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Route 40 closure near Stafford Fork scheduled for Saturday
MARTIN COUNTY — Route 40 at mile point 2.0 near Stafford Fork will be closed Saturday from 8 a.m. to around 3 p.m. for cross drain replacement. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet advises that motorists will be able to access the work zone on either side but will not be able to cross. Motorists, including emergency…
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‘Every day is a fashion show’ at Main Emporium
Inez boutique offers sports and fashion apparel BY DIANE SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN Main Emporium opened its doors in Inez in January 2019 with the motto, “Every day is a fashion show and the world is your runway.” Owned by the son-and-mother team Daniel Cline and Rita Horn Stacy, Main Emporium evolved from Bluegrass Creative Designs…
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Tourism sees silver lining in courthouse fire
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Tourism Commission sees the silver lining in the cloud. The commission met Monday and got an update on work on the historic courthouse to repair damage caused by a fire that broke out April 12 in the east wing. Tourism chairperson Nita Collier said Servpro…
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HOF cements sports legacy in first induction ceremony
Twenty-four players, three teams BY MIKE MUNCY FOR THE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County has a long, illustrious history when it comes to sports. Dwayne Sweeney and the Martin County All-Sports Hall of Fame board of directors are cementing that legacy with the first induction ceremony hosted at the Roy F. Collier Community Center…
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Martin County Records
Civil Suits INEZ — Martin County Circuit Court Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office: Ernest D. Pack vs. Rebecca Whitt Pack. John E. Washburn vs. Stephanie Washburn. Community Trust Bank Inc. vs. James D. Kerr et al. Kimberly Jude Endicott vs. Rondal Lee Endicott. Greathel E. Blair vs. Cara…
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Martin County Court Docket
INEZ — Judge John T. Chafin heard the following cases April 10 and 11 in Martin District Court: Ray Collins (arraignment) — Theft by unlawful taking or disposition all others; criminal mischief, first degree: Preliminary hearing 4/11/23 at 10:30 a.m. Roseanna Jude (arraignment) — Operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license: Pleaded not guilty, pretrial 6/20/23 at…
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s office reported the following arrests: Robert Moore, 35, of Debord, was arrested Tuesday on Main Street in Inez on a complaint warrant charging him with unauthorized use of motor vehicle and second-degree criminal mischief. Chief Deputy Chris Kidd made the arrest. Ricky Goble, 59, of Prestonburg, was arrested…
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Attorney General holds sixth Operation Fight Fentanyl event in Martin County
INEZ — Attorney General Daniel Cameron Thursday continued his commitment to fighting the opioid epidemic by holding an “Operation Fight Fentanyl” forum in Martin County. He was joined in Inez by a panel of law enforcement, prosecutor and community partners. This is the sixth Operation Fight Fentanyl event hosted by Attorney General Cameron. “Far too…
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Apply for electric bill payment assistance
Spring subsidy available April 17-June 2 INEZ — Enrollment for LIHEAP Spring Subsidy Cooling Component starts April 17. The program provides households a one-time benefit ranging from $38 to $200 depending on income levels and housing category. Big Sandy Area Community Action Program announced that it will accept applications in local county offices until June…
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