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Introducing The Dogg House: Inez’s new destination for pampered pups
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Tori O’Connor is putting Inez on the pet pampering map with her newly opened Dogg House Spa located at 5 Green Bottom Lot #1. On Friday, she celebrated her launch with friends by her side, scissors in hand, for a ribbon-cutting ceremony. “This is the first dog grooming…
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Martin County court docket
INEZ — Judge John Kevin Holbrook heard the following cases Sept. 19 in Martin Circuit Court: Edward L. Moore (change of plea) — Trafficking in a controlled substance, first degree, first offense: Pleaded guilty, three years consecutive to 24-CR-51, 52 and 53, sentencing 11/7/24 at 10 a.m. Edward L. Moore (change of plea) — Trafficking…
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Martin County property transfers and marriages
INEZ — Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported the following deeds and marriages recorded in her office through Sept. 17: Deeds William Thomas Preece (first party) to Jigsaw Enterprises (second party). Thomas King (first party) to William Bowen and Crystal Bowen (second party). Juanita Meade (first party) to Joshua Eric Howard and Bethany Howard (second…
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Martin County civil suits
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office Sept. 13-19: Lendmark Financial Services LLC vs. Doris Hale. Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Gennifer Harvey. Finwise Bank vs. Dustin Jude. Quail Hollow II vs. Shawn Moore et al. Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Harrison Messer. Credit Acceptance Corporation…
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Martin County arrests
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Brandon White, 38, of Williamson, West Virginia, was picked up Sept. 18 for public intoxication involving a controlled substance (not alcohol). Chief Deputy Chris Kidd made the collar. Floyd Howell, 51, of Inez, was arrested Sept. 16, also for public intoxication related to…
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Record crowds flock to Harvest Fest
Noah Thompson shines on Inez stage BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — This past weekend Inez came alive with a festival that will likely be talked about for years. The Martin County Harvest Festival, now in its 27th year, wrapped up Saturday night with a bang, drawing thousands to the streets for two days…
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The next big thing in Appalachian adventure: Trails open in Martin County
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN DEBORD — This past Saturday, Martin County officially kicked off a new era of outdoor adventure. The inaugural trail of the First Frontier Appalachian Trails made its debut in Debord during the annual Fall Hill Crawl, drawing a crowd of outdoor enthusiasts and local officials alike. State Reps. Bobby McCool…
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Martin County school board warns of potential harm from Amendment 2, urges community to vote ‘no’
“School choice really is the school’s choice, not the parent’s choice.” –Dena James, Special Education Director BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Board of Education convened Sept. 9 with Amendment 2 on the agenda. Chairman Mickey McCoy opened the floor, stating that voters would face a decision regarding the amendment in…
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Martin County’s ‘Magic School Bus’ brings preschool to communities
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — There is a new kind of mobile classroom cruising through the Martin County School District. It is not your typical yellow school bus. This is the Martin County Early Learning Bus, a mobile preschool that is bringing education to the doorstep of children aged 3-5 years who are…
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Community celebration at Warfield Park
Residents are invited to join a community celebration this Saturday at Warfield Park Community Center from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The event will feature games, activities, inflatables, food, refreshments and music. It is hosted by Martin County Judge/Executive Lon Lafferty, the Martin County Fiscal Court, and the Martin County CARES program.
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