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Three grads from Inez
WILLIAMSBURG — University of the Cumberlands held commencement ceremonies recently to celebrate its newest graduates, including three from Inez. Taleka Sesco Smith completed her Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Remona Estep completed her Master of Arts Education in Teacher Leader, and Bethany Tackett completed her Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Cumberlands President Larry Cockrum opened…
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Martin County in yellow on COVID-19 risk map
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County is one of 12 Kentucky counties in yellow on the latest national COVID-19 risk map from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, indicating a medium community level of coronavirus. Eight other Eastern Kentucky counties – Boyd, Carter, Floyd, Greenup, Johnson, Lawrence, Magoffin and Pike – are…
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Grand jury indicts four
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Martin County grand jury indicted four people May 5. James Crabtree, 24, of Paintsville, was indicted on assault in the first degree and burglary in the first degree. The indictment alleges Crabtree caused serious physical injury to David Collins of Lovely by means of a deadly instrument and…
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Maynard arrested for alleged threat
“He accused me of stealing, and that’s what upset me.” –Richard Maynard BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — An Inez man was arrested for allegedly threatening to shoot “the next person who came out from the water department.” Martin County Sheriff’s Deputy Braxton McGinnis arrested Richard Michael Maynard, 45, at his Main Street home May…
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Courthouse Report 5/18/22
Civil Suits INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office: Darnell W. Moon vs. Joyner, Hector, Warden et al. Darnell W. Moon vs. J. Slone et al. Darnell W. Moon vs. Joyner, Hector, Warden et al. Darnell W. Moon vs. Joyner, Hector, Warden et al. Darnell W.…
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Leaders, residents gather for prayer
BY LISA STAYTONMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — As tens of thousands across the country gathered Thursday for the National Day of Prayer, a group gathered at the steps of the Martin County Government Center to “exalt the Lord who has established us” and to pray for all leaders and people. Judge/Executive Colby Kirk quoted from Colossians…
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Daniels registers in mayor race
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Inez Mayor Ed Daniels registered last week for re-election to his seat. Daniels faces Inez Commissioner Dennis Hall in the November General Election. Two candidates have registered to run for Inez City Commission, Commissioner Terry Fraley and resident Floyd David Jude. Candidates for nonpartisan races in cities that have waived…
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ARC celebrates ribbon-cutting on residential treatment center in Inez
White Oak Hill will begin accepting clients this fall BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Addiction Recovery Care founder and CEO Tim Robinson is bringing his team’s mission of saving one life at a time to his hometown of Inez. Robinson hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony May 4 on the new men’s residential treatment center — White Oak Hill.…
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No virtual option for 2022-2023 school year
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Schools will offer no virtual option for students in the 2022-2023 school year. Schools Superintendent Larry James told school board members in a meeting Monday that it was best to announce it now so parents would know in advance. Last week, the school district had 74 students…
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