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Inez Elementary honors Students & Staff of the Month
INEZ — Inez Elementary School is celebrating a new group of standout students and staff members after recently announcing its Students & Staff of the Month. Principal Amanda Fields, teachers and staff recognized students from each grade level and several special areas for their accomplishments, leadership and positive example at school. The school also named
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Extension office to host swarm trap workshop for aspiring beekeepers
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Martin County residents interested in beekeeping will have a chance to build their own swarm traps as the Martin County Cooperative Extension Service teams up with the Martin County Beekeepers Association for a hands-on workshop in Inez. The “Swarm Trap Building” program is on the schedule for Friday, April 24,
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Trash complaint sparks code enforcement reckoning in Martin County
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A complaint about missed garbage pickups turned into a reckoning over code enforcement in the April 1 meeting of the Martin County Solid Waste Code Enforcement Board. Residents, officials and law enforcement questioned whether haulers are meeting contract requirements and whether the board and code enforcement are doing
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Martin County arrest report
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office made the following arrests: James H. Riggs Jr., 58, was arrested April 6 on New Route 3 in Inez on charges of alcohol intoxication in a public place (first and second offense) and possession of marijuana. Deputy Zach Waller responded to the call. According
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Martin County court docket
INEZ — Judge John Kevin Holbrook heard the following cases April 2 in Martin Circuit Court: John Slone (other hearing) — Set for pretrial 5/7/26 at 11 a.m. John Slone (other hearing) — Set for pretrial 5/7/26 at 11 a.m. John Slone (other hearing) — Set for pretrial 5/7/26 at 11 a.m. John Slone (arraignment)
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Students, Easter Bunny bring cheer to Martin County Health Care Facility
INEZ — Pastel tablecloths, bright eggs and visits from students and the Easter Bunny helped make Easter extra special for residents at the Martin County Health Care Facility. Children spent time with residents, dipping eggs into colorful dye, posing for photos and sharing conversation. The Easter Bunny made the rounds as well, stopping for keepsake
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Community outreach to serve Kermit, Inez with free health fair, eyeglasses, clothing, family photos
INEZ / KERMIT — A four-day community outreach will bring free health services, clothing, eyeglasses and family photos to families in Kermit and Inez this month. Kermit First Baptist Church, Inez First Baptist Church and the Gospel Lights Missions Team will host the outreach event in Kermit on April 14-15 and in Inez on April
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Martin County seeks public input as flood lessons shape future planning
BY MADISON MOONEY A year after devastating floodwaters tore through Martin County, local officials are turning hard lessons into action, reviewing what worked, confronting what did not and asking residents to help shape a stronger response before the next disaster strikes. Residents will have a chance to learn more and take part later this month
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Inez woman indicted in storage unit burglary
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Martin County grand jury Thursday indicted an Inez woman for allegedly breaking into storage units and stealing property. Rose Johnson, 54, stands accused of three counts of third-degree burglary, one count of possession of burglary tools and one count of second-degree criminal mischief. The indictment alleges Johnson
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Martin County approves birth control plan for feral horses
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — After years of crashes, injuries and warnings about horses on roads, the Martin County Fiscal Court has approved a birth control plan for the county’s feral horse population. The Fiscal Court, in a March 26 special meeting, authorized Kentucky Humane Society Equine C.A.R.E. to begin using a fertility-control
