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Congressman Rogers secures $5 million for Martin County water improvements
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Harold “Hal” Rogers (KY-05) announced Tuesday that he secured a $5 million Community Project Funding earmark for Martin County water system improvements in the federal Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024. The bipartisan federal funding package was signed into law March 9. The funding is for installing 50,000 linear…
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Martin County BOE discusses attendance crisis
Price named regional BOE chair, MCHS Solar bid rejected BY PHILL BARNETT MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Board of Education met March 13 at a rescheduled time due to the 15th Region Tournament last week. The top agenda items included staff and school reports as well as bids for various contracts with the district. After…
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Lovely man arrested for alleged violent attack
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOVELY — A man was arrested Friday in Lovely for an alleged violent attack at a residence. Trooper Tracy Salyer of the Kentucky State Police, together with Chief Deputy Chris Kidd of the Martin County Sheriff’s Office, apprehended 43-year-old John Marcum at his home on KY-292, Lovely, around noon. The…
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Martin County Drama Club captivates audience with ‘The Lion King Jr.’
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School’s Drama Club brought the enchanting world of Disney to life with their production of “The Lion King Jr.” in the school’s auditorium Thursday. Around 2,000 people saw the play, the second Broadway-style musical performed in the new school auditorium. Over 60 students were involved…
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Homeless woman arrested on drug charges in Lovely
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOVELY — A woman who identified herself to police as “homeless” was arrested on drug charges Friday in Lovely. Chief Deputy Chris Kidd of the Martin County Sheriff’s Department encountered 48-year-old Edith Messer at around 12:30 p.m. Messer was parked by the roadside at the mouth of Long Branch along…
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Preece fires up support for granddaughter’s mission
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — LT Preece cooked soup beans over an open fire Friday in front of the old Martin County Courthouse to raise funds for his granddaughter’s trip to Guatemala. “They’re going to build houses and stuff,” Preece said. “It’s going to cost her $1,000 to get down there.” The Inez…
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Travis Dale Carroll, 24, of Louisa, was arrested Sunday on New Route 3 in Debord for operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/substances. Sheriff Kirk encountered Carroll driving a side-by-side on the public roadway. After initiating a traffic stop, the sheriff…
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Martin County court docket (March 11 and 12)
INEZ — Judge John T. Chafin heard the following cases March 11 and 12 in Martin District Court: Amy M. Bowen (arraignment) — Public intoxication controlled substance (excludes alcohol): Bench warrant $250 cash. Darrell Bowen (arraignment) — Public intoxication controlled substance (excludes alcohol): Reset 3/12/24 at 9 a.m. Herbert Ray Fletcher (arraignment) — Theft of…
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Martin County civil suits, deeds and marriages
Civil Suits INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office: Commonwealth of Kentucky, Transportation Cabinet vs. Estate of Lillian Wells et al. Andrea Montana Hammond vs. Shawn S. McGinnis. Jacob A. Mollett vs. Jason D. Mollett. Jacob A. Mollett vs. Breezy Jude. Cavalry Spv I LLC vs.…
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