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Martin County water manager resigns
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Water manager Craig Miller has resigned from his position in Martin County. Jimmy Don Kerr, chairman of the Martin County Water District, announced Miller’s resignation during a board meeting March 26, saying Miller left employment with Alliance Water Resources “and will be moving to Hilton Head, South Carolina.” Miller began…
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Martin County Judge/Executive makes plea for $10 million federal aid to replace asbestos water lines
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Judge/Executive Lon Lafferty is asking U.S. Representative Harold Rogers (R-KY-05) for a $10 million earmark in the 2025 federal budget to rid the county of asbestos concrete water lines. Asbestos lines in the Martin County Water District were installed with the original water system in Inez…
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Martin County faces water crisis
Freezing causes countywide outage BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County is in the throes of a severe water crisis as crews work tirelessly around the clock to address widespread leaks in the public water system caused by sub-freezing temperatures. The emergency prompted a countywide shutdown Saturday, leaving all Martin County residents without…
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Martin County ushers in 2024 with major water infrastructure developments
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County starts 2024 with the operational success of the Saltwell sewer lift station and a major announcement that Gov. Andy Beshear’s proposed state budget includes a substantial allocation for water projects in Martin County. During a Martin County Water District meeting Thursday, Alliance Water Resources manager Craig…
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New hope for Martin County
As 2024 begins, Martin County stands on the cusp of a new era marked by progress and optimism. The recent announcement by Craig Miller, Alliance Water Resources manager, regarding significant funding in Gov. Andy Beshear’s proposed state budget for Martin County’s water issues represents a turning point that deserves celebration. For nearly a quarter of…
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Sewer board sets pumping fee
“We’re grateful for the fiscal court’s support of our sewer system. We know it stinks and we want to fix it. We’re grateful that they were able to help us and pay for that pump so we can get it repaired.” –Craig Miller, Alliance manager BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Sewer customers who…
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Family denied water service for new home in Martin County
BY LISA STAYTON MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — After relocating from their 11-year residence at Eden West a month ago, Kenneth Daniels and his family are facing unexpected challenges securing water service for their new home on Rocky Top Hill. The Martin County Water District denied Daniels’ request for service. Daniels shared his exasperation with water…
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McCoy brings water district construction issues to light in Martin County: Leaky clarifier, failed pumps, low reservoir, no storage tank cleaning
Budget, management contract, record low water loss in June BY LISA STAYTON MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Water Board member Nina McCoy questioned a series of water district issues in a board meeting July 25. Her questions brought to light current issues and potential future trouble, including leaking clarifiers, failed pumps, a low reservoir…
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Alliance proposes sewer rate increase in Martin County; board leaves decision for later discussions
BY LISA STAYTON MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INÉZ — Alliance Water Resources vice president Tony Sneed traveled from Missouri to recommend a $5 per month sewer rate increase and present the 2024 sewer district budget. Sneed attended the July 27 Martin County Sanitation District board meeting. Sneed told board members that he included the $5 monthly debt…
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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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