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Mooney calls for communication strategy
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — In a move towards enhancing community preparedness, Madison Mooney of LiKEN Knowledge is spearheading an initiative to develop a communication strategy to address emergencies such as the recent countywide water outage in Martin County. She is asking the community to join the initiative in two upcoming sessions: Feb.…
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Martin County court dockets (Jan. 29-Feb. 1)
Circuit Court INEZ — Judge John Kevin Holbrook heard the following cases Feb. 1 in Martin Circuit Court: Amy L. Blankenship (arraignment) — Drug paraphernalia-buy/possession; possession of marijuana; possession of controlled substance, first degree, first offense (methamphetamine); first-degree possession of controlled substance (drug unspecified), first offense: Indictment information, warrant $5,000 cash. David Brown (arraignment) —…
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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: LVNV Funding LLC vs. Randall Jude. LVNV Funding LLC vs. Darlene Reed. Cavalry SPV I LLC As Assignee of Synchr vs. Brand Maynard. Riverside Apartments vs. Kailei Bowens. Riverside Apartments vs. Rosanna Bowens. Riverside Apartments vs. Samantha…
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Martin County Solar Project to host second career fair Feb. 6 at Collier Center in Inez
INEZ — Martin County Solar Project will hold its second job fair from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6, at the Collier Center (387 Main Street in Inez) to promote open construction positions. The Martin County Solar Project is located on the old Martiki mine site in Martin County, comprising more than 1,200…
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Cardinals dominate Tigers 80-68 in 57th District showdown
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PAINTSVILLE — In a matchup of two 57th District powerhouse programs Friday the Martin County Cardinals secured a commanding 80-68 win over the Paintsville Tigers at Paintsville. The win moved the Cardinals to 2-0 in district conference play. The Cardinals applied relentless pressure defense from the tipoff, jumping out to…
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Mountain Citizen Player of the Week: Laken Williams
Martin County — Laken Williams of the Martin County Lady Cardinals basketball team is the Mountain Citizen Player of the Week. Williams has been integral to the Lady Cards’ success for the past four years, leading them to a 95-38 record during her campaign. The senior is closing in on 2,000 career points and has…
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Lady Cards junior varsity picks up win over Lawrence
INEZ — The Martin County Lady Cardinals defeated Lawrence County 47-39 in junior varsity action Jan. 23 at home. The Lady Cardinals led the Bulldogs 10-6 after one quarter of play. They struggled offensively in the second quarter, scoring four points to Lawrence County’s 15 to fall behind 21-14 at the half. As Chloe May…
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Martin County faces water crisis
Freezing causes countywide outage BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County is in the throes of a severe water crisis as crews work tirelessly around the clock to address widespread leaks in the public water system caused by sub-freezing temperatures. The emergency prompted a countywide shutdown Saturday, leaving all Martin County residents without…
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Steven Gauze eyes third term on Martin County Board of Education
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Steven Gauze has officially announced his candidacy for reelection to the District 4 seat on the Martin County Board of Education. Gauze, who has served two terms that started Jan. 1, 2017, submitted his candidacy papers Friday at the Martin County Clerk’s Office. A lifelong resident of Martin…
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Health department director announces plans for emergency shelter
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — During a luncheon Thursday at Shufflin Café, the Kiwanis Club welcomed Eric Mills, director of the Martin County Health Department, as their guest speaker. Mills announced plans for an emergency shelter and offered a look at the health department’s role in community welfare. “The health department’s role, as…
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