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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s office reported the following arrests: Blake Spaulding, 23, of Williamson, W.Va., was arrested Friday in Lovely for possession of a handgun by a convicted felon and public intoxication (excludes alcohol). Deputy David Adams made the arrest. Shane Ward, 23, of Inez, was arrested Friday at Dempsey Housing in
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Martin County advances in state playoffs
Cardinals battle to 46-40 win over Leslie County BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County pulled out a 46-40 win over Leslie County at home Friday to advance to the second round in KHSAA Class 2A playoffs. Martin County (7-4) battled downfield for a score with under three minutes left in the game.
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Red-White game Saturday
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Set your sights on the Cardinals girls and boys basketball squads at the annual Cardinal Madness Red-White Game set for at Martin County High School. The day consists of elementary and middle school basketball games starting at noon. Both teams are selling tickets for $10 each, which gets
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Pumpkins go pink to promote Breast Cancer Awareness Month
INEZ — A few jack-o-lanterns took a detour from the usual scare tactics this October. Youth at Freedom Freewill Baptist Church used them to promote Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The youth painted their pumpkins pink and decorated them Oct. 23 in Children’s Church in the Painting Pumpkins Pink Contest to spread awareness of the disease.
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Storytelling event Nov. 16 in Inez
Stories of Place invites residents to share stories of Martin County BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Mark the date and share your stories of Martin County in a memorable storytelling event Nov. 16 in Inez. The event, hosted by Stories of Place, will be from 10 a.m. to noon at the Martin County
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Water leak closes schools, offices in Martin County
Boil water advisory remains in effect for 1,250 customers BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A 14-inch main water transmission line ruptured Friday morning near the Martin County water treatment plant in Inez, forcing schools countywide to send students home early. The outage also caused government offices, public libraries and local businesses to close for
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Courthouse Report
Civil Suits INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office: The Appalachian Renewal Project vs. Kenneth R. Vanhoose. Capital One, N.A. vs. Robert C. Smith. Deeds INEZ — Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported the following deeds recorded in her office: Rodney Selvage (first party) to Courtney
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Martin County grand jury indicts 13
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Martin County grand jury returned 14 true bills against 13 individuals Thursday. Six indictments involve methamphetamine and two separate indictments accuse suspects of attempting to assault a Martin County Sheriff’s deputy. These are the indictments: Billy Perry, 47, “unknown,” was indicted on one count of possession of a controlled
