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Residents whip up peanut butter pie
INEZ — Residents at the Martin County Health Care Facility recently spent time in the kitchen preparing a favorite sweet treat during an activities cooking class. Participants worked together to mix ingredients, follow the recipe and assemble peanut butter pies topped with chocolate drizzle and peanut butter cups. The hands-on activity offered residents an opportunity
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Gavin Stepp receives offer
Martin County High School’s Gavin Stepp during a game at Knott Central last season. Stepp received his first college offer to continue his football career at Bethel College. During his senior campaign, Stepp played in all 12 games, recording 15 receptions for 156 yards and 2 touchdowns, averaging 13 receiving yards per game. (Citizen photo
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Martin County grand jury indicts six: Firearm, drugs, cable vandalism, assault
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Martin County grand jury returned indictments March 5 against six individuals, including an Inez man accused of possessing a firearm despite prior felony convictions. Other charges involve drug possession, telecommunication infrastructure vandalism, assault of a police officer and bail jumping. Eric Crum, 42, of Inez, is facing
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Minnie Mae (Williamson) Crum Obituary
Minnie Mae (Williamson) Crum 1940—2026 Minnie Mae (Williamson) Crum, 85, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 6, 2026. Born Oct. 22, 1940, in Grey Eagle, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Grace (Fitch) and Ersel Williamson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,
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Vehicle dangling over hillside leads to DUI arrest in Lovely
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOVELY — A Jeep Cherokee was left partially hanging over a hillside along Long Branch Road in Lovely on Feb. 28, leading Kentucky State Police to arrest the man authorities say had been driving it. John M. Stevens, 45, of Lovely, faces charges of operating a motor vehicle under the
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Braxton Keathley surpasses 3,000-point mark
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Braxton Keathley continues to etch his name into Kentucky high school basketball history. The Martin County superstar surpassed the 3,000-point mark for his varsity career Feb. 26 during the 57th District championship, adding another milestone to an already remarkable résumé. Keathley, a highly coveted Division I recruit and widely
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Federal inmate charged in killing at USP Big Sandy
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN A federal inmate serving time at the United States Penitentiary Big Sandy is facing a murder charge in the October 2024 killing of another prisoner. A grand jury in Ashland returned an indictment Feb. 26 charging Daviian Dwane Roberts, 35, of Midland, Texas, with the Oct. 15, 2024, killing of
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Martin County arrest report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests and citations. Eric P. Mollett, 50, was arrested Feb. 27 on Middle Fork Road in Inez on charges of fleeing or evading police, first degree (motor vehicle), wanton endangerment, first degree (police officer), operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, fourth
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Get ready for Big Sandy Senior Games
Seniors across the Big Sandy region can lace up their walking shoes and prepare for the 39th Annual Big Sandy Senior Games in May. Hosted by the Big Sandy Area Development District, the event offers residents age 50 and older a chance to compete, connect and celebrate active living. Bowling competition will take place May
