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Martin County BOE renews opposition to Amendment 2
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Board of Education renewed its opposition to Amendment 2 during Monday night’s meeting, with board members and district leadership warning that the measure would siphon funding from public schools. “This is Amendment 2 that will be on the ballot as you vote in Kentucky,” board…
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Brianna Ellis, 20, of Lexington, was arrested Tuesday for contempt of court. Andrew Vogeler, 45, of Sparta, was arrested Tuesday for contempt of court. Taylor Gordon Howell, 26, of Lovely, was arrested Monday at the mouth of Turkey Creek in Inez on two…
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Martin County court docket
INEZ — Judge John T. Chafin heard the following cases Oct. 7-8 in Martin District Court: William Evans (motion to set aside) — Theft of services: Pretrial conference 11/19/24 at 9 a.m. Elizabeth Horn (arraignment) — Hindering prosecution or apprehension, second degree: Pretrial conference 10/22/24 at 9 a.m. Floyd Howell (arraignment) — Public intoxication-controlled substance…
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Martin County civil suits
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following lawsuits filed in her office Oct. 4-10: Citizens Bank of Kentucky vs. Ronnie Mills et al. George T. Maynard vs. Bonnie Sue Maynard. Holly Kinser vs. Benjamin A. Kinser. CHFS Sys Acct KY Foster Care vs. Kyle Safford. Alana M. Maynard vs. Jennifer L. Enyard.…
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Martin County property transfers and marriage records
INEZ — Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported the following deeds and marriages recorded in her office Oct. 2-8: Deeds Jennifer Lemaster, John Adams and Ethel Adams (first party) to David Eller and Christi Eller (second party). R&J Development Company LLC (first party) to James Jude (second party). John R. Triplett, Michael Triplett and Melanie…
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LIHEAP pre-registration available for seniors, disabled residents
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Eligible residents can pre-register for the Low-Income Heating Assistance Program’s (LIHEAP) fall subsidy, which offers financial aid to help cover heating costs during the colder months. While the official enrollment period runs from Nov. 5 through Dec. 20, certain residents can take advantage of an early registration window. Pre-registration is…
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Disabled veteran faces $3,400 fine as Martin County board declines leniency
BY LISA STAYTON MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A $100-per-day fine levied last month by the Martin County Solid Waste Board against a disabled resident has surpassed $3,400, but the board showed no leniency at its meeting Thursday. Martin County Code Enforcement Officer Paul McCoy informed the board that he had spoken with Dwayne Mills, director…
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Medieval madness could be coming to Martin County
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — At the recent Martin County Tourism meeting, Cati Christian pitched an unexpected and intriguing idea—medieval reenactments. Christian, a member of the Appalachian Drakaríðendr, part of the Empire of Medieval Pursuits (EMP) based in Boyd County, proposed bringing the immersive historical experience to the county. “We have a membership…
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Heritage Day set for Oct. 19: Event pays homage to old ways of Appalachia
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County residents come together each year to celebrate roots, culture and community at Martin County Heritage Day. The event pays homage to the old ways of life, honoring the grit and traditions of ancestors who called these Appalachian hills home. Set for Oct. 19, Heritage Day will…
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Eden leads Martin County schools in assessment
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Martin County students took the Kentucky Summative Assessment (KSA) in the spring of 2024 with results released last week by the state. The annual assessment is given to students in grades 3-8, 10 and 11. KSA provides content area assessments, including reading and mathematics (grades 3 through 8 and 10),…
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