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Santa rides shotgun in Sheriff Kirk’s patrol car
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — If you are traveling through Martin County this season, you might spot Sheriff John Kirk and Santa making their rounds. With flashing lights and bags of candy and toys, they are turning roadside stops into moments of Christmas cheer—and proving that even a “citation” can be a gift…
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His Place Food Pantry open Saturday
His Place Food Pantry will be open this Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon, operating on a first-come, first-served basis. “We do have several turkeys to give away for Christmas,” Pastor Catron said. The pantry, which intends to combat food insecurity in Martin County, operates on the third Saturday of each month. Residents need only…
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From mine to mushrooms: Agroforestry seeding hope, opportunity in Lovely
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOVELY — At a reclaimed mine site on North Wolf Creek Road, a new chapter in Appalachian opportunity is sprouting. With support from a USDA RBDG-funded series of free workshops, residents eager to launch or grow their ventures are learning hands-on techniques in agroforestry. The yearlong program began Friday with…
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Inez man’s interference ends in jail cell
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — A man’s Tuesday took a hard left into a jail cell Tuesday in Inez when he tried to stop law enforcement from interviewing an alleged domestic violence victim. Chief Deputy Chris Kidd, accompanied by Martin County Sheriff John Kirk, rolled up on a welfare check just past noon on Route…
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Allen Arterrius, 35, of Debord, was arrested Friday on a fugitive from another state warrant. Chief Deputy Chris Kidd served the warrant at the United States Penitentiary Big Sandy in Debord. Brian Dale Lowe, 554, of Pilgrim, was arrested Thursday in Pilgrim for…
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Martin County court docket for Dec. 10
INEZ — Judge Brett Butcher heard the following cases Dec. 10 in Martin District Court: Shonda Crum (arraignment) — Possession of a controlled substance, first degree, first offense (methamphetamine); possession of marijuana; possession of controlled substance, third degree-drug unspecified; drug paraphernalia-buy/possess: Preliminary hearing 12/17/24 at 9 a.m. Joe Allen Evans (arraignment) — Assault, second degree-domestic…
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Martin County deeds and marriages Dec. 2-10
INEZ — Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported the following deeds and marriages recorded in her office Dec. 2-10: Deeds Dingess Living Trust (party 1) to Judy Dingess, Family Subtrust of the Dingess Living Trust (party 2). Eric Chaffins (party 1) to Jack Speer (party 2). DJW Properties LLC (party 1) to Rymer Investment LLC…
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Martin County civil suits Dec. 6-12
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office Dec. 6-12: Crown Asset Management LLC vs. Caleb Patrick. Ceteris Portfolio Services LLC vs. Jonie Daniel. LVNV Funding LLC vs. Tonya Waller. Cavalry SPV I LLC vs. Chris T. Whitten.
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Cardinals off to hot start
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School boys opened the season at 2-1 with wins over Huntington Expression Prep and Pike Central. The squad dropped a close one to Perry Central 77-73 in the Hazard D.J. Begley Classic. MC vs Huntington – A team that will be known for putting up…
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Lady Cards open the season at 1-1
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Lady Cards kicked off the season with a win at Betsy Layne 52-43 on Monday. They dropped their home opener in a close one 52-47 to East Carter on Dec. 5. Coach Robin Newsome’s squad ended the first quarter against the Bobcats with an 18-15…
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