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Mountain Citizen Player of the Week: Aiden Horn
The Mountain Citizen Player of the Week is Aiden Horn, wearing jersey #12 for the Cardinals. Horn earned the title for his outstanding performance in a matchup Friday with the Knott County Central Patriots. His versatility as a running back, wide receiver and linebacker made him a key player in Martin County’s win. Horn scored…
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Fiscal Court must balance community concerns and cleanup goals
The recent Martin County Fiscal Court hearing on the real property tax rate may not have garnered much attention, but the new solid waste ordinance stole the spotlight. Residents and the county are aligned in their desire to address the county’s garbage problem. However, residents had numerous concerns and raised important questions about the balance…
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Martin County Fiscal Court adopts controversial solid waste ordinance
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Fiscal Court held a hearing Thursday on its real property tax rate. While many residents attended, none voiced concerns about the tax rate of 11.5 cents per $100 of assessed value adopted by the court. Instead, their primary focus was opposing the proposed solid waste…
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Inez announces proposed property tax rate
Horn resigns BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Inez residents will pay real, personal and tangible property tax at the rate of 9.2 cents per $100 of assessed value. Mayor Ed Daniels conducted the first reading of the tax ordinance in a special meeting Oct. 10, noting that this rate does not include motor…
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School board soliciting bids
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Board of Education announced in a special meeting Oct. 11 that it is soliciting construction bids on two projects – a vestibule at the middle school and solar installation at the high school. Superintendent Larry James told BOE members about the district’s plan to construct a…
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‘Community Decorating Day’ Nov. 5 for Christmas in the Mountains
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Christmas in the Mountains “Community Decorating Day” is Sunday, Nov. 5. It is the day for folks to come to Inez and help light up the town with Christmas lights to prepare for the annual Christmas in the Mountains. “It truly takes a village,” remarked Christmas in the…
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His Place Food Pantry open every third Saturday
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — His Place Food Pantry will be open Saturday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. for everyone to come and shop for free food. It is first come, first served at Turkey Creek Church, 1632 Tug River Road in Inez. “All we need is your name and the number in your…
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Haven of Rest director inspires Kiwanis Club
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Haven of Rest serves families visiting their incarcerated loved ones and ministers to the community, assisting those in need. Director Debe Polich was the guest speaker during the Kiwanis Club luncheon Thursday at Shufflin Café and shared her ministry’s mission. Polich arrived in Martin County in 2011 as…
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Trick or Treat dates and Halloween events announced
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — It is almost time for children to don their favorite costumes and take to the streets to fill their bags with tasty treats. Martin and all surrounding counties, except one, have planned Trick or Treat for the same night. Martin, Floyd, Johnson, Magoffin and Pike counties in Kentucky…