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MC basketball teams show out
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The boys and girls Martin County High School basketball teams showed out in the first half of summer. After posting winning records for both squads, the teams are heading into the KHSAA dead period. The boys team played teams from across the region and attended multiple camps. They played
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Martin County raises trash fees
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Trash just got a little pricier for Martin County residents and businesses as garbage haulers face higher fuel prices for handling solid waste materials. The Martin County Fiscal Court voted Thursday to raise monthly trash bills by 10 percent. Commercial trash hauler Kenny Howell of Howell’s Recycling asked the
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Storms knock out power to thousands
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Storms blew across the area Friday afternoon, knocking down trees and power lines and leaving thousands of people without power. Many residents were without power for several days. On Tuesday, over 150 customers in Mingo County were still without power, while Kentucky Power Company reported only five customers had no
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Circuit clerk’s office endures heat wave
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze and staff coped with no air conditioning since early May, forcing early closures when temperatures became unbearable. “It’s been miserable,” Gauze said. “But these girls have been troopers. They’ve worked through the heat with sweat running down their backs, down their legs. They’ve worked
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Inez banker is member of Leadership Kentucky class
FRANKFORT — Leadership Kentucky announced Monday that the 51-member Class of 2022 includes Inez banker James Ayers. Leadership Kentucky’s flagship program consists of seven three-day sessions, where participants gather to gain insight on the Commonwealth of Kentucky and its challenges and opportunities. Throughout the sessions, class members will meet with Kentucky’s current leaders and explore
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New vehicle for code enforcement
Martin County Fiscal Court leased a new 4-door passenger work truck for $900 per month for Code Enforcement Officer Paul McCoy.
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Fireworks in Inez, Kermit
Inez Fire Department will present its annual spectacular fireworks display July 2 at the Collier Center. The celebration kicks off at 6 p.m. with food vendors, crafts, toys and special guest singers. Kermit’s fireworks display will be at dark July 4 at the Kermit Park.
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Salon Savvy II opens
Salon Savvy II celebrated its new location in Inez with a grand opening Saturday. The salon at 66 Park Place offers cuts for men, women and children, color services, hair extensions and perms. The full-service salon does brow and facial waxing, sells retail products and takes walk-ins Monday through Saturday. Lea-Ann Messer, stylist and manager
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Lady Cards host Rising Stars Summer Games
Lady Cards point guard Laken Williams brings the ball up the backcourt. Williams scorched a three in regulation to force overtime against Perry County. (Citizen photo by Brittni McCoy) “This is the time we put the work in to get better and see what we’re doing wrong. These games are only helping our girls prepare
