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Voters will elect next judge/executive by write-in vote in historic Martin County election
Kirk to take helm of ‘robust pipeline of economic development projects’ BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Voters will elect the next Martin County Judge/Executive in a historic write-in election Nov. 8. The ballot became empty Oct. 14 when Judge/Executive Colby Kirk officially withdrew from the election and announced he was leaving his position.…
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ARC awards TEK Center $1.5 million grant
BY PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Appalachian Regional Commission announced recipients of nearly $47 million in grant funding Monday. Among the recipients was TEK Center Inc., a skilled trades training center set to begin classes in Inez this February. Tek Center will open in February in the Martin County Business Center and train heavy…
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Martin County Tourism group gears up for ‘Christmas In the Mountains’
BY RACHEL DOVEMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The carnival will return to Christmas in the Mountains with two rides in addition to the ice-skating rink. Martin County Tourism Board member Linda Lou Webb announced Monday in a tourism meeting that Nov. 5 would be declared “Community Decorating Day.” She wants everyone to come out and lend…
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Martin County Courthouse Report
Civil Suits INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office: Cash Express LLC vs. Elbert Perry. Cash Express LLC vs. Laura Harmon. Cash Express LLC vs. Norene Bowen. Cash Express LLC vs. Tammy Speakman. Cash Express LLC vs. Samantha Dindal. Cash Express LLC vs. Samantha Adkins. Cash…
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Candidate public speakin’ Nov. 3 in Inez
A candidate public speakin’ event is set for Thursday, Nov. 3 in Inez. Hosted by the Mountain Citizen and moderated by Dawn Giesecke, the event will start at 7 p.m. in the Martin County Fiscal Court meeting room on the second floor of the government center. A panel will pose questions to the candidates. The…
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Martin County Arrest Report
BY CITIZEN STAFF INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Jordan Stacy, 27, of Lovely, was arrested Monday in Warfield for public intoxication and drug paraphernalia buy/possession. Deputy Chris Kidd reported that Stacy was walking on the white line in a curve on Riverfront Road, appeared to be under the…
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Halloween season offers plenty of area events
Free movies, trick-or-treat, parties and more BY RACHEL DOVEMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — It’s that spectacularly spooky time of the year again. Youngsters will don their favorite Halloween costumes and be transformed into perhaps a super-hero, cartoon character or scary fright to trick or treat in the neighborhoods and attend plenty of special events. All…
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Bird’s Eye View
BY PAIGE MAYNARD and CHELSEA JUDE Hello Cardinal Nation! This is Paige Maynard and Chelsea Jude. This week we have been super busy, from Senior Night with the Girls Volleyball to “Frozen Jr.” play practice. It’s safe to say our Cardinals have been working hard! Our football boys played West Carter in a home game…
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Main Emporium celebrates new location
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Main Emporium (formerly Spirit Stop) celebrated its new location with an open house Friday. The clothing shop owned by Daniel Cline and Rita Stacy welcomed over 100 customers to the celebration. The newly renovated shop is housed at 962 East Main Street in Inez, the former location of Mooney’s restaurant.…
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New plates available
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Residents will have two choices when renewing their standard license plate starting Monday in the county clerk’s office. Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles showed off the new “Team Kentucky” option that features a light blue likeness of the sky above a green grassy feature that runs along the entire bottom…
