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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
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Martin County storms past Betsy Layne in 2A playoffs
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — On a cold, rain-soaked senior night at The Rock, Martin County (9-2) took Betsy Layne’s (4-7) best shot in the first round of the Class 2A KHSAA state playoffs. Coach Josh Muncy’s crew rallied from an early deficit to defeat the Bobcats 42-26 Nov. 7, extending the careers of
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Devan Maynard earns Class 2A District 7 Player of the Year
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County senior quarterback Devan Maynard is the Class 2A District 7 Player of the Year after turning in one of the most dominant all-around seasons in Kentucky this fall. Maynard powered the Cardinals to a 9-2 record while ranking among the Class 2A leaders in rushing, passing, scoring
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Kirk & Crum Law Firm Player of the Week: Braxton Maynard
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School’s Braxton Maynard is the Kirk & Crum Law Firm Player of the Week. The senior helped power the Cardinals to a 42-26 playoff win over Betsy Layne on a rainy senior night at The Rock. Maynard came up with a huge interception to help
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Eden picks up win over Highlands
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Eden Elementary’s boys basketball program turned in a strong week on the hardwood, sweeping Highlands in A, B and C team action Monday at EES before dropping a pair of competitive games to Millard on Thursday in Warfield. In A-team play Monday at Eden Elementary, the Wildcats rolled
