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Mountain Citizen Players of the Week: Martin County Football
INEZ — Martin County High School football Cardinals are the Mountain Citizen Players of the Week. The Cardinals gave an outstanding performance in the 2A District 7 championship game Friday, defeating Floyd Central 55-16 at The Rock. The victory marked a historic moment for the new Martin County High School in its first football district
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Hale named All-State Honorable Mention
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County standout soccer player Laura Hale has been named to the 2023 All-State Honorable Mention team, capping off an exceptional season. Hale’s contributions were instrumental to the Lady Cardinals’ successful 18-4 season. Her performances played a crucial role in securing the 15th Region All-A championship, winning the
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Cardinals set football records
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — In the much-anticipated Martin County vs. the Floyd Central district championship matchup Friday in Inez, the Cardinals secured the 2A District 7 title and set state and school records. Devan Maynard’s spectacular play left the crowd in awe as he tied a state record for a 100-yard pick-6 during
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Inez to decide alcohol sales in upcoming election
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Inez residents can vote on ending the prohibition of alcoholic beverage sales within city limits in the Nov. 7 election. Martin County Sheriff John Kirk placed the public notice of the option in the Oct. 25 newspaper. The notice states a petition for an election signed by qualified
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Help for homeless available in Martin County
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A little-known service to homeless people in Martin County has been in place since 2021. However, staff at the HomePlace Clinic in Inez believe many are unaware of the assistance available to them. Dorothy Dillon, clinic coordinator/case manager for the Inez location of the HomePlace Clinic network, said
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Martin County accepting proposals for trash collection; appoints new solid waste board
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Fiscal Court is accepting proposals until noon Nov. 16 for commercial and residential garbage collection and disposal, as advertised in this edition of the newspaper. Magistrates approved Judge/Executive Lon Lafferty’s request to advertise for proposals during the county’s regularly scheduled monthly meeting Thursday in the Martin
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Martin County Court Docket (Oct. 17-Oct. 19)
District Court INEZ — Judge Brett Butcher heard the following cases Oct. 17 in Martin District Court: Jessica Adkins (set aside bench warrant) — Public intoxication controlled substance (excludes alcohol): Set aside bench warrant, pleaded guilty, $25 fine and court cost, $188, show cause 4/16/24 at 10 a.m. Jonathan Ray Hall (arraignment) — No/expired registration
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Martin County civil suits, deeds and marriages
Civil Suits INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office: Franklin MacKenzie Stacy vs. Sidney Nichole Webb. Willa Sue Robinson vs. Danny Jude et al. Linda Chapman vs. Brysson Alexzander Marcum et al. Capital One NA vs. Anthony C. Preece. Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC vs. Paula Duncan.
