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Kentucky school funding gap widens, educators call for legislative action
BY PHILL BARNETT MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A recent report from the Kentucky Center for Economic Policy reveals a widening gap in per-pupil funding between the state’s wealthiest and poorest school districts, surpassing levels deemed unconstitutional over 30 years ago. Educators on the ground are feeling the pinch, hoping the report will be an “eye-opener”…
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BOE retains current property tax rate for 2024
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Board of Education declared its decision to maintain the existing property and motor vehicle tax rates for the upcoming year. The real and personal property rate will continue at 84.6 cents for every $100 of assessed value. The motor vehicle tax rate will stand at…
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UPDATE: Kentucky State Police dispels rumors, seeks public’s help tracing accused murderer’s last movements
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN ASHLAND — Rumors continue to surface about events leading up to a police shootout that ended accused murderer David Maynard’s life Sunday morning in Ceredo, West Virginia. Trooper Shane Goodall with the Kentucky State Police Post 14 Ashland put some speculation to rest Sunday evening while raising a concern for which…
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Murder suspect dies after multi-state hunt and hostage situation in Ceredo gas station
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN CEREDO, W.Va. — After a multi-state hunt that spanned the weekend, David Maynard, sought on a murder warrant out of Ironton, Ohio, met his end early Sunday morning in a hostage standoff at a Ceredo gas station. Maynard, 54, was pronounced dead at 3:06 a.m. after police officers fired shots…
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Over 10,000 tires removed from Tug River in 5 years as two states join hands
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN BURNWELL — The Friends of Tug Fork River and volunteers continued their mission to rid the waterway of all old tires last week. The group met at Burnwell in Pike County, Kentucky, which borders Mingo County, West Virginia. “It’s important to our area,” said Friends of the Tug Fork River vice…
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BREAKING NEWS: Man reported missing is wanted on felony warrant
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN MARTIN COUNTY, Ky. — While family members have taken to social media trying to locate a missing Martin County man, he is also being sought by authorities on a felony warrant. Kentucky State Police Post 9 Pikeville obtained a warrant for the arrest of 34-year-old Dustin Newsome of Debord. The specifics…
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Martin County indictments span stolen property, drugs, firearms and forgery
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Martin County grand jury handed up indictments Thursday targeting six individuals. The charges range from property theft and forgery to illegal drug possession and firearm offenses. Jonathan Mollett, 35, from Rockcastle Road, Louisa, stands accused of receiving stolen property valued under $10,000/complicity and being a persistent felony…
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Warfield Park set for major revamp
Officials unveil renovation plans BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — Martin County officials have unveiled plans for major renovations at Warfield Park. Judge/Executive Lon Lafferty and District 5 Magistrate Ronald Workman announced extensive upgrades that include repaving the walking trail, a fresh paint scheme throughout the park, renovations to the basketball and tennis courts,…
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Solar hiring fair Thursday in Inez
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The first Martin County Solar Project job fair is Thursday (Sept. 7) from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Collier Center in Inez, where some applicants will be hired on the spot. Local solar developer Adam Edelen of Edelen Renewables announced the job fair recently while visiting…
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Martin County All-Sports Hall of Fame Round 2 Induction Ceremony set Nov. 24
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — The “Wall of Legends” at the Martin County All-Sports Hall of Fame will grow by 35 award plaques Nov. 24. The second round of inductees will take their place among the “LEGENDS” during an induction ceremony at the Roy F. Collier Community Center in Inez. Hall of Fame directors say…
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