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Inez Elementary announces Students of the Month
INEZ — Principal Amanda Fields, teachers and staff recently announced the April 2024 Students of the Month at Inez Elementary School. The star students include: Kolton Sarver, Kindergarten, Mrs. Becky Cain. Betty Maynard, Kindergarten, Mrs. Sara Moore. Finley Goforth, First Grade, Ms. Robynn Haney. Jasmine Hamilton, First Grade, Ms. Krista Wheeler. Colin Chapman, Second Grade,…
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Inez shoots down business owner’s request for Sunday alcohol sales
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Inez Commission shot down Tobacco Plus owner Jason Hammond’s request that the city amend its alcoholic beverage ordinance to allow malt beverage sales on Sundays. Hammond stated during a city meeting Thursday that allowing Sunday sales would prevent his customers from having to travel to Warfield and…
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Aaron Jude, 28, of Fort Gay, West Virginia, was arrested Monday in Inez on four bench warrants for court. Deputy Dennis Hall made the arrest. Jorge Blake Hiromato Jr., 23, of Debord, was arrested Saturday on Davella Road, Debord, for operating on a…
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Inez pledges $2,000 for Fourth of July fireworks
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — In support of local festivities, the City of Inez pledged a $2,000 donation to the Inez Volunteer Fire Department for their Fourth of July fireworks display, marking the contribution’s second consecutive year. The decision came during a city meeting on Thursday where Assistant Fire Chief Nick Endicott expressed…
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Cardinals drop three in a row
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County baseball has hit an unfavorable streak after starting the season at 12-5. The Cards hit a wall, losing three games last week. The following is a recap of last week’s action: MCHS vs. Paintsville The Cards could not stifle the Tigers’ hot bats in Tuesday night’s…
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Martin County shuts down Boyd County in middle school soccer
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Martin County Middle School girls soccer team finished up their regular season last week with a 4-0 victory over Boyd County at home. The Lady Cards looked determined to finish the regular season with a win and went on the attack early. The Boyd County defense held strong with the…
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Solid waste board, code officer set out enforcement process
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Code Enforcement Officer Paul McCoy detailed solid waste enforcement procedures during a meeting May 1 of the new Martin County Solid Waste Board. McCoy presented four forms that he, County Attorney Melissa Phelps and Solid Waste Coordinator Eric Phelps worked together to draft: call-in complaint, response…
