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More than 90 people will graduate from Millard College with Work Ready Certification
Second-ever graduation Friday at the Collier Center The Millard College will celebrate its second-ever graduation Friday at the Collier Center in Inez. The event will honor more than 90 individuals who have excelled in the classroom to achieve their God-given destiny. The Millard College is a post-secondary institution based in Louisa. The vision of Addiction…
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Inez man charged again in copper theft
“Your luck will eventually run out and you’ll receive a knock on the door.” –Sheriff John Kirk BY RACHEL DOVEMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — One of five men arrested last month for cutting phone lines and selling the copper found himself on the wrong side of the law again after a 55-gallon drum containing copper lines…
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Newly-elected Inez officials sworn in
INEZ — The mayor and three city commissioners were sworn in Thursday at Inez City Hall. Mayor Ed Daniels City Commissioners Terry Fraley, Roy Penix and Floyd David Jude took the oath of office in a ceremony performed by Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles before the city’s regular monthly meeting. The officials were elected in…
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s office reported the following arrests. Curt Spence, 34, was arrested Tuesday on a bench warrant for court. Deputy Chris Kidd made the arrest. Ronnie Mills, 49, of Inez, was arrested Monday for operating a motor vehicle under the influence of a controlled substance. Julian Alex Preece, 23, of…
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Courthouse Report
Civil Suits INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office: Cavalry SPVI LLC Margaret Williamson. Dempsey Housing Community vs. James Davis. Central Financial Services of KY Inc. vs. Sherry Castle. Krystal Stanley vs. Charles F. Stanley II. Marvin Crum, et al vs. Cabot CSC LLC et al.…
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Stepp invites everyone to purchase tickets for quilt raffle
Martin County Health Care Facility resident Ernestene Stepp is inviting everyone to purchase tickets for the last week of running the raffle for the king-sized quilt “Disappearing Windmill.” The drawing is Dec. 9. The money will be used for the annual resident Christmas celebration. Ticket price is $1 or six for $5. You may purchase…
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Man who shot neighbor sentenced to five years
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A man who shot his neighbor following an argument on the CB radio a year ago was sentenced Friday in Martin Circuit Court to five years in prison. Noah Bowen Jr., 67, of Inez, pleaded guilty Oct. 4 to second-degree assault. Bowen was initially charged with first-degree assault Nov.…
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Christmas in the Mountains earns new friends and supporters
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Christmas in the Mountains earned a lot of new friends and supporters last week. Thousands of folks visiting downtown Inez were treated to a vast assortment of attractions and activities. Organizer Linda Lou Webb expressed her group’s appreciation of attendees and everyone who contributed to the festival in any…
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s office reported the following arrests: David Whitt, 45, of River, was arrested Tuesday for operating a motor vehicle under the influence of controlled substance. Deputy Chris Kidd made the arrest. Michael L. Maynard, 45, of Inez, was arrested Monday in Inez for failure to appear on a misdemeanor.…
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Lady Cards dominate Betsy Layne in season opener
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Lady Cards came out fast and furious using full-court pressure defense to jump on Betsy Layne 20-3 at the end of the first quarter in Monday’s season opener at home. This game was over early as the Lady Cards coasted to a 63-30 win. Martin County led at…