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Aiden Barker brings scoring punch, versatility to Martin County
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Another versatile scoring threat will be joining the Cardinals’ roster for the 2026-27 season. Aiden Barker, a 6-foot-4 senior who played at Morgan County last season, will finish his high school career in a Martin County uniform. Barker averaged 19.6 points and 6.1 rebounds across 12 appearances for…
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Kiosk ordering boards: Love or detest them?
BY DR. GLENN MOLLETTE Most likely you are becoming familiar with digital ordering kiosks. They are called lots of things, like self-serve kiosks, order kiosks, power menu boards and probably various other terms. You may love them, but I do not care for them at all. Taco Bell, McDonald’s and other eateries have them stationed…
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Spending time with my sister
BY DAWN REED My sister, Teri, is like medicine – a balm for the soul. I needed a good dose, so I threw my toothbrush and pajamas in a bag, then headed the 252 miles to Bowling Green for a day. Totally worth it. There is a long time of hugging when we get together.…
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Missing woman found safe
BY ANNIE HOLLER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Kentucky State Police have located an Inez woman who was reported missing. According to Trooper M. Coleman, KSP Post 9 public relations officer, Heather Mollett, 36, was found safe. Mollett’s mother, Rhonda Salmons, had reported Mollett missing July 13 after she did not return home from a court…
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Drivers must stop for school buses across undivided four-lane roads
Martin County plans bus cameras BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Drivers on both sides of an undivided four-lane highway must now stop when a school or church bus flashes its red lights and extends its stop arm. House Bill 7 took effect July 15, expanding Kentucky’s school bus stop law and allowing school…
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‘Himler Heritage Exhibit’ ribbon-cutting set Aug. 5
Warfield exhibit to tell story of cooperative coal company, railroad BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — A new exhibit beside Warfield’s historic railroad caboose will tell the story of Martin Himler, the miner-owned coal company he established and the rail line that connected the community to markets beyond the Tug Fork. Martin County Judge/Executive…
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Forward Martin County launches permanent fund
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT MARTIN COUNTY — Martin County residents, businesses and former residents now have a way to contribute to a permanent charitable fund dedicated to local projects and organizations. Forward Martin County has been established as a locally guided fund under the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky. The local board will identify community priorities, while…
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Inez man charged after EMS threat
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — An Inez man was arrested July 20 after allegedly becoming combative and threatening emergency medical personnel. Michael D. Dalton, 26, was charged with third-degree terroristic threatening and second-degree disorderly conduct. Martin County Sheriff John Kirk responded to an East Main Street residence after receiving a report that Dalton was fighting.…
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Debord man faces formal charges for drugs dropped at government center
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Commonwealth’s attorney formally charged a Debord man with two drug offenses July 16 in Martin Circuit Court. An information filed in the case charges Joshua Scott, 39, with possession of a controlled substance in the second degree, drug unspecified, and possession of a controlled substance in the…
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Troopers charge Lovely man with DUI
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — A Lovely man was arrested July 11 after police responding to a reported fight said he admitted drinking before driving. Christopher Arthur Scott, 20, was charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol and possession of an open alcoholic beverage container in a motor vehicle. Kentucky State…
