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Martin County Arrest Report 6/29/22
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s office reported the following arrests: Jasmine D. Hale, 20, of Louisa, was arrested Monday on Route 645 in Inez on trafficking in marijuana 8 ounces to 5 pounds, first offense (complicity), driving on a DUI-suspended license, and two bench warrants. Deputy Tyler Lafferty says he made a traffic…
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Courthouse Report 6/29/22
Civil Suits INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office: Air Force Federal Credit Union vs. Brian K. Marcum. Marsha L. Jude vs. Eric E. Jude. Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC vs. Robin Ballengee. Amy Fletcher vs. Khaled Sabry et al. Deeds INEZ — Martin County Clerk Susie…
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Farmers market open in Inez
INEZ — The Martin County Farmers Market opened Monday in Inez, offering locally grown fresh produce. The market is set up at 9 Holy Street and will be open 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday each week. Patrons will find cabbage $5 large, $4 small, green tomatoes $4 carton, summer squash 3 for $2,…
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Mills wins ELI business competition, scholarship
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — One Martin County High School student earned a scholarship to Eastern Kentucky University during the Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute Camp hosted by the Center for Rural Development’s Youth Programs in Somerset. Kennedy Mills, a junior from Tomahawk, was rewarded with the scholarship when her camp team won the ELI’s Business…
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Blood Drive July 5 in Inez
Donors eligible to win Toyota RAV4 CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Donors who help shore up the low blood supply July 5 in Inez will get a chance to win a free SUV. Marion Hale Lodge #672 is partnering with the Kentucky Blood Center to sponsor the blood drive 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Collier…
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MC basketball teams show out
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The boys and girls Martin County High School basketball teams showed out in the first half of summer. After posting winning records for both squads, the teams are heading into the KHSAA dead period. The boys team played teams from across the region and attended multiple camps. They played…
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Martin County raises trash fees
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Trash just got a little pricier for Martin County residents and businesses as garbage haulers face higher fuel prices for handling solid waste materials. The Martin County Fiscal Court voted Thursday to raise monthly trash bills by 10 percent. Commercial trash hauler Kenny Howell of Howell’s Recycling asked the…
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Storms knock out power to thousands
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Storms blew across the area Friday afternoon, knocking down trees and power lines and leaving thousands of people without power. Many residents were without power for several days. On Tuesday, over 150 customers in Mingo County were still without power, while Kentucky Power Company reported only five customers had no…
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Circuit clerk’s office endures heat wave
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze and staff coped with no air conditioning since early May, forcing early closures when temperatures became unbearable. “It’s been miserable,” Gauze said. “But these girls have been troopers. They’ve worked through the heat with sweat running down their backs, down their legs. They’ve worked…
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