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Martin County Cardinals poised for strong season: Coach Muncy leads experienced squad
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The 2024-25 school year is underway and it is football time in the Bluegrass. The Martin County High School football is set for the second scrimmage game Friday at Floyd Central at 6 p.m. Coach Josh Muncy, the 2023 District 7 Class 2A Coach of the Year, will
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OnPoint Swish flies by the Atlanta Angels
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The OnPoint Swish jumped out of the gates early on the Atlanta Angels for a 104-69 win at Martin County High School. The victory puts them in a spot to earn a first-round WABA tournament home game. The Women’s American Basketball Association ranked OnPoint after the win at
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Martin County BOE: Vote ‘NO’ on Amendment 2
‘This is about taking money from public schools and giving it to private schools’ BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN A question on the ballot in November will ask voters whether to amend Kentucky’s constitution to allow the Legislature to redirect public tax dollars from public schools to private schools. The Martin County Board of Education
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Inez donates to Christmas in the Mountains
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — In an Inez City Commission meeting Thursday, Mayor Ed Daniels introduced a delegation from the Christmas in the Mountains (CITM) committee who sought financial support for this year’s festival. The committee, represented by Linda Webb, Linda Booth, Kendra Fletcher, Lisa Parsons and Janet Mills, made their case for
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Martin County court docket
INEZ — Judge Brett Butcher heard the following cases Aug. 6 in Martin District Court: Carla Rachelle Alexander (arraignment) — 1. Failure to wear seat belts; 2. Operating vehicle with expired operator’s license: Dismissed. Jackie Allen Jr. (arraignment) — Unlawful transaction with minor, third degree: Pleaded not guilty, pretrial conference 9/3/24 at 10 a.m. Preston
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Martin County property transfers
INEZ — Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported the following deeds recorded in her office: Sharon K. Wilkinson (first party) to Colby Kirk, Cori Kirk (second party). Cecil Reed (first party) to Cecil Brian Lonnie Reed (second party). Joanie Hill (first party) to Tabitha Hill (second party).
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Martin County civil suits
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office: Credit Acceptance Corporation vs. Austa Booth. Pinnacle Bank Inc. vs. James Kerr et al. Jan D. Runyon vs. Elmer R Hammond et al. Denali Capital LLC vs. Christopher Staton. Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Michelle Cramer. LVNV Funding LLC
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OnPoint Swish adds another win
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — OnPoint Swish put up a dominating performance against the Gastonia Greyhounds on Saturday in Inez. The Swish will play their final Martin County game this Saturday at 6 p.m. Dasia Thornton continued her hot streak with a double-double in the 102-41 win. Hall of Famer and Martin County
