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Lady Cardinals swat Hornets 25-2 in season opener
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — The Martin County Lady Cardinals softball team swatted the Phelps Lady Hornets 25-2 in the season opener Saturday in Inez. Following the graduation of five seniors, including the pitcher and catcher, last year, the Lady Cards faced new challenges. The Lady Cards put eight across the home plate in the
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TC Maynard takes over as Martin County baseball coach
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School announced that TC Maynard is the new head baseball coach succeeding Wesley Hager. Maynard was a standout baseball player at Sheldon Clark from 2003 until 2006 under then-coach Mike Hall. He served as a second baseman and helped lead Sheldon Clark to a 57th
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Cardinals tennis opens season
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN SALYERSVILLE — The Martin County boys and girls tennis teams, led by head coach Josh Penix, got their season underway March 12 against the Magoffin County Hornets in Salyersville. Martin County boys defeated Magoffin County by a score of 4-1 in set play, while the girls were outplayed 4-1. Connor
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Martin County BOE discusses attendance crisis
Price named regional BOE chair, MCHS Solar bid rejected BY PHILL BARNETT MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Board of Education met March 13 at a rescheduled time due to the 15th Region Tournament last week. The top agenda items included staff and school reports as well as bids for various contracts with the district. After
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Lovely man arrested for alleged violent attack
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOVELY — A man was arrested Friday in Lovely for an alleged violent attack at a residence. Trooper Tracy Salyer of the Kentucky State Police, together with Chief Deputy Chris Kidd of the Martin County Sheriff’s Office, apprehended 43-year-old John Marcum at his home on KY-292, Lovely, around noon. The
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Martin County Drama Club captivates audience with ‘The Lion King Jr.’
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School’s Drama Club brought the enchanting world of Disney to life with their production of “The Lion King Jr.” in the school’s auditorium Thursday. Around 2,000 people saw the play, the second Broadway-style musical performed in the new school auditorium. Over 60 students were involved
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Preece fires up support for granddaughter’s mission
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — LT Preece cooked soup beans over an open fire Friday in front of the old Martin County Courthouse to raise funds for his granddaughter’s trip to Guatemala. “They’re going to build houses and stuff,” Preece said. “It’s going to cost her $1,000 to get down there.” The Inez
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Travis Dale Carroll, 24, of Louisa, was arrested Sunday on New Route 3 in Debord for operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/substances. Sheriff Kirk encountered Carroll driving a side-by-side on the public roadway. After initiating a traffic stop, the sheriff
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Martin County court docket (March 11 and 12)
INEZ — Judge John T. Chafin heard the following cases March 11 and 12 in Martin District Court: Amy M. Bowen (arraignment) — Public intoxication controlled substance (excludes alcohol): Bench warrant $250 cash. Darrell Bowen (arraignment) — Public intoxication controlled substance (excludes alcohol): Reset 3/12/24 at 9 a.m. Herbert Ray Fletcher (arraignment) — Theft of
