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Detectives return to scene in human remains case
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Kentucky State Police detectives returned Thursday to the wooded hills off Coldwater Road near Inez, where a hunter discovered human skeletal remains Oct. 20. Martin County Coroner Chris Todd and Penny Steffey of the Kentucky Search Dog Association joined detectives in combing the area for any remains that
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KHSAA has no rule, no answer for wristband controversy
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A district football championship game Friday between Martin County High School and Prestonsburg has prompted sharp ethical questions after a Prestonsburg player picked up a wristband containing Martin County’s offensive play calls and an assistant Prestonsburg coach took it into the locker room. A deputy sheriff later retrieved
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Public library cuts employee medical insurance
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — With an auditor warning that the Martin County Public Library’s cash has fallen from nearly $1 million to just $48,000 in six years, board members voted Monday to eliminate health insurance for seven employees — a painful step in their struggle to keep the library solvent. During a
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‘Revival on Main Street’ gives abandoned buildings facelift
BY ANNIE HOLLER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Two abandoned buildings on Main Street in Inez are getting a facelift as part of Martin County’s “Revival on Main Street” effort. Local leaders say the structures at 42 East Main Street are too damaged to be restored and will eventually need to be torn down and rebuilt.
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Martin County arrest report
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Brian Howell, 46, of Inez, was arrested Oct. 23 on Yellow Creek Road in Martin County for possession of a controlled substance, first degree (methamphetamine). Sheriff John Kirk and deputies were conducting a knock-and-talk on a separate case when the
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UK to present water study findings in Martin County
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — University of Kentucky researchers will return to Martin County next week to present findings from a five-year study on drinking water safety and disinfection byproducts (DBPs), continuing a research effort that began with a pilot study in 2018. The Mountain Drinking Water Study report-back meetings will take place
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UK to share findings of five-year water study in Martin County Nov. 3 & 4
BY MADISON MOONEY This is the second installment of What’s the drip? For this article, I will focus on findings that will be presented in the Mountain Drinking Water Project’s community meetings next week. However, before we dive into the Mountain Drinking Water Project, I wanted to share a timeline of how this project got
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Martin County court docket
Inez — Judge John T. Chafin heard the following cases Oct. 21 in Martin District Court: Ashley Copley (motion to set aside bench warrant) — Granted, credit $200, balance $453: All other traffic offenses not listed: Failure to appear, reset show cause 10/6/26 at 10 a.m. Dovie Ann Daniels (arraignment) — Failure to wear seat
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Martin County civil suits, deeds and marriages
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported eight civil suits filed Oct. 17-23 in her office. Meanwhile, Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported nine deeds and four marriages recorded in her office through Oct. 23. Civil Suits Margie McKinney vs. Elizabeth Marshall. Freedom Mortgage Corporation vs. George Newsome IV. Pennymac Loan
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Regional driver licensing offices open this Saturday
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT Residents who need to renew their driver’s license or upgrade to a Real ID before the busy holiday travel season will have an extra opportunity this weekend. All Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Driver Licensing Regional Offices will open Saturday, Nov. 1, from 8 to 11:30 a.m., offering walk-in service with no appointment required.
