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Flood debris dumpsters cost county $20K so far
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The cost of clearing flood debris dominated discussion at a Martin County Fiscal Court special meeting Feb. 26. Magistrates approved payments totaling nearly $20,000 for roll-off dumpsters used in flood cleanup efforts in Lovely. The invoices submitted by Howell’s Recycling & Sanitation of Debord covered services Feb. 18,…
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Magistrates mock, ridicule mandatory settlement
BY LISA STAYTON MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — In what might be a history-making first for Martin County, the Fiscal Court did something unexpected in a Feb. 26 special meeting: it turned down state-mandated excess fees from the Martin County Sheriff’s Office. Kentucky law requires Sheriff John Kirk to submit a “budget, quarterly report and annual…
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Martin County Civil Suits
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office Feb. 21-25: Debra Maynard vs. Bridgett N. Gibson. Brandi Bowen vs. James Asher Bowen. Central Bank & Trust Co vs. Chad A. Nichols AKA Citibank vs. Sabrina Jude. Spring Oaks Capital vs. Doyle Maynard. Spring Oaks Capital vs. Charles…
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Martin County deeds and marriages
INEZ — Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported the following deeds and marriages recorded in her office: Deeds Lillian Wells, Edwin Wells, William Thompkins (party 1) to Transportation Cabinet (party 2). Betty Mills Preece, Jeanette Carol Preece (party 1) to Roger Jude, Bonnie Jude, Benjamin Jude (party 2). Thelma Spence, Brian Cumbo (party 1) to…
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Martin County court dockets
Judge Butcher INEZ — Judge Brett Butcher heard the following cases Feb. 18 in Martin District Court: Miranda Chafin (arraignment) — Possession of controlled substance, second degree (drug unspecified): Reset 3/18/25 at 9 a.m. Jack Cline (arraignment) — Assault fourth degree (minor injury): Reset 3/18/25 at 9 a.m. William Anthony Cockrell (arraignment) — Speeding 26…
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Trapped by the flood: My survival and a community’s strength
BY BARBIANN MAYNARD Against all odds, I survived the historic flood that ravaged our area Feb. 16, 2025. Now it is time to share my experience. Let us back up a little. When I was 12 and my Leigh Ann Maynard was three, our mother was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 29.…
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FEMA opens disaster recovery center in Inez
INEZ — FEMA opened a disaster recovery center (DRC) in the former Martin County Library at 180 E Main Street in Inez. The hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday. There is also a FEMA registration intake center March 5 and 8 at the Huntleyville…
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Popup driver licensing dates for Martin County
Popup driver licensing in Martin County includes three dates in 2025, according to drive.ky.gov. April 16: Martin County Public Library, 387 East Main Street, Inez. Registration opens April 2 at 8 a.m. Aug. 5: Rufus Reed Public Library, 1442 Riverfront Road, Lovely. Registration opens July 22 at 8 a.m. Oct. 7: Martin County Courthouse, 14…
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Flood destroys bridge, traps families on Mac Pinson Drive
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Four families in a Martin County neighborhood found themselves trapped last week after floodwaters undermined the only bridge connecting them to the main road. Officials condemned the structure, leaving residents of Mac Pinson Drive cut off from essential services. On Friday, Martin County Road & Bridge crews worked…
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