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Popular Inez eatery ‘temporarily closing’
BY LISA STAYTON MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Masterpiece Kitchen & Café announced Saturday it would be “temporarily closing for a few months” starting Dec. 20 as it undergoes revitalization. The popular eatery shared the news with customers on social media. “During this time, we will be reworking our menu and adjusting our hours to line…
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Pump rental drains Martin County Water District again
BY LISA STAYTON MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Water District hopes to resolve an issue that has become an ongoing financial drain on its resources and patience. The district is pressing for reimbursement of the steep costs of renting and fueling a raw water intake pump—expenses MCWD says are tied to Xylem Water Solution’s…
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Library board grapples with $306k deficit in Martin County
BY LISA STAYTON MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Public Library found itself facing a financial deficit of $306,511 through the first four months of the fiscal year. In a Nov. 25 meeting, the library board presented a financial statement outlining income of $162,801 and expenditures totaling $469,312 through Oct. 31. Although not reflected…
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Horn makes history with McTeggart Irish Dancers
BY LISA STAYTON MOUNTAIN CITIZEN Inez native Lyndsey Horn, performing with McTeggart Irish Dancers-Kentucky at the 2024 Mid-America Oireachtas near Chicago, finished first. Horn’s Ceilidh 8-hand team made history as the first all-women’s team from McTeggarts to win the competition. Her team was also the first to win the competition while performing Lannigan’s Ball. Horn’s…
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Martin County Water elects new chair, reports record-low water loss
BY LISA STAYTON MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Water District reported encouraging improvements in its meeting Oct. 22, including the lowest water loss rate recorded in the last several years. In a unanimous decision, the board elected Tim Thoma as its new chair. “I moved to this community two years ago and I…
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Disabled veteran faces $3,400 fine as Martin County board declines leniency
BY LISA STAYTON MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A $100-per-day fine levied last month by the Martin County Solid Waste Board against a disabled resident has surpassed $3,400, but the board showed no leniency at its meeting Thursday. Martin County Code Enforcement Officer Paul McCoy informed the board that he had spoken with Dwayne Mills, director…
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Against the odds: Martin County Water chairman bids farewell after years of service
BY LISA STAYTON MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — It is a Tuesday night in mid-September. Martin County Utility Board’s outgoing chairman, Jimmy Don Kerr, is delivering a farewell speech in the same room where he spent years navigating the complexities of the public water and sewer systems. It is a job he was initially reluctant to…
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Library board’s cash balance drops; trustees take issue with Hall of Fame
BY LISA STAYTON MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Public Library District’s cash balance dropped significantly from $47,365 in June to $14,856 at the end of July, according to the district’s financial reports. The board of trustees met Monday evening and approved financial statements for both June and July without any discussion. The July…
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Miss Harvest Festival Pageant to bring glamour to Inez
BY LISA STAYTON MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Inez is set to sparkle as the Miss Harvest Festival Pageant 2024 takes center stage Sept. 7 at the Martin County Public Library-Collier Center. Hosted by Eastern Elite Pageantry (EEP), this event invites participants of all ages, from babies to ladies over 22, to compete in a showcase…