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Virginia man arrested in Inez
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — A Virginia man was arrested June 3 after Kentucky State Police stopped him for speeding on KY 645 in Inez. William Anthony Cockrell, 25, of Wirtz, Virginia, was charged with speeding 15 mph over the limit, operating on a suspended or revoked operator’s license, failure to surrender a revoked operator’s…
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Health department launches youth internship program
BY DOROTHY DILLON The Martin County Health Department is excited to announce the launch of the YOU MATTER Appalachia Summer Internship Program. This summer, 37 interns ranging from high school students to early college students are participating in this unique opportunity designed to develop leadership skills, explore career pathways, and strengthen connections within the community.…
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Kiwanis parade to kick off Fourth of July celebration
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Red, white and blue will fill downtown Inez on July 4 as the Kiwanis Club sponsors an Independence Day parade ahead of an evening of music, food and fireworks. The parade will line up at 4:30 p.m. at the Martin County Pool and begin at 5 p.m. along Main Street.…
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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…
