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Martin County court dockets (March 19 and March 21)
District Court INEZ — Judge Brett Butcher heard the following cases March 19 in Martin District Court: Darrell Bowen (arraignment) — Public intoxication of controlled substance (excludes alcohol): Reset 5/14/24 at 9 a.m.; 24-M-50 Reset 5/14/24 at 9 a.m. Fred Thompson Daniels (motion hour) — Failure of non-owner operator to maintain required insurance, first; no/expired…
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Virginia man arrested in stolen truck in Inez
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Police arrested a Virginia man Thursday in Inez after discovering he was driving a truck stolen out of Virginia. The Martin County Sheriff’s Office began pursuit after receiving a tip about the stolen vehicle’s presence in Warfield. A search in Warfield did not yield results. However, at approximately…
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Quilter’s Day Out 2024: ‘Quilty as Charged’
BY ROSSALENE COX INEZ — Saturday was National Quilter’s Day Out. Martin County’s Pieceful Stitchers and Sew ‘n Sew quilt groups celebrated this event by hosting Quilter’s Day Out at the Collier Center, inviting quilters from Floyd, Johnson, Magoffin and Pike counties. One hundred and five quilters enjoyed the day – shopping with vendors, participating…
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Martin County seniors receive UK scholarships
INEZ — Martin County High School seniors Evan Alexander and Bradley Goble each have been awarded a Presidential Scholarship to the University of Kentucky. The scholarship offers full in-state tuition. Both were accepted into the Engineering Living Learning Program with an interest in computer engineering. To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must have at…
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Lady Cardinals swat Hornets 25-2 in season opener
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — The Martin County Lady Cardinals softball team swatted the Phelps Lady Hornets 25-2 in the season opener Saturday in Inez. Following the graduation of five seniors, including the pitcher and catcher, last year, the Lady Cards faced new challenges. The Lady Cards put eight across the home plate in the…
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TC Maynard takes over as Martin County baseball coach
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School announced that TC Maynard is the new head baseball coach succeeding Wesley Hager. Maynard was a standout baseball player at Sheldon Clark from 2003 until 2006 under then-coach Mike Hall. He served as a second baseman and helped lead Sheldon Clark to a 57th…
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Cardinals tennis opens season
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN SALYERSVILLE — The Martin County boys and girls tennis teams, led by head coach Josh Penix, got their season underway March 12 against the Magoffin County Hornets in Salyersville. Martin County boys defeated Magoffin County by a score of 4-1 in set play, while the girls were outplayed 4-1. Connor…
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Martin County BOE discusses attendance crisis
Price named regional BOE chair, MCHS Solar bid rejected BY PHILL BARNETT MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Board of Education met March 13 at a rescheduled time due to the 15th Region Tournament last week. The top agenda items included staff and school reports as well as bids for various contracts with the district. After…
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Lovely man arrested for alleged violent attack
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOVELY — A man was arrested Friday in Lovely for an alleged violent attack at a residence. Trooper Tracy Salyer of the Kentucky State Police, together with Chief Deputy Chris Kidd of the Martin County Sheriff’s Office, apprehended 43-year-old John Marcum at his home on KY-292, Lovely, around noon. The…
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