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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: William A. Mollett, 27, of Inez, was arrested Friday at Fields Cemetery in Inez for operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol and all-terrain vehicles violations. Sheriff Kirk conducted a traffic stop on Mollett, who was operating a side-by-side on Blacklog…
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Martin County sets financial direction for FY 2025
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Fiscal Court set the financial direction for the coming year with the first reading of its proposed $11,765,079 Fiscal Year 2025 budget in a meeting May 1. Judge/Executive Lon Lafferty commended the finance office staff and others who worked to prepare the budget. “We appreciate everyone’s…
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Martin County court docket
INEZ — Judge John T. Chafin heard the following cases May 20 and May 21in Martin District Court: Xenia Marie Bowen (arraignment) — 1. No/expired registration plates; 2. Failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security, first; 3. No/expired Kentucky registration receipt; 4. Improper display of registration plates; 5. Operating on a suspended/revoked operator’s license; 6.…
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Martin County Records: Deeds and marriages
INEZ — Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported the following deeds and marriages recorded in her office May 17-23: Deeds Cody Lee Robinson (first party) to Norma Robinson (second party). Deborah Lynn Osborne (first party) to Elbert Osborne, Kristy Lynn Osborne, Eric Wesley Osborne (second party). Marriages Brandi Paige Wright, 28, of Pikeville, and Dylan…
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Martin County civil suits
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office May 17-23: Denali Capital LLC vs. Brenda Whitt. Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Torie McCoy. Denali Capital LLC vs. Donald Perkins. Dennis Hinkle vs. Crystal Jude Adkins. Riverside Apartments vs. Julie Jude. Riverside Apartments vs. Joseph Cline.
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Martin County seeking proposals for pool renovation
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — The Martin County Fiscal Court is seeking proposals for the renovation of the Martin County Swimming Pool. The county advertised a request for proposals from contractors to assess and prepare cost estimates. A public notice advertisement in the May 29 edition of the Mountain Citizen states that a preliminary assessment…
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Diversion over incarceration: Maynard discusses drug court’s role in justice system
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Case specialist Tim Maynard shined a light on drug court during the Kiwanis Club luncheon Thursday at Masterpiece Kitchen & Café in Inez. He has worked at the Kentucky Department of Specialty Courts for six years, serving Martin, Johnson and Lawrence counties. Maynard explained that drug court diverts…
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Martin County Retired Teachers honor deceased members
BY ROSSALENE COX INEZ — The Martin County Retired Teachers Association held a memorial service Monday, May 20, at the Collier Center to honor those members who had passed away during the last year. The event was led by Deresa MacDonald, MCRTA’s president. Family members of the deceased took part in the ceremony by lighting a…
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Student talent and creativity take center stage in IES talent show
INEZ — Inez Elementary School welcomed a burst of talent to its 2024 talent show held May 17. The event featured an array of performances and artworks, with students competing in various divisions. Staff members were thrilled with the turnout and talent, noting, “We had so much talent in our little school on the hill.”…
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Inez Elementary Art Show Gallery
Inez Elementary celebrated creativity May 13 with an Art Show, where three talented students from each class were recognized as winners.
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