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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…
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Martin County civil suits for Jan. 10-17
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office Jan. 10-17: Synchrony Bank vs. Clayton Bradley Davis. Winterwood Inc. vs. Crystal Dials. Winterwood Inc. vs. Bertha Jude. Denali Capital LLC vs. Jane Blevins. Steven Ray Bowen vs. Andrea Newkirk Bowen. J.B. Wentworth Originations LLC vs. H.J. Cora J.…
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Job opportunity: FFAT seeks community trail development coordinator
MARTIN COUNTY — First Frontier Appalachian Trails announced Jan. 14 a job opening for a community trail development coordinator to spearhead efforts to map, design and expand its 19-county trail network in eastern Kentucky. The position, based in Knott County, offers a salary range of $45,000 to $55,000 and involves extensive fieldwork across the 19…
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Martin County civil suits
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office: Cavalry SPV I LLC vs. Eric Ball. Discover Bank vs. Regina S. Savage. Velocity Investments LLC vs. Bonita Keaton. LVNV Funding LLC vs. Doyle Maynard. LVNV Funding LLC vs. Kimberly Mollette. LVNV Funding vs. Gary Hunt. Steven Ray Bowen…
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Tommy’s Auto Sales Player of the Week: Brayden Estep
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Brayden Estep is the Tommy’s Auto Sales Player of the Week. Estep has hit double digits in the rebounding column in all 12 games for the Cardinals. He was just shy of a double-double when he pulled down 10 boards and scored nine points in Martin County’s first-round…
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Winter storm slams Martin County
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN MARTIN COUNTY — Winter Storm Blair unleashed heavy snow and ice across the region Sunday and Monday, bringing travel to a standstill and leaving thousands without power. By Sunday afternoon, roads had become impassable, prompting Martin County Judge/Executive Lon Lafferty to declare a state of emergency and limit county road…
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Board shows mercy to disabled veteran after imposing onerous civil fine
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Solid Waste Board extended grace to Larry Oaks, a disabled U.S. Armed Forces veteran, after levying $9,300 in fines against him at a rate of $100 per day since September. The board agreed in a December meeting to “freeze” further fines while Oaks wraps up…
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Drop off old tires in Martin County
Martin County residents can drop off old tires at the county’s road and bridge department in Inez. Solid Waste Coordinator Eric Phelps has a collection trailer set up and available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. “Just speak with the secretary and let her know the number of tires you’re dropping off,” Phelps…
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