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Martin County BOE renews opposition to Amendment 2
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Board of Education renewed its opposition to Amendment 2 during Monday night’s meeting, with board members and district leadership warning that the measure would siphon funding from public schools. “This is Amendment 2 that will be on the ballot as you vote in Kentucky,” board…
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Brianna Ellis, 20, of Lexington, was arrested Tuesday for contempt of court. Andrew Vogeler, 45, of Sparta, was arrested Tuesday for contempt of court. Taylor Gordon Howell, 26, of Lovely, was arrested Monday at the mouth of Turkey Creek in Inez on two…
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Martin County property transfers and marriage records
INEZ — Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported the following deeds and marriages recorded in her office Oct. 2-8: Deeds Jennifer Lemaster, John Adams and Ethel Adams (first party) to David Eller and Christi Eller (second party). R&J Development Company LLC (first party) to James Jude (second party). John R. Triplett, Michael Triplett and Melanie…
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Cards one point shy of taking down P’burg
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PRESTONSBURG — The Cardinals (4-3) traveled to Prestonsburg (7-0) on Friday hoping to be the Blackcats’ first loss of the season. After a gutsy call from Coach Wesley Hager, Prestonsburg stays undefeated with a 22-21 win over Martin County. Early in the contest, Crayson “Bones” Lafferty recovered a fumble. But…
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Winners, NBA and Zip Zone Classic
The Cardinal football team dropped a tough game to Prestonsburg on Friday. It’s aggravating to be so close to taking down an undefeated team and fall short. But to see a former Martin Countian succeeding at a young age should make a Cardinal fan proud. Coach Wesley Hager has a 7-0 record with the Blackcats…
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Martin County soccer picks up win on senior night
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School’s soccer team honored their seniors on Oct. 1 before defeating the Paintsville Tigers by an 8-0 mercy rule at Cardinal Stadium. Martin County’s first goal came 10 minutes into the contest when Faith Caldwell booted a corner kick in that skimmed over a Paintsville…
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The people behind the jerseys: Meet the soccer seniors
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Seven Martin County High School soccer players are on the field for the final year as Cardinals. These athletes have shown exceptional skill, teamwork and perseverance, helping to shape their team’s success. This week the seniors are giving fans a deeper look at the people behind the jerseys.…
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Tommy’s Auto Sales Player of the Week: Laura Hale
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Laura Hale is the Tommy’s Auto Sales Player of the Week. The senior scored four goals in an 8-0 win over Paintsville on her senior night Oct. 1. She assisted on one goal.Hale is ranked eighth in assists in the state of Kentucky with 19. She is averaging…
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Disabled veteran faces $3,400 fine as Martin County board declines leniency
BY LISA STAYTON MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A $100-per-day fine levied last month by the Martin County Solid Waste Board against a disabled resident has surpassed $3,400, but the board showed no leniency at its meeting Thursday. Martin County Code Enforcement Officer Paul McCoy informed the board that he had spoken with Dwayne Mills, director…
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Medieval madness could be coming to Martin County
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — At the recent Martin County Tourism meeting, Cati Christian pitched an unexpected and intriguing idea—medieval reenactments. Christian, a member of the Appalachian Drakaríðendr, part of the Empire of Medieval Pursuits (EMP) based in Boyd County, proposed bringing the immersive historical experience to the county. “We have a membership…