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Sheriff’s office honors fallen officers
BY RACHEL DOVEMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Each December and throughout the first week of the new year, Martin County Sheriff John Kirk and his staff decorate a wall in the sheriff’s office dedicated to law enforcement who made the ultimate sacrifice during the preceding 12 months. The wall honors seven fallen officers in Kentucky in
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Jennifer Wells appointed to Inez City Commission
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The new Inez City Commission held its first meeting of the new year Thursday and appointed Jennifer Wells as commissioner to fill the vacancy left by Barry Horn. According to Mayor Ed Daniels, Horn submitted a written resignation, even though he did not take the oath of office following
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Courthouse Report
Civil Suits INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office: Workman’s Construction and Home Renovation vs. Anita Preece. Republic Finance LLC vs. Lori Smith. Virgie Stumbo vs. Roger Copley Jr. Heather Spence vs. Justin Cline. Goloman SACHS Bank USA vs. Lori Simpkins. Republic Finance LLC vs. Deborah
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White Oak Hill Treatment Center is hiring now, hosting community event Jan. 26
INEZ — Have you ever wanted to learn more about addiction treatment or what is happening in your community? Addiction Recovery Care (ARC) will host an open house and community night Thursday, Jan. 26, at White Oak Hill Treatment Center in Inez. During the event, people can apply for open jobs, tour the White Oak
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s office reported the following arrests. Scott Marcum, 38, of Debord, was arrested Sunday on Old Route 3 in Inez on bench warrants and indictment warrants for two counts of trafficking in a controlled substance, first degree, first offense (less than 2 grams methamphetamine), two counts of drug paraphernalia
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Mountain Citizen Players of the Week
INEZ — Martin County freshman Brooke Marcum (25) and sophomore Peyton Davis (11) are the Mountain Citizen Players of the Week. Marcum is a first-year starting guard for the Lady Cardinals and has had multiple game-winning moments and huge free throws. She came up big in the Lady Cardinals championship win over Floyd Central in
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Martin County JV goes 2-0 with wins over Johnson Central and Paintsville
The Martin County JV team finished the week with two big district wins. The Cardinals defeated Johnson Central 54-45 on Jan. 3 and drubbed Paintsville 47-31 Thursday. Below is a recap of both games. MC JV vs. JC JV PAINTSVILLE — Martin County JV Cardinals went on the road Thursday and came up big over
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Students evacuated following bomb threat call to Martin County Sheriff’s Office
BY RACHEL DOVEMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School students were evacuated and bused to Inez Elementary following a bomb threat call to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office around noon Wednesday. MCHS Principal Martha Williams immediately began evacuating all students and staff from the building when the sheriff contacted her concerning the threat. Williams
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Inez Elementary announces Students of the Month
INEZ — Principal Amanda Fields, teachers and staff have announced the December Students of the Month at Inez Elementary School. The recipients of the Student of the Month awards include:
