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Courthouse Report
Deeds INEZ — Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported the following deeds recorded in her office: Inez Deposit Bank (first party) to James Clarence Cox (second party). Dewey A. Dalton (first party) to (unverified). John David Robinson, Barbara L. Robinson (first party) to Dewey A. Dalton, Laura J. Dalton (second party). Danny Parsons, Brittany Parsons
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Coat giveaway starts Monday at the Mountain Citizen
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — With the winter months approaching, the need for coats becomes essential. Thanks to the delivery of approximately 150 jackets and coats from Lexington, the Mountain Citizen will host a coat giveaway Monday, Nov. 28, at its office at 20 W. Main Street in Inez. Former Tomahawk resident Katherine
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Martin County schools close due to illness
BY RACHEL DOVECITIZEN STAFF INEZ — Martin County students got an extra day off for the Thanksgiving break as illness forced administrators to cancel school for Tuesday. Martin County Schools Superintendent Larry James announced that all schools would be closed after attendance dropped to 68% Monday due to widespread flu, RSV and COVID-19. “Anything below
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Martin County High School Solar Project moves forward with ground array
BY PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Joshua Bills and Chris Woolery with Mountain Association spoke to the Martin County Board of Education Nov. 14 to offer their expertise in the solar project at Martin County High School. Mountain Association is a nonprofit that assists nonprofit solar projects in the area. Edelen Renewables reached out to
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Christmas in the Mountains Schedule
Christmas in the Mountains organizers welcome everyone to this year’s bigger and better event. Sunday, Nov. 27, 6-8:30 p.m. – A Merry Little Christmas Party will be held at the Collier Center on Main Street in Inez for ages 16 and above. The semi-formal party will include delicious food from Shufflin’ Café, Christmas music and
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Accused kidnapper extradited to Kentucky to face charges
BY RACHEL DOVEMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — An accused kidnapper has been extradited from Columbus, Ohio, to the Big Sandy Regional Detention Center to face charges in Martin County. Johnny Steven Kirk, 25, of Columbus, Ohio, formerly of Lovely, faces charges of kidnapping (causing serious injury) and second-degree assault stemming from a child abduction that occurred
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Cardinal Madness hosted by MCHS
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ – The Martin County High School basketball teams showcased their talent in Inez on Saturday evening in front of Cardinal fans. Coach Robin Newsome continues her tenure with the Lady Cards this season. Coach Jason “JJ” James will be back on the sidelines for the boys team. Newsome and her
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Martin County High School basketball preview
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ – The Martin County High School girls and basketball teams are scheduled to play in this year’s Zip Zone Classic on Nov. 26. Both teams are coming off District Championship seasons and are looking to repeat. The Lady Cards are once again coached by Cardinal legend Robin Newsome. The team
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Mountain Citizen Players of the Week: Martin County Cardinals
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Cardinals are the Mountain Citizen Players of the Week. Coach Josh Muncy’s squad fought a war in a mud pit Saturday at Breathitt County in the second round of state playoffs to finish the season with a 7-5 record and 2A District 8 runner-up. The Cardinals
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Martin County players named All-District
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ – After Martin County’s 2A state playoff run, nine Cardinal football players have been named to the All-District team and six were selected as Honorable Mention. Damian Cheek, Caleb Costa, Tate Crum, Brock Messer, Madden Miller, Dawson Mills, Greyden Proctor, Jaquan Rufus, and Bryston Wells earned All-District honors. Weston Jude,
