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FEMA reps speak at fiscal court special meeting
Mobile disaster center opens Thursday in Inez BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — FEMA representatives attended a special Martin County Fiscal Court meeting Tuesday to advise residents ahead of the mobile disaster center that will open Thursday in Inez. The mobile disaster recovery center will be open Aug. 18-20 and Aug. 25-27 in the parking…
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Inez leaves items on the table
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Inez City Commission left several items on the table at Thursday’s meeting. Mayor Ed Daniels said Ronnie Worrix, an engineer who works for Inez businessman Jim Booth, contacted him about annexing Park Place into the city road plan. “That would include all but the street where you…
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Historic Courthouse nears completion
BY PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Tourism Board met Monday to discuss ongoing renovations for the Historic Courthouse and other improvements around the county. The Historic Courthouse renovations are still well underway. Construction crews are still working on sanding and refinishing the floors. “Once that’s done, once they’re gone this week, I…
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Courthouse News
Civil Suits INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office: LVNV Funding LLC vs. David Hill. William Todd Smith et al vs. John Fields et al. Courtney N. Marcum vs. Brett A. Maynard. Deeds INEZ — Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported the following deeds reported in…
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Harvest Festival plans underway
BY RACHEL DOVEMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Plans are in the making for the 2022 Martin County Harvest Festival. The main event Sept. 16 and 17 in downtown Inez returns favorites such as hayrides, a duck race, free inflatables, a rock wall, inflatable ax throwing, a train and world-famous Kiwanis lemonade. There will be musical entertainment, children’s…
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Carmel Cline fights addiction in Martin County
September is National Recovery Month “I’m one of 23 million people who are living in long-term recovery. It’s been 22 years for me.” –Carmel Cline BY PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — September is National Recovery Month, meant to celebrate and raise awareness for mental health and addiction recovery. Carmel Cline spoke to the Kiwanis Club…
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Cardinal football has district title on the brain
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School football season kicks off Friday against Leslie County at The Rock. Coach Josh Muncy returns as the Cardinal head coach. The team is coming off an 8-5 season, 7-2 in their 2A class. The Cards had their best season in years last fall. They defeated…
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Football hosts Floyd Central for preseason scrimmage
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Cardinal football team hosted Floyd Central on Friday for a warmup scrimmage game to prepare for the season. Floyd Central defeated the Varsity team 14-7 and Martin County JV won 7-6. Chris Phillips scored off a 70-yard rush into the endzone to tie the game up 7-7. With…
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Martin County Soccer opens season
Laura Hale foots a goal kick against Huntington High. She had six goals over the span of two games this week. (Citizen photo by Brittni McCoy) BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Lady Cards soccer team kicked off their season with some stiff competition playing against East Carter, Pikeville and Huntington High. The team…
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