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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Forrest Hinkle Jr., 66, of Tomahawk, had a rough Sunday when he was pulled over on Trace Fork Road and arrested on a laundry list of charges, including DUI, first-degree possession of methamphetamine, and possession of marijuana. Deputies stopped Hinkle after spotting his…
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Every household can get four free COVID-19 tests through the mail starting in late September
BY MELISSA PATRICK KENTUCKY HEALTH NEWS Starting in late September, the federal government will relaunch its at-home COVID-19 test program that makes every U.S. household eligible for four free COVID-19 tests to be sent directly to their home. The test, which can be ordered from COVIDTests.gov at the end of September, will detect the current…
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Martin County court docket
INEZ — Judge John T. Chafin heard the following cases Aug. 26 and Aug. 27 in Martin District Court: Crystal G. Bowen (arraignment) — 1. Disorderly conduct, second degree; 2. Terroristic threatening, third degree: 1. Dismissed; 2. Pleaded guilty, 30 days, probation one year, pay court cost, show cause 2/11/25. Eric Tyrone Brown (arraignment) —…
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Martin County property transfers
INEZ — Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported the following deeds recorded in her office Aug. 23-26: James R Mineer Sr. (first party) to Clara E Mineer (second party). Alvie Pete Meddings (first party) to Sarah Marcum (second party).
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Martin County civil suits
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office Aug. 23-29: Randy Bowen vs. Vickie Bowen. Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Shelia A Davis. LVNV Funding LLC vs. Michael Francis.
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Martin County Harvest Fest shakes up concert dates: Noah Thompson to perform Friday, Sept. 13
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Harvest Fest is shaking up performance dates for headliners Noah Thompson, Hillbilly Tradition and Sam L. Smith. American Idol winner Noah Thompson, originally scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 14, will now perform a day earlier on Friday, Sept. 13, at 9 p.m. Festival organizers say the change…
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Martin County anticipates surge in visitors for Harvest Fest with enhanced emergency plans
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Emergency Management and 911 are preparing for an anticipated surge in visitors at the upcoming Harvest Fest, where country music artist and American Idol winner Noah Thompson is set to perform Sept. 14. EM director Clyde Adams and 911 director Nick Endicott shared their enhanced emergency…
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Library board’s cash balance drops; trustees take issue with Hall of Fame
BY LISA STAYTON MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Public Library District’s cash balance dropped significantly from $47,365 in June to $14,856 at the end of July, according to the district’s financial reports. The board of trustees met Monday evening and approved financial statements for both June and July without any discussion. The July…
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Inez Fire Chief Lee Gauze tapped Harvest Fest Parade grand marshal
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Kiwanis Club has tapped Lee Gauze, a stalwart of the Martin County community, as grand marshal for the 2024 Harvest Fest Parade. Club members approved the selection in a Thursday meeting at the Masterpiece Kitchen & Café in Inez. “We try to name someone influential in our community,…
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First Frontier Appalachian Trails to debut adventure trails in Inez
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — First Frontier Appalachian Trails (FFAT) is set to host its annual Fall Hill Crawl in Inez on Saturday, Sept. 14, marking the soft opening of its first section of adventure trails. The ride will kick off with the Martin County Harvest Fest Parade in celebration of the cusp…
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