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‘Tongues of Deception’ book signing & film adaptation to spotlight local history at Harvest Fest
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County’s biggest weekend will feature not only music, food and fun, but also a story rooted in the county’s past. Author Harry H. Reed will hold a signing for his new book “Tongues of Deception” during the Martin County Harvest Festival Sept. 12–13. The book revisits the
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Health & Wellness Pavilion coming to Martin County
BY DOROTHY DILLON The Martin County Health Department is excited to invite the community to our third annual Health & Wellness Pavilion on Friday, Sept. 12 (12–5 p.m.) and Saturday, Sept. 13 (10 a.m.–2 p.m.) at the Martin County Business Center (right beside the courthouse). This year’s event will be packed with fun, learning, and
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Over 60 vendors heading to Harvest Fest this Friday and Saturday
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Downtown Inez will turn into a street-fair celebration this Friday and Saturday as the Harvest Festival brings more than 60 vendors, its biggest carnival yet, live music and family fun. Dozens of food booths, craft tables, games, and community displays will line the streets, filling the weekend with the sights,
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Martin County court dockets
INEZ — Judge John Kevin Holbrook heard the following cases Sept. 4 in Martin Circuit Court while Judge Brett Butcher heard cases Sept. 9 in Martin District Court. Circuit Court Harlan Jude (change of plea) — Bail jumping, first degree: Pleaded guilty, one year, sentencing 10/16/25 at 10 a.m., to run consecutively to Martin-25-CR-20. Harlan
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Martin County civil suits, deeds and marriages
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported three civil suits filed in her office through Sept. 4. Meanwhile, Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported five deeds and two marriages filed in her office through Sept. 4.’ Civil Suits Capital One NA vs. Anna M. Spence. Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Kim Ratliff. Republic Finance
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Quilt raffle to benefit Martin County Health Care Facility residents
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — A one-of-a-kind quilt will warm hearts and help residents at the Martin County Health Care Facility. The facility’s Resident Council is raffling a handmade “Purple Pink Passion” quilt, king size, donated by the Heirloom Quilt Society. The drawing is set for noon Friday, Dec. 5. Tickets are just $1 each
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Blevins finds Harvest Fest Treasure Hunt Clue #3
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Benjamin Blevins with the winning smile after finding the Harvest Fest Treasure Hunt Clue #3 at the First Frontier trail sign on New Route 3. He grabbed his $50 prize at the PVA office. The adventure continues for one final week. Find Clue #4 on the front page of the
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CJ Solar to bring Nashville firepower to Martin County Harvest Fest
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County’s biggest weekend just scored a headliner with real Southern bite. Baton Rouge native and Nashville hitmaker CJ Solar is set to close out the 2025 Harvest Fest. He will bring his blend of swampy blues, Southern rock grit and chart-topping country polish to the stage Saturday,
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Deputy jailer, inmates injured in Route 645 crash
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Martin County deputy jailer and two inmates were injured early Thursday morning when a transport vehicle crashed on Route 645 near Eden Elementary School. The van, en route from the Big Sandy Regional Detention Center in Paintsville to court in Inez, was traveling south when it hydroplaned,
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Martin County grand jury indicts eight: Drugs, endangerment, assault
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Martin County grand jury Thursday handed up indictments against eight people. Charges include drug possession, wanton endangerment, bail jumping and assault. Danny Mollett, 47, of Inez, stands accused of possession of a controlled substance in the first degree (methamphetamine), tampering with physical evidence, possession/use of drug paraphernalia
