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Against the odds: Martin County Water chairman bids farewell after years of service
BY LISA STAYTON MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — It is a Tuesday night in mid-September. Martin County Utility Board’s outgoing chairman, Jimmy Don Kerr, is delivering a farewell speech in the same room where he spent years navigating the complexities of the public water and sewer systems. It is a job he was initially reluctant to
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Lucille L. Mills, 48, of Lovely, was arrested Monday night at Dempsey Housing in Warfield for public intoxication of a controlled substance (excludes alcohol) and an indictment warrant out of Lawrence County. Deputy Justin Bellamy arrested Mills after Sheriff Kirk saw her passed
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Help fight cancer: Donate blood in Inez on Monday
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — This Monday, Martin County residents have a chance to make a difference by donating blood at a drive hosted by the Kentucky Blood Center (KBC) in Inez. The event, organized by local student Hadley Spence, will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Martin County Public Library/Collier
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‘Happy Fall Y’all’
Martin County Health Care Facility residents celebrate the beginning of fall by wishing everyone, “Happy Fall Y’all!”
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Inez Elementary announces Students of the Month
INEZ — Principal Amanda Fields, teachers and staff recently announced the Students of the Month for September at Inez Elementary School. The star students include: Kindergarten Mrs. Becky Cain: Liam Reed Mrs. Sara Moore: Baleigh Christopher First Grade Ms. Robynn Haney: Lydia Howard Ms. Krista Runyon: Kolton Sarver Second Grade Mrs. Della Preston: Bentley Deming
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Martin County drops 31-14 decision to Perry County Central
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN HAZARD — Martin County (4-2) traveled to Perry County (4-2) despite Hurricane Helene making landfall and pouring rain all down the eastern coast Friday. The Cardinals were held to their lowest total in yards for the season at 170 and fell to the Commodores 31-14. Devan Maynard lifted Cardinal Nation’s
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Tommy’s Auto Sales Player of the Week: Faith Caldwell
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Faith Caldwell is the Tommy’s Auto Sales Player of the Week. The Martin County sophomore scored four goals in an 8-0 win at Lawrence County on Sept. 26. She assisted on three goals. Caldwell is ranked second in assists in the state with 24. She is averaging 1.5
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Martin County Historical & Genealogical Society hosts scholars for coal mining research collaboration
INEZ — On Sept. 24, the Martin County Historical & Genealogical Society welcomed Anna Fenyvesi from Hungary and Briane Turley and his wife Anne from West Virginia State University. Professor Turley has done extensive research on the effects of coal mining in rural areas of Kentucky and West Virginia. He has also examined the influence
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Martin County court docket Sept. 23-24
INEZ — Judge John T. Chafin heard the following cases Sept. 23-24 in Martin District Court: Steve A. Adkins (arraignment) — Failure to notify the Department of Transportation of address change: Order. Amber Bowen (arraignment) — False report of an incident to law enforcement: Pleaded guilty, 30 days, probation one year, no contact with Skyler
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Judge shakes up water board leadership
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — In a major shift, Martin County Judge/Executive Lon Lafferty appointed two new faces to the Martin County Utility Board, replacing members Jimmy Don Kerr, the chairman, and BJ Slone. The move signals a new chapter for the county as it navigates critical infrastructure challenges. Lafferty announced the appointments
