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Help is on the way for Saltwell sewer lift station
Lafferty announces concrete plan for repair BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — After enduring more than a year of sewer odor and environmental concerns, residents can look forward to a resolution to the beleaguered Saltwell sewer lift station. Martin County Judge/Executive Lon Lafferty has announced a concrete plan to repair the station responsible for leakage…
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Women arrested for child assault and endangerment
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Two Inez women were arrested Monday on charges relating to child assault and endangerment. Amber Ruble, 31, and Amanda Ward, 47, were taken into custody at Quail Hollow Apartments in Inez. Ruble stands accused of endangering the welfare of a minor for leaving her 8- and 9-year-old children unattended…
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Addiction Recovery Care founder Tim Robinson celebrates 15 years of helping people find hope, healing and recovery from substance use
On this day 15 years ago, Tim Robinson, an attorney living in Martin County, Kentucky, sat down at his computer with an idea. At the time, he did not know what his idea would evolve into – and that the result would be an organization with a workforce of 1,000-plus employees delivering addiction treatment and…
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Dials inducted into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
MOREHEAD — James Dials of Inez was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society, at Morehead State University. Dials is among approximately 25,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership is by invitation…
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Amanda Ward, 47, of Inez, was arrested Monday at Quail Hollow Apartments in Inez for assault, fourth degree (minor injury). Deputy Kidd reported that while at a location, he saw a female child running out of an apartment with Ward chasing behind, yelling…
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Martin County civil suits, deeds and marriages
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported five civil suits filed in her office last week. Meanwhile, Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles recorded five deeds and two marriages in her office. Those records include: Civil Suits Republic Finance LLC vs. Hawley Scott. NAR Inc. vs. Kayla Sue Jade. CHFS System Acct KY Foster Care…
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Martin County court docket
INEZ — Judge John Kevin Holbrook heard the following cases Nov. 2 in the Martin Circuit Court: Joshua Moore (arraignment) — Possession of controlled substance, first degree, first offense (methamphetamine); drug paraphernalia/buy-possession: Pleaded not guilty, pretrial 12/7/23 at 11 a.m. James A. Muncy (arraignment) — Bail jumping, first degree: Pleaded not guilty, pretrial 12/7/23 at…
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Zip Zone Express Tip-off Classic schedule announced
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Coach Jason James has officially announced the 2023 Zip Zone Express Tip-off Classic schedule. All matchups will take place Nov. 25 at Martin County High School in Inez. The premier preseason event will showcase some of the top-rated teams and players in Kentucky and West Virginia.…
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Widow’s Heart helps Horn and other women rise above grief
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — To say, “I understand how you’re feeling,” with any truth, one must have experienced a similar pain or loss in their own life. One Inez woman understands the grief of losing a husband and has formed a support group, Widow’s Heart, that is bringing comfort to many grieving the loss…
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