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Martin County court docket
INEZ — Judge John T. Chafin heard the following cases June 24 in Martin District Court: Kathleen Collins (preliminary hearing) — Theft of services $10,000 or more: Reset 7/29/25 at 10:30 a.m. Krystal Leann Cooper (preliminary hearing) — Assault, second degree (police officer); disorderly conduct, second degree; escape, third degree: Waived to grand jury. Michael…
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Martin County records: Civil suits
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office June 20-26: Dean Blackburn et al vs. Nakita Vanhoose Spence. Lendmark Financial Services/Paintsville vs. James Mollett. LVNV Funding LLC vs. Hailee Peterson. ARH Federal Credit Union vs. Tiffany Newsome. LVNV Funding LLC vs. Willis G. Horn. LVNV Funding LLC…
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Devan Maynard adds another college offer
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Devan Maynard of Martin County added another college offer to his expanding list. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College extended an official offer last week to the 6-foot-4, 210-pound Cardinal quarterback. The multi-sport athlete excels on both sides of the ball. On the defensive end, he finished second in the state…
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After the Whistle: Pause, play and the portal
With the heat wave continuing, summer is well underway. Sports have carried on in Martin County, but now the KHSAA dead period has begun. Personally, I am a big fan of the dead period and believe we should make it a month instead of two weeks. The kids have 11 other months to grind. I…
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Coach Glenn returns to Inez with Skills Academy
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Coach Glenn Skills Academy recently concluded its 11th year bringing together young soccer enthusiasts and even college-level graduates at Cardinal Stadium from June 17-19. The camp focused on fundamental skills and has become a staple for aspiring athletes in the community. Steven Gauze, head coach at Martin…
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Youth soccer camp on tap July 22-24 in Inez
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County High School soccer team will host a youth soccer camp July 22-24 at Cardinal Stadium. The Lady Cards and coaching staff invite boys and girls ages 6 and up to attend the event for fundamentals. The camp will focus on skills, teamwork and having fun…
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Truck fire damages home in Pilgrim
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT PILGRIM — A vehicle fire that broke out near midnight Monday resulted in a loss of a pickup truck and damage to a home in Pilgrim. Warfield Volunteer Fire Department responded to 322 Pigeon Roost Road, where a caller reported his truck was on fire next to his house. Eight firefighters responded…
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Martin County Water District seeks new legal counsel
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Utility Board is seeking new legal representation following the planned departure of longtime counsel Brian Cumbo. The board that oversees the county’s water and sanitation districts issued a request for proposals June 25 for an attorney or firm to serve as general counsel. Chairman Tim…
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Fulbright Scholar documentary to put Martin Himler legacy on international stage
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ, Ky. — The story of Martin Himler and the historic coal town of Himlerville is gaining international attention with the announcement of a new documentary project led by award-winning filmmaker and East Tennessee State University professor Stokes Piercy. ETSU announced in a press release that Piercy has been named…
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Martin County Fiscal Court adopts $11.3M budget
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Fiscal Court adopted an $11.3 million budget for the 2026 fiscal year during a June 18 special meeting. “It’s essentially the same budget that we had last year,” Judge/Executive Lon Lafferty said. “We wanted to be able to provide raises for our folks, but, unfortunately,…
