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Martin County arrest report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s office reported the following arrests: Randy Spence, 54, of Inez, was arrested Sunday on Tomahawk Road in Inez for first-degree wanton endangerment and first-degree criminal mischief. Sheriff Kirk responded to Spence’s residence following a report that he had discharged a firearm inside the home. An investigation revealed that
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Martin County civil suits
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office: Absolute Resolutions Investments LLC vs. Anthony D. McCoy. Synchrony Bank vs. James Mineer. Sierra Dawn Spence vs. Logan Nathaniel Wilson. Denise Marcum et al vs. Alexea Vanhoose. Angeline White vs. Caleb Patrick. Angeline White vs. Emily Patrick. Republic Finance
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Grand jury indicts six in Martin County
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Martin County grand jury handed up indictments Thursday against six individuals. Criminal charges range from assault to bail jumping. Joe Allen Evans, 51, of Inez, was indicted on charges of second-degree assault (domestic violence) and first-degree persistent felony offender enhancement. Prosecutors allege that on Nov. 25, 2024,
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Martin County Youth Wrestling shows out at state championships
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOUISVILLE — Martin County Cardinals Youth Wrestling Club entered the KFWC State Championships ready to battle Sunday at the Kentucky Expo Center in Louisville. Out of 94 teams, the Cardinals finished fifth overall and as runner-up in Division 3. They also saw two state champions crowned and packed home two
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Body of missing man found in Ohio River
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN DOVER — The body of a Johnson County man who had been missing since December was recovered from the Ohio River near Dover in Mason County on Monday, authorities said. The Mason County coroner identified the body as that of David Blevins Jr., 47, of Staffordsville. The Mason County Sheriff’s
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Tourism targets April 1 opening for wedding venue
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Tourism Commission is pressing forward with efforts to open a wedding venue in the Historic Martin County Courthouse—an initiative that could bring revenue to pay their own bills. At a meeting Jan. 27, Commission Chair Nita Collier announced that the newly installed heating and cooling
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State halts funding to three county boards for violating ‘transparency’ laws
BY LISA STAYTON MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — State officials suspended public funding for three Martin County agencies for violating a state law meant to ensure financial transparency. Funding will be withheld from the Martin County Tourism Commission, Martin County Housing Authority, and Big Sandy Regional Airport Authority due to their failure to submit required financial
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Martin County court docket
INEZ — Judge John T. Chafin heard the following cases Jan. 27 and 28 in Martin District Court: Danese Chaffins (arraignment) — Failure to wear seat belts; possession of marijuana; possession of controlled substance, third degree (drug unspecified): Failure to appear, bench warrant, $500 cash. Joseph Lee Cline (recall failure to appear/bench warrant) — 1.
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Martin County falls to defending state champ Lyon County in All ‘A’
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN OWENSBORO — Martin County traveled to the other side of the state last week for the All ‘A’ state tournament at the Owensboro Sportscenter. Defending KHSAA state champion Lyon County defeated the Cards 72-53. Peyton Davis hit the scoreboard first for the Cards on a trey from the wing. Martin
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Student injured in bathroom assault
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A student at Martin County High School was hospitalized Monday after being assaulted in a school bathroom, his father said. The student, who suffered a concussion and facial injuries, was treated and released later that day. He is pursuing criminal charges against the alleged attacker. The incident occurred
