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Two cited for criminal littering
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — The Martin County Sheriff’s Office issued citations for criminal littering to two residents, one for burning garbage and another for throwing a cigarette butt on the ground. Mary Eliza Mullins of Tomahawk was cited Thursday after Deputy John C. Kirk, responding to a strong odor emanating from an outside fire,…
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Large space needed in Inez for Facing Hunger facility
The specter of food insecurity casts a long shadow over Appalachia. Here in Martin County and the City of Inez, it looms with a particularly stubborn persistence. In light of the forever ongoing challenge, Facing Hunger Foodbank’s proposal to establish a full-time food pantry in Inez is an opportunity that deserves vigorous local backing. Last…
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Martin County court docket
INEZ — Judge John T. Chafin heard the following cases April 8 and April 9 in Martin District Court: Patrick L. Blackburn (arraignment) — 1. No/expired registration plates; 2. No/expired registration receipt; 3. Improper display of registration plates; 4. Registration and title requirements vehicle not to be operated on highway; 5. Failure to produce insurance…
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Martin County edges Shelby Valley in All-A Classic
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County edged Shelby Valley 6-5 in the opening round of the 15th Region All-A Classic. The game took place April 9 at Cardinal Field in Inez. The game was tied at five in the bottom of the seventh when senior Brock Messer singled, driving home the winning…
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Three charged under Rocket Docket program
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin Circuit Judge J. Kevin Holbrook issued charges against three individuals under the Rocket Docket program Thursday. Paul D. Brewer, 40, of Kermit, West Virginia, is accused of first-degree possession of a controlled substance and possession or use of drug paraphernalia. The Commonwealth’s Attorney alleges Brewer had methamphetamine,…
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Cardinals fall to Belfry
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County experienced the first loss of the season against the Belfry Pirates 3-1 at home April 1. The game remained scoreless for three innings. Martin County got on the board first in the bottom of the fourth inning after Hunter Moore’s groundout to first base scored a…
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Jarrell takes on role of Family & Consumer Sciences agent in Martin County
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County has a new Family & Consumer Sciences agent at the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension in Inez. Marshall University graduate Asya Jarrell, a Martin County native, began her new role April 1. “I enjoy it,” Jarell said. “I really like my co-workers. It’s a good setting.”…
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Man arrested for spray-painting Inez motel ‘in the name of love’
BY LISA STAYTON MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A man arrested Saturday in connection with vandalism at the Brookshire Inn in Inez told police officers that he acted “in the name of love.” Kentucky State Police Post 9 troopers responded to a distress call around 12:30 a.m. The caller reported an intoxicated individual trying to break…
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State approves funds for bridge emergency in Inez
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has come through with emergency funding to replace two deteriorating bridges in Martin County following increased safety concerns from residents. Judge/Executive Lon Lafferty announced the allocation of $88,540 for the Murray Road bridge over Coldwater Creek and $48,760 for a bridge on C&M Drive…
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