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Porter arrested for copper theft
At least 11 arrests since October BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN DEBORD — Police arrested a man for copper theft last week in a traffic stop on Route 3 and Sawmill Hollow. An employee at Booth Energy called law enforcement shortly after 1 p.m. to alert them that a man was taking copper wire from the…
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Inmate captured after brief escape in downtown Inez
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A jail inmate briefly escaped authorities Thursday outside the Martin County Courthouse, triggering a manhunt in downtown Inez for the 39-year-old escapee. Jeremy Maynard of Lovely was transported from the Big Sandy Regional Detention Center for a court appearance. Upon exiting the courthouse with a group, everyone turned…
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Downtown Revitalization Grant is paying a consultant to research strategies in Inez, five other towns
“This is the first stage of a revitalization project for these areas and is a step in the right direction to identify each city’s unique needs.” –Colby Kirk, One East Kentucky CEO BY PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN PAINTSVILLE — One East Kentucky is using a $270,000 grant announced in October from Kentucky Power to assist in…
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Over 18,600 physical books checked out last year in Inez
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Public Library at the Collier Center in Inez is being used “considerably more than in years past.” Library board chairperson Donnie Osborne announced the facility had 18,605 physical book checkouts and 1,851 electronic checkouts in 2022. “We had 4,000 to 5,000 more checkouts in this location than…
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Courthouse Report
Civil Suits INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office. LVNV Funding LLC vs. Jeff Maynard. Karin Jane Alley vs. Scribe Technology Solutions Inc. Deeds INEZ — Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported the following deeds recorded in her office. Vincent Slone, Beverly Slone, Melisa Meade, Matthew…
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s office reported the following arrests. Candie (Sluss) Muncy, 60, of Pilgrim, was arrested Tuesday in Pilgrim for public intoxication , disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. Chief Deputy Chris Kidd responded to a call about a possible intoxicated female near Rocky Branch. Upon arrival, the deputy found Muncy pulling…
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Mountain Citizen Players of the Week
INEZ — Martin County sophomore Candace Spaulding (#13) and junior Brayden McKenzie (#3) are the Mountain Citizen Players of the Week. Spaulding comes off the bench for the varsity team and starts for the JV team. She is the true definition of a perfect teammate, willing to do whatever is asked of her to help…
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Inez claims B Team championship
Inez B Team narrowly escaped Warfield to win the B Team county championship 23-22. The Inez Indians B Team won the bye in the Martin County Elementary Tournament to advance to the B Team championship game. Warfield defeated Eden 32-16 on Jan. 11 in the tournament’s first round to advance to the championship game to…
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IES student council ‘leading with heart’
Since its creation in October, the Inez Elementary Student Leadership Council has been making a big impact in the school and community. Under the leadership of Mrs. Kayla Hale, these students have set out to let their love shine for Inez Elementary and the Martin County community, and they are certainly doing so. The student-led…
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Bird’s Eye View
BY BAILEY DIALS and KEILAN JEWELL Hello, Cardinal Nation! This week’s Bird’s Eye View is brought to you by Bailey Dials and Keilan Jewell. This has been a very busy week, so let’s get started. The first technical rehearsal for Martin County High School’s production of “Frozen” will take place Jan. 27, directed by Michelle…
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