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Man arrested at gunpoint in Warfield
BY LISA STAYTON MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — In a tense confrontation Friday, police arrested an Inez man at gunpoint after he allegedly attempted to run over an individual and a deputy sheriff in Warfield. William H. Preece, 57, was arrested in the parking lot of the Zip Zone store in Warfield, according to the Martin…
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Man arrested for spray-painting Inez motel ‘in the name of love’
BY LISA STAYTON MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A man arrested Saturday in connection with vandalism at the Brookshire Inn in Inez told police officers that he acted “in the name of love.” Kentucky State Police Post 9 troopers responded to a distress call around 12:30 a.m. The caller reported an intoxicated individual trying to break…
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Family denied water service for new home in Martin County
BY LISA STAYTON MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — After relocating from their 11-year residence at Eden West a month ago, Kenneth Daniels and his family are facing unexpected challenges securing water service for their new home on Rocky Top Hill. The Martin County Water District denied Daniels’ request for service. Daniels shared his exasperation with water…
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McCoy brings water district construction issues to light in Martin County: Leaky clarifier, failed pumps, low reservoir, no storage tank cleaning
Budget, management contract, record low water loss in June BY LISA STAYTON MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Water Board member Nina McCoy questioned a series of water district issues in a board meeting July 25. Her questions brought to light current issues and potential future trouble, including leaking clarifiers, failed pumps, a low reservoir…
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Alliance proposes sewer rate increase in Martin County; board leaves decision for later discussions
BY LISA STAYTON MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INÉZ — Alliance Water Resources vice president Tony Sneed traveled from Missouri to recommend a $5 per month sewer rate increase and present the 2024 sewer district budget. Sneed attended the July 27 Martin County Sanitation District board meeting. Sneed told board members that he included the $5 monthly debt…
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Family demands answers in suspicious death of Inez woman
BY LISA STAYTON MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A family is seeking answers following the shocking death of Christina Salyers Marcum, 40, last month. Police discovered her body inside her home on Fitch Branch Road in Inez. However, details surrounding her death remain shrouded in mystery, leading to mounting frustration and grief within her family. “We…
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Passion for dance ignites in Inez: The Inez Dance Academy inspires young talent
BY LISA STAYTON MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The art of dance has found a new home in Inez, thanks to the dedication and passion of Abbie Crowe Fitch, founder of The Inez Dance Academy. Fitch, a seasoned dancer and instructor, established the academy last fall to foster young talent and provide a nurturing environment for…
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Residents voice concerns about paying for sewer service not rendered; chairman abruptly silences public comment
“Wait. Please stop right there. We don’t bash Alliance. That’s not what we do here, so I’ll ask you to stop there, respectfully.”—Jimmy Don Kerr, Martin County Utility Board chairman BY LISA STAYTON MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Two residents of Inez, Tena Jarrell and Drewie Muncy, expressed dissatisfaction with the Martin County Sanitation Board during…
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Sewer district, county collaborate
BY LISA STAYTON MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Sanitation District representatives held a productive meeting with county leaders signaling a renewed commitment to collaboration in completing repairs to the Inez and Tug Valley sewer treatment plants. Jimmy Don Kerr, chairman of the sanitation board, shared details of the meeting during a sanitation board session…
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Mobile learning bus to roll in Fall 2023
BY LISA STAYTON MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Students at Martin County Area Technology Center are transforming a bus into a classroom that will bring services to preschool students who do not currently attend Head Start or Preschool in the county. The Martin County Board of Education and the Kentucky Department of Education agreed to implement…
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