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PSC opens enforcement case over Martin County Water District unapproved truck lease
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN FRANKFORT — The Kentucky Public Service Commission has opened a formal investigation into the Martin County Water District, five current or former commissioners and an Alliance Water Resources manager over allegations the utility entered into a truck lease without first obtaining state approval required by law. In a March 31
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Martin County Soil and Water Conservation honors students at Art & Writing Contest Banquet
INEZ — The Martin County Soil and Water Conservation District recognized students from across the county April 7 during its annual Art & Writing Contest Banquet, honoring participation and top entries in this year’s competition. Students from local elementary, middle and high schools attended the banquet at the Martin County Cooperative Extension Services office, where
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Legislation heads to governor with nearly $26 million for Martin County water, sewer projects
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN FRANKFORT — Legislation that would release $25.8 million for eight Martin County water and sewer projects cleared the Kentucky General Assembly on Tuesday, moving to Gov. Andy Beshear. The measure, House Joint Resolution 81, would release $52,502,260 statewide in previously appropriated funding through Kentucky’s Water and Wastewater Assistance for Troubled
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Big Sandy Area CAP reports $1.6 million in winter heating aid
INEZ — Big Sandy Area Community Action Program helped more than 4,300 households avoid losing heat this winter, distributing more than $1.6 million in emergency energy assistance across its five-county service region through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program’s Winter Crisis component. According to an impact statement released by the agency, 4,312 households received help
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Popup licensing events set for Martin County
Martin County residents will have two more chances this year to handle driver licensing needs closer to home, as driver licensing popup events return to public libraries. Events are scheduled for Aug. 4 at Rufus Reed Public Library, 1442 Riverfront Road, in Lovely and for Oct. 6 at Martin County Public Library in Inez. Registration
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Martin County court docket
INEZ — Judge John T. Chafin heard the following cases April 6 and 7 in Martin District Court: Kayla R. Christian (arraignment) — Operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license: Pleaded not guilty, pretrial conference 5/19/26 at 9:30 a.m. Isaiah Michael Hodge (arraignment) — Operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license; failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security first;
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Martin County civil suits, deeds and marriages
INEZ — The Martin Circuit Clerk’s Office reported 10 civil suits filed from April 3 to April 4. Meanwhile the Martin County Clerk’s Office reported five deeds and one marriage recorded through April 8: Civil Suits Linda Harmon vs. Donnie Harmon. Charles Davis vs. Barbara Bailey et al. Credit Acceptance Corp vs. Robert A. Williamson.
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Traffic stop leads to suspected meth seizure in Martin County, two arrests
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN TOMAHAWK — A traffic stop Sunday night in Martin County led to the seizure of about 16 grams of suspected methamphetamine and the arrest of two Inez men—a father and son. Martin County Sheriff’s deputies stopped a white 2011 Chevrolet truck about 8 p.m. on Route 40 near the old
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Harvest Fest generates buzz with tease of ‘The Voice’ headliner
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Harvest Fest is generating buzz with a teaser that a contestant from “The Voice” will headline Sept. 19 in downtown Inez. Promotional materials released by the Kiwanis Club stop short of naming the artist, instead promising a full headliner reveal is coming soon as part of
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Extension office to host swarm trap workshop for aspiring beekeepers
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Martin County residents interested in beekeeping will have a chance to build their own swarm traps as the Martin County Cooperative Extension Service teams up with the Martin County Beekeepers Association for a hands-on workshop in Inez. The “Swarm Trap Building” program is on the schedule for Friday, April 24,
