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Martin County arrest report
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Joshua Moore, 27, of Inez, was arrested Jan. 10 on Big Elk in Beauty on a warrant charging him with failure to appear. Deputy Wall served the warrant at 6:45 p.m. David Keith Scott, 40, of Inez, was arrested Jan.
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On the front lines of prevention: Local provider urges cervical cancer screening, HPV vaccination
BY ANNIE HOLLER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN An illness that often develops without symptoms remains one of the most preventable cancers facing women today — if it is caught in time. Health providers say routine Pap smears and early HPV vaccination continue to be the most powerful tools for stopping cervical cancer before it becomes life-threatening. That
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Bill would boost coroner pay
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Coroner Chris Todd and coroners across Kentucky are backing proposed legislation that would place their salaries on a scale comparable to other county constitutional offices. House Bill 138, sponsored by Rep. Deanna Frazier Gordon, would establish a new base pay structure for coroners and create four
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LIHEAP: Heating assistance runs through March 27
Households facing the loss of heat or other heating emergencies may qualify for assistance through the Crisis component of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, according to Community Action Kentucky. The program opened Jan. 6 and runs through March 27. It is designed to help households resolve urgent situations such as utility disconnection, dangerously
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Martin County court docket
INEZ — Judge Brett Butcher heard the following cases Jan. 6 in Martin District Court: Earl Issac Denver Bowen (arraignment) — 1. No/expired registration plates; 2. No/expired Kentucky registration receipt; 3. Improper display of registration plates; 4. Failure to produce an insurance card; 5. Failure of non-owner operator to maintain required insurance, first; 6. Failure
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Martin County civil suits and deeds
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported 14 civil suits filed in her office from Jan. 2 to Jan. 8. Meanwhile, Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported two deeds recorded in her office through Jan. 8. Civil Suits Bankers Healthcare Group LLC vs. Lisa Spence. Credit Acceptance Corporation vs. Victoria Marcum et al. Anna
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Eden students join MCHCF residents for bingo
Eden Wildcat students Jennah, Lilly and Ava McCoy joined residents at the Martin County Health Care Facility for an intense game of bingo. Residents and staff say the game is by far the most popular activity in the nursing home.
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Residents celebrate with glow dance party
Residents of Martin County Health Care Facility rang in the New Year and celebrated with a colorful glow dance party.
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Lafferty earns All-State Honorable Mention
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School’s Crayson “Bones” Lafferty added a postseason, earning all-state honorable mention in football. Lafferty finished the year as one of Class 2A’s most productive all-around players. Offensively, he ranked 22nd in the class in rushing at 79 yards per game and 21st in total yards with
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Conrad Ford Muncy Obituary
Conrad Ford Muncy 1952—2026 Conrad Ford Muncy, of Nelsonville, Ohio, passed away Jan. 11, 2026. Born July 16, 1952, in Martin County, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Oscar and Lena Muncy. He enjoyed carpentry work and spending time with his family and friends. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in
