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New skilled trades training school opening in Inez
Classes begin Feb. 6 at TEK Center BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A new skilled trades training center will begin classes Feb. 6, 2023, in Inez to train heavy equipment operators, industrial maintenance mechanics and electricians. Martin County Economic Development Authority agreed in a Sept. 13 meeting to lease the first floor of the
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Magistrate wants to hold logging companies accountable
‘Taxpayers should not pay’ BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County District 2 Magistrate Roger Preece believes taxpayers should not foot the bill to repair county roads that commercial timber harvesting companies damage. During the Martin County Fiscal Court meeting Thursday, the magistrate was the lone voice opposed to a mere oral agreement with a company
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Solar job fairs between January and June
Solar project ‘on the home stretch’ BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Solar Project is on the home stretch, according to Savion director of development Erich Miarka. Miarka gave a project update Thursday during the Martin County Fiscal Court meeting. “We build and operate utility-scale solar projects all over the country,”
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: James Arin Moore, 52, of Lovely, was arrested Monday on Riverfront Road in Lovely for fleeing or evading police, first degree (motor vehicle) and burglary, second degree. Tammy Huhn, 43, of Debord, was arrested Sunday in Debord on a bench warrant for Lawrence
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Big crowd for first-ever 4-H pet show
Vote for People’s Choice Award on Facebook BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A big crowd came out for the first-ever Martin County 4-H pet show Friday during the Harvest Festival. The show was at the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Office in Inez, orchestrated by Nicole Hinkle, Extension agent/4-H Development. “We were so happy
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Free potatoes Saturday
INEZ — His Garden will distribute potatoes Saturday starting at 10 a.m. at Turkey Creek Church, 1632 Tug River Road. First come, first served. “We are excited to bless those who come,” Pastor Derek Catron said. All that is needed is your name.
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Sheldon Clark Class of 1987 reunion Oct. 15
INEZ — Sheldon Clark High School Class of 1987 will hold its 35th reunion Oct. 15 at the Collier Center in Inez. The reunion will be a casual event, and the planning committee will order pizza and Subway trays. They invite classmates to bring a side dish and a 2-liter bottle of pop. Tickets are $25,
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Referee shortage in Martin County
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Do you love shouting out calls at sporting events? Are you vocally inclined when you see a missed call on the field? If so, you can register as an official to assist with the referee shortage affecting schools nationwide. The number of sports officials across the country has been
