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Martin County introduces early learning bus for preschoolers
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A novel educational initiative kicked off in Martin County with the introduction of an early learning bus aimed at fostering the growth of preschool-aged children. Launched during Storytime at the Collier Center, the bus is set to begin its regular schedule next week. Under the guidance of Martin…
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Jude gets five-year sentence
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Martin County man will serve five years in prison after pleading guilty to a charge of sodomy of a child under the age of 12. Martin Circuit Judge John Kevin Holbrook announced the sentence Thursday of 27-year-old Dustin Jude of Inez. The sentencing comes more than three…
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BOE sets new meeting time, appoints new chairperson
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — The Martin County Board of Education will start meeting at a new time each month. The BOE voted Monday to establish the new regular meeting time as 5 p.m. instead of 6 p.m. on the second Monday of each month. The BOE also appointed District 1 BOE Member Mickey McCoy…
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Martin County Arrest Report
Martin County Arrest Report INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: John Griffith, 23, of Williamson, West Virginia, was arrested early Tuesday morning on Riverfront Road in Lovely for third-degree criminal trespassing and a bench warrant for court. Sheriff Kirk arrested Griffith on property where “no trespassing” signs were posted.…
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Inez Elementary hosts Leadership Rally
INEZ — Inez Elementary School hosted a Leadership Rally on Friday recognizing December iReady VIPs, Class Attendance Winner (Mrs. Wilson’s class), Leaders of the Month, Staff of the Month (Andrea Wilson), Team Games and Club Day. Students have worked hard to move on different levels on the iReady leaderboard, and IES is so proud of…
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Inez Elementary announces December Students and Staff of the Month
INEZ — Principal Amanda Fields, teachers and staff announced the December Students and Staff of the Month at Inez Elementary School. The gifted students are: Eli Justice, Kindergarten, Mrs. Becky Cain. Bella Hinkle, Kindergarten, Mrs. Sara Moore. Jenna Marcum, First Grade, Ms. Robynn Haney. Kylin Luster, First Grade, Ms. Krista Wheeler. Ashton Haney, Second Grade,…
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Cardinals triumph over Eagles 85-78 in high-octane encounter
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Cardinals clinched an 85-78 win against 57th District rival Johnson Central Eagles in a high-octane encounter Friday at the Cardinals’ home ground in Inez. A large crowd gathered to watch these two teams battle for the first time this season. From the opening quarter, it was…
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Mountain Citizen Player of the Week: Martin County Middle School wrestling
INEZ — Martin County Middle School Wrestling is the Mountain Citizen Players of the Week.The Cardinals won the 2024 Kentucky Middle School State Duals Sunday at Bellarmine University.Martin County took down several teams on their way to the championship.The Cards dominated Oldham County 54-28, Southern Middle 84-12, Colts Wrestling 62-28 and Paducah Tillman 45-42.
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Martin County court dockets (Jan. 2 and Jan. 4)
District Court INEZ — Judge John T. Chafin heard the following cases Jan. 2 in Martin District Court: Rebecca Bennett (pretrial conference) — Assault, fourth degree (domestic violence), minor injury: Bench warrant $500 cash. Henry Butcher (pretrial conference) — Receiving stolen property $500-$1,000: Reset 2/27/24 at 9 a.m. Jessica Dallas (pretrial conference) — 1. Failure…
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