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Lafferty appointed Martin County Judge/Executive
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Dr. Lon Lafferty of Inez will be sworn in as Martin County/Judge Executive in a ceremony Friday in the Martin County Government Center. Gov. Andy Beshear signed an executive order Wednesday appointing Lafferty as interim to replace Colby Kirk, who will resign from the position Friday. Lafferty will serve out…
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County lowers property tax rate
BY PHILL BARNETT MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Fiscal Court voted during a meeting Thursday to lower the real property tax rate for fiscal year 2022-2023 from 12.9 cents to 11.5 cents per $100 of assessed value. Judge/Executive Colby Kirk introduced the agenda item, and District 1 Magistrate Jarred Goforth immediately motioned to…
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Election officers explain write-in voting process
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — With an unprecedented write-in election for the next Martin County Judge/Executive, members of the county’s board of elections want to educate voters on the write-in process before Nov. 8. Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles serves as chairperson, and Inez banker James Ayers is a commissioner of the county board…
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Voting underway in clerk’s office
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Voting in the General Election is underway in the Martin County Clerk’s Office. Excused absentee early voting runs from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Oct. 26-28 and Oct. 31-Nov. 2. Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles says voters who are elderly or disabled, work outside the county, attend school…
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Inez tax rate unchanged
City gifts rescue squad BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Inez City Commission voted unanimously in a special meeting Thursday to keep the property tax rate at 9.2 cents per $100 for FY 2022-2023. Mayor Ed Daniels conducted the second reading of the tax ordinance, and commissioners voted without discussion. The rate applies to…
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Enrollment open at TEK Center in Inez
Classes begin Feb. 6 for heavy equipment operators, industrial maintenance mechanics, electricians BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Enrollment is open now at TEK Center, a new skilled trades training center in Inez offering heavy equipment operator, industrial maintenance mechanics and electrician courses. TEK Center is located on the first floor of the Martin…
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Christopher J. Jude, 41, of Lovely, was arrested Tuesday in Inez for possession of a controlled substance, fleeing or evading on foot and resisting arrest. Sheriff Kirk encountered Jude beside the creek off Route 3 near Crum Funeral Home. The police report states…
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Martin County Courthouse News
Civil Suits INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office: Eric Eugene Jude vs. Marsha Lynn Jude. Tanya Mullins et al vs. Robert R. Cunningham. Dustin Mollett vs. Katrena Gilliam. Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Natalie Allen. Deeds INEZ — Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported the…
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EDA rejects Boxvana lease
BY PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Economic Development Authority announced in a meeting Oct. 19 that it would not enter into an amended lease with Boxvana. Boxvana, which leases the EDA’s building at the industrial park on Honey Branch, evaded eviction in August by filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy days after the EDA…
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