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Stringing green beans
INEZ — Martin County Health Care Facility residents had an old-fashioned green bean stringing last week, then enjoyed the beans for lunch the following day. Anyone who has experienced stringing and snapping fresh garden green beans with their grandparents or parents knows you can smell them all over. The residents agree that nothing compares to
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‘Umbrella Alley’ ribbon-cutting Friday in Inez; judge invites everyone
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A dream will turn into reality Friday at noon as the Martin County Fiscal Court, in collaboration with citizens, businesses, the City of Inez and volunteers, officially opens Umbrella Alley, the newest art attraction in downtown Inez. As part of rejuvenating our county seat and creating an artistic
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$5 million requested for water system improvements in Martin County; judge in pursuit of $70 million
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN In a move towards addressing troubling water systems in Kentucky’s 5th Congressional District, U.S. Representative Harold “Hal” Rogers has requested a sum of $5 million for water system improvements in Martin County. This comes as part of an $85.85 million Community Project Funding package, which targets 15 critical projects across
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Alliance proposes sewer rate increase in Martin County; board leaves decision for later discussions
BY LISA STAYTON MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INÉZ — Alliance Water Resources vice president Tony Sneed traveled from Missouri to recommend a $5 per month sewer rate increase and present the 2024 sewer district budget. Sneed attended the July 27 Martin County Sanitation District board meeting. Sneed told board members that he included the $5 monthly debt
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Martin County Sheriff warns public of scam
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk is alerting residents to an ongoing scam in which suspects are imitating law enforcement and asking the public for money donations. “We are not soliciting money for the sheriff’s office,” Kirk posted on social media Thursday. “This is a scam. Please let your family and friends know.” At
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Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Ersel Crum Jr., 54, of Inez, was arrested Monday in Inez for menacing, resisting arrest and first-degree criminal trespassing. A deputy was dispatched to Dalton Crum Road, where Crum allegedly was trying to enter the dwelling of his 72-year-old aunt. According to Sheriff
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A step forward but a long road ahead for water
The plight of Martin County’s water system is a grave reminder of the critical condition of infrastructure in the region and Kentucky’s 5th Congressional District. The recent request by U.S. Representative Harold “Hal” Rogers for $5 million in funding for Martin County, part of an $85.85 million Community Project Funding package, is a step in
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Martin County Court Docket
INEZ — Judge Brett Butcher heard the following cases July 25 in Martin District Court: Harold Johnson (arraignment) — Operating motor vehicle under influence of controlled substance, first; no/expired Kentucky registration receipt: Pleaded not guilty, pretrial 11/14/23 at 10 a.m. Madison Suzann Jude (arraignment) — No/expired registration plates; no/expired Kentucky registration receipt; improper display of
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Martin County civil suits, deeds and marriages
Civil Suits INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office: Alyssa Elizabeth Fletcher vs. Benjamin Maynard. Joshua Stacy vs. Adam Slone et al. Commonwealth vs. Robert Dale Williamson. Barry Cecil Mills vs. Stephanie Lynn Mills. TD Bank USA NA vs. Kelly N. Murphy. Alana Maynard vs. Megan
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Martin County Water District issues boil water advisory
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — The Martin County Water District issued a boil water advisory Tuesday following a leak in a 6-inch main water line near Routes 40 and 645 intersection at the west end of Inez. The advisory affects Saltwell Road, Eden West along KY-645, also beginning at the intersection of KY-40 and KY-645
