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Kirk & Crum Law Firm Players of the Week: Makenna and Brayden
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School’s Makenna Marcum and Brayden Marcum are the Kirk and Crum Law Firm Players of the Week. M. Marcum powered the Lady Cards to a pair of wins over Betsy Layne and Harlan. She earned Player of the Game in the 53-51 win over Harlan
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Vanhoose earns Mideast Coach of the Year
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIPPA PASSES — When Kayla Moore Vanhoose took over the Alice Lloyd College volleyball program in 2023, the Lady Eagles were coming off a 4–29 season and had never reached national prominence. Two years later, Vanhoose has guided the program through the most successful season in school history, transforming ALC into
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Dog attacks expose growing danger of horses on New Route 3
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN DEBORD — What began as a report of dogs attacking a horse near the industrial park on New Route 3 has laid bare a much larger and unresolved crisis in Martin County, where free-roaming horses, aggressive dogs and busy highways are colliding. A series of dog attacks on horses roaming
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EDA director outlines vision for new building and park in Inez
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Seeking to revive a stretch of downtown Inez long marked by deteriorating properties, the Martin County Economic Development Authority is considering a phased redevelopment that would pair new construction with public green space. At a Dec. 10 meeting, EDA director Carolea Mills outlined plans for a project centered
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Martin County arrest report
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Lonnie Joe Robinson, 45, of Tomahawk, was arrested around 8:30 p.m. Dec. 12 on Route 40 in Inez on charges of first-degree possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine), failure to produce an insurance card and an outstanding indictment warrant for
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Man charged with felony water theft
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin Circuit Court has formally charged a Debord man under Kentucky’s Rocket Docket program in connection with the theft of water services, a Class D felony. The Commonwealth Attorney’s Office charged John Allen, 39, with theft of services valued between $1,000 and $10,000. Court records allege the
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Martin County court docket
INEZ — Judge Brett Butcher heard the following cases Dec. 9 in Martin District Court: Eric Crum (arraignment) — Convicted felon in possession of a firearm; possession of controlled substance, first degree, first offense-drug unspecified; drug paraphernalia-buy/possession: Bench warrant $5,000 cash. Larry N. Goble (arraignment) — No/expired registration plates; no tail lamps; failure to or
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Open and old-time jam session this Saturday in Tomahawk
BY ANNIE HOLLER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN TOMAHAWK — Bluegrass and Old Time pickers will be jamming Saturday, Dec. 20 at the popular James E. Webb Musical Repair and Sales in Tomahawk. Owner and operator James L. Webb is known throughout the state and region not only as a talented musician and teacher, but also as a
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Martin County deeds
INEZ — Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported the following deeds recorded in her office through Dec. 15: Robert Ollie Cook Jr. and Carolyn Sue Cook to Amanda Daniel. Brenda Charlene Bowen and Jerry Bowen to Transportation Cabinet Department of Highways. Arlana Jude and Johnny Jude to Braxton Maynard and Grace Maynard. Arlana Jude and
