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Dairy Drive-In a local favorite since 1950s
BY DIANE SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Dairy Drive-In has been a local favorite since the 1950s and is famous for its hot dogs and milkshakes. Established in 1958 by Portsmouth, Ohio, couples John and Della Sherman and Gene and Jean Potter, the popular drive-in at 210 E. Main Street in Inez is the oldest operating
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‘Water Day’ music and art festival coming to Inez
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Tourism is joining with Austin Shuck’s Appalachian Pioneer Program to bring a mural to downtown Inez and kick it off with a “Water Day” music and art festival in mid-May. Tourism chairperson Nita Collier said in a Tourism Commission meeting Monday that she had been working
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Historic Courthouse reopens for events
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Historic Martin County Courthouse has reopened after being temporarily closed last year to await permits. “It’s open for business,” Martin County Tourism chairperson Nita Collier announced Monday in a Tourism Commission meeting. The commissioners voted to contract with Kendra Fletcher to manage events. Collier said Fletcher would
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Two indicted in Martin County
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Two men were indicted Thursday in Martin County, one on drug-related charges and another on DUI-related charges. Elijah A. Frye, 40, of Redding, California, was indicted for first-degree possession of a controlled substance, first offense, possession/use of drug paraphernalia and public intoxication. According to the indictment, Frye was
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Martin County records
Civil Suits INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office: SYS Account Kentucky Foster Care vs. Mary Marcum. SYS Account Kentucky Foster Care vs. Timothy Mullett. Andrea M. Cline vs. Jasmine S. Dials. First Financial Credit vs. James Hensley et al. Republic Finance LLC vs. Donald R.
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Martin County Court Docket
INEZ — Judge John T. Chafin heard the following cases March 13 and 14 in Martin District: Taylor Andrew Blevins (arraignment) — 1. Speeding 19 mph over limit; 2. No/expired Kentucky registration receipt; 3. Failure to produce insurance card: 1. Six-month diversion, DCPT 9/12/23; 2-3. Dismissed, proof shown. Earl Issac Denver Bowen (arraignment) — Failure
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s office reported the following arrests and citations. Christopher Mollette, 35, of Tomahawk, was arrested Monday for first-degree possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine), possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and traffic charges. Jackie Blackburn, 58, of Louisa, was arrested Friday on Little Peter Cave in Lovely for
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Farm 2 Filet offers high-quality meats in Inez
Fresh from local farms to your table BY DIANE SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Farm 2 Filet is on a mission to transform the local food system and how people get fresh meats to their tables. Owners Courtney Maynard and Regina Kirk believe everyone should have access to the freshest, high-quality meats direct from local farmers
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Sweet 16: Frederick Douglass vs. Martin County
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The 15th Region champion Martin County will play Frederick Douglass out of the 11th Region at 6 p.m. Thursday in the Sweet 16 at Rupp Arena. The Cardinals, under 15th Region “Coach of the Year” Jason James, would be making their second appearance in the Sweet 16 had
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1983: The Year of the Cardinals
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — There are certain moments and times in high school sports that become legend. It all starts with the dreams of young boys and girls growing up in small communities like Martin County. Throw in the mix a good sports program and a supportive administration with good coaches and
