inez
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Tourism is joining with Austin Shuck’s Appalachian Pioneer Program to bring a mural to downtown Inez and kick it off with a “Water Day” music and art festival in mid-May. Tourism chairperson Nita Collier said in a Tourism Commission meeting Monday that she had been working…
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‘In this family no one fights alone’
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County employees and officials are rallying behind one of their own: Sheriff John Kirk who is battling pancreatic cancer. About 50 people will wear t-shirts saying, “In this family no one fights alone.” Martin County Sheriff’s Deputy Billy Patrick said the idea for the t-shirts came from…
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Historic Courthouse reopens for events
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Historic Martin County Courthouse has reopened after being temporarily closed last year to await permits. “It’s open for business,” Martin County Tourism chairperson Nita Collier announced Monday in a Tourism Commission meeting. The commissioners voted to contract with Kendra Fletcher to manage events. Collier said Fletcher would…
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Two indicted in Martin County
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Two men were indicted Thursday in Martin County, one on drug-related charges and another on DUI-related charges. Elijah A. Frye, 40, of Redding, California, was indicted for first-degree possession of a controlled substance, first offense, possession/use of drug paraphernalia and public intoxication. According to the indictment, Frye was…
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Public meeting Saturday to discuss future of Tug Fork River
BY CHRIS LAWRENCE WV METRO NEWS WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — Members of an advocacy organization fighting for the Tug Fork River hope to have a strong turnout for a public meeting about the river’s future this weekend. The Friends of the Tug Fork River will hold the event this Saturday at the Williamson Fire Hall from…
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Garden seed voucher program begins Monday
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT PAINTSVILLE — The Big Sandy Area Community Action Program will give out vouchers to purchase seeds, plants and fertilizer from local vendors to build gardens at home. Eligible households receive $50 vouchers. To be eligible you must meet the income eligibility guidelines, provide proof of income, provide Social Security numbers and bring…
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Martin County records
Civil Suits INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office: SYS Account Kentucky Foster Care vs. Mary Marcum. SYS Account Kentucky Foster Care vs. Timothy Mullett. Andrea M. Cline vs. Jasmine S. Dials. First Financial Credit vs. James Hensley et al. Republic Finance LLC vs. Donald R.…
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Martin County Court Docket
INEZ — Judge John T. Chafin heard the following cases March 13 and 14 in Martin District: Taylor Andrew Blevins (arraignment) — 1. Speeding 19 mph over limit; 2. No/expired Kentucky registration receipt; 3. Failure to produce insurance card: 1. Six-month diversion, DCPT 9/12/23; 2-3. Dismissed, proof shown. Earl Issac Denver Bowen (arraignment) — Failure…
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s office reported the following arrests and citations. Christopher Mollette, 35, of Tomahawk, was arrested Monday for first-degree possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine), possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and traffic charges. Jackie Blackburn, 58, of Louisa, was arrested Friday on Little Peter Cave in Lovely for…
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