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BOE honors distinguished students
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — The Martin County Board of Education recognized a room full of star students during the monthly meeting Monday at the central office. Schools Superintendent Larry James presented certificates to Eden and Warfield elementary students who performed at a distinguished level on the 2022 Kentucky Summative Assessment. “Thank you all for…
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Cardinals scorch Vikings 73-52
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Martin County scorched the nets to defeat Rowan County 73-52 in a home game Dec. 21 in Inez. The Cardinals shot 8-for-16 from the 3-point line for 50% and finished the game 28-for-51 shooting 55% on their way to their seventh win of the season. Martin County improved to 7-2.…
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Todd graduates from WV state police academy
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Martin County native Nathan Todd graduated Friday from the West Virginia State Police Academy. Todd said in a Facebook post following the ceremony that it had always been his dream. “I knew it would be tough, but I had no idea what I was getting into until I was…
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Autopsy reveals police shot Howard six times
At least four shots fired from behind CITIZEN STAFF REPORT FRANKFORT — An autopsy report from the Kentucky State Medical Examiner’s Office reveals the late Davella resident Jimmy Lee Howard was shot six times by police. Police responded to a call July 4 on Sandlick Road of a man shooting in the air and talking…
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Jude hit and killed in Logan County
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT BRAEHOLM, W.Va. — A former Martin County resident was hit and killed early Monday morning while walking in the middle of the road in the Braheholm community of Logan County, W.Va. George Jude Jr., 49, of Amherstdale, W.Va., was hit by a driver on Buffalo Creek Road at about 6:15 a.m. The…
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Flu shots, COVID-19 bivalent boosters available at Martin County Health Department
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Martin County Health Department announced flu shots and new COVID-19 bivalent boosters are available. The health department is taking walk-ins for flu shots for ages 6 months and older. Residents 65 years and older who need the high-dose flu shot should call to schedule an appointment. The health department is…
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Police identify Paintsville shooting victims
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT PAINTSVILLE — Kentucky State Police identified the three deceased victims of a shooting Friday in Paintsville as 56-year-old Paula Wells, 56-year-old Richard Morman and 36-year-old Myrtle Pack, all of Paintsville. The shooter, Ronnie Pack, 21 years old of Paintsville, is charged with three counts of murder and one count of first-degree wanton…
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Warfield man indicted for meth
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — A Martin County grand jury indicted a Warfield man Thursday for alleged methamphetamine possession. John Preston, 41, of Warfield, is charged with first-degree possession of a controlled substance. Preston’s charges stem from his arrest May 24 on Halls Branch in Inez when a deputy responded to a call about him…
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Harvest Fest announces updated events schedule
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — The 25th Annual Martin County Harvest Festival Sept. 16 and 17 in downtown Inez announced an updated schedule last week. “The Great Pumpkin Harvest” offers hayrides, free inflatables, a rock wall, inflatable ax throwing, a train and more beginning at 11 a.m. each day. You won’t go hungry as there will…
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Popup driver licensing Thursday
FEMA returns for three days CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will set up an emergency pop-up driver licensing office Thursday at the Martin County Business Center, offering full services to help residents replace licenses, permits and ID cards that are critically important in their flood disaster recovery efforts. FEMA’s mobile disaster…
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