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Martin County Water District seeks new legal counsel
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Utility Board is seeking new legal representation following the planned departure of longtime counsel Brian Cumbo. The board that oversees the county’s water and sanitation districts issued a request for proposals June 25 for an attorney or firm to serve as general counsel. Chairman Tim
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Fulbright Scholar documentary to put Martin Himler legacy on international stage
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ, Ky. — The story of Martin Himler and the historic coal town of Himlerville is gaining international attention with the announcement of a new documentary project led by award-winning filmmaker and East Tennessee State University professor Stokes Piercy. ETSU announced in a press release that Piercy has been named
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Martin County Fiscal Court adopts $11.3M budget
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Fiscal Court adopted an $11.3 million budget for the 2026 fiscal year during a June 18 special meeting. “It’s essentially the same budget that we had last year,” Judge/Executive Lon Lafferty said. “We wanted to be able to provide raises for our folks, but, unfortunately,
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Martin County Harvest Fest promises biggest carnival yet
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Warm weather and festivals are the perfect match. So get excited because the Martin County Harvest Festival is returning to Court Street in September with its biggest carnival yet. Set for Sept. 12 and 13, the festival will feature carnival rides, delicious food, a vendors market, live music
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Christopher Kestner, 51, of East Point, was arrested Tuesday on Little Rockcastle Road in Inez on three warrants. His charges include failure to appear, possession of a controlled substance first degree (methamphetamine), drug paraphernalia-buy/possession, and probation violation for a felony offense. Constable Preece
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Why Kentucky should help restore the Martin Himler House
Hidden in the hills of Martin County, Himlerville (now Beauty) stands alone in Kentucky as the only location with a direct and authentic connection to Holocaust history and Jewish immigrant heritage on Kentucky soil. It deserves a prominent place in Kentucky’s cultural memory—and as efforts continue to restore the Himler House, the Commonwealth of Kentucky
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Soil Conservation District reports funding for Martin County farmers
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — For three-quarters of a century, the Martin County Soil Conservation District has worked to show local farmers that every shovelful of earth can shape their future. On June 18, its chairman Tom Dials stood before the Fiscal Court with a $157,914 budget for the upcoming fiscal year. He
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Cards football players generate buzz
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The cicadas are not the only noise in eastern Kentucky this summer. A few Martin County High School football standouts are generating buzz on the field. Devan Maynard, Crayson Lafferty, Kendal Mullins and Gavin Stepp have attended camps, received invites and earned college offers. Maynard added to his
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Martin County records: Civil suits, deeds and marriages
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported five civil suits filed in her office last week. Meanwhile, Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported five deeds and five marriages recorded in her office: Civil Suits Credit Acceptance Corp vs. Shawn McGinnis. Credit Acceptance Corporation vs. John Cook. Lisa Stepp Hinkle vs. Darrell Ray Hinkle. Whitney
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Free legal help with FEMA appeals July 15 in Inez
INEZ — Residents who were denied FEMA disaster assistance can get help at a free FEMA Appeal Clinic on July 15 in Inez. AppalReD Legal Aid will host the clinic from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Roy F. Collier Community Center. Attorneys will assist individuals with filing FEMA appeals. Participants must register in
