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Martin County civil suits Nov. 1-7
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office Nov. 1-7: JP Morgan Chase Bank NA vs. Larry D. Workman. Consumer Portfolio Services Inc. vs. Ronald Nadicksbernd. Capital One NA vs. Loretta Mollette.
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PSC sets informal conference in Martin County Water monitoring case
The Kentucky Public Service Commission has announced an informal conference to address “a recent filing” in case 2020-00154 in which it monitors the Martin County Water District. Scheduled for Nov. 21 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., the meeting will be conducted via videoconference “to discuss issues presented in this matter.” According to a notice…
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Inez Fire Department secures grants for lifesaving equipment, water rescue boat
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Inez Volunteer Fire Department will receive two major grants to enhance its equipment and capabilities. A $213,000 grant from FEMA’s Assistance to Firefighters program will fund the purchase of 20 self-contained breathing apparatuses (SCBAs) essential for firefighters entering hazardous environments. The department will also use a $65,000…
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Christmas in the Mountains to transform Inez
Festival honors both sacred and spirited sides of the season BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Downtown Inez will become the ultimate holiday haven as it hosts Christmas in the Mountains (CITM) in December. This weeklong festival honors both the sacred and spirited sides of the season Dec. 1-7. On Monday, the CITM committee’s…
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Festival brings community together on reclaimed strip mine
BY BUGS DIXON MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOVELY — Over the past weekend, the Barefoot Festival transformed a reclaimed strip mine off North Wolf Creek in Lovely into a lively celebration of music, horses and mountain culture. Organized by Renew Appalachia, the event drew attendees from across the region, many of whom camped on the mountaintop to…
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Spooktacular Scenes: Trick-or-treaters light up Inez
Trick-or-treaters enjoyed a mild Thursday evening as thousands filled the streets of Inez for Halloween fun. Check out our “Spooktacular Scenes” photo gallery to relive the highlights.
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Jodie Jude, 30, of Inez, was arrested Monday on Gordon Maynard Road on a bench warrant. Chief Deputy Chris Kidd made the arrest. Jamie Jude, 52, of Inez, was arrested Monday on Rockcastle Creek Road in Inez for operating on a suspended or…
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Burn ban in Martin County
INEZ — Martin County is under a burn ban. Judge/Executive Lon Lafferty signed an executive order Tuesday prohibiting opening burning. The judge cited “extremely dry conditions” and an” extraordinarily high” risk for fire occurrence.
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Sheriff clears 2023 audit
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT FRANKFORT — State Auditor Allison Ball released the audit of the 2023 financial statement of Martin County Sheriff John Kirk. The only comment on the audit report was one that is common to government offices in smaller counties: The sheriff did not have an adequate number of office staff to segregate duties.…
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Hand-to-eye audit of votes Thursday
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — The Martin County Board of Elections will conduct a hand-to-eye audit of votes starting at 9 a.m. Thursday in the Martin County Clerk’s Office. The audit is a new safeguard being put into place in Kentucky to ensure the accuracy of voting machines. County boards of elections statewide will conduct…
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