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BOE shines spotlight on students, staff
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — The Martin County Board of Education had plenty to recognize during the student and staff spotlight segment of its meeting Monday in the central office. Schools Superintendent Larry James presented certificates on behalf of the BOE to several outstanding achievers. First in the spotlight, Martin County High School students Erickson…
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Inez Elementary announces Students of the Month
INEZ — Principal Amanda Fields, teachers and staff have announced Students of the Month at Inez Elementary School. The recipients of the Student of the Month awards include: Asia Moore, Kindergarten, Mrs. Becky Cain. Cruz Cline, Kindergarten, Mrs. Sara Moore. Luke Lawson, First Grade, Mrs. Sophia Bevins. Carson Stepp, First Grade, Ms. Robynn Haney. Emmaline…
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Fire damages Historic Courthouse
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A fire damaged the Historic Martin County Courthouse Monday night. Officials confirmed the fire broke out around 7:45 p.m. on the second floor of the east wing of the structure. Fire department crews arrived to find fire venting from second-story windows on the east side of the old…
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Martin County women arrested after police find children living in unacceptable conditions
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Two Inez women face charges of endangering the welfare of a minor after police found children living in a home with unacceptable living conditions. According to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office, 24-year-old Desirae Dalton and 36-year-old Alicia Dalton of Inez are accused of having four young children living…
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School district sues big tech
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Martin County School District is going after big tech. The school district filed an 87-page lawsuit March 30 in U.S. District Court alleging social media platforms are causing a mental health crisis among students and have become a public nuisance. The school district is asking for compensation for its efforts…
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Mountain Citizen Player of the Week: Faith Caldwell
INEZ — The Mountain Citizen Player of the Week is Faith Caldwell of Martin County Middle School. Caldwell (#6) plays as center mid for the Lady Cardinals soccer team and helped lead them to wins over Ashland 5-2 and Lawrence County 7-0. Caldwell scored five goals and had five assists in the two games. She…
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Sugar Momma’s Sweet Shop is a taste of heaven, features top cake décorateur
BY DIANE SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A taste of Sugar Momma’s Sweet Shop is a taste of heaven. Owner Val Bowen and her staff whip up wedding cakes, specialty cakes for any occasion, pies, cheesecakes, and a wide variety of specialty macarons, pastries, cookies and donuts in Sugar Momma’s. Customers passing by can’t resist…
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Grandfather files lawsuit for accident at school baseball field
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Magoffin County grandfather who said he tripped over an infield drag at the Martin County Middle School baseball field has filed a lawsuit against school personnel. Salyersville attorney John C. Collins filed the lawsuit March 21 in Martin Circuit Court for his client Larry Wheeler of Oil…
