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Historic courthouse restoration brings pride and legacy back to life
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The restoration of the old Martin County Courthouse in Inez is bringing together local history and pride. Martin County Tourism Chair Nita Collier spoke at the Kiwanis Club meeting Thursday at Masterpiece Kitchen & Café and shared how the project began and its ongoing impact. In 2021, Collier,
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Martin County Tourism ushers in 2024 with leadership appointments
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Tourism & Recreation Commission reaffirmed its leadership team in its first meeting of 2024, held Jan. 17. Nita Collier of Inez will serve as chairperson. Alongside her, Jarrod Slone will take up the mantle as the new secretary, and Katrina Sansom will handle the treasurer’s
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Martin County Tourism seeks public input on naming new trail system
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Residents can participate in naming the new First Frontier Appalachian Trails system in Martin County. In a Martin County Tourism meeting Monday, board member Jarrod Slone proposed advertising a public campaign inviting name suggestions. Community members can send their ideas to the tourism board via Facebook Messenger until
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Tourism board discusses updates, ‘big news coming up’ for trail system
BY PHILL BARNETT MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Tourism Board chair Nita Collier started Monday’s meeting by adjusting the agenda. “I would like to add an executive session,” Collier said. “There are some private property owners and we need to discuss a couple of situations. I think that’s best in executive session. Can I
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Historic Courthouse reopens for events
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Historic Martin County Courthouse has reopened after being temporarily closed last year to await permits. “It’s open for business,” Martin County Tourism chairperson Nita Collier announced Monday in a Tourism Commission meeting. The commissioners voted to contract with Kendra Fletcher to manage events. Collier said Fletcher would
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Courthouse and mural projects make progress
Christmas in the Mountains is ready to go BY PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Tourism Board met for its monthly update Nov. 21 at the Martin County Government Center. The Historic Courthouse remains under renovation. The public opening of the Historic Courthouse was delayed earlier this year as the organizers were informed
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Historic Courthouse nears completion
BY PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Tourism Board met Monday to discuss ongoing renovations for the Historic Courthouse and other improvements around the county. The Historic Courthouse renovations are still well underway. Construction crews are still working on sanding and refinishing the floors. “Once that’s done, once they’re gone this week, I
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Historic Courthouse will open once permits secured
Occupancy laws prevent open house, weddings, class reunion BY PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The opening of the Historic Martin County Courthouse has hit a delay. The building was due to open officially June 5. Martin County Tourism chairperson Nita Collier announced in a special board meeting May 31 that the Open House, along with
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Kendyl & Friends raising money for all-inclusive playground in Warfield
Diversity, inclusion, belonging; a place for all BY PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Kendyl and Friends Foundation, Eastern Kentucky ASD & SPD Support Group and Martin County Tourism Board are bringing an inclusive playground to Martin County. President of Eastern Kentucky ASD and SPD Support Group Kelli Jo Kirk (née Blair) is coordinating the project
