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Inez student council donates to festival
The Inez Elementary Student Council, under the direction of Kayla Hale, made a monetary contribution to Linda Webb and Christmas in the Mountains. The students were very excited to be able to help the group of local volunteers who are making the town so beautiful. They said they enjoy riding through town each evening and…
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Martin County Court Docket for Nov. 20 and Nov. 21
INEZ — Judge John T. Chafin heard the following cases Nov. 20 and Nov. 21 in Martin District Court: Karlee Dawn Denice Baisden (arraignment) — 1. Speeding 20 mph over limit amended to 10 mph over; 2. Failure to produce insurance card; 3. Failure to notify Department of Transportation of address change: 1. Diversion, DCPT…
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Martin County deeds and marriages
INEZ — Martin County Clerk Susie Sklyes reported the following deeds and marriages recorded in her office: Deeds Terry Spence, Evelyn Spence (first party) to Joshua Marcum, Anika Marcum (second party). Carroll K. Runyon (first party) to Preston Lee Blankenship (second party). Larry Ray Young (first party) to Colwater Road LLC (second party). David Gary…
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Inez receives guidance on alcohol sales
KLC attorney and Prestonsburg mayor attend Inez City meeting BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Kentucky League of Cities attorney Megan Griffith and Prestonsburg Mayor Les Stapleton attended the Inez City Commission meeting Thursday to help the Commission prepare for the transition to alcohol sales. “It’s important for you all to understand today that…
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County clerk’s offices will temporarily pause motor-related services
Online vehicle registration will be unavailable starting Dec. 28 BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — All county clerk’s offices will temporarily pause in-person and online motor and vessel-related services in early January to accommodate a transition to a new customer-centric system. The suspension of services starts Jan. 1, 2024, lasts between 4 to 10…
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s office reported the following arrests: Shawn Hopkins, 28, of Inez, was arrested Friday on Main Street in Inez for failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security, operating on a suspended or revoked operator’s license, and no registration plates. Sesco made the arrest. Derrick Brewer, 39, of Kermit, was…
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Martin County court dockets
Circuit Court INEZ — Judge John Kevin Holbrook heard the following cases Nov. 16 in Martin Circuit Court: Ariel Carver (arraignment) — Possession of controlled substance, first degree, first offense (methamphetamine); possession of controlled substance, third degree (drug unspecified); drug paraphernalia-buy/possession; endangering the welfare of a minor; possession of marijuana: Pleaded not guilty, pretrial 12/21/23…
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Martin County civil suits, deeds and marriages
Civil suits INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported four civil suits filed in her office: Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Melissa Delong. Bessie Morrison vs. Stacy Morrison. Earl R. Daniel vs. Tammy Daniel. Kyle Whitney Sammons vs. Una Renea Sammons. Deeds and marriages INEZ — Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported seven deeds…
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Road to Rupp begins Saturday with prestigious Zip Zone Classic
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The road to Rupp Arena begins Saturday at Martin County High School as the most prestigious preseason basketball showcase in the state—the Zip Zone Express Tip Off Classic—gets underway. Martin County boys basketball coach Jason James has packed this year’s lineup full of top-tier teams and star-studded players from…