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Athletes lend a hand
Martin County High School football players and cheerleaders helped distribute food during Facing Hunger’s mobile food pantry Sept. 27 in Inez. (Citizen photos by Roger Smith)
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Inez Elementary announces September Students of the Month
INEZ — Principal Amanda Fields and staff recently announced the September Students of the Month at Inez Elementary School. Star students include: Hadilynn Endicott, Kindergarten, Mrs. Becky Cain. Jonah Goble, Kindergarten, Mrs. Sara Moore. Crux Cline First Grade, Mrs. Robynn Haney. Sabrina Tiller, First Grade, Ms. Krista Wheeler. Jasmine Reeve, Second Grade, Mrs. Della Preston.…
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Harvest Festival Pageant 2023
INEZ — Over 50 contestants competed in this year’s Harvest Festival Pageant. Below are the winners: Queens 0-11 months – Lilyana McCoy 12-23 months – Mila Davis 2 years – Brixlee Dials 3 years – Payton Hughes 4 years- Madison Daniel 5 years – Pyper Williams 6-7 years- Raylynn Lutron 8-9 years – Quinn Lawson…
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Mother confronts nightmare: Trusted friend sentenced to 60 years for crimes against her daughter
Editor’s Note: To protect the victim’s identity, the following article will refer to the mother as “Mary.” BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN A former resident of Martin County recently attended a federal court trial detailing crimes against her juvenile daughter. Testimony and evidence in that trial centered around a man drugging and coercing her daughter…
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LIHEAP pre-registration opens Oct. 23
INEZ — The Big Sandy Area Community Action Program announced the opening of the pre-registration period for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) subsidy program. Eligible individuals are those on a fixed income, aged 60 and above, or living with a disability. Pre-registration begins Oct. 23 and will run until Nov. 24. Residents…
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Nationwide emergency alert scheduled Oct. 4 at 2:20 p.m.
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The federal government will conduct a nationwide test of the emergency alert system at 2:20 p.m. Oct. 4. The alert will go to cellphones, televisions, AM/FM radios, satellite and weather radios, and smartwatches across the United States. Most Americans with wireless cellular devices will receive an emergency alert…
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Martin County Health Department explores solar energy for cost savings
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Health Department director Eric Mills is focusing on driving the department forward in a rapidly changing technological landscape. One of his key initiatives is to explore cost-saving via solar panel installation. “There’s a common saying, ‘If it’s not broken – don’t fix it,’” Mills stated. “I…
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests and other activities: Dorthy M. Spence, of Tomahawk, was arrested Monday in the Martin County Government Center on a bench warrant for court. Sheriff Kirk made the arrest. James Sparks, 21, of West Liberty, was arrested Sunday on Frog Pond Road, Inez, for…
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Martin County Court Docket
INEZ — Judges Brett Butcher and John T. Chafin heard cases in Martin District Court as follows: Judge Butcher Sept. 22 Gwyan Horn (preliminary hearing) — Terroristic threatening, second degree: Reset in person 10/17/23 at 11 a.m. Dennis Allen Maynard (preliminary hearing) — Assault, second degree: Reset in person, no contact with victim. Judge Chafin…
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