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Pocahontas grants 46,500 acres for trails in Martin County
County officials bring largest landowner to table BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A vast expansion of the First Frontier Appalachian Trails is on the horizon as the Kentucky Mountain Regional Recreation Authority secured a significant licensing agreement with Pocahontas Land. Announced Tuesday during a KMRRA board meeting in Inez, the agreement incorporates 46,500…
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Martin County Water District grapples with depleted reservoir, project setbacks
Pump costs $1,000 a day for fuel plus $8,000 monthly rent BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Water District is spending $1,000 a day for fuel and 8,000 a month on a pump to transfer water from the river to the critically low Curtis Crum Reservoir. Meanwhile, the water district has encountered…
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Judge secures emergency funding for unsafe bridges in Martin County
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN MARTIN COUNTY — Four dilapidated bridges in Martin County have been approved for a much-needed lifeline in the form of emergency funding from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. With a combined total of $180,000 allocated for their restoration, these bridges will soon undergo vital repairs to ensure the safety of the…
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Charles named principal at Martin County High School
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School recently announced the appointment of Brian Charles as its new principal. Charles, a seasoned educator with over three decades of experience, officially took up his new role last week. For the past five years, Charles has been serving as principal at Warfield Elementary School,…
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Child killed in ATV accident near Crum
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN CRUM, W.Va. — An 11-year-old child was killed after an ATV he was allegedly riding on with two others crashed near Crum. The accident happened around 4:30 p.m. Monday on Stonecoal Road. Volunteer firefighters said three passengers were on the ATV when it crashed in what emergency crews called “a…
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Inez swears in second new commissioner in two months
City discusses plans for free summer festival and concert BY BUGS DIXON MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — There was no vacant seat at Inez City Commission table during Thursday’s meeting as the city appointed its second new commissioner in two months. Mayor Ed Daniels started the meeting with a motion to appoint Inez resident Nita Collier,…
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Kenneth A. Rose, 31, of Inez, was arrested Tuesday for possession of a controlled substance, obstructed vision and/or windshield, and buy or possession of drug paraphernalia. Harold Johnson, 71, of Tomahawk, was arrested Tuesday for operating a motor vehicle under the influence of…
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Suspect in West Virginia trooper murder to undergo mental evaluation
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — The court date for the man accused of killing West Virginia State Police Sgt. Cory Maynard was postponed earlier this week so he could undergo a mental competency evaluation. Timothy Kennedy, 29, of Matewan, was due back in court Tuesday, but the postponement was announced Monday. Kennedy faces a…
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Shuffle Bean Coffee: A Costa Rican gem bringing the finest flavors to coffee lovers
BY DIANE SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN Shuffle Bean Coffee, a gem in the world of coffee, is captivating the taste buds of coffee lovers with its exceptional quality and unique origin. Nestled within the Dota Region of the Tarrazu Mountains in Costa Rica, Shuffle Bean is quickly gaining recognition as one of the finest coffee brands…
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Free tire drop-off event until July 6
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Residents hoping to dispose of old tires free of charge are in luck until July 6. The Martin County Fiscal Court’s free tire drop-off event runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at the county road garage at 45 Tomahawk Road, Inez. There is no…
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