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Solar developer seeks approval for electricity transmission line in Martin County
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Developers of the Lynn Bark Energy Center have filed an application seeking state approval for a transmission line that would connect a 200-megawatt merchant solar farm in Martin County to the regional electric grid. Lynn Bark Energy Center LLC, a project developed by Savion, is seeking a certificate…
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Warfield author publishes Appalachian horror stories
BY ANNIE HOLLER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — The stories were never meant for books. They were told on front porches after dark, around campfires in the mountains and in living rooms where children listened wide-eyed as older relatives spoke of strange creatures, unexplained sounds and things that lurked beyond the edge of the light. For…
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Creative hands at Martin County Health Care Facility
Residents at Martin County Health Care Facility put their creativity on display this week, painting decorative vases and arranging colorful flowers during arts and crafts activities. The hands-on project allowed participants to express themselves artistically while enjoying fellowship and fun.
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A handsome dreamer, but a bit of a rascal
BY VICKI LOVERN My parents divorced when I was 5, so I barely remember my dad living with us. One of my earliest memories is being in my crib while my mom hid a birthday gift for my dad in a dresser drawer. “Now don’t tell Daddy,” she firmly told me. I also remember that…
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Conservation district encourages farmers to seek state cost share funding
INEZ — Local farmers have until Oct. 31 to apply for a state cost share program that helps pay for conservation projects designed to improve water quality and reduce soil erosion. The Martin County Conservation District announced this week that it is accepting requests for funding through the Kentucky Soil Erosion and Water Quality Cost…
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Martin County arrest report
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Austin Harless, 31, of Debord, was arrested June 16 in Inez on a warrant issued by Lawrence District Court. Deputy Billy Wells served the warrant at 9:45 a.m. Shawn Michael Moore, 26, of Inez, was arrested June 15 at Quail…
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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.…
