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Residents face off with trash hauler
‘He said, ‘You used to be a drug dealer, and you’re an ex-convict.’ Yes, I am, and he was one of my buyers. –Doris Jude BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN Luster and Doris Jude faced off with the District 4 garbage hauler Thursday at the Martin County Fiscal Court regular meeting. INEZ — Discussions became heated…
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Water district plot unravels in pursuit of 50-year-old deposit
Management targets elderly retired water plant operator BY LISA STAYTONMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Water District’s pursuit of a 50-year-old security deposit last week unraveled a plot to require all customers to pay deposits or show proof of payment. “Any account that don’t [sic] have a deposit is gonna have to pay a deposit…
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Turkey Creek Nazarene breaks ground on community garden
Raymond Jude of Pilgrim plows the 4500 sq. ft. plot that will become Turkey Creek Nazarene’s community garden. (Citizen photos by Roger Smith) Grow Appalachia, UK, CDC fund no-cost farmers market in Inez BY PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Volunteers and workers broke ground Saturday at Turkey Creek Church of the Nazarene in Inez in…
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Vandals hit Warfield Park
Officials asking for tips BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — Vandals targeted Warfield Park again over the weekend, and officials are asking the community to help end the vandalism. “We are asking for tips,” said District 5 Constable Mitchell Bowen. “Any tips will remain anonymous.” Vandals broke the flagpole, stole the flag, and took down…
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City will take another crack at pedway bids
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The City of Inez will take another crack at finding a contractor to bid on the long-awaited Rockcastle Creek Pedway Project. Mayor Ed Daniels announced Thursday that he had heard from Kentucky Transportation Alternatives Program coordinator Kim Tompkins. “She said we will likely need more money, but the new…
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ARC’s Robinson receives. Beacon of Hope Award
ATLANTA – In recognition of his ongoing efforts to serve individuals and families impacted by the addiction crisis, Tim Robinson, founder, president and CEO of Addiction Recovery Care, received the 2022 Congressman Hal Rogers Beacon of Hope Award at the Rx Drug Abuse & Heroin Summit in Atlanta on Monday. The award is named for…
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Clerk announces voting options
May 3 last day to request absentee ballot, early voting starts May 12 BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles says voters have a few different options for casting ballots in the upcoming 2022 Primary Election. Paper absentee voting Voters have until May 3 to request a paper absentee ballot. “Voters…
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Alleged burglar jailed
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — An alleged burglar was jailed after targeting an Inez home. Leslie Maynard, 43, of Inez, was arrested Tuesday on burglary, public intoxication of a controlled substance, criminal trespassing and menacing charges. According to Martin County Sheriff’s Deputy Lauren O’Bryan, Maynard’s arrest stems from an incident April 9 at Jaryd Crum’s…
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Free skin cancer screenings
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and King’s Daughters is offering free skin cancer screenings May 20 in Prestonsburg. The screenings will be conducted from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. by dermatology nurse practitioner Elisha Porter, APRN. Skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the U.S., and 1 in 5 Americans will develop…
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Boxvana escapes eviction
EDA pauses legal action to negotiate BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Boxvana escaped eviction and will continue manufacturing tiny homes and LitePan panels at its Honey Branch facility for the time being. Martin County Economic Development Authority in a meeting April 5 paused its plans to file legal action against Boxvana. The EDA agreed…
