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Pick up a free ticket for a chance to win a quilt
INEZ — Golden Memorial Methodist Church will be celebrating Christmas in the Mountains by giving away an old-fashioned tied quilt Dec. 3 after the parade. You do not have to be present to win. Pick up a free ticket at the Martin County Senior Citizens Center or Appalachia Reach Out until Saturday morning Dec. 3.…
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Take a chance on tickets to Noah Thompson’s concert
INEZ — One lucky winner will receive six tickets to the Noah Thompson New Year’s Eve concert at Appalachian Wireless Arena. Special guest Chase Matthew will join Noah in ringing in the new year. Chances for these tickets are $5 each and will be on sale at Blooms on Main in Inez and Christmas in…
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Eden Elementary announces science fair winners
INEZ — Eden Elementary 2022 Science Fair was out of this world. “Mad Scientist” – Mrs. Jessica Jewell – took over the award ceremony, providing humor for a fun and educational event. “The kids loved it,” according to school administrators, who thanked Martin County High School students for helping judge the competition. Staff handed out…
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s office reported the following arrests: Cory Marcum, 20, of Crum, W.Va., was arrested Friday at 48 Locust Ct. in Lovely on an indictment warrant for first-degree bail jumping, first-degree possession of controlled substance (drug unspecified), third-degree possession of controlled substance (drug unspecified), prescription controlled substance not in proper…
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Courthouse Report
Deeds INEZ — Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported the following deeds recorded in her office: Inez Deposit Bank (first party) to James Clarence Cox (second party). Dewey A. Dalton (first party) to (unverified). John David Robinson, Barbara L. Robinson (first party) to Dewey A. Dalton, Laura J. Dalton (second party). Danny Parsons, Brittany Parsons…
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Coat giveaway starts Monday at the Mountain Citizen
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — With the winter months approaching, the need for coats becomes essential. Thanks to the delivery of approximately 150 jackets and coats from Lexington, the Mountain Citizen will host a coat giveaway Monday, Nov. 28, at its office at 20 W. Main Street in Inez. Former Tomahawk resident Katherine…
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Martin County schools close due to illness
BY RACHEL DOVECITIZEN STAFF INEZ — Martin County students got an extra day off for the Thanksgiving break as illness forced administrators to cancel school for Tuesday. Martin County Schools Superintendent Larry James announced that all schools would be closed after attendance dropped to 68% Monday due to widespread flu, RSV and COVID-19. “Anything below…
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Christmas in the Mountains Schedule
Christmas in the Mountains organizers welcome everyone to this year’s bigger and better event. Sunday, Nov. 27, 6-8:30 p.m. – A Merry Little Christmas Party will be held at the Collier Center on Main Street in Inez for ages 16 and above. The semi-formal party will include delicious food from Shufflin’ Café, Christmas music and…
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Accused kidnapper extradited to Kentucky to face charges
BY RACHEL DOVEMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — An accused kidnapper has been extradited from Columbus, Ohio, to the Big Sandy Regional Detention Center to face charges in Martin County. Johnny Steven Kirk, 25, of Columbus, Ohio, formerly of Lovely, faces charges of kidnapping (causing serious injury) and second-degree assault stemming from a child abduction that occurred…