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Martin County civil suits
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office May 17-23: Denali Capital LLC vs. Brenda Whitt. Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Torie McCoy. Denali Capital LLC vs. Donald Perkins. Dennis Hinkle vs. Crystal Jude Adkins. Riverside Apartments vs. Julie Jude. Riverside Apartments vs. Joseph Cline.
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Martin County seeking proposals for pool renovation
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — The Martin County Fiscal Court is seeking proposals for the renovation of the Martin County Swimming Pool. The county advertised a request for proposals from contractors to assess and prepare cost estimates. A public notice advertisement in the May 29 edition of the Mountain Citizen states that a preliminary assessment…
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Early voting underway in Kermit election
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN KERMIT, W.Va. — Early voting kicks off Wednesday (May 29) in the Town of Kermit election. Ballots can be cast daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through June 8, including both Saturdays, officials announced in a council meeting May 20. On Election Day, June 11, polling stations will be…
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Boil water advisory issued in Martin County
INEZ — The Martin County Water District issued a boil water advisory Thursday due to a pump failure. The advisory affects around 100 customers in the areas from 1720 Big Elk Road to 5113 Big Elk Road and from 1019 Poplar Fork to 4519 Poplar Fork. Due to the potential for bacteriological contamination of the…
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Martin County graduation ceremony moved indoors
INEZ — The Martin County School District announced that the graduation ceremony for Martin County High School has been moved to the gymnasium due to increasing chances of inclement weather. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Friday. Graduation will begin at 7:30 p.m. The ceremony was originally set for 7:30 p.m. at the football field.
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Gas company wants to raise customer bills
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN FRANKFORT — Columbia Gas of Kentucky wants to raise monthly gas bills by 15.8%. The company recently filed a request with the Kentucky Public Service Commission to adjust its delivery rates. The company said it needs the rate hike “to recover capital investments and continue to improve the overall safety…
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Martin County Class of 2024 Senior Walk Gallery
INEZ — Martin County High School Class of 2024 capped off Grad Week with a visit to elementary schools and the middle school in their caps and gowns and a recognition Senior Walk through Inez on Friday.The 2024 graduation ceremony is set for 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 24 at the football field. (All photos by…
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Community honors Dr. Aranas with retirement party
BY KYLE CREAMER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — Martin County welcomed Dr. Bonifacio Aranas with open arms when he set up his medical practice in April 1977 in Warfield. In his retirement, the community recognized him as a beloved doctor, friend and neighbor, honoring him Saturday with a retirement celebration at Warfield Park. The event was…
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Martin County Primary Election 2024 results
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — As most people predicted, Republican Donald Trump carried the Martin County vote for President of the United States, receiving 790 votes. President Joe Biden carried his party’s vote in Martin County with 45 votes. Republican Harold “Hal” Rogers easily carried Martin County’s vote for U.S. Representative in Congress…