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Audit reveals library’s cash in bank ‘dwindling’
BY LISA STAYTON MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The latest audit of the Martin County Public Library Taxing District (MCPL) revealed that cash in the bank “is dwindling,” a downward trend that began in 2020 after relocating from the former library facility to the Collier Center in Inez. The MCPL board of trustees received the audit…
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Sarah Fraley, 38, of Ashland, was arrested Friday on Main Street in Inez on two warrants out of Lawrence County and one from Boyd County. Chief Deputy Chris Kidd made the arrest. Eric Sartin, 27, of Kermit, West Virginia, was arrested July 25…
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Tommy’s Auto Sales Players of the Week: Martin County All-Stars
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County All-Stars softball team is the Tommy’s Auto Sales Players of the Week. The All-Stars played in the Battle at the Ramey in Salyersville on Saturday. The future Lady Cards held a car wash Saturday to earn their entry fee into the tournament. It was worth…
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East KY Youth Athletics winners qualify for Cincinnati
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The winners of the East KY Youth Athletics MLB Hit, Pitch, and Run received great news last week. Their winning scores from June 22 have qualified them for the team championship to be held at the Great American Ballpark, home of the Cincinnati Reds, on Aug. 3. Over…
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Martin County court docket for July 23
INEZ — Judge Brett Butcher heard the following cases July 23 in Martin District Court: Margie S. Beck (arraignment) — Speeding 15 mph over limit; no/expired Kentucky registration receipt; failure to produce insurance card: Order. Eric Shane Bowen (arraignment) — 1. Failure to wear seat belts; 2. Operating motor vehicle under influence of controlled substance,…
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Martin County deeds and marriages
INEZ — Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported the following deeds and marriages recorded in her office July 17-24: Deeds John Perry, Lynn Perry, Gary Preece, Vikki Preece, Glendine Hale, Samuel Hale, Samuel Combs, David Combs, Charlotte Combs (first party) to Wesley Vinson (second party). Melinda Sue Goble, William Goble (first party) to Brian Collins,…
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Martin County Water projects rate increase in 2026
BY LISA STAYTON MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Water District projects a rate increase in 2026. The water district addressed the rate increase question and others in response to the Kentucky Public Service Commission’s recent request for documents and answers “under oath.” The PSC’s request, outlined in a June 18 filing signed by Executive…
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Noah Thompson to perform at Harvest Festival
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Harvest Festival is set to feature a special concert by Noah Thompson, the 2022 winner of “American Idol.” The Kiwanis Club announced Thursday that Thompson will join the festival’s lineup Saturday, Sept. 14. Hailing from Lawrence County, Thompson was a construction worker before his rise…
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Tommy’s Auto Sales Player of the Week
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Peyton Davis is Tommy’s Auto Sales Player of the Week. The senior Martin County guard plays for the D&D Mountain Elite AAU team. Davis played this past Saturday against Westside out of West Virginia, packing the stat sheet full with 18 points, 10 assists, eight rebounds and four…
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Davis receives invite to Louisville camp
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County guard Peyton Davis has received an invite to the Midwest Academy MadeHoops Showcase in Louisville to take place on July 27 and 28. “It’s awesome to be selected for the MADE event. The best in the country will be there,” Davis said. “I want to show…
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