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Mother confronts nightmare: Trusted friend sentenced to 60 years for crimes against her daughter
Editor’s Note: To protect the victim’s identity, the following article will refer to the mother as “Mary.” BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN A former resident of Martin County recently attended a federal court trial detailing crimes against her juvenile daughter. Testimony and evidence in that trial centered around a man drugging and coercing her daughter
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LIHEAP pre-registration opens Oct. 23
INEZ — The Big Sandy Area Community Action Program announced the opening of the pre-registration period for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) subsidy program. Eligible individuals are those on a fixed income, aged 60 and above, or living with a disability. Pre-registration begins Oct. 23 and will run until Nov. 24. Residents
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Nationwide emergency alert scheduled Oct. 4 at 2:20 p.m.
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The federal government will conduct a nationwide test of the emergency alert system at 2:20 p.m. Oct. 4. The alert will go to cellphones, televisions, AM/FM radios, satellite and weather radios, and smartwatches across the United States. Most Americans with wireless cellular devices will receive an emergency alert
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Martin County Health Department explores solar energy for cost savings
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Health Department director Eric Mills is focusing on driving the department forward in a rapidly changing technological landscape. One of his key initiatives is to explore cost-saving via solar panel installation. “There’s a common saying, ‘If it’s not broken – don’t fix it,’” Mills stated. “I
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests and other activities: Dorthy M. Spence, of Tomahawk, was arrested Monday in the Martin County Government Center on a bench warrant for court. Sheriff Kirk made the arrest. James Sparks, 21, of West Liberty, was arrested Sunday on Frog Pond Road, Inez, for
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Martin County Court Docket
INEZ — Judges Brett Butcher and John T. Chafin heard cases in Martin District Court as follows: Judge Butcher Sept. 22 Gwyan Horn (preliminary hearing) — Terroristic threatening, second degree: Reset in person 10/17/23 at 11 a.m. Dennis Allen Maynard (preliminary hearing) — Assault, second degree: Reset in person, no contact with victim. Judge Chafin
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Martin County civil suits and deeds (Sept. 22-29, 2023)
Civil Suits INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office: Charles Davis vs. Billy J. Cassady et al. Charles Davis vs. Belvia Maynard, Unknown Heirs of et al. Charles Davis vs. William Maynard et al. Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Megan Evans. Discover Bank vs. Gina McGinnis.
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Martin County routs Blackcats 44-0 in dominant senior night display
BY MIKE MUNCY FOR THE CITIZEN INEZ — It was senior night for the Martin County Cardinals when they took on the Prestonsburg Blackcats and pulled off a statement 44-0 win Friday in their first district test of the season. Plenty of seniors had a strong showing, while everyone on Coach Josh Muncy’s squad had
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Victor Slone Memorial Trail Ride set for Oct. 28 to honor late judge/executive
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The first scheduled trail ride of 2023 within Martin County will honor the late Martin County Judge/Executive Victor Slone, who championed establishing an ATV trail system in Eastern Kentucky for years. The Victor Slone Memorial Trail Ride is set for Oct. 28 at Big Sandy Regional Airport. Slone,
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Martin County faces tough challenge against Perry Central
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Cardinals fell to a tough Perry County Central team 42-21 Friday at the Rock, marking week 6 of the high school football season. The Cardinals aimed to bounce back after a heart-wrenching 16-14 loss to Magoffin County a week earlier. Perry Central Commodores arrived fresh
