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Water board chairman shoots down hope for Spicy Mountain residents
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Four days after Gov. Andy Beshear stood in Inez sharing a story about hooking up water to 12 homes in Hopkins County and hundreds in other counties, the Martin County Water Board shot down hope for Spicy Mountain residents wanting a connection to the county’s public water system. Tammy…
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Gov. Beshear brings water money, message of hope to Martin County
“We’re with you, and we’re never going to forget you. We’re going to make sure that you get your part of what’s to come.” –Gov. Andy Beshear BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Gov. Andy Beshear was in Inez last week to announce Cleaner Water Program funding for the Martin County Water District and deliver…
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Property slipping, home in danger
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN BUFFALO HORN — Whenever heavy rainfall occurs, water from clogged ditch lines and drains runs across the state highway and floods Buffalo Horn resident Lester Crum’s property. This has gone on the last year, causing Crum’s property to slip to the point that his home is now in danger. “Every time it…
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Remains believed to be Hale, missing 32 years
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN PRESTONSBURG — Possible human remains found Friday in a car submerged in Dewey Lake are believed to be that of a Pigeon Roost man who disappeared 32 years ago. Ruvil Hale, of Pigeon Roost, was 43 years old and being cared for at Paintsville Health Care Center when he disappeared from…
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Meet Eric Jude
Name, age, family: My name is Eric Eugene Jude. I’m 45 years old and a lifelong resident of Martin County. I reside on Ked Fletcher Road off Frog Pond. I’ve been married to Marsha (Fletcher) Jude for 19 years and we have three children: Joshua (18), Gena (14), and Madalynn (10). I’m the son of…
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Meet Colby Kirk
Name, age, family: Colby Kirk, 28, married to Cori Fitch Kirk of Turkey Creek. I am the son of Elmer Kirk, Jr. and Lisa Crum Kirk. My wife Cori is the daughter of Eddie Fitch and Donna Mills Fitch. Education/work experience: • 2011 Graduate of Sheldon Clark High School (Class President and Valedictorian) • 2015…
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School district wants vacant 100 acres for athletic facilities
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Schools Superintendent Larry James is interested in the school district receiving the 100-acre tract of land adjacent to the high school and owned by the Martin County Economic Development Authority. Judge/Executive Colby Kirk announced in the EDA board meeting March 16 that James approached the subject with…
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Meet the candidates running for Martin County Judge/Executive
INEZ — Two candidates are running for Martin County Judge/Executive on the Republican ballot – incumbent Colby Kirk and challenger Eric Jude. These candidates have filled out a candidate survey provided by the Mountain Citizen to give our readers a taste of who they are and what they stand for. The primary election is May…
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PRIDE cleanup leaves 3-mile stretch litter-free
INEZ — The 3-mile stretch between the mouth of Turkey Creek and Helen Mills Road was litter-free after Saturday’s PRIDE cleanup. Volunteers picked up 50 bags of roadside litter on both sides of Ky. 908. “We were hoping for better numbers, but we’re pleased with those who did show up at 8 a.m. for the…
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