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Martin County Drama Club captivates audience with ‘The Lion King Jr.’
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School’s Drama Club brought the enchanting world of Disney to life with their production of “The Lion King Jr.” in the school’s auditorium Thursday. Around 2,000 people saw the play, the second Broadway-style musical performed in the new school auditorium. Over 60 students were involved…
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Preece fires up support for granddaughter’s mission
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — LT Preece cooked soup beans over an open fire Friday in front of the old Martin County Courthouse to raise funds for his granddaughter’s trip to Guatemala. “They’re going to build houses and stuff,” Preece said. “It’s going to cost her $1,000 to get down there.” The Inez…
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Travis Dale Carroll, 24, of Louisa, was arrested Sunday on New Route 3 in Debord for operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/substances. Sheriff Kirk encountered Carroll driving a side-by-side on the public roadway. After initiating a traffic stop, the sheriff…
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Martin County court docket (March 11 and 12)
INEZ — Judge John T. Chafin heard the following cases March 11 and 12 in Martin District Court: Amy M. Bowen (arraignment) — Public intoxication controlled substance (excludes alcohol): Bench warrant $250 cash. Darrell Bowen (arraignment) — Public intoxication controlled substance (excludes alcohol): Reset 3/12/24 at 9 a.m. Herbert Ray Fletcher (arraignment) — Theft of…
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Martin County civil suits, deeds and marriages
Civil Suits INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office: Commonwealth of Kentucky, Transportation Cabinet vs. Estate of Lillian Wells et al. Andrea Montana Hammond vs. Shawn S. McGinnis. Jacob A. Mollett vs. Jason D. Mollett. Jacob A. Mollett vs. Breezy Jude. Cavalry Spv I LLC vs.…
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Travis Pastrana and Subaru Motorsports USA gear up on Martin County test course
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Subaru Motorsports USA and global icon Travis Pastrana were in Martin County testing Team Subaru’s WRX ARA24 rally car series before heading to Missouri this weekend for the second round of the 2024 ARA National Championship. They came because Erik Hubbard, executive director for Backroads of Appalachia, a…
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Capturing Appalachia’s soul: Andrew Gess’s photographic journey
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Freelance photographer Andrew Gess has a distinct impulse to document Appalachia. On Thursday, he shared the story of his journey in photography at the Kiwanis luncheon in Inez. From the time he was 9-10 years old, Gess had the desire to shoot pictures. His first professional experience was…
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Clarence Kazee, 57, of Inez, was arrested Tuesday on Blacklog Road in Inez on a warrant for terroristic threatening and menacing. Chief Deputy Chris Kidd made the arrest. Alexander Joseph, 43, of Tomahawk, was arrested Monday on Route 40 in Tomahawk on a…
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Martin County court dockets for March 5 and March 7
District Court INEZ — Judge Brett Butcher heard the following cases March 5 in Martin District Court: John Robert Allen (arraignment) — Speeding 19 mph over (school zone); failure to produce insurance card: Order. Curtis Ray Bowen (set aside failure to appear) — Driving on DUI-suspended license, first offense; operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license: Pleaded…
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