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Martin County civil suits and deeds
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported six civil suits filed in her office through Aug. 20. Meanwhile, Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported two deeds recorded in her office through Aug. 18. Civil suits John Glass v. Sherry Mann, et al. Credit Acceptance Corporation vs. Natasha Maynard. Lendmark Financial Services LLC/Paintsville vs. Robert…
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Bird’s Eye View: A new school year takes flight
BY REX WARD AND KENDAL MULLINS Hello, Martin County Cardinals. The school year is already bringing plenty of excitement to Martin County High School. From the soccer and football fields to the theater stage and club day, there are so many opportunities for students to get involved, meet new people and show their Cardinal pride.…
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Inez First Baptist breaks ground for fellowship hall
INEZ — Inez First Baptist Church broke ground Aug. 5 for a new 30-by-70-foot fellowship hall. Plans for the building include two ADA-compliant restrooms, a large kitchen and a dining area. Construction will begin within the next few weeks, church leaders said.
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Collectibles show Aug. 29-30 in Inez
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Sports cards, Pokémon, coins, memorabilia and plenty more will fill the Collier Community Center for two days as the Martin County Collectibles Show raises money for the Martin County High School girls wrestling team. The show is set for Aug. 29-30 from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. each day. Admission…
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Joey Maynard Obituary
Joey Maynard 1969—2026 Joey Maynard, 56, of Inez, passed away Aug. 20, 2026, at his residence. Born Nov. 5, 1969, in Paintsville, he was the son of the late Amos and Peachie (Horn) Maynard. In addition to his parents, Joey is preceded in death by one brother, Danny Maynard; one sister, Kathy Maynard; one granddaughter,…
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Diabetes Connection to offer gentle yoga Aug. 27
The Martin County Health Department invites community members to attend the next Diabetes Connection meeting on Thursday, Aug. 27, at 10 a.m. This month’s program will feature gentle yoga, offering participants a relaxing and beginner-friendly way to improve movement, flexibility and overall well-being. The meeting will be held at the Martin County Health Department, 136…
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Suspected fentanyl, meth seized at Fitch Branch home
BY ANNIE HOLLER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Law enforcement seized suspected fentanyl and methamphetamine Friday evening while serving an out-of-state warrant at a residence in Inez. Martin County Sheriff John Kirk and Deputy J.C. Kirk went to the Fitch Branch Road home of Kenneth Allen Rose, 34, to serve a warrant from Wayne County, West…
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Martin County needs a storm shelter plan
Sunday evening, Martin County came under a tornado warning. Radar showed rotation near Calf Creek. Trees fell across the county. More than 1,000 customers lost power. A tree struck the corner of a home on Milo Road and wind reportedly knocked over a gas pump in downtown Inez. Fortunately, no widespread destruction or serious injuries…
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Storms down trees, knock out power
Radar-indicated rotation; over 1,000 lose electricity BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A violent round of Sunday night storms brought a tornado warning to Martin County, toppled trees across the county and knocked out electricity to more than 1,000 customers. The National Weather Service in Jackson issued the tornado warning for northeastern Martin County…
