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Preece commits to KCU
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School senior volleyball player Kristin Preece has made her college choice, verbally committing to continue her career at Kentucky Christian University. Preece, a key contributor and leader for the Lady Cardinals, said the school’s faith-based environment was the first thing that drew her in. “What caught
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Mountain Citizen wins Tom and Pat Gish Award for courage, integrity and tenacity
BY AL CROSS A scrappy little newspaper that has fought for more than 30 years for clean water and open government in its Appalachian county is the winner of the 2025 Tom and Pat Gish Award for courage, integrity and tenacity in rural journalism. The Mountain Citizen is a weekly paper serving the 11,000 people
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EDA response raises new questions about asbestos in 78-year-old building
BY LISA STAYTON MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Economic Development Authority’s response to an open records request raises new questions about whether adequate asbestos testing was performed before demolition of a structure in downtown Inez. The building at 21 East Main Street was built in 1947, an era when asbestos-containing materials were heavily
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Martin County man goes to jail for false reports to 911, father also charged
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Martin County man went to jail after he called 911 repeatedly making false reports for the purpose of luring law enforcement to his home to harass them, police said. Moments after his arrest, police took his father into custody for interfering with government operations. Deputy Billy Wells
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Martin County arrest report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Cassandra Martin, 27, of Lexington, was arrested Tuesday at White Oak Hill of Addiction Recovery Care in Inez for contempt of court. Sheriff Kirk states in his report that Martin was court-ordered to rehab at White Oak Hill, but left the facility. Stephen
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Food distribution Nov. 20 in Inez
INEZ — Facing Hunger will host a drive-thru mobile food distribution Nov. 20 in Inez, assisting families ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. Volunteers will distribute food at the Martin County Search & Rescue building at 1120 Old Middle Fork Road beginning at 11 a.m. The event will continue until noon or until supplies run out.
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A first buck, a long chase and a birthday gift
Three Martin County hunters made their mark over the weekend with notable harvests. Camron Bowen took his first deer Thursday, bypassing the familiar rite of a small first buck and instead claiming a nine-pointer. He hunted in Lawrence County. Elijah Collins added to the tally, dropping a strong buck during his weekend hunt in Lawrence
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Healthy Happenings: World Diabetes Day
BY DOROTHY DILLON On Nov. 14, our team at the Martin County Health Department proudly wore blue to recognize World Diabetes Day and raise awareness about diabetes in our community. We also want to give a big thank-you to our community partners who joined us in wearing blue and showing their support. Your involvement helps
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Martin County court docket
INEZ — Judge Brett Butcher heard the following cases Nov. 10 in Martin District Court: Zachary Delong (motion to set aside failure to appear) — Operating vehicle with expired operator’s license; no/expired registration plates; no/expired Kentucky registration receipt; improper registration plate; failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security, first: Pleaded not guilty, pretrial conference 2/3/26
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Martin County civil suits and marriages
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported nine civil suits filed in her office from Nov. 7 to Nov. 13. Meanwhile, Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported one marriage recorded in her office from Nov. 7 to Nov. 12: Civil Suits Franklin Stacy vs. Bryttani Osborne. Lendmark Financial Services/Paintsville vs. Teira Hickman. Mariner Finance
