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Public library cuts employee medical insurance
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — With an auditor warning that the Martin County Public Library’s cash has fallen from nearly $1 million to just $48,000 in six years, board members voted Monday to eliminate health insurance for seven employees — a painful step in their struggle to keep the library solvent. During a
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Community helps Maynard chase All-American Bowl dream
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — When Martin County High School quarterback Devan Maynard steps onto the field at AT&T Stadium in Dallas this December for the Blue-Grey All-American Bowl, he will carry the pride of an entire community. On Thursday, supporters gathered at the Kiwanis Club luncheon to honor him and to support
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UK to share findings of five-year water study in Martin County Nov. 3 & 4
BY MADISON MOONEY This is the second installment of What’s the drip? For this article, I will focus on findings that will be presented in the Mountain Drinking Water Project’s community meetings next week. However, before we dive into the Mountain Drinking Water Project, I wanted to share a timeline of how this project got
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John E. Goble Obituary
John E. Goble 1952—2025 John E. Goble, 73, of Louisa, passed away peacefully at his home Oct. 21, 2025. Born Jan. 5, 1952, he was the son of the late Henry Goble Jr. and Launa “Bootsie” Maynard Goble. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one brother, Tex Tyler Goble; one
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Sentencing delayed for former prison officer amid sealed court filings
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN DEBORD — Nine months after admitting he helped lead a violent conspiracy inside one of the nation’s most notorious federal prisons, a former prison lieutenant faces a second delay in his sentencing date. Federal judges have kept key court filings in his civil rights case under seal, signaling possible new
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Jerry Jerome Moore Obituary
Jerry Jerome Moore 1942—2025 Jerry Jerome Moore, 83, of Lovely, passed away peacefully Oct. 14, 2025, at Community Hospice in Ashland. Born Sept. 17, 1942, in West Virginia, he was the son of the late Herbert and Vina (Maynard) Moore. Jerry was a graduate from Warfield High School where he excelled at basketball and academics.
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Helen (Bowen) Harless Obituary
Helen (Bowen) Harless 1953—2025 Helen (Bowen) Harless, age 71, of Louisa, passed away Oct. 13, 2025. Born Nov. 20, 1953, in Martin County, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Merle (Johnson) Bowen. In addition to her parents, Helen is preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Harless Sr.; son, Danny Kay Harless;
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Sherri Lynn Horne Obituary
Sherri Lynn Horne 1960—2025 Sherri Lynn Horne, age 65, passed away Oct. 12, 2025, at Embassy of Winchester in Canal Winchester, Ohio. Born April 22, 1960, in Portsmouth, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Omia Edward and Donna Jean (Griffith) Allen. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by one
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Carma (Fletcher) Jude Sweeney Obituary
Carma (Fletcher) Jude Sweeney 1941—2025 Carma (Fletcher) Jude Sweeney, age 84, of Inez, passed away Oct. 8, 2025, at Highlands ARH in Prestonsburg. Born Aug. 10, 1941, in Inez, she was the daughter of the late Shadle and Lizzie (Dye) Fletcher. In addition to her parents, Carma is preceded in death by her first husband,
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Marvin Johnson Obituary
Marvin Johnson 1961—2025 It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Marvin Johnson, age 64, who passed away peacefully Sept. 28, 2025, at Community Hospice Care in Ashland. The family is grateful for the compassionate care provided during this difficult time. Born Jan. 14, 1961, in Inez, he was the son of
