-
One East Kentucky CEO discusses job growth, investment in Eastern Kentucky
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Colby Kirk, president and CEO at One East Kentucky (OEK), addressed Martin County Kiwanis Club members at their Thursday luncheon at Shufflin’ Café. The discussion focused on OEK’s role in stimulating economic development in the region and its strategies for future growth. OEK, a privately funded, nonprofit economic…
-
New Extension Agent eager to boost agriculture in Martin County
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County welcomed a new Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources earlier this month. David Pelphrey, hailing from Johnson County, assumed the position in July and brings with him a wealth of experience in the field of agriculture. Pelphrey’s background is diverse. He has served as an agriculture…
-
Martin County Court Docket
District Court INEZ — Judge Brett Butcher heard the following cases July 19 in Martin District Court: Selwyn Glenn Brewer (preliminary hearing-via zoom) — Driving on DUI-suspended license, first offense; possession of controlled substance, first degree, first offense (methamphetamine); drug paraphernalia-buy/possess; resisting arrest: Preliminary hearing waived, sent to grand jury. Circuit Court INEZ — Judge…
-
Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Charles Stacy, 60, of Lovely, was arrested Tuesday for second-degree forgery. Chief Deputy Chris Kidd made the arrest. Hayes Maynard, 46, of Beauty, was arrested Monday at 3059 Riverfront Road in Lovely on two bench warrants for failure to appear in court. Deputy…
-
Martin County civil suits, deeds, marriages
Civil Suits INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office: LVNV Funding LLC vs. Ida Goforth. Citibank vs. Willard Jarvis. Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC vs. Brenda Kimbel. Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC vs. Daniel Kazee. Wilmington Savings Fund Society vs. Anna Marcum. Katrena Gillam vs. Derrick Ellis Griffith.…
-
Martin County set for redistricting following census
Fiscal Court approves measures to enhance local infrastructure BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — According to the results of the 2020 U.S. Census, Martin County residents are set to see new magisterial boundaries. Magistrates ratified Judge-Executive Lon Lafferty’s recommendations for appointees to a local redistricting committee in a Fiscal Court meeting Thursday. “After the…
-
Martin County shows out in Winchester
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WINCHESTER — Martin County showed up and showed out Saturday at George Rogers Clark High School in Winchester. The small 2A school dominated the tournament games for a solid 3-1 record, then clinched an impressive seventh-place finish out of 27 teams in a Big Man’s Challenge weightlifting competition. In pool…
-
Jackson Miller: A rising star set to lead Martin County as starting quarterback
BY CHRISTY WELLS MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — In a major shake-up ahead of the 2023 season, Martin County High School sophomore Jackson Miller is set to take over as starting quarterback, showing promise and optimism despite a challenging freshman year. Originally from Fayette County, Ohio, Miller moved to Martin County in seventh grade and has…
-
Behind the helmet: Meet junior Corey Parsley
BY CHRISTY WELLS MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County junior Corey Parsley played football one year for the Martin County Youth League, two years for Martin County Middle School and is entering his third season for Martin County High School. He has played many offensive and defensive positions, his primary role being right guard. Hard…
-
Mollette, Wells and Crum receive college offers
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The offers keep piling up for Martin County football players in the offseason. Seniors Noah Mollette, Tate Crum and Bryston Wells received official offers from Union College, while Crum and Wells also received offers from Campbellsville University. The Union College offer followed the Battle on Boonesboro Saturday at…