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Authorities investigate death of 6-day-old infant in Martin County
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Authorities are investigating the tragic death of a 6-day-old infant who was found unresponsive Saturday morning at a home in Martin County. Martin County Coroner Chris Todd said he was called to a residence on Little Laurel Creek Road in Inez at 7:15 a.m. He pronounced the infant dead at…
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Woman escapes overturned car at trouble spot on KY 40
BY ANNIE HOLLER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN BEAUTY — A Van Lear woman escaped an overturned car Aug. 3 after swerving to avoid an oncoming vehicle at a bridge on Kentucky Route 40 in Beauty that has been the scene of numerous crashes over the years. Grace Jude was traveling west on KY 40 near Big Elk…
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Grand jury indicts seven in Martin County
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Martin County grand jury returned eight indictments against seven people Aug. 6, including charges involving burglary, fraudulent credit card use, fleeing police, methamphetamine possession and bail jumping. The indictments include: Rose Johnson, 54, of Inez, was indicted on one count of fraudulent use of a credit card…
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Harvest Fest packs 30th anniversary weekend: Carnival, music, parade, vendors, more
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — From Elvis on Friday afternoon to Jake Hoot on Saturday night, the 30th annual Martin County Harvest Festival now has a full weekend on the books. Organizers have released the Sept. 18-19 schedule, packing two days in Inez with live music, carnival rides, hayrides, a parade, wrestling, the…
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Martin County arrest report
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s office reported the following arrests: Bertha Jude, 46, of Kermit, West Virginia, was arrested Aug. 10 on Court Street in Inez on an indictment warrant charging her with third-degree burglary and second-degree criminal mischief. Deputy David Adams served the warrant at 9:07 a.m. after Jude…
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MCCC lands $800K federal grant to expand suicide prevention work
Zero Suicide initiative to serve Martin, seven other counties BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN Mountain Comprehensive Care Center has received an $800,000 federal grant to expand its suicide prevention work in Martin County and seven other Eastern Kentucky counties. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration awarded the funding through its Implementing Zero Suicide…
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Term limits needed for Congress
I have felt for years that the United States needs term limits for the U.S. Senate and congressional seats. I will go a step further and say we need them for local and state offices like state senators and delegates. Career politicians eventually get complacent, and I feel they are more concerned about getting reelected…
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Martin County court dockets
INEZ — Judge John Kevin Holbrook heard cases Aug. 6 in Martin Circuit Court while Judge Brett Butcher heard cases Aug. 4 in Martin District Court. Circuit Court Andrea Caudill (motion to revoke probation) – Complicity to unlawful acquiring metals-injury to property; possession of controlled substance, first degree, first offense (cocaine); complicity to criminal trespassing,…
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Do you still hear the trumpets?
BY DR. GLENN MOLLETTE A retired friend of mine fishes three or four times a week. He does it because he enjoys it and it is something to do. A retired schoolteacher friend played organized basketball until he was 85. He played in college and enjoyed the game his entire life. High school kids play…
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Lady Cards sweep Johnson Central Soccerama
Farm Bureau Cup set Aug. 13 BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PAINTSVILLE — Martin County wrapped up its preseason on a high note Saturday. The Lady Cards swept all three matches at the Johnson Central Soccerama to go 6-0 in scrimmages before the official debut. The Lady Cardinals defeated East Carter 3-0, host Johnson Central…
