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Martin County seeks $2.2 million for debt repayment and other needs
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Fiscal Court is applying for $2,175,000 in Local Government Economic Development Fund (single-county coal severance) grants to address various needs. During a meeting Thursday, magistrates approved six resolutions authorizing these grant applications. Judge/Executive Lon Lafferty emphasized that coal severance funds have been dwindling each year…
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Crystal G. Bowen, 47, of Tomahawk, was arrested Tuesday on Bowen McGinnis Road in Tomahawk for disorderly conduct and terroristic threatening. Sheriff Kirk was dispatched to the residence for a welfare check. Upon the sheriff’s arrival, Bowen became upset and “would not calm…
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Two more arrested for desecrating prayer altar on God’s Promise Trail
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Police nabbed two additional suspects involved in the desecration of the prayer altar on God’s Promise Trail in Inez, the Martin County Sheriff’s Office said Friday. Chief Deputy Chris Kidd apprehended Brian Keith Robinette, 20, and Alexandria Riddle, 20, both from Wellington, Menifee County, around 1:30 p.m. Friday…
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EDA finalizes land transfer agreement for new Inez Elementary School construction
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Economic Development Board voted to finalize an agreement to transfer a 148.5-acre tract of land adjacent to Martin County High School to the Board of Education. The land was recently appraised at $4.2 million fair market value, EDA chairman James Ayers stated in a July…
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Two Inez men contribute to pill count in massive drug roundup
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Two Martin County men allegedly contributed to the overall pill count in the Kentucky State Police’s Operation Summer Heat—a drug roundup from Paducah to Pikeville last week that involved all 16 KSP posts. Authorities reported 490 criminal charges among 206 initial arrests in the sting, which resulted in…
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Martin County School District bans medical cannabis on school property
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Board of Education has decided to prohibit the use of medical marijuana by students on school property. The decision was made in a BOE meeting July 8 during the second reading of the Kentucky School Board Association (KSBA) Policy and Procedure updates. Superintendent Larry James…
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Devin Morris, 24, of Inez, was arrested Monday in Inez on charges of willfully setting fire on land not owned or controlled by him, second-degree desecration of venerated objects, second-degree criminal mischief and second-degree criminal trespassing. Chief Deputy Chris Kidd arrested Morris after…
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New manager reports progress on Martin County water projects
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Todd Adams, the new division manager for Alliance Water Resources, presented his inaugural monthly report at the June meeting of the Martin County Water District board. Financials Adams submitted a list of $252,198 in bills for payment, including $19,133 listed as “pump rental,” service and diesel. Board member…
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Martin County Harvest Festival announces headliner acts
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Get ready for an unforgettable experience at this year’s Martin County Harvest Festival. Organizers have announced headliner acts featuring Nashville recording artist Sam L. Smith, Eddie Jenkins & The 606 Sound, The Webb Twins, and Hillbilly Tradition. The festival, sponsored by the Martin County Kiwanis Club, is set…
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Martin County Kiwanis Club offers 50% off dues to boost membership
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Kiwanis Club is offering new members a 50% discount on annual dues in a bid to grow its membership. Kiwanis President Melissa Phelps announced Thursday that new members can join the club for $50, a significant reduction from the usual $100 fee. The offer is…
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