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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Matthew Moore, 39, of Pilgrim, was arrested Monday on Pigeon Roost Road for second-degree criminal trespass, menacing and resisting arrest. Constable Bradford Preece made the arrest. Crystal Smith, 37, of Sassafras, was arrested Monday at the White Oak Rehabilitation Center in Inez on…
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Extension district sets tax rates
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Extension District set 2024 property tax rates in a meeting Sept. 12. Taxpayers can expect to be billed 13.1 cents per $100 of assessed value on real property, 24.5 cents per $100 on personal property and 2.2 cents per $100 on motor vehicles. According to board…
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Kentucky’s all-time leading scorer headlines Zip Zone Express Tip Off Classic; premier teams, players in lineup
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Another highly competitive field will converge on the Martin County High School gymnasium in the 2023 Zip Zone Express Tip Off Classic. Some of the state’s premier teams and players are in the lineup for the Nov. 25 basketball extravaganza. Martin County coach Jason James is excited about…
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Martin County Court Docket
INEZ — Judge John T. Chafin heard the following cases Sept. 11 and 12 in Martin District Court: Brittany Nicole Bowen (arraignment) — No/expired Kentucky registration receipt; no/expired registration plates; failure to produce insurance card; failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security first: Order. Ariel Carver (arraignment) — Set for review 9/26/23 at 10:30 a.m.…
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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: CHFS Sys Acct Foster Care vs. Michelle McCullough. CHFS Sys Acct Foster Care vs. Kendra Davis. Capital One NA vs. Danna M. Rainwater Paradis. Dempsey Housing Community vs. Cory Crum. Dempsey Housing Community vs. Shaina Melton. Dempsey…
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Martin County High School girls soccer team honored ahead of state match
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A historical moment took center stage at the Kiwanis Club luncheon Thursday at Shufflin Café in Inez. Kiwanis members and school and county officials gathered to honor and motivate the Martin County High School girls soccer team before their first-round All “A” Classic state game Thursday night at…
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Mountain Citizen Players of the Week: Martin County Soccer
INEZ — Player of the Week honors go to Martin County High Soccer this week. In a historic victory, the Lady Cards secured their first-ever All “A” 15th Region championship Saturday, defeating Prestonsburg 1-0 in the title game. Head coach Steven Gauze also celebrated a significant milestone: his first-ever All “A” regional championship. The Lady…
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Mullins enlightens school board on rising cybersecurity concerns
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Board of Education received enlightenment from the district’s technology security expert, Roscoe Mullins, during a public meeting Monday. Mullins began his report by saying the rapid migration to cloud services during the COVID-19 pandemic has made institutions more vulnerable to cyberattacks. “Since the onset of…
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Get your free health department services at the Harvest Fest
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — An array of free medical assessment services and testing will be offered by the Martin County Health Department during this weekend’s annual Harvest Festival. Those who participate will be entered into a drawing to win various prizes. Eric Mills, the new Martin County Health Department director, is seizing…