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One East Kentucky selects Martin County’s judge/executive as next president/CEO
PAINTSVILLE — Shortly after Martin County Judge/Executive Colby Kirk announced his resignation from his position Friday, One East Kentucky announced its selection of Kirk as its new president/CEO effective Oct. 31. Kirk will succeed Chuck Sexton, who served as One East Kentucky president/CEO since 2015. “After an extensive search, we found a local leader who…
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Martin County Judge/Executive Colby Kirk announces resignation
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Martin County Judge/Executive Colby Kirk announced his resignation from his position and withdrawal from the General Election Friday. “I have been proud to serve the people of Martin County and am grateful beyond words to all who have supported me in this role,” Kirk said in his letter of resignation.…
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Shell campaigns for Ag Commissioner
BY PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Jonathan Shell spoke with the Martin County Kiwanis Club at their Thursday meeting to campaign for Kentucky State Agriculture Commissioner. Shell was elected to Kentucky’s House of Representatives in 2012, becoming the youngest member of the General Assembly. Shell was tapped by Republican leadership to spearhead candidate recruitment for…
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Paul and Booker compete for Kentucky’s U.S. Senate seat [INTERVIEWS]
BY PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN Kentucky voters will be deciding between Republican incumbent Rand Paul and Democratic challenger Charles Booker. The winner will serve as one of the two United States Senators from Kentucky, alongside minority leader Mitch McConnell, for the next six years. Rand Paul, 59, is an ophthalmologist who was raised in Texas where…
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Nonpartisan races set
Nine more candidates BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County nonpartisan races are set for Nov. 8 as Tuesday was the deadline to register. Several more candidates filed their paperwork last week in the Martin County Clerk’s Office. Warfield City Commissioners John P. Sammons, Robert David Bell, and Crystal Dawn Bell are all running for…
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McCoy registers for BOE
Deadline Tuesday CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Tuesday is the last day candidates can file their papers to run for school board and city elections in Martin County, and several candidates have tossed their hats into the races. Martin County Board of Education Member Mickey McCoy registered Thursday for re-election in District 1. BOE vice-chairman…
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Two register for nonpartisan races
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Several candidates have filed their papers to run for city and school board elections in Martin County as the nonpartisan deadline approaches. Warfield City Commissioner Michael D. Hinkle filed Thursday to run for Warfield Mayor. He is currently unopposed. Martin County Board of Education Member James “Bowie” Clark filed Monday…
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Daniels registers in mayor race
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Inez Mayor Ed Daniels registered last week for re-election to his seat. Daniels faces Inez Commissioner Dennis Hall in the November General Election. Two candidates have registered to run for Inez City Commission, Commissioner Terry Fraley and resident Floyd David Jude. Candidates for nonpartisan races in cities that have waived…
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Meet Mark Blackburn
Mark BlackburnAge 52Beauty Education/work experience: Doctorate of Educational Leadership, Retired School Employee. Last position held with the Martin County Board of Education: Director of Facilities & Maintenance- Relevant to Magistrate Position. To what extent have you been a part of the local government in Martin County? Worked closely with fiscal court when serving in the…
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Meet Kermit Howell
Kermit HowellAge 38Inez (Coldwater) Education/work experience: •High school diploma, Sheldon Clark High School 2001 •Industrial Electricity diploma, Mayo Technical College 2003 •Underground coal mine electrician for 17 years •Currently working as a Facility Improvement Supervisor for Addiction Recovery Care What do you believe to be the top three issues affecting Martin County? •Water We need…
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