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Cal Ripken signups run until end of month
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — It is time for camping chairs, coolers and dirt to fill your vehicles every week. Cal Ripken has opened signups for Martin County with opening day set for April 12. Baseball and softball will be $60 per child. T-ball will be $50. Discounts are available for siblings. Signups
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Martin County to host youth baseball camp
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School will host a youth baseball camp March 14 and 15 at the baseball field. The camp is for ages 6-14 and the cost is $50 for one player. For additional participants from the same household, the fee is reduced to $40. MCHS head coach
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FEMA assistance at Warfield Park Community Center
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT WARFIELD — Federal emergency officials will be at the Warfield Park Community Center on Tuesday, Feb. 25, and Wednesday, Feb. 26, beginning at 9:30 a.m. to assist individuals affected by recent storms and flooding, Martin County officials announced on Facebook. Representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency will provide “disaster assistance, recovery
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Eleven Martin County wrestlers headed to state championships
Cards finish as Region 8 runner-up, crown three champions BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN ASHLAND – Martin County’s wrestling team delivered a powerhouse performance to finish as runner-up at the KHSAA Region 8 Championships. The event took place Saturday at Boyd County High School. The Cardinals amassed 267.5 points, finishing behind only Johnson Central (336
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Tug Valley reels from major flood
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN MARTIN COUNTY — Homes submerged, roads washed away and families stranded—this was the scene across the Tug Valley after floodwaters surged through the region over the weekend, cutting off communities and leaving thousands without power. In Kermit, the Tug Fork River crested at 51.22 feet at 12:30 a.m. on Feb.
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Gallery: Kentucky National Guard rescues residents from floodwaters
As floodwaters surrounded Riverside Apartments and Dempsey Housing in Warfield, the Kentucky National Guard sprang into action, airlifting 296 residents to safety Feb. 17. Troops, including Airmen from the 123rd Special Tactics Squadron, used UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters to transport evacuees to Big Sandy Regional Airport. There, a Contingency Response team established a passenger terminal
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Martin County soars over Johnson Central
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County stole hearts on Valentine’s Day as they soared to a 101-89 victory over Johnson Central at home. Coach Jason “JJ” James’ Cardinals had lost a close overtime game to the Golden Eagles last month and were looking for a revenge victory. “It was a great win. I’m really
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Judge tosses case accusing Inez man of threatening water managers with hammer
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A judge last week tossed a case in Martin County where the local water district’s contract managers accused Clarence “Edd” Kazee of threatening to beat them with a hammer. Martin District Judge Brett Butcher signed the order dismissing the case Feb. 3. Kazee, the 58-year-old owner of Eddie’s
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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
