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A child is born
“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.” (Isaiah 9:6)
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Pit bull in custody after attacking pig
BY RACHEL DOVEMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A female pit bull that had been declared a vicious animal by the Martin County court system is now in the custody of the game warden after it is said to have attacked a pig. A second dog was also involved in the attack. Martin County Sheriff’s Deputy David…
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County accepting bids for garbage hauler in District 3
BY RACHEL DOVEMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Fiscal Court is advertising for bids for a garbage hauler in District 3. During the Dec. 15 court meeting, District 3 Magistrate Derrick Stepp informed Judge/Executive Lon Lafferty that the court had received a letter of resignation from Jude’s Garbage Pickup advising the company would only…
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Outgoing magistrates attend last meeting
Mayor brings issues to fiscal court BY RACHEL DOVEMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Three of the current Martin County magistrates attended their last fiscal court meeting in their official capacity Thursday evening. The December meeting was the second overseen by Judge/Executive Lon Lafferty, who thanked the departing for their dedication to the county and the residents…
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s office reported the following arrests: Betty Allen, 30, of Pilgrim, was arrested Friday at Riverside Apartments for fourth-degree assault (domestic violence) minor injury. Deputy Chris Kidd was dispatched on a call about a male and female fighting at Riverside Apartments. The deputy reported Allen had a scratch above…
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Courthouse Report
Civil Suits INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office: Jason Hughes vs. Brian D. Wallace DMD PLLC et al. Raymond Fry vs. Angela Williams Fry Absolute Resolutions Investments LLC vs. John P. May. Cash Express LLC vs. Matthew Litton. Deeds INEZ — Martin County Clerk Susie…
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Lady Cards start season 4-0
Junior Katie Marcum ties up the ball Friday in Martin County’s game against Shelby Valley at home. Marcum scored 25 points and grabbed 10 rebounds. (Citizen photo by Roger Smith) Big wins over Shelby Valley, Belfry BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Lady Cards are off to a hot start on the season.…
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Mountain Citizen Players of the Week: Kennadi Mollette and Dray Duff
INEZ — Kennadi Mollette and Dray Duff are this week’s Mountain Citizen Players of the Week. Mollette went down in the Martin County Lady Cards vs. Marshall County game with a head injury and had to leave the game with what seemed to be a concussion. After a couple of days off practice, the junior…
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Martin County Middle splits pair on the road
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN The Martin County Middle School Cardinals split a pair of games on the road last week to improve to 8-5 on the season. The Cardinals defeated Magoffin County 70-40 Thursday but fell short to Pikeville 51-41 Friday. Below is a recap of both games. Dials leads Cards past Magoffin SALYERSVILLE —…
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Haws wins quilt
INEZ — Martin County Health Care Facility resident Willis Haws won the Disappearing Windmill quilt in a drawing Friday. MCHCF conducts the annual raffle to raise money for the residents’ Christmas celebration. The residents and staff thank all who supported the fundraiser. “The residents will have a wonderful Christmas.” Heirloom Quilt Society donated the quilt.