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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Blake Jessie Spaulding, 22, of Kermit, W.Va., was arrested Tuesday on Evans Hill in Lovely on resisting arrest, possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine) and possession of marijuana. Deputy John C. Kirk stopped Spaulding, who was walking in the roadway around Evans Hill
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Fireworks Saturday in Inez
INEZ — Inez Fire Department announced that the Fourth of July fireworks event has been rescheduled for Saturday, July 9 at 9:45 p.m. at the community center in Inez. Martin County Public Library also announced that vendors would be set up by 5 p.m. in the parking lot.
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Abortion rights protest in Inez
Demonstrators demand access for Kentuckians “Even if it’s illegal, it’s still going to happen.” –Katie, Inez protestor BY PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A trio of abortion rights demonstrators gathered Tuesday in Inez to protest the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. The protestors stood at the intersection of West Main Street and
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Woman says son attacked her
Son claims mother hit herself BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — An Inez woman says her son brutally attacked her, leaving her with a concussion and broken nose, but did not get arrested after he told police his mother inflicted injuries on herself to frame him. Martin County Sheriff’s deputies say the incident happened Monday
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Inez residents hit hard by inflation
Gas, food prices rising fastest BY PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Inflation has been on the rise since last year and its effects are being felt all over the country. In Martin County, folks are making sacrifices and relying on community support to get by. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the annual
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Martin County Arrest Report 6/29/22
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s office reported the following arrests: Jasmine D. Hale, 20, of Louisa, was arrested Monday on Route 645 in Inez on trafficking in marijuana 8 ounces to 5 pounds, first offense (complicity), driving on a DUI-suspended license, and two bench warrants. Deputy Tyler Lafferty says he made a traffic
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Courthouse Report 6/29/22
Civil Suits INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office: Air Force Federal Credit Union vs. Brian K. Marcum. Marsha L. Jude vs. Eric E. Jude. Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC vs. Robin Ballengee. Amy Fletcher vs. Khaled Sabry et al. Deeds INEZ — Martin County Clerk Susie
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Farmers market open in Inez
INEZ — The Martin County Farmers Market opened Monday in Inez, offering locally grown fresh produce. The market is set up at 9 Holy Street and will be open 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday each week. Patrons will find cabbage $5 large, $4 small, green tomatoes $4 carton, summer squash 3 for $2,
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Mills wins ELI business competition, scholarship
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — One Martin County High School student earned a scholarship to Eastern Kentucky University during the Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute Camp hosted by the Center for Rural Development’s Youth Programs in Somerset. Kennedy Mills, a junior from Tomahawk, was rewarded with the scholarship when her camp team won the ELI’s Business
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Blood Drive July 5 in Inez
Donors eligible to win Toyota RAV4 CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Donors who help shore up the low blood supply July 5 in Inez will get a chance to win a free SUV. Marion Hale Lodge #672 is partnering with the Kentucky Blood Center to sponsor the blood drive 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Collier
