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Steven Gauze eyes third term on Martin County Board of Education
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Steven Gauze has officially announced his candidacy for reelection to the District 4 seat on the Martin County Board of Education. Gauze, who has served two terms that started Jan. 1, 2017, submitted his candidacy papers Friday at the Martin County Clerk’s Office. A lifelong resident of Martin…
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Voter registration ends year strong
Registration increases for ninth straight month FRANKFORT — Secretary of State Michael Adams announced that voter registration continued to increase in the last month of the year, with 6,562 voters registering in December. “Voter interest in this presidential election is strong,” said Adams. “It is critical that we keep early voting as an option and…
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Inez prepares for alcohol sales following wet city vote
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Inez is preparing for a significant change following the voters’ decision to allow alcohol sales, as determined by the Nov. 7 General Election. Mayor Ed Daniels announced that a special city meeting will be held Nov. 16 at 6 p.m. featuring a legal expert from the Kentucky League…
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Election 2023: Voter deadlines and dates to remember
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — As the Nov. 7 General Election draws nearer, Martin County Clerk and Board of Elections Chairman Susie Skyle has issued reminders for all residents intending to cast their ballots. “Mark your calendars with these dates so you can participate in the election,” Skyles said. Deadline to register Skyles…
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Cameron says that if elected he would resume efforts to add work requirement to Medicaid
Attorney General Daniel Cameron said July 28 that if elected governor he would quickly restart Republican efforts to “require some able-bodied adults to work in exchange for health-care coverage through Medicaid,” Bruce Schreiner writes for The Associated Press. When Republican Matt Bevin was governor, he tried to require able-bodied Medicaid recipients who were not caregivers…
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Inez Commission raises concerns over sidewalk damage by utility companies
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Inez City Hall continues to address the recurring issue of unrepaired sidewalk damage caused by utility companies, specifically Columbia Gas. Commissioner Carolynn Horn voiced her concerns during a meeting Thursday, pointing out sidewalk damage on Main Street. During the meeting, the commission also discussed other matters, including campaign…
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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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Horn appointed to Inez City Commission
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Mayor Ed Daniels officially announced the appointment of Carolynn P. Horn as a new commissioner of the City of Inez. Horn, a seasoned public servant with 30 years of experience as the circuit clerk in Martin County, assumed the position May 31. She will be fulfilling the term…
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Cameron to face off with Beshear
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Republican Daniel Cameron got the nod in Tuesday’s Primary Election to face off with Kentucky Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear in November. The Associated Press called the race early Tuesday as initial tallies put Cameron over 20 percentage points ahead of his closest opponent. Democratic incumbent Beshear defeated two…
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