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OnPoint Ballers making waves in Inez
‘The League’ and elite training at Collier Center BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — OnPoint Ballers and basketball Hall-of-Famer Carla Booth are making waves in Inez with elite basketball training and “The League.” A famed Sheldon Clark High School alumni, Booth’s illustrious career includes All-State honors in high school, runner-up Miss Basketball, a Division
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Residents celebrate Valentine’s Day at Martin County Health Care Facility
Residents of the Martin County Health Care Facility enjoyed a delightful Valentine’s Day celebration. They were showered with flowers, sweet candies, colorful balloons and heartfelt cards. The festivities included a pizza party and a selection of exquisite specialty cookies, making the day truly special for everyone.
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Early learning bus establishes regular schedule in Martin County
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The early learning bus operates on a regular schedule Monday through Thursday, providing opportunities to Martin County children aged 3-5 who are not attending preschool or Head Start. Head Start director Michelle Harless and teacher Elaine Workman discussed the new service during a Kiwanis luncheon Thursday at Shufflin Café. The
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Mayor advocates for vendor fees at Appalachian Artist Festival
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — During a special meeting of the City Commission, Mayor Ed Daniels expressed his belief that the upcoming Appalachian Artist Festival should charge vendor space fees to offset costs. The Feb. 12 meeting, which saw the absence of Commissioner Jennifer Wells, the festival’s organizer, became a platform for discussing
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Jason Goble, 40, of Paintsville, was arrested Sunday on a bench warrant for court. Amy M. Bowen, 52, of Warfield, was arrested Thursday at Riverside for public intoxication of a controlled substance (excludes alcohol). Sheriff Kirk was dispatched on a complaint that a
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First-ever beer sales in Inez start Feb. 21 at Zip Zone Express
BY ROGER SMITH/MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Prohibition ends Wednesday in Inez. The City issued its first-ever packaged beer license to Zip Zone Express, and the beer truck is set to deliver to the convenience store around 7 a.m. Inez had remained dry since Prohibition—a ban on the sale and import of alcoholic beverages that lasted from
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Two Martin County men indicted on drug charges
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin Circuit Judge J. Kevin Holbrook issued indictments Thursday against two individuals for their involvement in methamphetamine possession and related offenses. Gabriel J. Cooper, a 29-year-old resident of Warfield, is facing a four-count indictment charging him with first-degree possession of a controlled substance, fleeing or evading police on
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Mollett signs with University of Pikeville Cheerleader program
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Kennadi Mollett, a standout athlete at Martin County High School, officially signed with Coach Jeannie Stone and the University of Pikeville Cheerleader program in a ceremony Thursday in the MCHS Auditorium. A dual-sport athlete, Mollett has excelled as a varsity cheerleader for two years and a basketball player for four
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Residents blessed with gifts, singing and devotionals
Martin County Health Care Facility residents received blessings Friday. Debe Polich of Haven of Rest and Casey Carver of Inez First Baptist Church joined forces to bring gift bags, singing and devotionals to the facility on Turkey Creek Road.
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Inez Elementary announces January Students of the Month
INEZ — Principal Amanda Fields, teachers and staff recently announced the January Students of the Month at Inez Elementary School. Star students include: Braxton Noble, Kindergarten, Mrs. Becky Cain. Jaxson May, Kindergarten, Mrs. Sara Moore. Asia Moore, First Grade, Ms. Robynn Haney. Woodley Mullins, First Grade, Ms. Krista Wheeler. Alanna Maynard, Second Grade, Mrs. Della
