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Cardinals drop three on the road
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN The Martin County Cardinals faced a difficult week on the diamond, falling in three road contests against Powell, Morgan County and Hazard to close out the regular season. Powell County 10, Martin County 0 (5 innings) Powell County held the Cardinals to just one hit, handing Martin a 10-0 loss…
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Roger Lee Mills Obituary
Roger Lee Mills 1950—2026 Roger Lee Mills, age 75, of Wellston, Ohio, formerly of Inez, Kentucky, passed away Monday, May 11, 2026, at his home. Born Aug. 5, 1950, in Inez, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Henry Mills and Nella Mae Fitch Mills. Roger was a retired coal miner, having spent 20…
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Dear Editor: Memorial Day
BY CLETIS MILLS Our country has celebrated Memorial Day on various dates over the years, but in 1971, Congress declared the last Monday of May to be the official day of remembrance for our fallen military heroes. And so it is with sadness, but with deep gratitude, and enduring respect, we honor their memory. They…
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Dead noses smell no roses
BY DR. GLENN MOLLETTE May is a busy month with Mother’s Day, graduations and Memorial Day weekend activities. Hopefully these occasions have presented or are presenting you with opportunities to connect with friends and family. Too often our connection time with people is at the funeral home. Back in the old days, social family gatherings…
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Four arrested in vandalism, school trespassing case in Warfield
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — A trespassing investigation at Warfield Elementary School led to the arrest of four individuals accused of vandalizing vehicles at Dempsey Housing. The Martin County Schools Police Department charged Ashley Maynard, 18, of Warfield, and Ethan Howard, 18, of Lovely, with first-degree criminal mischief (complicity), second-degree criminal trespassing (complicity)…
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
CONTRACT 113-25-0140 EAST WATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECTMARTIN COUNTY WATER DISTRICTINEZ, KENTUCKY Sealed proposals for the following work will be received by the Martin County Water District, at the offices of the Martin County Water District, 387 East Main Street, Suite 140, Inez, Kentucky 41224, until 1:00 p.m. EST-12:00 p.m. CST, Wednesday, June 3, 2026, for furnishing…
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Lady Cards rebound with win over Fairview
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Lady Cardinals bounced back from a difficult senior night loss with a road victory Monday evening. Martin County honored its senior class and eighth grader before falling to Pike County Central Hawks 17-1 in four innings May 8 in Inez. The Lady Cards responded three days later…
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Prayer gathering Sunday in Inez to mark America’s approaching anniversary
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County residents will gather May 17 on the courthouse steps in Inez for a prayer event tied to the nation’s approaching 250th anniversary, joining similar observances planned in Washington and communities across the country. The event, “Nation Rededication Back to God,” is scheduled for 2 p.m. at…
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Early voting May 14, 15, 16
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County voters will have three days of no-excuse in-person absentee voting beginning Thursday as the 2026 Primary Election enters its final week. No-excuse early voting will be available May 14-16 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Martin County Clerk’s Office. Excused in-person absentee voting continues…
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Lawson graduates from MSU with exceptional distinction
Vincent Robert Lawson of Louisa, a graduate of Martin County High School, will graduate from Morehead State University with exceptional distinction. He earned double majors in legal studies and sociology along with a minor in gender studies. A member of Phi Eta Sigma, Lawson completed 145 credit hours in six semesters. He was named Outstanding…
