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Sugar Momma’s Sweet Shop is a taste of heaven, features top cake décorateur
BY DIANE SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A taste of Sugar Momma’s Sweet Shop is a taste of heaven. Owner Val Bowen and her staff whip up wedding cakes, specialty cakes for any occasion, pies, cheesecakes, and a wide variety of specialty macarons, pastries, cookies and donuts in Sugar Momma’s. Customers passing by can’t resist…
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Grandfather files lawsuit for accident at school baseball field
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Magoffin County grandfather who said he tripped over an infield drag at the Martin County Middle School baseball field has filed a lawsuit against school personnel. Salyersville attorney John C. Collins filed the lawsuit March 21 in Martin Circuit Court for his client Larry Wheeler of Oil…
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Eden Elementary spotlighting ‘paws-itively’ wonderful Wildcats
Eden Elementary would like to recognize several different groups of people that have exhibited “paws-itive” behaviors that are noteworthy of celebration. Every week, we showcase a student from each grade level, a community partner and a member/group of our hard-working staff that have gone above and beyond to make a positive impact on our school.…
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Martin County Court Docket
INEZ — Judge Brett Butcher heard the following cases April 4 in Martin District Court: Miranda Chafin (arraignment) — Possession of controlled substance, second degree (drug unspecified): Bench warrant $500 cash. Ersel Crum Jr. (arraignment) — Public intoxication of controlled substance (excludes alcohol): Bench warrant $500 cash. Zachary Delong (motion to set aside failure to…
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Martin County Records
INEZ — Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported the following deeds recorded in her office: Equity Trust Company (first party) to Desmond Grant, Kyong S. Song-Grant (second party). Ronald Lee Harris, Betty D. Harris, Pamela Harris Bradley, Danny Harris, Donna Harris Cramblit, David Harris, Cindy Harris (first party) to James T. Maynard, Linda C. Maynard…
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s office reported the following arrests: Deanna Wiley, 23, of Inez, was arrested Monday on KY-645 for first-degree possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine), operating a motor vehicle under the influence of a controlled substance, no registration plates and failure to produce insurance card. Chief Deputy Chris Kidd assisted…
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Martin County wins two of three
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN Martin County racked up two wins in three games last week. Coach Wesley Hager’s Cardinal crew lost a home game to Knott County 14-5, then rebounded to defeat Tolsia 20-1 on the road and Betsy Layne 6-0 at home. Below is a recap of the action. KC vs. MC INEZ…
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Mountain Citizen Players of the Week: Proctor and Hinkle
INEZ — The Mountain Citizen Players of the Week are senior Greyden Proctor and sophomore Zoie Hinkle. Proctor (#5) pitches and is a utility player for Martin County. In three games last week he went 4-for10 at the plate, scored six runs and had three RBIs. Proctor pitched seven innings vs. Betsy Layne giving up…
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Inez students collect medals in tennis tournament
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Two Inez Elementary students collected medals from tennis tournaments March 31 at the Charleston Tennis Club. Blaine Williams, a third grader, brought home the gold by defeating his opponents in dominating fashion. Blaine won his first match 4-2 4-2, his second match 4-0 4-0 and the finals 4-0, 4-2. Remy, a first grader, lost…
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MCMS falls to Magoffin
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Middle School baseball fell 14-2 to Magoffin County in a game March 27 at home. The Cardinals got on the board first with two runs in the first inning. Jerrod Haney started the inning with a base on balls while Caige Presley hit a double. Haney…