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Proud of Cardinals, Panthers on these cold winter days
The recent extremely cold winter weather has been tough on everyone. But some good things have happened over the last week or so. Big congratulations go out to both of Martin County’s high school basketball teams. The Lady Cards, led and coached by local legend Robin Harmon Newsome, won the 15th Region All “A” Classic
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Lady Cards hold off Betsy Layne 41-40 in All ‘A’ championship
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — State bound! In a thrilling championship showdown, the Lady Cards shocked the 15th Region by capturing the All “A” title Thursday night with a 41-40 win over Betsy Layne at the Appalachian Wireless Arena. “It’s a big relief to win this one,” Martin County coach Robin Newsome bragged
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‘This is not allowed’: Grieving dog owner’s plea goes unanswered
BY LISA STAYTON MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A plea born of loss and frustration went unanswered Thursday in the Martin County Fiscal Court meeting. Beauty resident Cathy Fitzpatrick Sparks, standing before the county government, grieved for beloved dog Henry. Two days earlier, Henry was killed in a violent attack by a pit bull that wandered
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Plea deal reduces severity of charges in child sexual abuse case
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A 75-year-old Ohio man convicted of sexually abusing children was sentenced Thursday in Martin Circuit Court to three concurrent five-year prison terms, a result of a plea deal that reduced the severity of some charges. John D. Perry from Eastlake, Ohio, was sentenced for crimes that he admitted
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Sheriff Kirk honors fallen officers
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Photos of law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in 2024 adorn a wall inside Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s office. Sheriff Kirk began the memorial gallery about five years ago. Throughout each year, as he receives notifications of fallen officers, he places their photos on the
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Martin County arrest report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests and charges: Donald Harris, 44, of Ulysses, was arrested Monday on Dry Fork in Inez for obscuring the identity of a machine. Chief Deputy Sheriff Chris Kidd made the arrest at 10 a.m. Teresa Marcum, 46, of Adams, and Clem Marcum Jr., 47, of
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Martin County honors Moore by renaming bridge
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Fiscal Court voted Thursday to rename the bridge at Mullett Branch in honor of Denny Ray Moore, a longtime resident and former road foreman. The bridge off Coldwater Road will now bear the name “Denny Ray Moore Bridge.” Moore served as the county’s road foreman
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Missionary magic brings joy to nursing home
Ron Poince of Cincinnati brought a touch of enchantment to the Martin County Health Care Facility on Monday. A missionary hosted by Appalachia Reach Out, Poince delighted residents with his engaging storytelling and mesmerizing magic. The nursing home extended heartfelt thanks to Poince and Appalachia Reach Out for their efforts in spreading joy and creating
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Martin County rallies in storms: Heroes emerge
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — As severe winter weather gripped Martin County in recent weeks, local officials, departments, and volunteers mobilized to ensure that residents were safe and that vital services continued to function. Judge/Executive Lon Lafferty praised the effort Thursday at the conclusion of the Martin County Fiscal Court meeting. The judge
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Martin County court dockets for Jan. 13-16
District Court INEZ — Judge John T. Chafin heard the following cases Jan. 13 and 14 in Martin District Court: Clayton Jude (arraignment) — Public intoxication controlled substance (excludes alcohol): Defendant not present, bench warrant, $250 cash. Aaron J. Marcum (arraignment) — Operating motor vehicle under influence of substance, first: Pleaded guilty, $200 fine and
