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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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Martin County civil suits, deeds and marriages
Civil Suits INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office: CHFS Sys Acct KY Foster Care vs. Joshua L. Horn. Megan N. Fugitt vs. Dallas W. Stafford. Credit Acceptance Corporation vs. Clara J. Spence. William Milton Donovan vs. Teresa Ann Donovan. Lendmark Financial Services LLC vs. Lacey…
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Martin County boys invited to Team Kentucky
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Middle School wrestlers Parker Maynard and the Jewell brothers, Cole and Brody, have done everything together—from squirrel hunting and riding 4-wheelers to baseball, football and wrestling. This year, the trio will be part of the 20-member Team Kentucky traveling March 27 to the Heartland USA Duals…
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Inez announces Staff of the Month
Inez Elementary School’s Staff of the Month award goes to staff who attended the UFLI training in Morehead in February. These teachers are incorporating UFLI in their daily instruction: Kindergarten – Becky Cain and Sara Moore First grade – Robynn Haney and Krista Wheeler Second grade – Della Preston & Rita Mills Third grade –…
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Inez Elementary announces Students of the Month
INEZ — Principal Amanda Fields, teachers and staff recently announced the February 2024 Students of the Month at Inez Elementary School. Star students are listed below: Madilyn Adkins, Kindergarten, Mrs. Becky Cain. Raegan Duty, Kindergarten, Mrs. Sara Moore. Braxton Slone, First Grade, Ms. Robynn Haney. Greyson Wells, First Grade, Ms. Krista Wheeler. Maci Oaks, Second…
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Martin County Judge/Executive makes plea for $10 million federal aid to replace asbestos water lines
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Judge/Executive Lon Lafferty is asking U.S. Representative Harold Rogers (R-KY-05) for a $10 million earmark in the 2025 federal budget to rid the county of asbestos concrete water lines. Asbestos lines in the Martin County Water District were installed with the original water system in Inez…
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