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MCMS picks up a win versus Paintsville
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Middle School Lady Cards went 1-1 against Paintsville and Betsy Layne last week. The Cards A-team defeated Paintsville 36-24. Annaleigh Davis and Alyssa Maynard put up double digits for the Cards backcourt. Davis continues to dominate in the lane. Guards can’t keep up with her and she…
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Mountain Citizen Play of the Week
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Play of the Week honors go to Ja Quan Rufus, a junior defensive/tight end who transferred to Martin County High School this season. During Friday night’s Harvest Bowl against Knott County Central, Rufus scored his first Cardinal career touchdown. Rufus took the toss from behind the line in the…
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Win a king-sized quilt
‘Resident Christmas Fundraiser’ INEZ — Martin County Health Care Facility is kicking off the annual Resident Christmas Fundraiser, selling chances on a king-sized quilt, “Disappearing Windmill,” donated by the Heirloom Quilt Society. All proceeds will go toward a Christmas celebration for the residents. Ticket price is $1 or six for $5. You may purchase tickets…
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Warfield man indicted for meth
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — A Martin County grand jury indicted a Warfield man Thursday for alleged methamphetamine possession. John Preston, 41, of Warfield, is charged with first-degree possession of a controlled substance. Preston’s charges stem from his arrest May 24 on Halls Branch in Inez when a deputy responded to a call about him…
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BSACAP seeking more youth workers
BY PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Big Sandy Area Community Action Program is looking for more youth workers in Martin County. BSACAP representatives Jamie Welch and Cara Hager were guest speakers Thursday at the Greater Martin County Kiwanis Club meeting and shared some information. Welch told the group that BSACAP seeks to help more workers…
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Hardinville sewer fixed
Christine Maynard was glad Friday to see Martin County Sanitation repair the sewer lift station at Hardinville Road in Inez. The sanitation department had discharged raw sewer into Maynard’s yard and the stream behind her home since January while residents’ complaints went unanswered.
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County converting bus to mobile command center
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County will soon have its first 911 command center on wheels, thanks to a school bus donation by the Martin County Board of Education. The bus will deploy for select large-scale public events or emergencies, according to Martin County 911 director Nick Endicott. “This project originated when we went…
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Harvest Fest bringing fun to Martin County
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Harvest Fest is rapidly approaching – Sept. 16 and 17 – and will bring arts, crafts, food and fun to Martin County. The festival officially starts at 11 a.m. Sept. 16. “The Martin County High School JKG and journalism class is going to do the fifth annual speech…
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Purse Bingo Sept. 17
INEZ — A group of volunteers will host Purse Bingo – the funniest bingo you will ever play — at 5 p.m. Sept. 17 to raise funds for the Martin County High School cheer and girls basketball teams. All purses are authentic – Coach, Kate Spade and many more. There are also other prizes to…
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Harvest Fest Treasure winner
Alexis Marcum found the Kiwanis Harvest Festival Treasure Hunt Clue No. 1 on the “13’9” clearance” sign on the bridge by Lovely Freewill Baptist Church. She won $100.
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