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Martin County star guard Allen receives dual college offers
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — The hardwood floors of Martin County High School are echoing with pride as star guard Alyssa Allen becomes the talk of the town in college basketball circles. This prodigious talent for the Lady Cardinals is proving that her basketball prowess is not just local chatter, with two more colleges vying…
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Hope for Riverside Apartments residents
Perhaps now more than ever, it is a truism that home is where the heart is. For the residents of Riverside Apartments, their homes have recently been entangled in a web of administrative and utility-related complexities that have threatened to destabilize their lives. The Martin County’s Fiscal Court’s initiative to offer zero-interest loans for residents…
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Old-time tent revival on tap for Thursday, Friday and Saturday
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Matthew 10, Chapter 8 says, “Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give.” That is the word that The Well of Maryville, Tennessee, is bringing to Inez for three nights—Thursday, Friday and Saturday—as part of its Hope for…
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Kiwanis Club announces Martin County Harvest Festival schedule
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — As September approaches, thoughts turn to the Martin County Harvest Festival set for Sept. 15 and 16 in Inez. Martin County Kiwanis Club president Melissa Phelps has released a tentative schedule of attractions. In anticipation of the festival, the popular Harvest Fest Treasure Hunt returns for three weeks…
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Martin County EDA discusses economic revival
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Economic Development Authority discussed potential economic revival, financial opportunities and other topics in a meeting Aug. 9. EDA Director Carolea Mills updated board members on the cleanup progress in a meeting Aug. 9. “We had some county employees and jail workers helping us,” Mills said.…
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Gas company agrees to repair damage in Inez
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Inez City Commissioners received good news in a meeting Thursday. Mayor Ed Daniels announced that Columbia Gas had agreed to repair damage to the sidewalk on Main Street and the roadway on Wickerfield. Daniels said a Columbia Gas representative advised him recently that the company had found a…
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Behind the helmet: The Cline brothers—Jack and Jono
BY CHRISTY WELLS MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Cline Brothers are sparking excitement this year as the 2023-24 football season takes shape. Jack Cline (#14), a junior in the running back position for Martin County, has landed back on the field after taking a break from the game last season. His return adds speed and…
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Martin County Court Docket
INEZ — Judge Brett Butcher heard the following cases Aug. 8 and 9 in Martin District Court: Ersel Crum Jr. (pretrial conference) — 1. Menacing; 2. Resisting arrest; 3. Criminal trespass, first degree: 1. Dismissed; 2-3. Pleaded guilty, 180 days to serve, probation of two years on condition he completes inpatient treatment at OVP. Remain…
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Martin County civil suits and deeds
Civil Suits INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office: Charles Davis vs. Brandon Joe Wells et al. Charles Davis vs. Gary Keaton et al. Charles Davis vs. Donna Sue Mollette et al. Charles Davis vs. Nickey Ray Collins et al. Charles Davis vs. Alma Endicott Unknown…
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