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Martin County Historical & Genealogical Society hosts scholars for coal mining research collaboration
INEZ — On Sept. 24, the Martin County Historical & Genealogical Society welcomed Anna Fenyvesi from Hungary and Briane Turley and his wife Anne from West Virginia State University. Professor Turley has done extensive research on the effects of coal mining in rural areas of Kentucky and West Virginia. He has also examined the influence…
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Martin County court docket Sept. 23-24
INEZ — Judge John T. Chafin heard the following cases Sept. 23-24 in Martin District Court: Steve A. Adkins (arraignment) — Failure to notify the Department of Transportation of address change: Order. Amber Bowen (arraignment) — False report of an incident to law enforcement: Pleaded guilty, 30 days, probation one year, no contact with Skyler…
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Judge shakes up water board leadership
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — In a major shift, Martin County Judge/Executive Lon Lafferty appointed two new faces to the Martin County Utility Board, replacing members Jimmy Don Kerr, the chairman, and BJ Slone. The move signals a new chapter for the county as it navigates critical infrastructure challenges. Lafferty announced the appointments…
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Public can weigh in on second massive solar plant in Martin County
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Lynn Bark Energy Center’s plans to build a massive solar facility in Martin County are moving forward and the public has a chance to weigh in. The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) is reviewing the company’s application for a facility capable of generating up to 200 megawatts of…
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New bridge on Murray Road completed thanks to emergency funds
BY ROGER SMTIH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Residents of Murray Road in Inez can now travel safely over a newly completed bridge funded by emergency road assistance from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. The project, which cost approximately $110,672, was completed with an 80/20 funding match, leaving Martin County responsible for $22,134. Eric Phelps, Martin County’s…
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Wanted: Big ideas to fix Martin County water woes
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Thrive Community Coalition, based in Inez, has just issued a call for proposals—and the stakes could not be higher. The coalition is hunting for a top-tier vendor to perform a deep dive into the Martin County Water District’s current performance and map out a 10-year game plan.…
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Spotted in Inez: The photographer reframing Appalachia
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County’s Fiscal Court took a moment Thursday to recognize a local artist who is flipping the script on how Appalachia is seen. Freelance photographer Andrew Gess—known for his stunning shots of local landscapes—has had his work splashed all over town. You have probably seen his images on…
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Introducing The Dogg House: Inez’s new destination for pampered pups
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Tori O’Connor is putting Inez on the pet pampering map with her newly opened Dogg House Spa located at 5 Green Bottom Lot #1. On Friday, she celebrated her launch with friends by her side, scissors in hand, for a ribbon-cutting ceremony. “This is the first dog grooming…
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4-H hosts Harvest Festival Pet Show
BY TAWNY SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The third annual 4-H Pet Show garnered some furr-ocious attention at the recent Martin County Harvest Festival. Hosted by the Martin County 4-H Youth Development Organization of the UK Cooperative Extension Service, the opp-paw-tunity fostered community engagement between local organizations, youth leader volunteers and youth citizens to put…
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Cardinals smack Hornets 28-22
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Hornets came to Inez on Friday looking for a win. All they found was the Martin County football team had turned into pest control as the Cardinals swatted them back to Magoffin County with a 28-22 final score. Head coach Josh Muncy told his team after the…
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