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Hungarian national monument could put Martin County on destination map
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Himler House in Beauty could become the nation’s only Hungarian national monument and create a unique tourism destination in Martin County, said Martin County Historical & Genealogy Society president Charlotte Anderson. During a Kiwanis Club luncheon in Inez, she described the long-running Himler House restoration as the…
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Coach Newsome: More than wins
There are coaches who win basketball games, and then there are coaches who shape communities. For nearly 40 years, Robin Newsome did both. On Tuesday, Martin County learned that one of the greatest figures in the history of local athletics was stepping away from the sideline. The statistics alone are staggering — 562 career victories,…
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Many West Virginians paid the price in the Vietnam War
West Virginians had a higher death rate per capita compared to other states during the Vietnam War. The Mountain State sent 36,578 troops to Vietnam, with 1,182 of them dying. This rate was higher than the national average, with West Virginia suffering the highest casualty rate in the nation. Kentucky had 1,024 soldiers killed in…
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After the Whistle: Moreno keeps the dream alive
You guys want bad news first or good news? Let us go with bad. University of Kentucky head coach Mark Pope struck out on Tyran Stokes. The top recruit chose Kansas and left a gap for the Cats. Now for the good news: Malachi Moreno has withdrawn from the NBA draft and is coming back…
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If you do not use it, you will lose it
BY DR. GLENN MOLLETTE Risk is a part of your everyday life. A drive to the grocery store is risky. Sitting in your recliner too long is risky. Eating too much is risky. Eating too little is risky. Driving too fast is risky and driving too slowly can be risky in certain scenarios. Moving to…
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Cardinals drop three on the road
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN The Martin County Cardinals faced a difficult week on the diamond, falling in three road contests against Powell, Morgan County and Hazard to close out the regular season. Powell County 10, Martin County 0 (5 innings) Powell County held the Cardinals to just one hit, handing Martin a 10-0 loss…
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Roger Lee Mills Obituary
Roger Lee Mills 1950—2026 Roger Lee Mills, age 75, of Wellston, Ohio, formerly of Inez, Kentucky, passed away Monday, May 11, 2026, at his home. Born Aug. 5, 1950, in Inez, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Henry Mills and Nella Mae Fitch Mills. Roger was a retired coal miner, having spent 20…
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Dear Editor: Memorial Day
BY CLETIS MILLS Our country has celebrated Memorial Day on various dates over the years, but in 1971, Congress declared the last Monday of May to be the official day of remembrance for our fallen military heroes. And so it is with sadness, but with deep gratitude, and enduring respect, we honor their memory. They…
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Dead noses smell no roses
BY DR. GLENN MOLLETTE May is a busy month with Mother’s Day, graduations and Memorial Day weekend activities. Hopefully these occasions have presented or are presenting you with opportunities to connect with friends and family. Too often our connection time with people is at the funeral home. Back in the old days, social family gatherings…
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Four arrested in vandalism, school trespassing case in Warfield
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — A trespassing investigation at Warfield Elementary School led to the arrest of four individuals accused of vandalizing vehicles at Dempsey Housing. The Martin County Schools Police Department charged Ashley Maynard, 18, of Warfield, and Ethan Howard, 18, of Lovely, with first-degree criminal mischief (complicity), second-degree criminal trespassing (complicity)…
