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Martin County Middle School shows out in Rumble in the Mountains
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Martin County Middle School Lady Cardinals showed out Saturday, with the A-team going 4-0 and the B-team 1-0 in Rumble in the Mountains. The middle school preseason event took place at Martin County High School. Games started at 9 a.m. and ran all day. Along with middle school teams, several…
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Behind the helmet: Cheek and Mullins
BY CHRISTY WELLS MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — This week’s Behind the Helmet introduces Martin County football players Damian Cheek and Kendal Mullins. Damian Cheek #17 Junior Damian Cheek (#17) has seven football seasons under his belt. After transferring across county lines from Paintsville to Martin County, he quickly made himself at home as a linebacker…
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Under the Lights youth football camp a big success
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Cardinals football team conducted a free Under the Lights football camp July 24 at the Rock to kick off the youth football season. About 50 campers in grades K-6 went through offensive and defensive fundamental drills. Cardinal coaching staff and players provided instruction. Youth football…
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Mr./Miss Harvest Festival pageant announced
INEZ — Mark your calendars, gather your plaid and sunflowers and join the fun at the Mr./Miss Harvest Festival pageant this September. The pageant is scheduled for Sept. 9 at noon in the Martin County Public Library gym in Inez. Organizers encourage contestants to dress in fall casual wear, evoking the essence of the season…
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Stringing green beans
INEZ — Martin County Health Care Facility residents had an old-fashioned green bean stringing last week, then enjoyed the beans for lunch the following day. Anyone who has experienced stringing and snapping fresh garden green beans with their grandparents or parents knows you can smell them all over. The residents agree that nothing compares to…
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‘Umbrella Alley’ ribbon-cutting Friday in Inez; judge invites everyone
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A dream will turn into reality Friday at noon as the Martin County Fiscal Court, in collaboration with citizens, businesses, the City of Inez and volunteers, officially opens Umbrella Alley, the newest art attraction in downtown Inez. As part of rejuvenating our county seat and creating an artistic…
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$5 million requested for water system improvements in Martin County; judge in pursuit of $70 million
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN In a move towards addressing troubling water systems in Kentucky’s 5th Congressional District, U.S. Representative Harold “Hal” Rogers has requested a sum of $5 million for water system improvements in Martin County. This comes as part of an $85.85 million Community Project Funding package, which targets 15 critical projects across…
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Alliance proposes sewer rate increase in Martin County; board leaves decision for later discussions
BY LISA STAYTON MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INÉZ — Alliance Water Resources vice president Tony Sneed traveled from Missouri to recommend a $5 per month sewer rate increase and present the 2024 sewer district budget. Sneed attended the July 27 Martin County Sanitation District board meeting. Sneed told board members that he included the $5 monthly debt…
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Martin County Sheriff warns public of scam
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk is alerting residents to an ongoing scam in which suspects are imitating law enforcement and asking the public for money donations. “We are not soliciting money for the sheriff’s office,” Kirk posted on social media Thursday. “This is a scam. Please let your family and friends know.” At…
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Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Ersel Crum Jr., 54, of Inez, was arrested Monday in Inez for menacing, resisting arrest and first-degree criminal trespassing. A deputy was dispatched to Dalton Crum Road, where Crum allegedly was trying to enter the dwelling of his 72-year-old aunt. According to Sheriff…
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