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Healthy Happenings: You may qualify for WIC
BY DOROTHY DILLON Every child deserves a healthy start — and WIC helps make that possible. The WIC Program provides families with access to nutritious foods, breastfeeding support, and education that helps children grow strong from the very beginning. WIC benefits can be used at local stores, and the WIC Shopper app makes keeping track
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Martin County court docket
Inez — Judge John T. Chafin heard the following cases Oct. 21 in Martin District Court: Ashley Copley (motion to set aside bench warrant) — Granted, credit $200, balance $453: All other traffic offenses not listed: Failure to appear, reset show cause 10/6/26 at 10 a.m. Dovie Ann Daniels (arraignment) — Failure to wear seat
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Martin County civil suits, deeds and marriages
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported eight civil suits filed Oct. 17-23 in her office. Meanwhile, Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported nine deeds and four marriages recorded in her office through Oct. 23. Civil Suits Margie McKinney vs. Elizabeth Marshall. Freedom Mortgage Corporation vs. George Newsome IV. Pennymac Loan
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Vada Muncy Obituary
Vada Muncy 1942—2025 Vada Magdalene (Delong) Muncy, age 82, of Beauty, gained her angel wings and passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home Oct. 23, 2025. Born Dec. 9, 1942, in Inez, she was the daughter of the late William Delong and Hazel Irene (Newsome) Delong. Vada was devoted to her family and
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Marion Duncan Obituary
Marion Duncan 1937—2025 There are a few people that you meet in life who have a tremendous influence on your life. Marion Duncan was one of those born with God’s love and was not afraid to show the light God had given him. Marion Duncan, 88, of Pilgrim, deceased at the Martin County Health Care
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Linda Faye (Muncy) Preece Obituary
Linda Faye (Muncy) Preece 1951—2025 Linda Faye (Muncy) Preece, age 74, of Debord, passed away peacefully at her residence Oct. 22, 2025, surrounded by her family. Born Jan. 19, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Emzie and Rose (Crum) Muncy. She is survived by her husband, Robert Preece; daughters, Marcie (Ernest) Hale and
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Sheriff warns residents of insurance scam
Individual reportedly visits homes, asks for policy details before leaving. CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk issued a public warning Friday about an insurance scam in the county. According to the sheriff, a man has been visiting homes under false pretenses and attempting to obtain personal information related to life insurance
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Lady Cards capture regional runner-up
Caldwell named 15th Region POY BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PAINTSVILLE — The Martin County girls soccer team capped off a record-setting season with a 15-2 finish and a runner-up placement in the 15th Region Championship after falling 1-0 to Johnson Central in a defensive battle on Oct. 16. Despite coming up short in the
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Martin County volleyball defeats Tolsia on senior night
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County volleyball celebrated Senior Night in style with both varsity and junior varsity victories over Tolsia on Oct. 14, before falling to Johnson Central in the 57th District championship at Martin County High School on Monday night. The Lady Cards dominated the first set against Tolsia, jumping
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Eden captures A-team title in dramatic finish
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Eden Wildcats are county champions after mounting a comeback and edging Warfield 28-27 in a thrilling A-team title game Monday night. Warfield roared out to an 11-1 lead in the opening quarter, but Eden refused to fold. Aubrey Wilson sparked the comeback with eight first-quarter points to
