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Pool party to mark launch of Martin County Strategic Plan
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Martin County residents are invited to a free pool party June 26 to celebrate the completion and public launch of the Martin County Strategic Plan, the result of a six-month planning process led by Blueprint Kentucky and the University of Kentucky. The “Pool Party & Plan Launch” will be held…
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Christina Jane Spaulding-Hall
Christina Jane Spaulding-Hall 1974—2026 Christina Jane Spaulding-Hall, 51, passed away June 14, 2026, at King’s Daughters Medical Center in Ashland. She was born Dec. 23, 1974. Christina is survived by loving fiancé of 15 years, Glen Hall; two sons, Austin Brown (Alisha Lemaster) and Ethan Brown (Lexi Brown); Spencer Jude, who was like a son;…
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Elaine (Fuggitt) Mills Obituary
Elaine (Fuggitt) Mills 1965—2026 Elaine (Fuggitt) Mills, 60, of Louisa, passed away June 12, 2026, at her residence. Born Aug. 24, 1965, in Williamson, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Henry Fuggitt Jr. and Edna (Evans) Fuggitt. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Katrina (Jimmy)…
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Mary Elizabeth (Crum) Avery Obituary
Mary Elizabeth (Crum) Avery 1972—2026 Mary Elizabeth (Crum) Avery, 54, of Oil Springs, passed away June 10, 2026, at Appalachian Regional Hospital in Paintsville. Born Feb. 7, 1972, in Prestonsburg, she was a daughter of the late Dennis and Ethel (Easter) Crum. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Jacob Avery.…
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Martin County adds firepower for 2026-27 basketball campaign
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The 15th Region got shaken up this offseason. Four student-athletes have relocated to Inez over the summer break. Martin County, coming off a 22-10 campaign, a 15th Region All “A” championship and an Elite Eight finish in the All ‘A’ Classic state tournament, is loading up for the…
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Cal Ripken announces softball All-Stars
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Cal Ripken has announced its softball all-star selections for the 2026 season, recognizing standout players who will represent the league in tournament play this summer. The All-Stars will play in Johnson County amongst regional teams the weekend of June 25-30. All-Stars selections include Hope Dials, Alicemae…
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Brandon Wells sharpens skills at Union Commonwealth University
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN UNION — Martin County High School football player Brandon Wells put his work in the trenches on display at the Union Commonwealth University prospect camp. Wells showed his skills as an offensive lineman and experienced center while working in front of college coaches and staff. The Cardinal lineman used the…
