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Martin County Records
Civil Suits INEZ — Martin County Circuit Court Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office: Ernest D. Pack vs. Rebecca Whitt Pack. John E. Washburn vs. Stephanie Washburn. Community Trust Bank Inc. vs. James D. Kerr et al. Kimberly Jude Endicott vs. Rondal Lee Endicott. Greathel E. Blair vs. Cara…
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Martin County Court Docket
INEZ — Judge John T. Chafin heard the following cases April 10 and 11 in Martin District Court: Ray Collins (arraignment) — Theft by unlawful taking or disposition all others; criminal mischief, first degree: Preliminary hearing 4/11/23 at 10:30 a.m. Roseanna Jude (arraignment) — Operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license: Pleaded not guilty, pretrial 6/20/23 at…
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s office reported the following arrests: Robert Moore, 35, of Debord, was arrested Tuesday on Main Street in Inez on a complaint warrant charging him with unauthorized use of motor vehicle and second-degree criminal mischief. Chief Deputy Chris Kidd made the arrest. Ricky Goble, 59, of Prestonburg, was arrested…
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Attorney General holds sixth Operation Fight Fentanyl event in Martin County
INEZ — Attorney General Daniel Cameron Thursday continued his commitment to fighting the opioid epidemic by holding an “Operation Fight Fentanyl” forum in Martin County. He was joined in Inez by a panel of law enforcement, prosecutor and community partners. This is the sixth Operation Fight Fentanyl event hosted by Attorney General Cameron. “Far too…
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Hall of Fame induction ceremony April 15 in Inez
BY LISA STAYTON MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The first 24 individuals and two teams will be inducted into the Martin County All-Sports Hall of Fame for their extraordinary contributions to athletics. A historic first induction ceremony is set for noon Saturday at the HOF’s new home in the Martin County Library wing of the Roy…
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Pikeville outlasts Martin County 7-3 in opening round of All-A Classic
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County hosted the 15 Region Baseball All-A Classic and lost to Pikeville 7-3 in the opening round April 4 at Cardinal Field. Pikeville scored five runs in the first and second innings. The Cardinals fought back in the bottom of the third, scoring two runs to cut…
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Martin County softball falls to Mingo Central in doubleheader
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County fell to Mingo Central 9-6 and 16-7 in a doubleheader Saturday at home. Below is a recap of both games. Game 1 The Martin County defense held Mingo Central scoreless in the first three innings. Zoie Hinkle was on the mound for the Lady Cards and…
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Paintsville shuts out Martin County softball in All-A Classic
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County hosted the 15th Region Softball All-A Classic and fell to Paintsville 6-0 in the opening round April 4. Sophomore pitcher Zoie Hinkle took the loss. Laney Bledsoe started in the circle for the Paintsville Tigers for the win. Both teams went three up and three down…
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Tree seedling giveaway Friday in Inez
White dogwood, gray dogwood, crape myrtle, river birch BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Arbor Day is the one day set aside each year to celebrate trees. This year it occurs April 28. However, the Martin County Cooperative Extension Office and Martin County Soil Conservation will start the celebration Friday (April 14) with a…
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BOE shines spotlight on students, staff
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — The Martin County Board of Education had plenty to recognize during the student and staff spotlight segment of its meeting Monday in the central office. Schools Superintendent Larry James presented certificates on behalf of the BOE to several outstanding achievers. First in the spotlight, Martin County High School students Erickson…