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Student ‘criminally charged’ for prank bomb threat
“I hope this sends a message to anyone tempted to report a fake emergency: You will be caught, and there will be consequences for your actions.” –Martin County Schools Superintendent Larry James. BY RACHEL DOVEMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Martin County High School student has been criminally charged for a prank bomb threat that led…
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Metrobilly’s reopens in Inez
“Metrobilly’s is a sometimes soup-and-sandwich joint for artists, activists and their disenfranchised soul mates in waiting.” –Mickey McCoy BY PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Mickey and Nina McCoy have reopened their renowned coffee shop and restaurant Metrobilly’s for the first time since shuttering its doors at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Beyond the restaurant’s…
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Martin County Health Department announces two COVID-related deaths, the county’s first since March 2022
BY RACHEL DOVEMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County has had two additional COVID-19-related deaths, the first reported since March 2022. The two deaths were announced Tuesday, bringing the county’s COVID-19 death toll to 52. The health department reported 64 new COVID-19 cases in the county were laboratory-confirmed from Dec. 20-Jan. 17, bringing the case count…
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TEK Center offering 40 full-ride scholarships
Registration and class start date extended BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Start your career in the industrial sector in less than a year. The new TEK Center in Inez is offering 40 full-ride scholarships. Enrollment has been extended until summer, and the class start date has been pushed back to July 17 to allow…
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Sheriff’s office honors fallen officers
BY RACHEL DOVEMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Each December and throughout the first week of the new year, Martin County Sheriff John Kirk and his staff decorate a wall in the sheriff’s office dedicated to law enforcement who made the ultimate sacrifice during the preceding 12 months. The wall honors seven fallen officers in Kentucky in…
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Jennifer Wells appointed to Inez City Commission
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The new Inez City Commission held its first meeting of the new year Thursday and appointed Jennifer Wells as commissioner to fill the vacancy left by Barry Horn. According to Mayor Ed Daniels, Horn submitted a written resignation, even though he did not take the oath of office following…
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Courthouse Report
Civil Suits INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office: Workman’s Construction and Home Renovation vs. Anita Preece. Republic Finance LLC vs. Lori Smith. Virgie Stumbo vs. Roger Copley Jr. Heather Spence vs. Justin Cline. Goloman SACHS Bank USA vs. Lori Simpkins. Republic Finance LLC vs. Deborah…
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White Oak Hill Treatment Center is hiring now, hosting community event Jan. 26
INEZ — Have you ever wanted to learn more about addiction treatment or what is happening in your community? Addiction Recovery Care (ARC) will host an open house and community night Thursday, Jan. 26, at White Oak Hill Treatment Center in Inez. During the event, people can apply for open jobs, tour the White Oak…
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s office reported the following arrests. Scott Marcum, 38, of Debord, was arrested Sunday on Old Route 3 in Inez on bench warrants and indictment warrants for two counts of trafficking in a controlled substance, first degree, first offense (less than 2 grams methamphetamine), two counts of drug paraphernalia…
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Mountain Citizen Players of the Week
INEZ — Martin County freshman Brooke Marcum (25) and sophomore Peyton Davis (11) are the Mountain Citizen Players of the Week. Marcum is a first-year starting guard for the Lady Cardinals and has had multiple game-winning moments and huge free throws. She came up big in the Lady Cardinals championship win over Floyd Central in…
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