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Fun fitness sessions keep residents moving
INEZ — Residents at the Martin County Health Care Facility are staying active and engaged through fun exercise sessions designed to promote physical fitness and boost morale. Staff lead residents, turning each session into a lively social activity. The program supports mobility and strength and encourages laughter and camaraderie among participants.
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Inez man pleads not guilty to vehicular homicide
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN CATLETTSBURG — An Inez man pleaded not guilty Friday to a charge of vehicular homicide while under the influence in Boyd Circuit Court. Henry Birchfield, 60, appeared before Judge George Davis via videoconference from the Boyd County Detention Center. His attorney entered the plea on his behalf. Birchfield turned himself
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Tourism greenlights festival plans, logistics ahead of big weekend
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Tourism Board got an update on the Appalachian Artist Festival in a meeting last week. They also approved financials and addressed logistical concerns, including trash pickup and rental policies for upcoming events and venue rentals. With the Appalachian Artist Festival just days away from transforming
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Cool off and chow down at Wolf Creek Community Church fundraiser
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Get ready for a fun Friday in Inez. The Wolf Creek Community Church Sunday School is throwing the ultimate summer snack bash: a Hot Dog & Shaved Ice Fundraiser at the Community Center. Bring your appetite and your sweet tooth. Hot dogs are just $3, chips and cookies are only
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Martin County Fiscal Court urges public cooperation to stop illegal dumping on Buck Creek Hill
INEZ — With illegal trash piles continuing to surface atop Buck Creek Hill, Martin County Judge/Executive Lon Lafferty and the Fiscal Court are urging residents to help stop unlawful dumping and take pride in keeping the county clean. The Fiscal Court issued a press release Friday stating that the county has made major efforts to
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Appalachian Artist Fest returns Aug. 2 with music, art and a strong mural message
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Appalachian Artist Festival will bring music, culture, and community spirit to downtown Inez on Saturday, Aug. 2, with a full day of events along Court Street. The day kicks off at 10 a.m. as vendors begin setting up booths. The official opening ceremony follows at 11 a.m.,
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‘I don’t miss a shot’: Inez woman threatens to kill deputy and sheriff
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — An Inez woman’s Friday ended in handcuffs and a fresh felony charge after authorities say she threatened to kill a deputy and the sheriff. Martin County Deputy Steven Putman arrested 35-year-old Angeleah Maynard at around 8 p.m. on Blacklog Road on an indictment from Lawrence County for theft
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Volunteers show out for annual cleanup
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — With the Appalachian Artist Festival just around the corner, volunteers rolled up their sleeves Saturday morning to clear trash and debris from the creek and surrounding area in downtown Inez. Organizer Madison Mooney said the group pulled eight tires, several large and heavy metal pipes, and filled 20 bags with
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Attempted home break-in leads to meth arrest
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A man tried to break into a home in Inez but ended up in jail Thursday morning after police say they caught him at the scene with meth in his pocket. Chief Deputy Chris Kidd of the Martin County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call around 8:32 a.m.
