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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Amanda Ward, 47, of Inez, was arrested Monday at Quail Hollow Apartments in Inez for assault, fourth degree (minor injury). Deputy Kidd reported that while at a location, he saw a female child running out of an apartment with Ward chasing behind, yelling
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Martin County civil suits, deeds and marriages
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported five civil suits filed in her office last week. Meanwhile, Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles recorded five deeds and two marriages in her office. Those records include: Civil Suits Republic Finance LLC vs. Hawley Scott. NAR Inc. vs. Kayla Sue Jade. CHFS System Acct KY Foster Care
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Martin County court docket
INEZ — Judge John Kevin Holbrook heard the following cases Nov. 2 in the Martin Circuit Court: Joshua Moore (arraignment) — Possession of controlled substance, first degree, first offense (methamphetamine); drug paraphernalia/buy-possession: Pleaded not guilty, pretrial 12/7/23 at 11 a.m. James A. Muncy (arraignment) — Bail jumping, first degree: Pleaded not guilty, pretrial 12/7/23 at
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Zip Zone Express Tip-off Classic schedule announced
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Coach Jason James has officially announced the 2023 Zip Zone Express Tip-off Classic schedule. All matchups will take place Nov. 25 at Martin County High School in Inez. The premier preseason event will showcase some of the top-rated teams and players in Kentucky and West Virginia.
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Widow’s Heart helps Horn and other women rise above grief
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — To say, “I understand how you’re feeling,” with any truth, one must have experienced a similar pain or loss in their own life. One Inez woman understands the grief of losing a husband and has formed a support group, Widow’s Heart, that is bringing comfort to many grieving the loss
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Social media threat causes alarm in Kentucky counties; confusion laid to rest
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A social media post containing what was perceived as a threat against a school identified only as “MC high school” caused alarm in both Martin and Magoffin counties Monday and Tuesday. After investigating, Martin County Sheriff John Kirk determined the post was referring to Magoffin County High School,
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Martin County Schools show improvement in KSA scores
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County schools witnessed an increase from the previous year in their overall scores on the Spring 2023 Kentucky Summative Assessment (KSA). This annual assessment, administered to public school students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11, encompasses a variety of content areas such as reading and
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Martin County Community Center must seek reinstatement after operating inactively
Judge Lafferty addresses Fiscal Court concerns BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Roy F. Collier Community Center has operated without an active corporation since 2021 but must get reinstated, Martin County Judge/Executive Lon Lafferty told magistrates during a Fiscal Court meeting Thursday. The subject came up when Lafferty stated there was no need
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Martin County Court Docket (Oct. 23 and 24)
INEZ — Judge John T. Chafin heard the following cases Oct. 23 and Oct. 24 in Martin District Court: Craig Anthony Adams (arraignment) — Criminal mischief, third degree: Pleaded not guilty, pretrial conference 11/21/23 at 9 a.m. The defendant was ordered to have no contact with the complaining witness Donald Oaks. Trevor Matthew Blackburn (arraignment)
