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Popping into fun
With fresh popcorn in hand and a smile that says she is ready for fun, Martin County Health Care Facility resident Fannie Chapman settles into another happy moment. Whether it is a favorite snack or a shared activity, Chapman brings warmth and delight to community life.
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Springtime cheer
A burst of spring brightens the lobby at Martin County Health Care Facility, where this whimsical seasonal tree blooms with pastel flowers, butterflies, birds and twinkling lights. Topped with a lavish floral bow, the display brings a little springtime cheer to residents, staff and visitors.
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Lucille Rose Obituary
Lucille Rose 1961—2026 Lucille Rose, age 64, of Inez, passed away March 27, 2026, at Highlands ARH Medical Center in Prestonsburg. Born Sept. 8, 1961, she was the daughter of the late Jesse Maynard and Gracie Maynard. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Ray Rose; daughter, Savannah
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Cards baseball opens season against tough competition
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County’s baseball team opened the 2026 season against a pair of tough opponents last week. The Cards dropped games to Hazard and Knox Central to begin the year 0-2. The Cardinals started the season March 18 at Cardinal Park. Hazard used a big sixth inning to pull away
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Lady Cards softball opens season 1-2
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Lady Cards softball opened the 2026 softball season with a 1-2 record and earned a 13-11 win over Elliott County on March 21. The Lady Cards dropped their season opener 10-0 at Breathitt County on March 19, then fell 3-0 to Mingo Central on Saturday. The
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Martin County boys tennis stays unbeaten in Shelby Valley rematch
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County’s boys tennis team improved to 5-0 Monday with another victory over Shelby Valley, this time winning the rematch at Bob Amos Park after also defeating the Wildcats at home Friday. The Cards split their tennis matches against Shelby Valley on Friday, with the Cardinals earning a
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Martin County court dockets
INEZ — Judge John Kevin Holbrook heard cases March 19 in Martin Circuit Court, while Judge Brett Butcher heard cases March 17 in Martin District Court. Circuit Court Jerry Thomas Spence (change of plea) — 1. Fleeing/evading police, first; 2. Operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drug, first offense; 3. All-terrain vehicle violations;
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No pinches here: Health Care Facility residents celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
INEZ — Residents at Martin County Health Care Facility turned out in style for St. Patrick’s Day, and not one seemed the least bit worried about getting pinched. They showed off festive green accessories, shamrock shades and plenty of smiles during the facility’s celebration.
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Wildfires keep Martin County crews on fireline for second weekend in a row
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — For the second weekend in a row, crews battled multiple wildfires in Martin County, responding to three separate blazes. The first of this weekend’s fires broke out Friday night in the area of Sansom Drive off Big Lick Road. The Kentucky Division of Forestry and the Inez Volunteer
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Clay Osborne Obituary
Clay Osborne 1978—2026 Clay Osborne, age 47, of Inez, passed away March 20, 2026, at his residence. Born Sept. 27, 1978, he was the son of the late Lonnie Osborne and Vivian Jane Osborne of Inez. In addition to his father, Clay is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Jay and Gladys Osborne and his maternal
