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Art students ‘Paint the Plow’
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Art students at Martin County High School recently participated in the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s second annual statewide “Paint the Plow” program to promote safe driving during snow and ice season. The students, under the guidance of art teacher Mary Ann Farley, painted one of District 12’s snowplow blades. They collaborated…
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Historic courthouse restoration brings pride and legacy back to life
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The restoration of the old Martin County Courthouse in Inez is bringing together local history and pride. Martin County Tourism Chair Nita Collier spoke at the Kiwanis Club meeting Thursday at Masterpiece Kitchen & Café and shared how the project began and its ongoing impact. In 2021, Collier,…
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Inez Elementary announces October 2024 Students of the Month
INEZ — Principal Amanda Fields, teachers and staff recently announced the October 2024 Students of the Month at Inez Elementary School. Star students include: Kindergarten Mrs. Cain: Aubrey Marcum Mrs. Moore: Grayson Mills First Grade Ms. Haney: Asher O’Connor Mrs. Runyons: Larry Smith Second Grade Mrs. Preston: Emma Lawson Mrs. Mills: Jasmine Hamilton Third Grade…
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Martin County School District to destroy special education records
INEZ — The Martin County School District has issued a public notice of its intent to destroy personally identifiable information of students who exited the district’s special education services during the 2016-2017 school year. According to the notice, the district plans to begin destruction of the records on or after Dec. 1 in compliance with…
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Our hills are on fire
The forests of our area are on fire. Disturbing numbers of wildfires are dotting the area now, many of which have been started by the simple, avoidable carelessness of human behavior. As residents here, we must recognize our responsibility to protect these hills for ourselves and future generations. The consequences of wildfire devastation are all…
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Martin County raises property tax rate to offset service cuts
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Fiscal Court approved a property tax increase for 2024, raising the real property tax rate from 11.5 to 12.1 cents per $100 of assessed value, a 5.2% increase. The measure, expected to generate $372,646 in revenue, passed in a 3-0 vote Tuesday with District 4…
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Ethan Cole Hensley, 22, of Pilgrim, was arrested Monday on Jeff Jude Road in Pilgrim on a warrant from Martin District Court. Randall Scott Bowen, 30, of Martha, was arrested Sunday on Route 40 in Warfield on an indictment warrant. Special Deputy J.C.…
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Martin County court dockets Nov. 4-7
Circuit Court INEZ — Judge Kevin Holbrook heard the following cases Nov. 7 in Martin Circuit Court: Brianna Ellis (change of plea) — 1. Complicity/ possession of a controlled substance, first degree (fentanyl); 2. Complicity/ possession of a controlled substance/heroin, first offense: 1. One year; 2. One year. Sentences concurrent with each other and consecutive…
