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Martin County High School welcomes athletic trainer Karin Alley
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Those attending the Cardinals’ 7-on-7 passing games at Paintsville last week might have noticed a new face on the sideline, as Martin County High School student-athletes have an athletic trainer working with them this season. Athletic trainer Karin Alley came on board toward the end of the school…
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Get to know the Martin County football seniors
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The 2023-24 season will be the final opening at Martin County for nine senior football players. Here’s a look at the players listed as seniors on the roster. #23 Brock Messer, nickname Broccoli Brock Messer lives in Inez and has played football for 13 years. He plays running…
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Harvest Festival vendor applications due Sept. 1
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — The countdown is on for the 26th annual Harvest Festival in Inez, with vendor applications due by Sept. 1. Applications can be downloaded and printed from the Martin County Harvest Fest Facebook page or picked up from the Martin County PVA office. Taking place on Sept. 15 and 16 in…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…