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Volley Cards begin practice July 15
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County High School volleyball team will begin their official practice July 15 at the high school gymnasium. Sessions will be from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Tryouts will be held July 25. Krista Newsome will be entering her second season as the head coach of the Cardinals. Interested parties
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Dingess to continue Morehead State career after contributing to Martin County this summer
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School alum Brady Dingess is no stranger to the basketball court. The Morehead State Eagle found his way back to Inez this summer after reaching the NCAA tournament in men’s college basketball. “My college career is going great. I truly love it here,” the Inez
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Tommy’s Auto Sales Player of the Week: Kyla Bragg
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Kyla Bragg is the Tommy’s Auto Sales Player of the Week. Bragg plays multiple positions for the Martin County 12U All-Stars softball team. The All-Star put on a performance in all aspects of the game when taking on Magoffin County on Thursday in Inez. She led the game
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Top readers win bicycles in Summer Reading program
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — The Martin County Public Library has announced the winners of its Summer Reading program: Madison Sullivan, Drake Evans, Alison Lindsay and Levi Lindsay. The top readers in each age group received bicycles donated by Tommy’s Auto Sales of Inez. For younger children, the winners were chosen based on the number
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Community gathers for Sleigh Cancer event in Inez
BY KYLE CREAMER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County community gave a warm welcome to Mr. and Mrs. Claus (Matthew and Angela Ross Ising) and their Sleigh Cancer fundraiser and candlelight vigil Friday evening in Inez. The event by Give Like Santa featured live music, prize raffles and pictures with Santa in his sleigh.
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Art, music and spirits: Appalachian Artist Festival debuts wine slushies in Inez
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — This year’s Appalachian Artist Festival (AAF) in downtown Inez is set to offer an unprecedented blend of art, culture and entertainment, complemented by wine slushies and other alcoholic beverages for the first time. On Saturday, Aug. 3, the courthouse square will be transformed into a vibrant hub of
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Trustee proposes library relocate to former building in Inez
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Public Library Taxing District is facing financial difficulties prompting one board trustee to suggest relocating the library back to its former building on Main Street. During a special meeting June 26 the library board approved a budget of $899,250 for the fiscal year 2025. The
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Kentucky PSC cracks down on Martin County Water District with major data demand
BY LISA STAYTON MOUNTAIN CITIZEN FRANKFORT — The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) continues its persistent monitoring of the Martin County Water District (MCWD). The commission has issued a formal data request requiring the utility to provide a comprehensive set of documents and responses under oath. This directive, outlined in a June 18 PSC filing
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Tomahawk man formally charged with drug possession
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Tomahawk man has been formally charged with first-degree possession of a controlled substance. Martin Circuit Judge J. Kevin Holbrook issued the information June 28 against 33-year-old Jonathan Perry based on evidence presented by the Commonwealth Attorney. Court documents state that Perry had methamphetamine in his possession during
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Martin County Civil Suits
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze’s office reported the following civil suits filed June 21-27 in her office: Luster Jude vs. Doris Jude. Steve Goble vs. Joyce Horn. Velocity Investments LLC vs. Elizabeth Adkins. Zachary Austin Maynard v. Marlina Bowen. Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC vs. Mary Goble. Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. James Sartin.
