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Hackney extradited for felonies
BY RACHEL DOVEMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A man indicted in Martin County in February 2021 was extradited to Kentucky last week to face felony drugs and firearms charges. Steve “Pete” Hackney, 60, was brought back to Kentucky Aug. 17 after serving a 13-month sentence in the Salem Correctional Facility in Industrial, W.Va., for a 2021…
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Popup driver licensing Thursday
FEMA returns for three days CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will set up an emergency pop-up driver licensing office Thursday at the Martin County Business Center, offering full services to help residents replace licenses, permits and ID cards that are critically important in their flood disaster recovery efforts. FEMA’s mobile disaster…
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: April Hickman, 35, of Inez, was arrested Tuesday for receiving stolen property over $300. Sheriff Kirk and Deputy Chris Kidd responded to a report of a verbal at a residence on Little Rockcastle Road. When officers arrived, Billy Geer advised the sheriff that…
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Courthouse Report
Civil Suits INEZ — Martin County Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office: Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC vs. Darrell Fraley. LVNV Funding LLC vs. Harley Harless. Sandy Valley Financial Services vs. Shenna R. Hammond. Midland Credit Management, Inc. vs. Mary Johnson. Republic Finance LLC vs. Frank S. Jarrell. Vanderbilt…
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Class of ‘82 honors late classmate Victor Slone
Harmon tells how football field got its name ‘The Rock’ “Earl Hutchinson was the coach. Every day after practice, he’d make us pick up a bucket of rocks and take them off the field.” –Brock Harmon, SCHS Class of 1982 football player BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Sheldon Clark High School Class of 1982…
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Two indicted on meth charges
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Martin County grand jury indicted two individuals Thursday on methamphetamine charges. Matthew Blevins, 37, of Warfield, was indicted on first-degree possession of a controlled substance. The indictment accuses Blevins of being in possession meth Aug. 4. If convicted, he faces 1-3 years in prison and a fine…
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Class of 1982 in town for 40-year reunion
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Classmates who hadn’t seen each other in years smiled, hugged and spoke phrases like, “I’m so glad to see you.” They made small talk, and to help them recognize each other more easily, they wore name tags that featured their names — in many cases, their maiden names at…
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Eden Elementary spotlighting ‘Paws-itively’ Wonderful Wildcats
Eden Elementary would like to recognize several different groups of people that have exhibited “paws-itive” behaviors that are noteworthy of celebration. Every week, we would like to showcase a student from each grade level and a staff member/group of staff. We will also be spotlighting a community partner that has gone above and beyond to…
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Inez High School class of 1951 celebrates 71st reunion
INEZ — Inez High School’s Class of 1951 celebrated its 71st reunion Aug. 13 at the Big Sandy Regional Airport and Cloud 9 Café. In 1947, the class of 1951 began with 24 girls and 24 boys as ninth-graders. On May 8, 1951, eight girls and 10 boys graduated. There are six girls and two…
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Scarecrow contest returns
INEZ — The scarecrow contest returns to the Harvest Festival this year. The Greater Martin County Kiwanis Club challenges local businesses and residents to build and display scarecrows to celebrate the annual Kiwanis Harvest Festival. There will be two contests this year – one for business and one for residential entries. Each contestant must submit…
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