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Martin County arrest report
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Law enforcement arrested Joseph K. Scott, 47, of Hardy, Feb. 9 on KY-40 in Warfield on two warrants charging him with failure to appear for traffic and misdemeanor charges. Deputy Jameson Wall served the warrants at 11:49 p.m. Officers took
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Kirk & Crum Law Firm Player of the Week: Kenleigh Estep
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT Kenleigh Estep is the Kirk & Crum Law Firm Player of the Week. Estep won a Kentucky state championship Feb. 8 at Corbin Arena, becoming the first middle school girl from Martin County to claim a state wrestling title. Estep captured the middle school 95-pound division at the 2026 KFWC Middle School
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Martin County court dockets
INEZ — Judge John Kevin Holbrook heard cases Feb. 5 in Martin Circuit Court, while Judge Brett Butcher heard cases Feb. 3 in Martin District Court. Circuit Court Henry Butcher (change of plea) — Trafficking in controlled substance, first offense (carfentanil or fentanyl derivatives): Pleaded guilty, six years, defendant shall forfeit any monies/firearms/vehicles seized as
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Martin County civil suits, deeds and marriages
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported seven civil suits filed in her office through Feb. 5. Meanwhile, Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported three deeds and one marriage recorded in her office through Feb. 5. Civil Suits H&S Financial Inc. vs. Aaron Hinkle. Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC vs. Holly Mollette. Midland Credit Management
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School board honors FRYSC coordinators during Appreciation Month
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — February is Family Resource and Youth Services Centers (FRYSC) Appreciation Month, honoring the work of coordinators who help remove non-academic barriers to student success. FRYSC programs support students and families through services such as basic needs assistance, community referrals, family engagement programs and resources that help children stay
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Martin County grand jury returns indictments
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Martin County grand jury returned several indictments Feb. 5, including felony charges involving child abuse, property damage and bail jumping. Kevin Michael Litton, 27, of Tomahawk, stands accused of first-degree criminal abuse involving a victim under 12 years of age. The indictment alleges that on April 19,
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Sharon Gay Maynard Obituary
Sharon Gay Maynard 1952—2026 Sharon Gay Maynard, 73, passed away Feb. 2, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. Born Dec. 29, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Anna Mae Maynard and Estel Maynard. She is now resting in the arms of her Savior, Jesus, without a worry and with a big smile. Her memory
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Martin County launches girls wrestling
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN GEORGETOWN — Martin County’s first-ever high school girls wrestling team did not just show up for its debut; it made history. In the program’s inaugural season, the Lady Cardinals carved out a landmark day Jan. 31 at the Lady Cardinal Showcase at Scott County High School. Martin County finished sixth out
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Aidan Mann to continue baseball career at UPike
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County’s Aidan Mann is heading to the next level. He signed to continue his baseball career at the University of Pikeville in a ceremony Jan. 20 at Martin County High School. making his commitment official in front of family, coaches, teammates and supporters. “We’re excited to get Aidan
