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Tourism, talent and trust all begin with clean water
Martin County has spent years talking about growth. We have talked about tourism, beautification, workforce development, small-business incubation and reversing population loss. We celebrate our students, athletes, artists and entrepreneurs. And we take pride in our mountains, rivers and resilience. But there is one question that refuses to go away: Can we promise clean, reliable
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Ambulance coverage at risk in Martin County as Patriot EMS faces layoffs, closures
BY ANNIE HOLLER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — For Martin County residents, calling 911 has long come with a basic expectation: an ambulance crew will arrive in time to make a difference. Now, amid layoffs, missed payroll and station closures at the region’s largest private provider, county officials are preparing for a possibility that once felt
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Martin County arrest report
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: David Scott Copley, 24, of Kenova, West Virginia, was arrested Feb. 16 at Dempsey Housing in Warfield on a charge of assault, fourth degree (domestic violence), minor injury. Deputy Trenton Yaunk said deputies were patrolling at Dempsey when they heard
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Martin County EDA seeks grant to empower ‘tourism industry’
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Economic Development Authority (EDA) approved a grant application that could provide micro-grants and training to local entrepreneurs. EDA Director Carolea Mills presented the proposal during a Feb. 11 meeting. Mills asked the board to authorize her to apply to the Appalachian Kentucky Civic Experiment Grant
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Martin County court docket for Feb. 10
INEZ — Judge John T. Chafin heard the following cases Feb. 10 in Martin District Court: Mason K. Maynard (pretrial conference) — Operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license: Dismissed, proof shown. Mason K. Maynard (pretrial conference) — Driving on a DUI-suspended license, first offense; no registration plates; no/expired Kentucky registration receipt: Dismissed, proof shown. Heather Mollett
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Martin County civil suits and deeds
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported 11 civil suits filed in her office from Feb. 6 to Feb. 12. Meanwhile, Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported eight deeds recorded in her office through Feb. 11. Civil Suits LVNV Funding LLC vs. Joshua Messer. Jefferson Capital Systems LLC vs. Nicholas Root. LVNV Funding LLC
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LiKEN: Share your flood photos and stories
BY MADISON MOONEY As the anniversary of last year’s devastating flooding in Martin County approaches, the community is once again emerging from weeks of extreme cold, snow, and icy conditions. The timing is a reminder of a growing reality: extreme weather events are becoming more frequent and severe, causing repeated flooding and other environmental impacts
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Martin County Cardinals roll past Hazard on Senior Night
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Martin County rolled past Hazard 93-80 on Senior Night, Feb. 15 at home. Before tipoff, the Cardinals honored senior players, cheerleaders, dancers and the team mascot at center court. Seniors Eli Mills, Braxton Maynard, Devan Maynard, Alan Moore and Tanner Jennings played their final game in the Martin County gym.
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Martin County Cardinals seal No. 1 seed for 57th District Tournament
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County came up a possession short on the scoreboard Friday, falling to Johnson Central 79-76 at home. Still, the Cardinals walked out of the gym with the regular-season title and the No. 1 seed in next week’s 57th District Tournament. Martin County had beaten Johnson Central by four
