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Kids swim free Aug. 23 at Martin County Pool
Kids under 18 can swim for free this Saturday, Aug. 23, at the Martin County Pool, thanks to the generosity of Smokin’ Hott Novelties & More of Blacklog Road in Inez. Co-owner Thelma Goforth presented Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles with a donation check to cover admission costs for all youth, continuing an ongoing trend.…
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Martin County arrest report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Brian Howell, 46, of Inez, was arrested Monday on Route 645 in Inez on an indictment warrant charging him with possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine), possession of a controlled substance (drug unspecified), possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia – buy/possession. Deputy Steven…
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Officials break ground on final section of Mountain Parkway
PRESTONSBURG — Gov. Andy Beshear on Monday joined local, state and federal officials to break ground on the final section of the Mountain Parkway Expansion – a 13-mile stretch of new four-lane highway that will connect Salyersville in Magoffin County to Prestonsburg in Floyd County. The final segment, known as Magoffin-Floyd, is the last of…
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Martin County BOE reports enrollment figures
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Board of Education conducted its first meeting of the new school year Aug. 11 with an enrollment report and regular business. Superintendent Larry James presented the enrollment figures showing the district has 1,552 students for 2025–26, a decrease of 21 from last year. Martin County…
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Inez keeps real property tax rate flat
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Inez City Commission kept its property tax rate flat for the coming fiscal year, advanced work with FEMA and endorsed stronger federal black lung benefits during its Thursday meeting. Commissioners conducted the first reading of the property tax ordinance for fiscal year 2025-26. Unchanged from last year,…
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Martin County court docket
INEZ — Judge John T. Chafin heard the following cases Aug. 11 and 12 in Martin District Court: Holly Barnett (arraignment) — Contempt of court: Dismissed with prejudice. Shane Bishop Cockrell (set aside) — Speeding 16 mph over limit: Defendant to do state traffic school, set for review 12/2/25 at 9 a.m. for completion of…
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Martin County civil suits, deeds and marriages
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the 11 civil suits filed in her office Aug. 8-14. Meanwhile, Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported seven deeds and three marriages recorded in her office through Aug. 14. Civil Suits KY Foster Care Sys Acct vs. Haley L. Bowen. One Main Financial Group LLC vs. Douglas…
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Trooper fatally shoots Virginia man after standoff in Floyd County
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT HAROLD — A Kentucky state trooper fatally shot a man from Virginia on Monday morning after a tense two-hour standoff outside a business in Floyd County, according to the Kentucky State Police. Authorities identified the man as Henry Foster, 33, of Raven, Virginia. State police said KSP Post 9 in Pikeville was…
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Mingo County PSD receives grant for water treatment plant
NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — The Mingo County Public Service District was one of seven water and sewer service districts in the state that were either awarded grants or received a low-interest loan by the West Virginia Infrastructure and Jobs Development Council. The grants and/or loans, which were announced last week by Gov. Patrick Morrisey, are to…
