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Martin County civil suits and deeds
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported four civil suits filed in her office through May 28. Meanwhile Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported two deeds recorded in her office through May 27. Civil suits Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Tony Harless. DNF Associates LLC vs. Christopher Preece. Capital One Na Successor by Merger…
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Martin County High School graduates 133 in Class of 2026
See our special keepsake grad section in this week’s print edition of the Mountain Citizen.
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Free Fishing Weekend returns June 6-7: Fish Martin County
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN MARTIN COUNTY — Anglers can cast a line without purchasing a license or permit during Kentucky’s annual Free Fishing Weekend June 6-7, offering residents and visitors an opportunity to enjoy some of the region’s best fishing waters at no cost. A tradition dating back to 1992, Free Fishing Weekend allows…
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Johnson County grand jury returns 12 indictments: Jail contraband, pay lake violations among charges
BY ANNIE HOLLER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PAINTSVILLE — A West Virginia man accused of smuggling methamphetamine into the Big Sandy Regional Detention Center and a Johnson County pay lake operator facing numerous wildlife and licensing violations were among those indicted by the Johnson County grand jury during its May 15 session. Cecil Diamond, 45, of Williamson,…
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Driver Licensing Regional Offices to close June 4-5 for system upgrade
All Driver Licensing Regional Offices will be closed Thursday, June 4 and Friday, June 5 as the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) launches a new driver licensing system that officials said will enhance the customer experience and expand online options. Offices will reopen Monday, June 8. The new driver licensing system replaces Kentucky’s nearly 40-year-old platform.…
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Stidham Old Time Music announces summer of concerts, events, outreach
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT The sounds of fiddles, banjos and guitars will echo across Kentucky this summer. The Stidham Old Time Music Association brings its Pick and Bow program and a series of events to gathering places throughout the region. The organization recently announced a summer lineup that includes music instruction, jams, outreach programs and community…
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Temporary roadway to carry KY 292 traffic during bridge construction
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT LOVELY — Motorists traveling KY 292 in Martin County will encounter a temporary traffic pattern change beginning Monday, June 1, as work advances on a bridge replacement project near mile point 8.55. According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 12, contractor Walker Construction is scheduled to pave and open a temporary diversion…
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Hungarian national monument could put Martin County on destination map
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Himler House in Beauty could become the nation’s only Hungarian national monument and create a unique tourism destination in Martin County, said Martin County Historical & Genealogy Society president Charlotte Anderson. During a Kiwanis Club luncheon in Inez, she described the long-running Himler House restoration as the…
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Martin County’s proposed budget jumps to $19.8M with flood buyout
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Fiscal Court gave a first reading Thursday to a proposed FY2027 budget that grows to approximately $19.8 million from $11.3 million in FY2026, driven by a $6.18 million flood buyout fund while also directing around $1.5 million toward community amenities, tourism and public facilities, including the…
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Martin County arrest report
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT NEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s office reported the following arrests: Joey Mat Luster, 67, of Inez, was arrested May 24 on Blacklog Road in Inez on charges of first-degree wanton endangerment and alcohol intoxication in a public place, first and second offense. Sheriff Kirk responded to a caller saying Luster…
