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Cheers to Inez and the Appalachian Artist Festival
The Appalachian Artist Festival in Inez set a high standard on Saturday, Aug. 3. Its success was marked by incredible artistry, phenomenal music and responsible enjoyment, making it a model for other festivals. One notable aspect of this year’s festival was the inclusion of alcohol sales. Introducing such an element to public events naturally raises
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Inez shoots down business owner’s request for Sunday alcohol sales
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Inez Commission shot down Tobacco Plus owner Jason Hammond’s request that the city amend its alcoholic beverage ordinance to allow malt beverage sales on Sundays. Hammond stated during a city meeting Thursday that allowing Sunday sales would prevent his customers from having to travel to Warfield and
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Inez’s official ‘wet’ date Jan. 12
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Residents voted in November to allow the sale of alcohol in Inez, and the city will technically be “wet” Jan. 12. As the date approaches, Inez Mayor Ed Daniels conducted the first official reading of the “Alcoholic Beverage Control Ordinance” summary during a city meeting Dec. 19. The
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Inez receives guidance on alcohol sales
KLC attorney and Prestonsburg mayor attend Inez City meeting BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Kentucky League of Cities attorney Megan Griffith and Prestonsburg Mayor Les Stapleton attended the Inez City Commission meeting Thursday to help the Commission prepare for the transition to alcohol sales. “It’s important for you all to understand today that
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Inez to decide alcohol sales in upcoming election
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Inez residents can vote on ending the prohibition of alcoholic beverage sales within city limits in the Nov. 7 election. Martin County Sheriff John Kirk placed the public notice of the option in the Oct. 25 newspaper. The notice states a petition for an election signed by qualified
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Observing ‘Dry January’ can bring lasting benefits, studies show
People who observe “Dry January,” abstaining from alcohol during the month, often drink less the rest of the year and show “striking improvements in their health,” Anahad O’Connor of The Washington Post reports. The observance “is widely viewed as a temporary test of willpower — followed by a return to old drinking habits when the
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Alcoholic beverage sales option on table for Inez
Alliance manager asks city to partner in ‘master plan’ BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The alcoholic beverage sales option for the City of Inez is still on the table. Commissioner Richie Wells announced in an Inez City Commission meeting Thursday that he plans to circulate the petition to get the question on the ballot
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A message to Martin County government and MC voters
‘City option should be voted by whole county’ Editor: After I read in the Mountain Citizen Paper article of the intention to put on the 2022 election ballot for the city of Inez, Ky., to legalize the sale of drinking alcohol within city limits, I feel the need to express my concerns about this action.
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Inez planning wet/dry option for November
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Plans are underway to have a wet/dry option on the November ballot for voters to decide the sale of alcoholic beverages in the City of Inez. The Inez Commission invited Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles to Thursday’s meeting to advise them on getting the option on the ballot. Skyles
