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Court formally charges Lovely woman
BY ANNIE HOLLER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin Circuit Court issued formal criminal charges June 18 against a Lovely woman under the court’s Rocket Docket program. Tammy Johnson, 59, is charged with alcohol intoxication in a public place, first and second offense, and first-degree wanton endangerment. According to the Commonwealth’s Attorney, Johnson was under
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Fireworks, parade and red, white and blue
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Martin County will come alive with red, white and blue spirit July 5. A Fourth of July parade, fireworks and festivities will take place in downtown Inez. The Kiwanis Club will lead the charge with its annual Independence Day Parade down Main Street, stepping off at 6:30 p.m. Parade participants
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KY HEARS opens new hearing clinic in Martin County
BY DIANE SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A statewide effort to expand hearing care in rural Kentucky arrived in Martin County last month. KY HEARS (Hearing Healthcare Equal Access Reaching Statewide) opened a clinic inside the Martin County Health Department. KY Hears, launched by the Heuser Hearing Institute, is expanding hearing health care access across
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Wall joins Martin County Sheriff’s Office as new deputy
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Citizens will notice a new deputy sheriff patrolling Martin County. Sheriff John Kirk’s office has hired Deputy Jameson Wall, a 31-year-old Lawrence County native who serves in the Kentucky National Guard and previously spent four years on active duty in the U.S. Marine Corps. Chief Deputy Chris Kidd
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Martin County arrest report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Bryan Mounts, 37, of Warfield, was arrested Monday at Dempsey Housing on a bench warrant for court. Deputy Steven Putman served the warrant at 10:30 p.m. Christopher Joseph Muncy, 35, of Tomahawk, was arrested Sunday on New Route 3 in Inez on charges
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Martin County court docket
Martin County court docket INEZ – Judge Brett Butcher heard the following cases June 10 in Martin District Court: James Ray Adams (arraignment) — 1. Speeding 23 mph over (school zone); 2. No/expired Kentucky registration receipt: 1. Amended to 10 mph over, six-month diversion; 2. Dismissed, proof shown. Mitchell Bailey(arraignment) — 1. Speeding 18 mph
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Lace up for leadership: 4-H 4K and Cloverdash set for July 3
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Lace up for a cause this summer as the Martin County Cooperative Extension Service hosts the 4-H 4K and Cloverdash on July 3 at 7 p.m. The race will begin at 9 Holy Street in downtown Inez. Organizers invite runners and walkers of all ages and abilities to hit the
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Martin County Cal Ripken League tournament
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Cal Ripken wrapped up their 2025 season with the Thunderstix (Coach Pitch), Phillies (Little League), and Angels (Softball) being crowned as champions. Angels vs Diamond Divas – The Angels are 3-peat champs after defeating the Divas 12-2 in the championship game last week. The Divas had
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Treed by ‘coons, man nabbed after wreck
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Martin County man went to jail early Sunday morning after authorities found him perched in a tree 30 feet above the ground. The man claimed he had fled from raccoons, police said. Deputy Steven Putman of the Martin County Sheriff’s Office responded to Delong Fannin Road around
