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Magistrate seeks revival of stalled Rockcastle Creek Pedway Project
Project began in 2009 BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A pedestrian bridge and walkway proposed nearly two decades ago could receive another chance at life after District 1 Magistrate Cody Slone raised the Rockcastle Creek Pedway Project during the July meeting of the Martin County Fiscal Court. The long-delayed project would connect Old…
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Martin County arrest report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s office reported the following arrests: Hayes Daniel Maynard, 49, was arrested Aug. 4 on a bench warrant. Deputy Billy Wells made the arrest. Rose Ellen Johnson, 54, of Inez, was arrested July 30 in Inez on a warrant charging her with fraudulent use of a credit card valued…
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Forest ranger warns of wildfire risks, outlines seasonal job opportunities
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County is among the areas most prone to wildfires in the Kentucky Division of Forestry’s 27-county Morehead branch, forest ranger James “Woody” Thomas told members of the Kiwanis Club on Thursday. “Martin and Magoffin counties are two of the hottest counties in the Morehead branch,” Thomas said…
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Martin County football unveils 2026 slate, looks to build on recent success
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County football has released its 2026 schedule as the Cardinals prepare to build on a nine-win season and continue one of the strongest stretches in program history. Martin County finished 9-3 in 2025 and advanced to the second round of the Class 2A state playoffs. The Cardinals…
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Martin County court docket
INEZ — Judge John T. Chafin heard the following cases July 28 in Martin District Court: Kevin R. Bayes (arraignment) – 1. Speeding 16 mph over limit; 2. License to be in possession: 1. Six-month diversion, DCPT 1/12/27; 2. Dismissed; proof shown. Homer Evans (arraignment) – 1. Public intoxication controlled substance (excludes alcohol); 2. Possession…
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First Flight brings Cardinals football family together
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County football gave the community its first glimpse of the 2026 season July 31 during the second annual First Flight practice at The Rock. The evening brought the youth, middle school and high school programs together under the lights, with each group taking the field throughout the…
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Lady Cards set volleyball schedule under first-year coach Isaac
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County volleyball will open a new chapter this fall as first-year head coach Kristen Isaac leads the Lady Cardinals into the 2026 season. Martin County released a 24-date schedule that features preseason events, the All “A” Classic and a full slate of home-and-away matchups against several familiar…
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Inez woman arrested in stolen bank card case
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — An Inez woman was arrested Thursday after law enforcement said surveillance video showed her using a Johnson County man’s bank card to make about $2,000 in unauthorized purchases. Martin County Sheriff’s Deputy David Adams arrested Rose Ellen Johnson, 54, at her Route 3 residence at 8:20 a.m. on…
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Apply for electric bill payment help Aug. 3
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Kentucky households struggling with summer electric bills may apply for assistance beginning Aug. 3 through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program. The summer subsidy is available statewide to households with income at or below 150 percent of the federal poverty guidelines. Assistance is paid directly to the household’s energy provider.…
