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Fireworks July 4 in Inez
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT For 250 years, America has celebrated freedom. In Inez, the sky will celebrate too. The Inez Volunteer Fire Department will continue one of Martin County’s favorite Independence Day traditions Saturday, July 4, with its annual fireworks display in downtown Inez. Jarrod Slone, Inez firefighter and Martin County Tourism board member, said the…
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Fitch, Shearer wed in Cincinnati ceremony
The families of Dylan Michael Fitch and Mila Layne Shearer are pleased to announce their marriage May 29, 2026. The couple exchanged vows in a ceremony at The Monastery Event Center in Cincinnati, Ohio, surrounded by family and friends. Following the ceremony, a reception honored the newlyweds. The couple will reside in Huntsville, Alabama. Dylan,…
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Martin County High School graduates 133 in Class of 2026
See our special keepsake grad section in this week’s print edition of the Mountain Citizen.
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Vera Kathleen Horn Obituary
Vera Kathleen Horn 2026 Vera Kathleen Horn of Inez went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, May 28, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loved ones. She was the daughter of the late Isaac and Mary Jane (Hinkle) Mills of Inez. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her…
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Blood drive June 8 in Inez
INEZ — As the nation marks the 250th anniversary of its founding, the Kentucky Blood Center is encouraging residents to roll up their sleeves and help replenish the blood supply during a community blood drive June 8 in Inez. The drive will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Martin County Public Library-Collier…
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Mountain Wellness Collaborative announced for Big Sandy region
BY MYCCA DECKER APPALACHIAN NEWSPAPERS INEZ — Public health leaders from Floyd, Johnson, Magoffin, Martin and Pike counties announced the creation of the Mountain Wellness Collaborative during an event at the Martin County Health Department on May 20. The collaborative will bring the health departments together to address diabetes, obesity, heart disease and other chronic…
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Inez man facing prison after pleading guilty to assault, intimidation, drugs
BY SADIE SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Martin County man is facing a prison sentence after pleading guilty May 7 to assault, attempted intimidation of a witness and drug charges. Joe Allen Evans, 52, of Inez, pleaded guilty in Martin Circuit Court to second-degree assault – domestic violence, attempted intimidating a participant in a…
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Inez Elementary honors April 2026 Students & Staff of the Month
INEZ — Principal Amanda Fields, teachers and staff recently recognized the April 2026 Students & Staff of the Month at Inez Elementary School. Honorees include: Kindergarten Mrs. Cain: Nicholas Cook Mrs. Moore: Maci Griffith First Grade Mrs. Haney-Griffith: Kyson Endicott Second Grade Mrs. Mills: Lydia Howard Third Grade Mrs. Wilson: Athena Todd Fourth Grade Ms.…
