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KPC prays for leaders
The Kentucky Prayer Coalition ended its 12-county tour Friday in Martin, Johnson and Magoffin counties. Prayer intercessors from across the state joined with the KPC to visit counties severely flooded some months ago to distribute Bibles to the schools and public libraries and to meet and pray with the county judge/executives. April Hunt, KPC director,…
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Bird’s Eye View
BY JACOB STURGELL and DRAY DUFF MARTIN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL Hello Cardinal Nation! This is Jacob Sturgell and Dray Duff. Welcome back to this week’s edition of the Cardinal Bird’s Eye View. This week, the Cardinals girls soccer team faced their regional rivals, the Prestonsburg Black Cats. This marked the first time we have defeated…
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Family denied water service for new home in Martin County
BY LISA STAYTON MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — After relocating from their 11-year residence at Eden West a month ago, Kenneth Daniels and his family are facing unexpected challenges securing water service for their new home on Rocky Top Hill. The Martin County Water District denied Daniels’ request for service. Daniels shared his exasperation with water…
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Hall completes court security training
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Sheriff’s Office announced that Deputy Dennis Hall recently achieved Kentucky Law Enforcement Council certification as a court security officer. This accomplishment comes after Hall completed specialized training at the Department of Criminal Justice Court Security Officer Basic Training Academy in Richmond. The program gave Hall…
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Mural is more than paint on a wall
In downtown Inez, a captivating mural has emerged on the outer walls of the old jailhouse, drawing locals and tourists alike to what is now termed “Umbrella Alley.” A story of passion, talent and the will to beautify a community is painted upon that wall, and at the center of this tale stands Inez artist…
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Inez man arrested in Johnson copper theft
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PAINTSVILLE — An Inez man was arrested in neighboring Johnson County for allegedly cutting and stealing phone lines owned by Foothills Communication. Justin Mollette, 33, was arrested Aug. 23 by Johnson County Sheriff’s deputies. According to the police report, deputies arrived at the intersection of U.S. 23 and KY 3224,…
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Joshua Moore, 25, of Inez, was arrested Tuesday on a bench warrant. Sheriff Kirk made the arrest. Brian Lowe, 53, of Inez, was arrested Monday on probation violations. Parole Officer Boleyn made the arrest. George Newsome IV, 31, of Debord, was arrested Sunday…
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Board of Education recognizes Martin County Head Start staff
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Board of Education honored three Head Start employees during the August BOE meeting. Superintendent of Schools Larry James presented certificates to Stacy Morrison, Kathy Stacy and Lana Workman. Morrison was selected Head Start family advocate of the year, while Stacy was recognized for having the…
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Martin County Court Docket
INEZ —Judge Brett Butcher heard the following cases Aug. 21 and 22 in Martin District Court. Eric Shane Bowen (court trial) — 1. Failure to wear seat belts; 2. Operating motor vehicle under influence of controlled substance, first: 1. Pleaded guilty, $25 fine; 2. Pleaded guilty, $200 fine, court costs. Show cause 2/6/24 at 10…
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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: Velocity Investments LLC vs. Daniel Parry. Republic Finance LLC vs. Clifford McNeely. Joseph Chad Spence vs. Robert Dale Williamson. Tabita Jane Horn vs. Eddie Joe Horn. Republic Finance LLC vs. Denver Goble. Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC vs.…
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