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Solid waste board holds inaugural meeting in Inez
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Solid Waste Board held its first-ever meeting April 3 at the government center in Inez, marking a step toward the county’s environmental management. The meeting was a blend of official procedures and heartfelt introductions, laying the groundwork for the board’s future activities. In a unanimous…
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Martin County designates April as ‘Child Abuse Prevention Month’
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Judge/Executive Lon Lafferty declared April as Child Abuse Prevention Month in a ceremony Tuesday at the government center in Inez. Joined by Martin County Attorney Melissa Phelps and representatives from the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS), Lafferty stated child abuse is one of the…
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Martin County Water District violates drinking water standard
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — The Martin County Water District violated a drinking water standard in November. While some customers say they received a notice of the violation on the back of their water bills the following month, other customers reported not receiving a notice. MCWD board member Nina McCoy recently shared a copy of…
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Martin County court docket for April 3
INEZ — Judge Brett Butcher heard the following cases April 3 in Martin District Court: James Hackney (preliminary hearing via Zoom) — Complicity burglary, second degree; complicity criminal mischief, third degree: Waived to grand jury, amended bond to $5,000, surety, instructed to have no contact with victim. Elizabeth Horn (preliminary hearing) — Receiving stolen property…
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Martin County BOE discusses attendance crisis
Price named regional BOE chair, MCHS Solar bid rejected BY PHILL BARNETT MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Board of Education met March 13 at a rescheduled time due to the 15th Region Tournament last week. The top agenda items included staff and school reports as well as bids for various contracts with the district. After…
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Out-of-pocket costs for internet to rise in Martin County
BY TIM MAREMA DAILY YONDER Nearly a third of Martin County households may have to pay more for internet access by the end of April because a federal program that supports affordable broadband for lower-income families is running out of money. Over 1,100 of Martin County’s 3,800 households are currently receiving $30 a month from…
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Martin County court docket
INEZ — Judge Brett Butcher heard the following cases Feb. 6 in Martin District Court: Fredia Mae Cook (arraignment) — Speeding 22 mph over (school zone): Amended to 10 mph over, six-month diversion. Albert Joshua Deskins (jury trial) — Driving under influence, second: ADE classes, loss of license to be determined by Department of Transportation,…
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News Alert: Urgent water shut-off in Martin County
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN MARTIN COUNTY — In an urgent announcement at 7:27 p.m. the Martin County Water District informed residents of an imminent water shut-off across the entire county starting from 11 p.m. Saturday. The measure comes as a response to critically low water levels in the clearwell tanks at the water treatment facility.…
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Martin County secures brownfield grant to clean up Grassy school
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN JOB — Martin County will use a $125,000 brownfield grant to remediate the former Grassy School of asbestos and lead-based paint. The Cleaner Commonwealth Fund grant is one of two awards announced Friday by Gov. Andy Beshear. Martin and Shelby counties each received $125,000. Shelby County will remediate the former…
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Winter weather cripples Martin County: Schools and government offices close amid heavy snowfall
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN MARTIN COUNTY — The first snowstorm of 2024 brought Martin County to a standstill, with heavy snow causing dangerous road conditions and widespread closures. The snow began falling Sunday, and by Tuesday, residents reported an accumulation of 6-8 inches. Schools, government offices, and several businesses have been closed since Monday.…
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