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Christian stokes Renaissance fair
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Tourism Commission took another step toward helping bring a Renaissance fair to the county during their Oct. 21 meeting. Cati Christian returned to stoke excitement for the event she proposed last month. With Christian’s enthusiasm, this event could bring a unique new experience to Martin
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Martin County flag football wraps up season in ‘Super Duper Flag Bowl’
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The 2024 Martin County flag football season wrapped its season Oct. 20 in what the players called the “Super Duper Flag Bowl.” It was an in-county game with the kids divided up evenly. Both teams took three turns on offense for a total of 26 plays and regulation
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Cheek receives offer from ALC
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School baseball standout Damian Cheek received his first collegiate offer to play baseball at Alice Lloyd College. Cheek was offered to play catcher for the Eagles in Pippa Passes. The Cardinal had 16 hits and 11 RBIs in his sophomore campaign. During his junior season, Cheek had
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Cardinal Madness set for Nov. 16: Red-White, Alumni Games
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School’s annual Cardinal Madness is set for Nov. 16. This year’s event is loaded and gives the Cardinal faithful their first glimpse at 2024-2025 boys and girls basketball squads. It also features middle school and elementary boys and the return of the Alumni Games. Martin
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Martin County court docket
INEZ — Judge John T. Chafin heard the following cases Oct. 21 and Oct. 22 in Martin District Court: Judy Barton (arraignment) — Local county ordinance: One-year diversion, maintain garbage service with Vanover Sanitation, DCPT 10/7/25. Erica Blevins (arraignment) — Local county ordinance: Dismissed. Xenia Marie Bowen (arraignment) — Alcohol intoxication in a public place,
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Martin County civil suits Oct. 18-24
INEZ — Martin County Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office Oct. 18-24: Rebekah Esther Howard vs. Eddie Lee Howard. Portfolio Recovery Assocites LLC vs. William Preece. Cash eExpress LLC vs. Melissa Copley. Mariner Finance LLC vs. Henry Jude. Discover Bank vs. Linzie L. Goble. William Vanover vs. Amos
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Voters to decide on key amendments; election tech unveiled
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Voters face critical choices on the upcoming ballot with high stakes involved. During Thursday’s Kiwanis Club luncheon, Martin County Board of Elections Chairman James Ayers and Kentuckiana Election Services CEO Craig Lindon offered insights into two constitutional amendments and the county’s advanced election technology. The pair discussed proposed
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Cardinals stomp Patriots 49-0 in homecoming
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The homecoming night was quite a spectacle for the Cardinal faithful. Martin County (5-3) hosted Knott Central (6-2) on Friday after a busy week of festivities. The Cards marched past the Patriots from the opening kickoff and handed Knott County their second loss of the season 49-0. Devan
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Heritage Day brings past to life in music, stories and traditions
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Folks gathered Saturday atop the hill in Inez where King Fisher and God’s Promise trails meet to celebrate the annual Martin County Heritage Day. It was a day rich in tradition and history, filled with Appalachian sights, sounds and tastes. Visitors stepped back in time, exploring a 1937
