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Lady Cards on 3-game win streak
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County High School Lady Cards softball team rolled past Grace Christian 7-6 and Tolsia in a doubleheader 10-4, 13-9 to win three in a row April 23 and Saturday in Inez. The following is a recap of last week’s action: MCHS vs. Grace Christian Martin County…
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Turning trash into treasure: Young entrepreneur crafts purses from discarded books
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Abigail Osborn, a member of the Martin County Chapter of FCCLA, turned an idea into a business making environmentally friendly purses and accessories from discarded books and clothing. “Reimagining the Classics” emerged from her Entrepreneurship Level 2 Star project, “Repurpose and Redesign,” leading to her placing 14th nationally…
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Martin County Spelling Bee crowns new champion
INEZ — The Martin County School District is buzzing with excitement following the annual Martin County Spelling Bee. Held at the Martin County High School auditorium, the event drew participants from elementary and middle schools in a battle of spelling skills April 24. After more than an hour of the final two competitors battling back…
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Martin County takes steps toward off-road adventure trails
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Fiscal Court made decisions during its April 18 session toward developing ATV/UTV trails within the county. Judge/Executive Lon Lafferty requested the court’s approval for a $250,000 grant application to the Department for Local Government. The grant is sourced from funds earmarked for the Kentucky Mountain Regional…
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Dream Appalachia Poverty Conference highlights challenges
BY PHILL BARNETT MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Dream Appalachia Poverty Conference convened Thursday and Friday in Inez, highlighting recent efforts to combat poverty and improve living conditions in the region. Organized by Addiction Recovery Care (ARC), Thrive Community Coalition, Appalachia Reach Out (ARO), and Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR), the event attracted community leaders,…
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Voting starts next week; Tuesday deadline to request absentee ballot
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The 2024 presidential primary election is 20 days away. However, in-person excused absentee voting starts next week and the deadline to request a mail-in absentee ballot is Tuesday. Voters can request an absentee ballot via the online portal govote.ky.gov or by contacting Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles. “A voter who…
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Amanda Jude, 35, of Kermit, West Virginia, was arrested Saturday in Lovely for possession of a controlled substance (drug unspecified), drug paraphernalia buy/possession, possession of marijuana, public intoxication-controlled substance (excludes alcohol), endangering the welfare of a minor, and outstanding bench warrants. Deputy Kenny Maynard…
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EDA’s acquisition of historic Inez Deposit Bank kindles downtown revitalization
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Economic Development Authority (EDA) received the deed to the historic Inez Deposit Bank building. EDA Chairman James Ayers announced in the April 24 meeting that owners Jim and Linda Booth signed the deed April 2. In response to this acquisition, EDA Director Carolea Mills presented…
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BREAKING NEWS: Martin County man arrested for first-degree rape
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — One man is behind bars charged with a first-degree rape that occurred Tuesday in Inez. According to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office, Chief Deputy Chris Kidd responded to a call from Horn’s BP on Route 645 reporting a woman had been raped. The victim reported she was forcibly…
