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Cards lose to JC
BY BRADY DANIELSMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County fell behind early and could not make a comeback in an 11-3 loss to Johnson Central May 2 at Cardinal Park. Johnson Central fired up the offense in the first inning when Conner LeMaster homered on a 1-1 count, scoring two runs. The Cardinals trailed 2-1 heading…
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You may qualify for a monthly food basket
If you are 60 or older, you may qualify for a monthly food basket from God’s Pantry. Baskets are delivered every fourth Thursday at the Farmers Market at the Martin County Extension office. Requirements to receive the basket include: • Proof of income from all household members — Social Security verification letter, pension or retirement…
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Voting underway in Martin County
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Voting in the May Primary is underway in Martin County. Excused absentee machine voting begins today in the Martin County Clerk’s Office, and early voting starts May 12. In-person absentee voting days are May 4-6 and May 9-11. Hours for excused absentee machine voting will be 8:30 a.m. to…
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District 4 garbage service caught up
Workers collect 12.3 tons of trash “We are asking prospective haulers how they would like to address customers who paid in advance in the bid packet. With their input, it should help us come up with a clear solution.” –Judge/Executive Colby Kirk BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — County workers picked up 12.3 tons (24,580…
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Kiwanis serves over 250 at Hillbilly Breakfast
Most successful to date BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Over 250 people came out Saturday morning for the Kiwanis Club’s Hillbilly Breakfast in the Inez Elementary School cafeteria. Kiwanis president Melissa Fannin Phelps said it was the most successful Hillbilly Breakfast to date. “We are thankful,” Phelps said. “It was a wonderful time of…
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County moves forward on campground development
Hopes to extend utilities to Caney BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Fiscal Court continues to move forward in developing a campground and events venue on the Caney Shaft site. The court is applying for two grants to help extend utilities to the location. “We’re looking at one through the Appalachian Regional Commission…
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Boxvana pays taxes, complies with other EDA demands
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Boxvana paid its occupational taxes up to date and supplied the Martin County Economic Development Authority with all but one document that the EDA demanded regarding a lease agreement between the two entities. EDA chairman James Ayers announced in an April 20 board meeting that attorney Brian Cumbo received…
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County ends District 4 trash issue
Martin County Fiscal Court terminated Joe’s Garbage Removal’s contract in a special meeting Tuesday evening. (Citizen photo by Roger Smith) Joe’s Garbage Removal terminated “I’ve got pictures of garbage that is going on 4-feet tall.” –Magistrate Junior Hunt BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Fiscal Court ended the trash-hauling controversy in District 4…
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Kendyl & Friends raising money for all-inclusive playground in Warfield
Diversity, inclusion, belonging; a place for all BY PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Kendyl and Friends Foundation, Eastern Kentucky ASD & SPD Support Group and Martin County Tourism Board are bringing an inclusive playground to Martin County. President of Eastern Kentucky ASD and SPD Support Group Kelli Jo Kirk (née Blair) is coordinating the project…
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Alliance apologizes
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Alliance Water Resources retracted and apologized after an employee stated Martin County Water District was conducting a security deposit audit and requiring all customers to pay a deposit if they had no proof of paying it before. AWR division manager Craig Miller issued a written statement Thursday. “Recently a post…
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