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Woman allegedly tried to run over social workers
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOVELY — A woman is facing multiple charges after authorities say she threatened state social workers and tried to ram their vehicle. Police arrested Garnet Scott, 36, of Lovely, on Aug. 20 on North Wolf Creek in Lovely on charges of first-degree wanton endangerment and third-degree terroristic threatening. According to
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Martin County court docket
INEZ — Judge Brett Butcher heard the following cases Aug. 19 in Martin District Court: Christopher Raleigh Adrews (arraignment) — 1. No operator’s/moped license; 2. No/expired Kentucky registration receipt; 3. Failure of non-owner operator to maintain required insurance, first: 1. Pleaded guilty, five days to serve, credit time served five days; 2. Dismissed; 3. Pleaded
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Martin County civil suits and deeds
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported six civil suits filed in her office Aug. 15-21. Meanwhile, Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported five deeds recorded in her office through Aug. 21: Civil Suits Capital One NA Successor by Merger T vs. Terry Maynard. Shyanna Jude vs. Christopher Muncy. Dahryl Keller vs. Misty Dawn
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Lady Cards stay hot with win over Tigers
Marcum fires in six from long range BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PAINTSVILLE — Martin County Middle School girls basketball teams earned decisive victories at Paintsville on Aug. 14. Makenna Marcum raised the summer temperature even higher after she drained six 3s to lead the A-team to a 41-18 win. The B-team handed the Tigers
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Martin County youth tops Fairview
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Explosive plays carried the Martin County youth A-team to a 24-6 victory over Fairview at home Saturday morning. Raylan Preston got the Cardinals rolling with a 75-yard touchdown run. Jonah McCoy followed with a 60-yard scoring burst. Nolan Muncy added another long run after he broke free for
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McCoy objects to Martin County Water District’s proposed fee and rate hikes: ‘This is cruel’
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Despite objections from one board member, the Martin County Water District is proposing higher meter charges, a higher rate on leak adjustments and new service requirements for customers. Board chairman Tim Thoma presented the proposal during a special meeting Aug. 12. Following a 3-1 vote, the district will
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Native son steps into agriculture agent role
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County has a new agriculture agent at the extension office—and for the first time, he is a native son determined to stay. Dan Howard, who accepted the position in May, introduced himself and his plans Thursday during a Kiwanis Club lunch at Giovanni’s in Inez. “I am
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Kids swim free Aug. 23 at Martin County Pool
Kids under 18 can swim for free this Saturday, Aug. 23, at the Martin County Pool, thanks to the generosity of Smokin’ Hott Novelties & More of Blacklog Road in Inez. Co-owner Thelma Goforth presented Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles with a donation check to cover admission costs for all youth, continuing an ongoing trend.
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Martin County arrest report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Brian Howell, 46, of Inez, was arrested Monday on Route 645 in Inez on an indictment warrant charging him with possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine), possession of a controlled substance (drug unspecified), possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia – buy/possession. Deputy Steven
