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Martin County court docket
INEZ — Judge Brett Butcher heard the following cases Dec. 11 in Martin District Court: Glen Booth (arraignment) — Trafficking in marijuana 8 ounces to less than 5 pounds, first offense: Public defender appointed, preliminary hearing 1/12/24 at 11 a.m. James Asher Bowen (review) — Public intoxication controlled substance (excludes alcohol); prescription controlled substance not
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Inez couple arrested after officer finds child living in filth
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — An Inez couple were arrested for endangering the welfare of a child after law enforcement found the child standing in feces inside their home. Jonathan Sherman, 29, and Dovie Daniels, 23, were arrested Monday on Fitch Drive following a welfare check by Chief Deputy Chris Kidd, who was
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Martin County civil suits and deeds
Civil Suits INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits recorded in her office: Kristy Shay Maynard vs. Justin Paul Maynard. Mid South Capital Partners LP vs. Toby Workman et al. Progressive Direct Insurance Company vs. Henry Butcher. Kentucky Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company vs. Johnny Kirk. Mid South Capital Partners
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s office reported the following arrests: Jonathan Sherman, 29, and Dovie Daniels, 23, of Inez, were arrested Monday on Fitch Drive, Inez, for endangering the welfare of a minor. Chief Deputy Chris Kidd went to the couple’s residence for a welfare check and follow-up on an animal cruelty complaint.
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Mountain Citizen Players of the Week: Martin County Cheerleaders
INEZ — The Martin County High School Cheerleaders are the Mountain Citizen Players of the Week. While competition cheer is hard and is not be for everyone, it is for this Cardinal cheer squad. These girls competed Saturday in the KHSAA Cheer State Championships at George Rogers Clark High School and brought home fifth place
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Lady Cards defeat Tug Valley
INEZ — Martin County Lady Cards came out on top 74-31 in a home matchup Dec. 5 with Tug Valley. The Lady Cards took a 21-12 lead over the Lady Panthers in the first quarter, then outscored them 24-5 in the second frame. Martin County had a 45-17 advantage at the half and maintained control
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Martin County BOE celebrates football team’s exceptional season and playoff success
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Board of Education spotlight was on the Martin County High School football team Monday night. Schools Superintendent Larry James presented certificates of recognition to the players in honor of the team’s outstanding season. The Cardinals won the Class 2A District 7 championship, then defeated Pike
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Martin County Extension Office unveils new community programs and initiatives
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — At a recent Kiwanis Club luncheon held at Shufflin Café in Inez, Martin County Cooperative Extension’s staff, Nicole Hinkle and David Pelphrey, presented an overview of the Extension Office’s diverse programs. Hinkle, the 4-H program assistant, and Pelphrey, the agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources, shared insights into
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Early learning bus will roll Jan. 2
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County School District’s new early learning bus will be in service Jan. 2 when students return from Christmas break. Martin County School District Special Education director Dena Hardin gave the Board of Education an update in Monday’s meeting. She said Martin County Area Technology Center students had
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School board rejects bids on solar project
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Board of Education rejected bids for the Martin County High School solar panel installation project and the Middle School vestibule. The board acted on the recommendation of Superintendent of Schools Larry James, who noted the district received only one bid on the vestibule, which was
