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BSACAP seeking more youth workers
BY PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Big Sandy Area Community Action Program is looking for more youth workers in Martin County. BSACAP representatives Jamie Welch and Cara Hager were guest speakers Thursday at the Greater Martin County Kiwanis Club meeting and shared some information. Welch told the group that BSACAP seeks to help more workers
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Hardinville sewer fixed
Christine Maynard was glad Friday to see Martin County Sanitation repair the sewer lift station at Hardinville Road in Inez. The sanitation department had discharged raw sewer into Maynard’s yard and the stream behind her home since January while residents’ complaints went unanswered.
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County converting bus to mobile command center
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County will soon have its first 911 command center on wheels, thanks to a school bus donation by the Martin County Board of Education. The bus will deploy for select large-scale public events or emergencies, according to Martin County 911 director Nick Endicott. “This project originated when we went
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Harvest Fest bringing fun to Martin County
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Harvest Fest is rapidly approaching – Sept. 16 and 17 – and will bring arts, crafts, food and fun to Martin County. The festival officially starts at 11 a.m. Sept. 16. “The Martin County High School JKG and journalism class is going to do the fifth annual speech
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Purse Bingo Sept. 17
INEZ — A group of volunteers will host Purse Bingo – the funniest bingo you will ever play — at 5 p.m. Sept. 17 to raise funds for the Martin County High School cheer and girls basketball teams. All purses are authentic – Coach, Kate Spade and many more. There are also other prizes to
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Harvest Fest Treasure winner
Alexis Marcum found the Kiwanis Harvest Festival Treasure Hunt Clue No. 1 on the “13’9” clearance” sign on the bridge by Lovely Freewill Baptist Church. She won $100.
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IES Students of the Month
Inez Elementary School announced its Students of the Month for August. Here’s the list: Kindergarten Mrs. Cain: Heidi Endicott Mrs. Moore: Emma Lawson First Grade Mrs. Bevins: Remy Williams Mrs. Haney: Alanna Maynard Second Grade Mrs. Preston: Zandrya Linder Third Grade Mrs. Mills: Jayce McCoy Mrs. Wilson: Landon Parsley Fourth Grade Mrs. Hale: Layla Howell
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Get a free peck of potatoes
INEZ — His Garden will distribute potatoes Sept. 24 starting at 9 a.m. First come, first served for a peck of potatoes until they are gone at the Turkey Creek Church of the Nazarene. Pastor Derek Catron estimates there will be 80-100 bushels to give away from the community garden. The church is located at
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Cards fall short at Fleming County
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County lost a 21-14 decision to Fleming County on the road Friday. Rain delayed the contest for two hours before the Cards fell to 0-2 on the road and 1-2 on the season. With 8:02 in the first quarter, Dawson Mills took the handoff for a 25-yard carry.
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Injuries cost MCMS another nailbiter
MCMS’s Brody Howell (21) sends a Shelby Valley defender to the grass with a nasty stiff arm on his way to a touchdown. (Citizen photo by Brittni McCoy) BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Middle School football team hosted Shelby Valley on Sept. 1 in what became a basketball-scoring affair. Injuries plagued
