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Martin County seniors prove competitive spirit never gets old
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — If there were a medal count for enthusiasm, the Martin County Senior Citizens Center might have swept that category, too. A group of local seniors traveled to the 39th annual Big Sandy Senior Games in May and returned home with an impressive collection of top finishes in everything from bowling…
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Debate over data centers
There is a huge debate and divide over proposed data centers. I have read numerous articles and watched television news reports about these facilities. It seems that wherever they are proposed or being built, there are both positive and negative sides to the story. If you are like me, you are not very knowledgeable about…
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Retired Teachers pay tribute to colleagues and friends
BY ROSSALENE COX The Martin County Retired Teachers Association held a memorial service May 29 in remembrance of educators who passed away in the last year. The meeting, held at the Collier Center in Inez, honored Billie Jean Fields, John Goble, Joe Hammond, Willis Ray Haws, Ardonis Muncy, Ruth Stepp, James Webb and Lutie Williams.…
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Martin County civil suits and deeds
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported seven civil suits filed in her office from June 12 to June 18. Meanwhile, Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported nine deeds recorded in her office through June 17. Civil suits Delana Boyd Copley vs. Lewis Copley. R&J Development vs. Carolyn Jude. LVNV Funding LLC vs. Aaron…
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You Matter Appalachia partners with ARO for summer service
Submitted article This summer, one of You Matter Appalachia’s three cohorts joined forces with Appalachia Reach Out (ARO) to serve families across the region through a hands-on partnership rooted in community and compassion. The cohort spent the summer weeks alongside ARO volunteers, pitching in across several of the organization’s signature programs. Team members helped staff…
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Kaitlyn Michelle Delong Obituary
Kaitlyn Michelle Delong 2005—2026 Kaitlyn Michelle Delong, age 20, of Debord, passed away June 18, 2026. Born July 27, 2005, in Prestonsburg, she was the daughter of Donald Delong Jr. and Michelle Newsome. Kaitlyn was preceded in death by her paternal grandmother, Sherry Delong and one nephew, Holtyn Delong. Survivors include her father, Donald Delong…
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Scratch-made peanut butter fudge sweetens day
INEZ — Residents at Martin County Health Care Facility celebrated National Fudge Day with homemade peanut butter fudge made from scratch. Staff said activities like making fudge help create a home-like atmosphere for residents and provide opportunities to enjoy familiar traditions, favorite foods and time together. The sweet treat was a hit as residents gathered…
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Police: Man pointed loaded gun at woman during Dempsey dispute
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — A Martin County man is facing charges after a woman said he pointed a handgun at her during an argument at Dempsey Housing in Warfield. Martin County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Aaron Michael Michael Jude, 30, of Debord, just after midnight June 17 on charges of first-degree wanton endangerment…
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Anthony ‘Big T’ Wayne Kirk Obituary
Anthony ‘Big T’ Wayne Kirk 1950—2026 Anthony “Big T” Wayne Kirk, 76, of Chesapeake, Ohio, formerly of Martin County, Kentucky, went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 14, 2026. Born Feb. 2, 1950, in Inez, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Jay Kirk and Hazel Frazier Kirk. In addition to…
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Tim Robinson pleads not guilty to federal fraud, money laundering charges
BY LAUREL SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN ASHLAND — Addiction Recovery Care (ARC) founder Timmy G. Robinson Jr. pleaded not guilty June 17 to federal wire fraud and money laundering. The charges stem from a June 4 indictment alleging he orchestrated a scheme involving millions of dollars in Employee Retention Credit funds. Robinson, of Louisa, entered the…
