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Community discussion to focus on ecological restoration at The Wilds of Emily Creek
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — On June 3, the Martin County Extension Office will host a public discussion dedicated to exploring the ecological restoration efforts at The Wilds of Emily Creek. Scheduled from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., the event will feature representatives from The Wilds of Emily Creek, Renew Appalachia, Appalachian Legacy Initiative, and
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Lexington has outbreak of whooping cough
BY MELISSA PATRICK KENTUCKY HEALTH NEWS An outbreak of whooping cough has been declared in Fayette County after nine cases have been confirmed by the local health department since late April. Whooping cough, known medically as pertussis, is a highly contagious respiratory illness spread by coughing and sneezing. It affects people of all ages but
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McCoy participates in major NATO exercises in Europe
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN CZECHIA — Kentucky National Guard Spc Brittni McCoy, a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Specialist assigned to 577th Sapper Company, recently traveled to Europe to participate in multinational NATO training exercises. McCoy, the daughter of Dana and Charlotte McCoy of Martin County, joined the National Guard in 2012 as
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Martin County to designate 21 roads as ATV/UTV routes
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County officials are again moving forward with plans to designate 21 county roads as routes for all-terrain vehicles and utility task vehicles, joining the region’s growing enthusiasm for recreational trail development. The fiscal court started the process last month but experienced a hiccup when a resident petitioned
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: William A. Mollett, 27, of Inez, was arrested Friday at Fields Cemetery in Inez for operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol and all-terrain vehicles violations. Sheriff Kirk conducted a traffic stop on Mollett, who was operating a side-by-side on Blacklog
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Martin County sets financial direction for FY 2025
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Fiscal Court set the financial direction for the coming year with the first reading of its proposed $11,765,079 Fiscal Year 2025 budget in a meeting May 1. Judge/Executive Lon Lafferty commended the finance office staff and others who worked to prepare the budget. “We appreciate everyone’s
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Martin County court docket
INEZ — Judge John T. Chafin heard the following cases May 20 and May 21in Martin District Court: Xenia Marie Bowen (arraignment) — 1. No/expired registration plates; 2. Failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security, first; 3. No/expired Kentucky registration receipt; 4. Improper display of registration plates; 5. Operating on a suspended/revoked operator’s license; 6.
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Martin County Records: Deeds and marriages
INEZ — Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported the following deeds and marriages recorded in her office May 17-23: Deeds Cody Lee Robinson (first party) to Norma Robinson (second party). Deborah Lynn Osborne (first party) to Elbert Osborne, Kristy Lynn Osborne, Eric Wesley Osborne (second party). Marriages Brandi Paige Wright, 28, of Pikeville, and Dylan
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Martin County civil suits
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office May 17-23: Denali Capital LLC vs. Brenda Whitt. Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Torie McCoy. Denali Capital LLC vs. Donald Perkins. Dennis Hinkle vs. Crystal Jude Adkins. Riverside Apartments vs. Julie Jude. Riverside Apartments vs. Joseph Cline.
