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Burglary, criminal mischief highlight Martin County grand jury indictments
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Martin County grand jury returned indictments Thursday against six individuals for crimes ranging from burglary to criminal mischief. Ersel Crum Jr., 54, of Inez, faces an indictment for second-degree burglary. The indictment alleges Crum illegally entered the dwelling of Betty Harris of Inez intending to commit a…
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Roadwork announced for Rockhouse in Martin County
TOMAHAWK — The Kentucky Department of Transportation has alerted motorists of an upcoming daytime closure on KY 1224 Rockhouse Road near Lower Wolf Branch in Martin County. The closure will begin at 8 a.m. Saturday for a cross-drain replacement project. The work site is located at mile-point 4.7, roughly 0.46 miles east of KY 40 and…
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Martin County Middle School shows out in Rumble in the Mountains
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Martin County Middle School Lady Cardinals showed out Saturday, with the A-team going 4-0 and the B-team 1-0 in Rumble in the Mountains. The middle school preseason event took place at Martin County High School. Games started at 9 a.m. and ran all day. Along with middle school teams, several…
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‘Umbrella Alley’ ribbon-cutting Friday in Inez; judge invites everyone
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A dream will turn into reality Friday at noon as the Martin County Fiscal Court, in collaboration with citizens, businesses, the City of Inez and volunteers, officially opens Umbrella Alley, the newest art attraction in downtown Inez. As part of rejuvenating our county seat and creating an artistic…
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Alliance proposes sewer rate increase in Martin County; board leaves decision for later discussions
BY LISA STAYTON MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INÉZ — Alliance Water Resources vice president Tony Sneed traveled from Missouri to recommend a $5 per month sewer rate increase and present the 2024 sewer district budget. Sneed attended the July 27 Martin County Sanitation District board meeting. Sneed told board members that he included the $5 monthly debt…
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A step forward but a long road ahead for water
The plight of Martin County’s water system is a grave reminder of the critical condition of infrastructure in the region and Kentucky’s 5th Congressional District. The recent request by U.S. Representative Harold “Hal” Rogers for $5 million in funding for Martin County, part of an $85.85 million Community Project Funding package, is a step in…
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Martin County Court Docket
INEZ — Judge Brett Butcher heard the following cases July 25 in Martin District Court: Harold Johnson (arraignment) — Operating motor vehicle under influence of controlled substance, first; no/expired Kentucky registration receipt: Pleaded not guilty, pretrial 11/14/23 at 10 a.m. Madison Suzann Jude (arraignment) — No/expired registration plates; no/expired Kentucky registration receipt; improper display of…
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Martin County Water District issues boil water advisory
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — The Martin County Water District issued a boil water advisory Tuesday following a leak in a 6-inch main water line near Routes 40 and 645 intersection at the west end of Inez. The advisory affects Saltwell Road, Eden West along KY-645, also beginning at the intersection of KY-40 and KY-645…
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Harvest Festival vendor applications due Sept. 1
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — The countdown is on for the 26th annual Harvest Festival in Inez, with vendor applications due by Sept. 1. Applications can be downloaded and printed from the Martin County Harvest Fest Facebook page or picked up from the Martin County PVA office. Taking place on Sept. 15 and 16 in…
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