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Martin County civil suits
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office May 17-23: Denali Capital LLC vs. Brenda Whitt. Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Torie McCoy. Denali Capital LLC vs. Donald Perkins. Dennis Hinkle vs. Crystal Jude Adkins. Riverside Apartments vs. Julie Jude. Riverside Apartments vs. Joseph Cline.
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Martin County seeking proposals for pool renovation
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — The Martin County Fiscal Court is seeking proposals for the renovation of the Martin County Swimming Pool. The county advertised a request for proposals from contractors to assess and prepare cost estimates. A public notice advertisement in the May 29 edition of the Mountain Citizen states that a preliminary assessment
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Diversion over incarceration: Maynard discusses drug court’s role in justice system
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Case specialist Tim Maynard shined a light on drug court during the Kiwanis Club luncheon Thursday at Masterpiece Kitchen & Café in Inez. He has worked at the Kentucky Department of Specialty Courts for six years, serving Martin, Johnson and Lawrence counties. Maynard explained that drug court diverts
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Martin County Retired Teachers honor deceased members
BY ROSSALENE COX INEZ — The Martin County Retired Teachers Association held a memorial service Monday, May 20, at the Collier Center to honor those members who had passed away during the last year. The event was led by Deresa MacDonald, MCRTA’s president. Family members of the deceased took part in the ceremony by lighting a
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Student talent and creativity take center stage in IES talent show
INEZ — Inez Elementary School welcomed a burst of talent to its 2024 talent show held May 17. The event featured an array of performances and artworks, with students competing in various divisions. Staff members were thrilled with the turnout and talent, noting, “We had so much talent in our little school on the hill.”
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Inez Elementary Art Show Gallery
Inez Elementary celebrated creativity May 13 with an Art Show, where three talented students from each class were recognized as winners.
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Cardinals end season at paws of Tigers
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County’s baseball season came to an end at the paws of the Paintsville Tigers by a 10-0 score May 20 in the 57th District tournament. The Cardinals hosted the tournament in Inez. Aiden Horn led off with a single to left field to start the game. The
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Lady Cards host 57th District tournament
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Lady Cardinals played host to the Johnson Central Eagles for the 57th District tournament May 20 in Inez, where the Eagles prevailed 17-0. Haley Robinson started off a string of hits in the top of the second inning for Martin County when she knocked a single
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Tommy’s Auto Sales Players of the Week: Connor and Bryson Dials
INEZ — Brothers Connor and Bryson Dials are the Tommy’s Auto Sales Players of the Week. The pair qualified for the KHSAA state tennis tournament after reaching the singles division semifinals in the 15th Region tournament last week. Connor entered the bracket as a No. 3 seed in the singles division. He reached the semifinals
