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Saltwell sewer lift makes repair list
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Fixing the sewer lift station at Saltwell Road in Inez will become part of the $3.1 million sewer line extension project on New Route 3. Martin County Fiscal Court approved funding and administration agreements for the project during an April 20 meeting, prompting questions from District 1 Magistrate…
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Fiscal Court planning to help Martin County Sheriff get vehicles
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Fiscal Court is helping Sheriff John Kirk to replace worn-out law enforcement cruisers. Kirk asked the fiscal court to consider using the $22,000 excess fees his office collected and turned over to the county last week toward securing vehicles. “That’s money that we earned,” Kirk…
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PRIDE cleanup set for May 13 in Inez
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — It is PRIDE Spring Cleanup season and Martin County District 1 Magistrate Cody Slone invites everyone to come out Saturday, May 13 to help make roadsides look their best. The event, sponsored by the Martin County Fiscal Court, will start at 10 a.m. and run until 3 p.m.…
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests and citations: Kenneth Jackson, 33, of Debord, was arrested Tuesday on a fugitive from another state warrant. Chief Deputy Chris Kidd served the warrant. Jackie Haney, 28, of Debord, was arrested Monday for third-degree criminal trespassing. John Pack, 19, of Warfield, was arrested…
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Martin County civil suits
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office: Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Sarah King. Credit Acceptance Corp. vs. James Damron et al. Cash Express vs. Elijah Jude. Cash Express vs. Sherri Tilley. Cash Express vs. Savannah Mollett Cash Express vs. Amanda Preston Cash Express vs. Shain…
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Martin County Court Docket
INEZ — Judge John T. Chafin heard the following cases April 24 and 25 in Martin Circuit Court: Mary Lynn Ayers (arraignment) — No operator’s/moped license; no/expired registration plates; no/expired Kentucky registration receipt; failure of owner-operator to maintain required insurance first: Failure to appear. Ariel Carver (arraignment) — Possession of controlled substance, first degree, first…
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Linder’s Gymsters in Inez provides safe fitness haven for women
BY DIANE SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A women-only gym in Inez provides a safe fitness haven for hundreds of women. Owner of Linder’s Gymsters Linda Slone said she had always wanted to open a gym that caters to women. “I wanted a women-only gym because women need that safe place to go, a nonjudgmental…
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Rhonda K. Blankenship Obituary
Rhonda K. Blankenship 1970—2023 Rhonda K. Blankenship, 52, of Inez, Kentucky, passed away April 17, 2023, at her residence. She was born Sept. 11, 1970, in South Williamson to the late Ronald and Helen Blankenship. She is survived by one brother, Jason (Sylvia Campbell) Blankenship of Crittenden, and one sister, Gabrielle Rene’ Blankenship of Inez.…
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Phillip Gerald Hevener Obituary
Phillip Gerald Hevener 1956—2023 Phillip Gerald Hevener, 66, of South Charleston, West Virginia, formerly of Evans, and a former 20-year resident of Inez, Kentucky, passed away April 19, 2023, at Valley Center, South Charleston, following an extended illness. He was born Oct. 26, 1956, in Elkins, West Virginia, a son of the late Jerl and…
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Martin County posts 3-1 week
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN Martin County notched three wins in four games last week. Coach Wesley Hager’s Cardinals swept district rival Magoffin County in a doubleheader 14-2 and 10-0, April 17 and 18, lost to Knott County 11-4 Thursday, and downed East Ridge 13-1 Friday. Below is a recap of the action. Cards sweep…
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