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Inez plans spring revitalization: Creek cleanup, sidewalk art, new light posts and bike trail renewal
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Commissioner Nita Collier gave Mayor Ed Daniels and the Inez City Commission an update during a Dec. 19 meeting on four spring projects that the city is planning. Collier was following up on ideas she presented in November: cleaning up the creek bank, sidewalk art, light posts on
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Martin County wraps up year with key infrastructure and community board updates
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Judge/Executive Lon Lafferty and the fiscal court got a few things in order in their last meeting of the year. The judge announced his office had received word from the Martin County Sanitation District that the Saltwell sewer lift station would be completed by Friday. “It’s
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Brian Carter, 44, of Ulysses, was arrested Saturday on a bench warrant for court. Deputy Chris Sesco made the arrest. Chad Nichols, 40, of Lovely, was arrested Friday for assault, fourth degree (minor injury) and menacing. Sesco made the arrest. Sontez Sheckles, 29,
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Todd joins Boyd County Sheriff’s Department
ASHLAND — Inez native Nathan Todd has joined the force at the Boyd County Sheriff’s Office. He reported for duty Friday. Todd, who graduated from the West Virginia State Police Academy in November 2022, transferred to Boyd County from the South Charleston Police Department. He is the son of Chris and Donna Todd of Inez.
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Martin County court dockets Dec. 19 and Dec. 21
District Court INEZ — Judge John T. Chafin heard the following cases Dec. 19 in Martin District Court: David J. Brown (preliminary hearing) — Fleeing or evading police, first degree; no tail lamps; false report an incident to law enforcement: Waived to grand jury. Sherry Horn (preliminary hearing) — Violation of air pollution standards and
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Martin County deeds and marriages
INEZ — Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported the following deeds and marriages recorded in her office: Deeds Christopher Jason Dials, Brittany Dials (first party) to Holly Hinkle (second party). Marriages Dustin Corey Marcum, 29, of Tomahawk, and Savannah Rachael Flannery, 30, of Tomahawk. Garrett Edward McKinney, 21, of Inez, and Deana Jean Wiley, 22,
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Lady Cards swat Hornets, cage Tigers in district matchups
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Martin County Lady Cardinals won two back-to-back district matchups at home last week. Coach Robin Newsome’s squad swatted the Magoffin County Hornets 91-53 Monday, Dec. 11, then caged the Paintsville Tigers 73-72 Thursday night. Below is a recap of the action. Cards 91, Hornets 53 Martin County dominated Magoffin County for the
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Cardinals lose battle to Bobcats
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County lost a 78-70 battle to regional rival Betsy Layne at home Dec. 12. This was a physical game from the tipoff. Martin County, under Coach Jason James, had just come off a great showing in the WYMT Classic, where they defeated Knott County and went to
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Mountain Citizen Player of the Week: Katie Marcum
INEZ — Katie Marcum (#32) of the Martin County Lady Cards is the Mountain Citizen Player of the Week. Marcum delivered an outstanding double-double vs. Magoffin County, scoring 30 points and grabbing 10 rebounds in Martin County’s 91-53 win. She scored 28 points and tallied 15 rebounds vs. Paintsville to lead the Lady Cards to
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Inez City Commission discusses the ABC ordinance
No Sunday alcohol sales in Inez BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The sale of alcoholic beverages on Sunday in the City of Inez is off the table. The question did not make it as far as a call for a motion in a special meeting Dec. 12. When Commissioner Jennifer Wells mentioned it, Mayor
