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Volleyball seniors Q&A
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Mountain Citizen caught up with Martin County High School senior volleyball players Kirsten Wells and Hannah Robinson for a question-and-answer session last week. Here’s what they had to say: Kirsten Wells Nickname? Wells. Hometown? Inez. How long have you played? Since the fourth grade. Hobbies, interests? Going to…
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FEMA mobile center coming to Inez
Grants may be used to repair privately-owned access roads, bridges BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Federal Emergency Management Agency will set up a mobile registration trailer in Inez to serve victims of the recent destructive floods. Martin County Emergency Management Director Kayla May announced the mobile disaster recovery center would be open…
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Kidd joins Martin County Sheriff’s Office
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — There’s a new Martin County Sheriff’s deputy in town ready to tackle the drug problem in the community. Chris Kidd, 37, of Pikeville, started work about two weeks ago for Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s office. “I noticed there is a terrible drug problem in Martin County,” Kidd…
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Change in state law affects newly elected constables
BY RACHEL DOVEMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Kentucky Constable Association has filed a lawsuit with the Attorney General’s office against the Kentucky Legislature after state lawmakers passed a bill that became effective this month, which they fear will diminish the powers of those individuals elected to the office of constable in their counties. The association…
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Two men indicted on drug charges
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Two men were indicted on first-degree drug charges Tuesday by a Martin County grand jury. Michael R. Harmon was indicted on possession of a controlled substance in the first degree (methamphetamine). The indicted states Harmon committed the offense July 1. His bail is $5,000. Arthur Ray Jude was indicted on…
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Martin County Courthouse Report
Civil Suits INEZ — Martin County Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office: SYS ACCT KY Foste Care vs. Megan E. Neidlinger. Debra Carter et al vs. Wilma Staten et al. Synchrony Bank vs. Shelby Branham. Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Laban Horn. Martin County Economic Development Authority vs.…
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Martin County Arrests
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s office reported the following arrests: Noah Bowen, 67, of Inez, was arrested Tuesday in Inez on a bench warrant. Deputy Chris Kidd made the arrest. Dylan Frasure, 29, of Warfield, was arrested Sunday for first-degree burglary and first-degree strangulation. Deputy John C. Kirk made the arrest. Chase Hale,…
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A different walk of life
Mary, Lisa, and Kevin participated in the summer dash with their message about recovery and love. (Citizen photo by Brittni McCoy) BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — When the extension office and partners hosted a 2-mile summer dash Friday, they aimed to get people moving for their mental and physical well-being. What they didn’t realize…
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BOE shines spotlight on FCCLA
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Board of Education shined their spotlight on Martin County High School FCCLA advisor Connie Harless and students during Monday night’s meeting. Harless was on hand to accept certificates and share students’ experiences at the 2022 FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) National Leadership Conference June…
