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John and Judy Taylor celebrate 50th anniversary
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT DELBARTON, W.Va. — Longtime Martin County, Kentucky, residents John and Judy Taylor recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at the Carewood Center in Delbarton, West Virginia. They were married June 30, 1973, when Judy was only 17 and John was 18. The couple met when she was working as a car hop at
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Martin County Senior Citizens Center receives $9,557 grant for infrastructure upgrade from Kentucky Colonels Good Works Program
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — The Martin County Senior Citizens Center has received a substantial financial boost for their infrastructure, thanks to a generous grant from the Kentucky Colonels Good Works Program. The center was awarded $9,557 to use toward the purchase and installation of a Generac generator for their facility. This significant upgrade will
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Presley graduates from EKU
RICHMOND — Lovely resident Gracie Lenee Presley was among graduates recognized by Eastern Kentucky University during Spring 2023 commencement ceremonies May 12. The ceremonies took place at Baptist Health Arena at Alumni Coliseum. Presley majored in psychology. “Graduates of EKU power the workforce of the Commonwealth,” said EKU President David McFaddin. “We are proud to
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Six Martin County residents make honors lists at EKU
RICHMOND — Six Martin County residents made the dean’s list at Eastern Kentucky University for Spring 2023, while three students received the president’s award. Abbie Grace Clark of Inez, Bobby E. Hale of Pilgrim, Lindsy Marcum of Inez, Gracie Lenee Presley of Lovely, Sabrina Nicole Sites of Tomahawk and Anthony Thomas Spence of Beauty achieved dean’s
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Stories, graves and community: The heart of LiKEN’s efforts in Martin County
In a world that often seems too large and impersonal, it is the intimate narratives and vibrant threads of community that remind us of our shared humanity. The storytelling project, Stories of Place, led by the Livelihoods Knowledge Exchange Network (LiKEN), marks this belief. The mission of LiKEN, a Lexington-based sustainability-focused nonprofit, is to build
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Where’s the beef? Some want to do away with red meat
Fake meat is not for me BY KYLE LOVERN The political discussion around meat consumption has become increasingly divided in recent years. I just don’t think our government officials should debate our food. I believe they have more pertinent issues they should be worried about. But it is a debate that seems to divide the
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Family demands answers in suspicious death of Inez woman
BY LISA STAYTON MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A family is seeking answers following the shocking death of Christina Salyers Marcum, 40, last month. Police discovered her body inside her home on Fitch Branch Road in Inez. However, details surrounding her death remain shrouded in mystery, leading to mounting frustration and grief within her family. “We
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Martin County Sheriff’s Office cracks down on solicitation fraud
Prestonsburg man targets businesses in Martin, Floyd and Johnson counties BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Sheriff’s Office apprehended a man accused of fraudulently soliciting donations from local businesses, claiming that his wife was seriously ill and he needed funds to cover medical expenses. Police caught up with the fundraiser, Wallace
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Inez Commission raises concerns over sidewalk damage by utility companies
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Inez City Hall continues to address the recurring issue of unrepaired sidewalk damage caused by utility companies, specifically Columbia Gas. Commissioner Carolynn Horn voiced her concerns during a meeting Thursday, pointing out sidewalk damage on Main Street. During the meeting, the commission also discussed other matters, including campaign
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Stories of Place: LiKEN begins family cemeteries project in Martin County
BY PHILL BARNETT MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Madison Mooney and Karen Rignall were the guest speakers at last week’s Kiwanis meeting in Inez. Mooney and Rignall represented the Livelihoods Knowledge Exchange Network (LiKEN) and presented an update on the nonprofit’s Stories of Place project in Martin County. Stories of Place, a LiKEN storytelling project, highlights
