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Grand jury indicts four
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — A Martin County grand jury returned indictments Thursday against four individuals. Those indicted include: Nella Webb Maynard, 58, of Pilgrim, was indicted on two counts of intent to defraud/scheme/artifice to obtain benefits over $10,000. The indictment states that from Jan. 1, 2016, through Feb. 29, 2020, Maynard made a false statement or…
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Nonpartisan races set
Nine more candidates BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County nonpartisan races are set for Nov. 8 as Tuesday was the deadline to register. Several more candidates filed their paperwork last week in the Martin County Clerk’s Office. Warfield City Commissioners John P. Sammons, Robert David Bell, and Crystal Dawn Bell are all running for…
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Cassady Avenue safe again
Cassady Avenue in Inez is safe again after the Martin County Road & Bridge department finished repairs Friday. The road slipped more than a year ago and deteriorated to the point that it was dangerous, according to Inez Commissioner Dennis Hall and Terry Fraley, who reached out to Martin County Magistrate Jarred Goforth for help.…
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County increases budget by $765,000
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Fiscal Court will conduct the second reading of its fiscal year 2022 budget in a meeting June 16. The $10,046,488 budget is a $765,000 increase over last year’s budget. Judge/Executive Colby Kirk conducted the first reading of the budget in the fiscal court’s May regular meeting. The…
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School starts Aug. 10 for students
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — School starts Aug. 10 for students in Martin County. The 2022-2023 calendar has been released and includes 185 contract days — 170 instructional, four holidays, four professional development, one opening, one closing and five professional learning. Aug. 2, 3, 4 and 8 are professional development days. Opening day is Aug.…
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Cal Ripken finishes season with exciting tournaments
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Cal Ripken League wrapped up the season Saturday with exciting Softball, Coach Pitch and Little League tournaments in Inez. Below is a recap of the tournament action. Softball INEZ — The Vipers are softball champions. In a league that was evenly matched for the season, the…
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DQ Grill & Chill opens in Inez
INEZ — DQ fans, rejoice. Inez just got a whole lot sweeter as the DQ Grill & Chill restaurant opened Tuesday in Inez. The restaurant at 122 Board Walk is owned by Fast Eats, held by Jim Booth, and will be operated by James Mills, both of whom are experienced entrepreneurs and restauranteurs. Fast Eats also owns…
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Boys basketball 6-3 in summer games
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The school year may have ended, but some sports are already gearing up for a new season. Martin County High School boys basketball team began summer play this last week. The Cardinals participated in some round-robin games in Hazard and went for a promising 6-3. Coach Jason “JJ” James…
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