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MCHS Band of Pride seniors recognized
INEZ — Martin County High School Band of Pride seniors were recognized before the Cardinals vs. Knott County game Thursday as part of “Senior Night.” Senior band members are Beth Smith, Victoria Lackey and Anna Ward.
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Residents raise alarm over semi-trailer truck traffic to Martin County Solar Project
“They’re going to kill somebody if we don’t get something done.” –Adam Lowe BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The ongoing construction of the Martin County Solar Project on South Wolf Creek Road is raising safety concerns among local residents due to the increased semi-trailer truck traffic on rural roads. Particularly, the residents along
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Price announces school board candidacy
INEZ — Kathleen Price officially announced her candidacy for reelection to the District 5 seat on the Martin County Board of Education. Price submitted her candidacy paperwork Monday in the Martin County Clerk’s Office. After initially being appointed to the BOE in 2003 to fill the vacant seat of Carol Chaffin, Price has successfully run
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Martin County secures grant to clean up illegal roadside dumps
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County has been awarded a grant of $96,173 to tackle the issue of five illegal roadside dumps. Martin County Solid Waste Coordinator Eric Phelps said Friday that this financial assistance, provided through the Kentucky Division of Waste Management’s Illegal Open Dump Grant Program, will go for cleaning
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Martin County court docket
INEZ — Judge Brett Butcher heard the following cases Feb. 6 in Martin District Court: Fredia Mae Cook (arraignment) — Speeding 22 mph over (school zone): Amended to 10 mph over, six-month diversion. Albert Joshua Deskins (jury trial) — Driving under influence, second: ADE classes, loss of license to be determined by Department of Transportation,
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Martin County civil suits, deeds and marriages
Civil suits INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office: Joy Gobal Underground Mining LLC FKA Joy vs. Marco Mine Supply. CHFS System Acct KY Foster Care vs. Elvie E. Wallace. CHFS System Acct KY Foster Care vs. Charles G. Wallace. Discover Bank vs. Travis Johnson. Lauren
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Martin County celebrates ‘Family Resource and Youth Services Coordinators Appreciation Week’
INEZ — Shining a spotlight on a crucial group of professionals, Martin County School District Superintendent Larry James encourages the community to join him in celebrating “Family Resource and Youth Services Coordinators Appreciation Week” Feb. 5-9. James praised the dedication of FRYSC coordinators within the school district in a recent statement. “Our FRYSC coordinators have
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Inez Elementary announces Staff of the Month
Inez Elementary School’s Staff of the Month for January includes 10 staff members participating in the Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) initiative. LETRS, provided by the Kentucky Department of Education, is a professional learning program rooted in the science of reading that empowers teachers. According to the KDE, the training is
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Tomahawk’s musical maestro: Webb revives family legacy with community strings
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — James L. “Jimmy” Webb is a name synonymous with music in Tomahawk. Webb, who has taken over his father’s music shop, James E. Webb Musical Repair and Sales, is not just a businessman but a central figure in the local music scene. He shared insight into his history
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Lady Cards narrowly defeated by Johnson Central amid controversial officiating
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — In a high-stakes showdown on the hardwood, the Martin County Lady Cardinals faced a narrow defeat against Johnson Central, ending the game with a score of 55-51 on their home turf Jan. 29. The game, marked by its intensity and controversial officiating, saw the Lady Cardinals grappling with adversity from
