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Solar hiring fair Thursday in Inez
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The first Martin County Solar Project job fair is Thursday (Sept. 7) from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Collier Center in Inez, where some applicants will be hired on the spot. Local solar developer Adam Edelen of Edelen Renewables announced the job fair recently while visiting…
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Martin County All-Sports Hall of Fame Round 2 Induction Ceremony set Nov. 24
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — The “Wall of Legends” at the Martin County All-Sports Hall of Fame will grow by 35 award plaques Nov. 24. The second round of inductees will take their place among the “LEGENDS” during an induction ceremony at the Roy F. Collier Community Center in Inez. Hall of Fame directors say…
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Harvest Fest 2023: All you need to know
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A record-breaking number of non-food vendors will showcase their offerings at this year’s Harvest Fest. Melissa Phelps, Kiwanis Club president, revealed during the Thursday meeting at Shufflin Café that 40 non-food vendors are participating. “This is the most we’ve ever had,” Phelps remarked. The Kiwanians dedicated their meeting…
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s office reported the following arrests: Jeremy James Jarvis, 35, of Inez, and Dennis Allen Maynard, 38, of Lovely, were arrested Tuesday on N. Wolf Creek Road in Lovely and charged with third-degree burglary. The two allegedly drove inside a garage belonging to Kaitlyn Ward while she was not…
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Baby-biting incident lands two in jail
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Police arrested an employee and a resident of the Serenity House in Inez on child abuse charges after the resident allegedly bit her 20-month-old child at the director’s instructions. Crystal Hazlett, 42, and Brittany Ashcraft, 31, both of Inez, were arrested Aug. 30 at the Mountain Comprehensive Care-operated facility on…
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Martin County Court Docket
INEZ —Judge John T. Chafin heard the following cases Aug. 28 and 29 in Martin District Court: Shelby Marie Baker (arraignment) — Operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license: Failure to appear, bench warrant $500 cash. Patrick Blackburn (motion to set aside failure to appear) — Driving on DUI-suspended license, first offense: Pleaded guilty, 60 days, probation…
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Martin County civil suits, deeds and marriages
Civil Suits INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office: Alexis K. Farmer vs. Jameson H. Hall. Rodney Dale Brown vs. Lowell Hammonds. CHFS Sys Acct Kentucky Foster Care vs. Courtney M. Mills. CHFS Sys Acct Kentucky Foster Care vs. Amber L. Barwick. Midland Credit Management Inc.…
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Chapman wins $100 in Harvest Fest Treasure Hunt
INEZ — Michelle Chapman found the Harvest Fest Treasure Hunt Clue #1 early Aug. 30 to claim the $100 prize. Clue #1 was in Umbrella Alley in Inez. Rules for Harvest Fest Treasure Hunt 1. The Harvest Fest Treasure Hunt will last for three weeks. 2. The clues will be printed in the newspaper. 3.…
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Lady Cards Soccer maintains winning record
INEZ — Martin County High School girls soccer team is off to a great start this season. The Lady Cards are currently 5-2 but are 3-0 in regional play. Martin County played regional rival Belfry in the Kentucky Farm Bureau Cup game Aug. 14 at Cardinal Stadium. The Lady Cards looked ready for the regional…