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Mountain Citizen Players of the Week: Martin County Youth Wrestling
INEZ — Martin County Youth Wrestling team takes Mountain Citizen Players of the Week honors. The Cardinals finished second out of 37 teams in the Hatfield & McCoy last week at Appalachian Wireless Arena. Ten wrestlers claimed first place in their divisions, five finished as runners-up and nine came in third.
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Meet the Martin County Lady Cardinals Class of 2024
INEZ — Martin County Lady Cardinals Class of 2024 includes four talented seniors. Laken Williams, Alyssa Allen, Kennadi Mollett and Katie Marcum have led the Lady Cards to a 70-26 overall record during their four seasons, with the fourth season ongoing. This week, they shared a snapshot of their lives, achievements and aspirations. Read it below:…
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Inez’s official ‘wet’ date Jan. 12
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Residents voted in November to allow the sale of alcohol in Inez, and the city will technically be “wet” Jan. 12. As the date approaches, Inez Mayor Ed Daniels conducted the first official reading of the “Alcoholic Beverage Control Ordinance” summary during a city meeting Dec. 19. The…
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Inez plans spring revitalization: Creek cleanup, sidewalk art, new light posts and bike trail renewal
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Commissioner Nita Collier gave Mayor Ed Daniels and the Inez City Commission an update during a Dec. 19 meeting on four spring projects that the city is planning. Collier was following up on ideas she presented in November: cleaning up the creek bank, sidewalk art, light posts on…
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Martin County wraps up year with key infrastructure and community board updates
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Judge/Executive Lon Lafferty and the fiscal court got a few things in order in their last meeting of the year. The judge announced his office had received word from the Martin County Sanitation District that the Saltwell sewer lift station would be completed by Friday. “It’s…
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Brian Carter, 44, of Ulysses, was arrested Saturday on a bench warrant for court. Deputy Chris Sesco made the arrest. Chad Nichols, 40, of Lovely, was arrested Friday for assault, fourth degree (minor injury) and menacing. Sesco made the arrest. Sontez Sheckles, 29,…
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Todd joins Boyd County Sheriff’s Department
ASHLAND — Inez native Nathan Todd has joined the force at the Boyd County Sheriff’s Office. He reported for duty Friday. Todd, who graduated from the West Virginia State Police Academy in November 2022, transferred to Boyd County from the South Charleston Police Department. He is the son of Chris and Donna Todd of Inez.
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Martin County court dockets Dec. 19 and Dec. 21
District Court INEZ — Judge John T. Chafin heard the following cases Dec. 19 in Martin District Court: David J. Brown (preliminary hearing) — Fleeing or evading police, first degree; no tail lamps; false report an incident to law enforcement: Waived to grand jury. Sherry Horn (preliminary hearing) — Violation of air pollution standards and…
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Martin County deeds and marriages
INEZ — Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported the following deeds and marriages recorded in her office: Deeds Christopher Jason Dials, Brittany Dials (first party) to Holly Hinkle (second party). Marriages Dustin Corey Marcum, 29, of Tomahawk, and Savannah Rachael Flannery, 30, of Tomahawk. Garrett Edward McKinney, 21, of Inez, and Deana Jean Wiley, 22,…
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