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It is an Appalachian food thing
Growing up in this region of Appalachia, you likely ate certain foods you might not find elsewhere in the country. Appalachian cuisine is a style of food from the central and southern sections of the Appalachian Mountains in the eastern United States. For example, most of us grew up eating soup (pinto) beans and cornbread.…
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Martin County court docket
INEZ — Judge John Kevin Holbrook heard the following cases July 16 in Martin Circuit Court: Clem Marcum Jr. (change of plea) – 1. Assault, third degree, police/probation officer; 2. Criminal mischief, first degree; 3. Resisting arrest; 4. Alcohol intoxication in a public place, first and second offense: Pleaded guilty to all. Sentencing 9/326 at…
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Martin County civil suits and deeds
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported seven civil suits filed in her office through July 16. Meanwhile, Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported five deeds recorded in her office through July 16. Civil suits Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Larna Setser. Midland Management Inc. vs. Bethany Meeks. Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Virginia…
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Susie Fletcher Mahon Obituary
Susie Fletcher Mahon 1932—2026 Susie Fletcher Mahon, 93, of Debord, passed away July 19, 2026, at Highlands ARH Regional Medical Center in Prestonsburg. Born Nov. 11, 1932, in Martin County, she was the daughter of the late Robert Jefferson Fletcher and Isabell Fletcher. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her…
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Head Start seeks students to fill classroom spots in Martin County
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Head Start is seeking eligible students to fill available classroom spots. Dr. Patricia McCoy, the program’s director, encouraged families to apply during a recent presentation to the Kiwanis Club in Inez. “We try to get as many kids as we can get in our program,” she…
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Wrestlers serve up sweet treats
The Martin County High School girls wrestling team brought smiles and sweet treats to residents at Martin County Health Care Facility during a recent visit. The wrestlers stopped by to deliver an assortment of baked goodies and spend time with residents. “Thank you, girls, for such a thoughtful gesture of kindness,” facility staff said. “The…
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Farm funds available; meeting July 20 in Inez
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Applications are available for Martin County farmers seeking cost-share assistance through the 2026 County Agricultural Investment Program. An information session is set for 5 p.m. Monday, July 20, at the Martin County Cooperative Extension Office. The application period opened July 14 and will continue through Aug. 11. Farmers may pick…
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Grand jury indicts six in theft, drug and fraud cases
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Martin County grand jury indicted six people July 16 in cases involving alleged stolen merchandise, methamphetamine trafficking, possession of a handgun by a convicted felon and fabricated UTV theft. Ruby M. Chaffins, 51, of Inez, was indicted on charges of complicity to receiving stolen property valued at…
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EXCLUSIVE: Teen, mother recount 17-hour coal mine entrapment
Harless tells how she crawled to freedom and led rescuers to diabetic stepfather BY ANNIE HOLLER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOVELY — A 14-year-old girl crawled through an opening “no larger than a rabbit hole” Sunday evening and led rescuers to the passage they widened to save her diabetic stepfather from an abandoned coal mine. Ada Harless…
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Martin County arrest report
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s office reported the following arrests: Robert Brayden Moore, 18, of Debord, was arrested July 12 on Turkey Creek in Inez on a charge of second-degree assault. Deputy David Adams responded to assist Martin County Sheriff John Kirk with a fight in progress. A neighbor had…
