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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 July 4 to July 10. Meanwhile, Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported 12 deeds and eight marriages recorded in her office from June 23 to July 10: Civil Suits Republic Finance LLC vs. Roeda L. Sarver. Dempsey Housing Community
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Sweet treats: Homemade strawberry sundae
Martin County Health Care Facility resident Francis Preece enjoys a homemade strawberry sundae prepared by the activities department.
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Swim for free this Friday at the Martin County Pool
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The wait is over. The Martin County Swimming Pool is back with major improvements. After eight years of sitting dry and silent, the community pool will make a grand reopening splash this Friday with free admission all day. Gates open to the public at noon and close at
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Brown water: Judge calls on PSC to rescind order requiring outside management of Martin County Water District
County fast-tracks weed-cutting BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Judge/Executive Lon Lafferty is calling on the Kentucky Public Service Commission to rescind its order requiring outside management of the Martin County Water District. He cited operational failures that have led to widespread brown-colored water and growing public frustration. In the same meeting
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Coal miner, songwriter, storyteller: Cody McCoy to take stage at Appalachian Artist Fest
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County native Cody McCoy will bring his raw and reverent songwriting to the Appalachian Artist Festival in downtown Inez on Aug. 2. With a voice shaped by coal dust, church hymns and Appalachian storytelling, the Beauty resident has carved out a place as one of the region’s
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Local man jailed after threatening to kill neighbor and dogs
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A heated neighborhood dispute fueled by alcohol landed an Inez man in jail July 1. Authorities say the man threatened to kill a neighbor and his dogs, claiming the animals had killed his chickens. Martin County Sheriff’s deputies responded to Peter Cave Road in Inez after a report
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Brenda Hall, 39, of Lovely, was arrested Sunday on Long Branch Road in Lovely on three bench warrants. Deputy Steven Putman served the warrants. James Aaron Moore, 55, of Lovely, was arrested Sunday on Maple Street in Lovely for driving on a DUI-suspended
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Mountain Comp to host job fair in Martin County on July 25
INEZ — Mountain Comprehensive Care Center is hosting a job fair in Martin County and is hiring on-site for multiple positions. The fair is set for July 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Martin County Extension Office, 9 Holy Street, Inez. Positions available include: Requirements range from high school/GED to bachelor’s and
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Healthy Happenings: Confidential birth control services
BY DOROTHY DILLON Need birth control? Want confidential STI testing or treatment? The Martin County Health Department has partnered with Dayspring Women’s Health to provide compassionate, confidential reproductive care. Pills, patches, IUDs and more are available. For added privacy, ask about “no home contact” visits. Call (606) 549-2656 and tell them you are from Martin
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Crum Family gathers for 76th reunion
Submitted by Sharon Staton The 76th Crum Reunion was held July 5 and 6 at the Pigeon Roost Community Center in Pilgrim, drawing family members from four states: Kentucky, West Virginia, Ohio and North Dakota. A highlight of this year’s gathering was a special service honoring four beloved women in our family: Phyllis Mills, Cheryl
