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Martin County court docket
INEZ — Judge Brett Butcher heard the following cases April 28 in Martin District Court: Dakota Joe Bowen (arraignment) — 1. Speeding 19 mph over the limit; 2. Failure to wear a seat belt; 3. Failure to produce insurance card: 1. Six-month diversion and court costs, $143.00, show cause 10/13/26 at 9:30 a.m.; 2. Dismissed
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Martin County civil suits, deeds and marriages
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported eight civil suits filed in her office from April 24 to April 29. Meanwhile, Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported five deeds and one marriage recorded in her office through April 29. Civil Suits Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Amanda Stepp. Merrick Bank vs. Diana McCoy. Midland
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Invasive species project planned on WMAs in Martin and Pike counties
State wildlife officials will temporarily close portions of three wildlife management areas in Martin and Pike counties this month to carry out a large-scale habitat improvement effort targeting invasive plant species. The closures will occur during a two-day window, either May 4-8 or May 11-15, depending on weather conditions, according to the Kentucky Department of
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Happy Nurses Week
BY DOROTHY DILLON This week, the Martin County Health Department is celebrating the incredible nurses who serve our community with compassion, dedication and heart every single day. A special shoutout to our amazing team: Penny Dye, Jennifer Jude, Lakean Meade, Olivia Lafferty and Breanna Greer. Thank you for all that you do for Martin County.
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MCMS soccer honors eighth graders
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Middle School soccer came up short in a pair of tightly contested matches last week, falling 1-0 to Johnson Central on April 21 before splitting with Belfry on Eighth Grade Night April 27. Johnson Central 1, Martin County 0 The Lady Cardinals battled throughout but couldn’t
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Cardinals baseball battles back in extra-inning loss, drops five-game stretch
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN Martin County showed fight in a 9-9 game against Magoffin County before four extra-inning runs sent the Cardinals to a 13-9 loss. That game opened a five-game stretch that ended with losses to Pike County Central, Floyd Central, Fairview and East Carter. Despite the skid, the Cardinals flashed offensive spark
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Kirk & Crum Law Office Player of the Week: Noah Bowens
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Noah Bowens is the Kirk & Crum Law Office Player of the Week. Bowens delivered consistent production at the plate for the Cardinals. The freshman impressed with a 2-for-3 performance against East Carter, blasting a double and driving in two teammates against the Raiders. He also contributed to
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Primary voting begins next week; public machine test Sunday
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County voters are entering the final stretch before the May 19 primary, with a crowded Republican local ballot, a public voting machine test set for Sunday and absentee and early voting windows opening next week. The Martin County Board of Elections will hold a public testing and
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Tourism maps out summer events, jams, celebrations
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — With weddings on the calendar, summer concerts taking shape and a longtime courthouse venue drawing steady bookings, the Martin County Tourism Commission painted a picture of a tourism season beginning to fill in. During its April 20 meeting, the commission welcomed Karen Thoma as its newest member, approved
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Hidden treasures of the hills
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Each spring, the woods of Martin County reveal treasures easy to miss unless one looks closely. From the uncommon yellow lady slipper to prized American ginseng and goldenseal, these native plants rise quietly beneath the hardwoods, reminders that some of Appalachia’s richest beauty blooms in the shade. Long
