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Martin County Court Docket
Circuit Court INEZ — Judge John Kevin Holbrook heard the following cases June 15 in Martin Circuit Court: Benjamin Blackburn (arraignment) — Receiving stolen property $10,000 or more: Not guilty plea, pretrial 7/20/23 at 11 a.m. Ray Carter Jr. (arraignment) — Flagrant non-support: Pleaded not guilty, pretrial 7/20/23 at 11 a.m. Jamie McNeely (arraignment) —…
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Dr. Lon Lafferty: A true country doctor serving his community with compassion
BY DIANE SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — In the heart of Martin County, there is a physician who has touched countless lives throughout his long-standing career – Dr. Lon Lafferty. Driven by his faith, family values and an insatiable love for his community, Dr. Lafferty’s journey in medicine is nothing short of inspiring. His devotion…
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Lowmansville man indicted on firearms, marijuana charges in Martin County
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Matthew R. Gooslin, a 41-year-old resident of Lowmansville, is facing multiple charges, including one felony and three misdemeanors, following his indictment in Martin County. The indictment, issued June 9, accuses Gooslin of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, improper registration plate, possession of marijuana, and giving false identifying…
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Angels claim Cal Ripken softball championship
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Angels claimed the Martin County Cal Ripken League softball championship by defeating the T-Birds 11-1. The Angels, coached by Zach Callaham and Kyle Runyon, defeated Coach Tivis Hinkle’s T-Birds twice, the first time by a 14-3 score. They also defeated the Vipers 15-4 in the double-elimination tournament.…
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All-Stars enter tournament play Thursday
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN The Martin County All-Stars Cal Ripken baseball teams will kick off All-Stars tournament play Thursday and Friday. The 8U baseball games will be at Ramey Park in Magoffin County, while 10U and 12U games will be at Stonecrest in Prestonsburg. Coaches from each division selected All-Stars for the District 3…
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Inez man celebrates 90th birthday with party
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — A man known throughout his community celebrated a milestone birthday over the weekend. Inez resident Lee Sumpter turned 90 on Sunday. To mark the special occasion, his family and neighbors got together for a birthday celebration. More than two dozen showed up to wish a happy birthday to Sumpter and…
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Kiwanis Club awards scholarships to two graduates
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Kiwanis Club of Greater Martin County recognized the achievements of two exceptional graduating seniors by awarding them scholarships. The club invited the recipients, Hope Coley and Savannah Young, to a luncheon Thursday at Shufflin Café in Inez to receive their checks. Melissa Phelps, the president of the…
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Martin County BOE recognizes outstanding students
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Board of Education honored exceptional elementary and high school students in a meeting June 5 at Central Office. Schools Superintendent Larry James commended the students for their outstanding achievements and presented them with certificates of recognition. Expressing his gratitude to the students for attending the…
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Seniors Farmers’ Market vouchers available
Seniors Farmers’ Market vouchers for seniors with low income will be available for pickup June 19-20 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. and June 21 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis at the Martin County Senior Citizens Center. Seniors will need identification and proof of income. Martin County Senior Citizens Center director Jennifer Crum…
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