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Parking impacts, delays for Inez
Asphalt resurfacing project begins Tuesday BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Kentucky Department of Transportation will begin work Tuesday on an asphalt resurfacing project in the City of Inez. Inez Street Commissioner Dennis Hall said the project would impact parking and create delays. There will be no parking on the shoulder along Route…
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Inez searching for alleged agreement on creek dredging
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The City of Inez is seeking an alleged agreement between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Martin County whereby the county purportedly received a grant to channel the creek in town for flood control. In exchange, the county allegedly agreed to keep the creek banks free of brush…
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BOE discusses building repairs, student enrichment
BY PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Board of Education met Monday night to discuss roofing repairs, Response to Intervention and Enrollment numbers. FCCLA advisor Connie Harless and two of her students, Mikaela Preston and Jade Preece, attended the meeting to present a dish that won an egg-based cooking competition from the Kentucky…
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Panel talks harm reduction
BY PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A coalition of addiction recovery and healthcare leaders from the community met for a discussion on harm reduction in Inez Tuesday. Citizens were encouraged to attend in person and virtually via Zoom. Panelists included Steve Ward, director of Martin County Health Department; Dr. Lesley Dotson with Big Sandy Healthcare;…
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Courthouse Report
Civil Suits INEZ — Martin County Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office: Citibank N.A. vs. Craig C. Miller. Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Joe L. Hall. Discover Bank vs. Christi Eller. Lohmia West vs. Michael West. SYS Acct of KY Foster Care vs. Cheryl A. Rogers. Deeds INEZ…
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s office reported the following arrests and other criminal citations: Lacy Scott, 55, of Lovely, was arrested Saturday in Lovely for drug paraphernalia-buy/possession. Sheriff Kirk reported Scott had two glass crack pipes with residue on them. Lara Davis-Giacomoni, 39, of Lovely, was arrested Saturday in Lovely for second-degree burglary.…
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Eden Elementary Spotlighting Paws-itively Wonderful Wildcats
Eden Elementary would like to recognize several different groups of people that have exhibited “paws-itive” behaviors that are noteworthy of celebration. Every week, we would like to showcase a student from each grade level and a staff member/group of staff. We will also be spotlighting a community partner who has gone above and beyond to…
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Harvest Fest Treasure Hunt winner
Tierra Parsons, with her daughter Morgan’s help, found the Harvest Fest Treasure Hunt Clue No. 2 on Old Route 3 on the county line sign. She won $100.
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A sweet salute to first responders
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Cash Express reflected on 9/11 with a sweet salute. Workers delivered desserts last week to area first responders. Garry McNabb, Cash Express CEO, said there was nothing to celebrate in the extraordinary tragedy of 9/11, but there was one memory that he wants to hold on to – the…
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Martin County holds Knott County Central scoreless in Harvest Bowl
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County held Knott County Central scoreless in the Harvest Bowl played Friday night at The Rock. The Cards shut out the Patriots with a 41-0 score and improved to 2-2 on the season. Martin County saw six players make it into the end zone Friday. Dawson Mills led…
