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Martin County loses doubleheader to Paintsville
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN Martin County lost a two-game series to district rival Paintsville last week. The two faced off April 25 at Cardinal Park, where the Cardinals dropped a 5-2 decision. On April 26, Martin County traveled to Paintville and fell 16-6. The Cardinals are 2-4 in district play and are eying a three-seed for…
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Cornhole tournament Saturday
Three events, one open to everyone BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School added cornhole to its list of sports clubs this school year and will host its first tournament Saturday for students and the public to compete and a “Bags Against Bullies” tournament May 20. The first tournament will be…
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Blackburn wins birdhouse
Martin County Health Care Facility held the fundraiser drawing for the birdhouse April 21. Resident Jean Small drew the winning ticket that belonged to Beth Blackburn. The staff and residents thank Iva Muncy for donating the birdhouse. They congratulate Beth on her win.
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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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