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Christian stokes Renaissance fair
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Tourism Commission took another step toward helping bring a Renaissance fair to the county during their Oct. 21 meeting. Cati Christian returned to stoke excitement for the event she proposed last month. With Christian’s enthusiasm, this event could bring a unique new experience to Martin
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Martin County making war on the poor
Editor: I read with dismay and great disgust of one Larry Oaks, a poor disabled veteran, who is being hounded to bankruptcy by our county officials simply because he cannot afford to clean up his place. How can it be that Martin County, the place where the War on Poverty began, now is making war
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Healthy Happenings: Join us for the first Pink Party–a community event to honor Breast Cancer Awareness
BY DOROTHY DILLON Martin County Health Department We’re thrilled to announce that we’re bringing programs like this back to the Martin County Health Department, and we’re even more excited to start with the Pink Party! This is more than just a gathering—it’s a powerful opportunity to learn, connect, and stand together as a community in
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Martin County hosts EKEBC tournament
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County hosted this year’s Eastern Kentucky Elementary Basketball Conference tournament Oct. 14-19. After an exciting week with a few upsets in the third season of the conference, co-founder Sara Kise had much to say about the successful tournament. “It has been so much fun to watch this
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Martin County flag football wraps up season in ‘Super Duper Flag Bowl’
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The 2024 Martin County flag football season wrapped its season Oct. 20 in what the players called the “Super Duper Flag Bowl.” It was an in-county game with the kids divided up evenly. Both teams took three turns on offense for a total of 26 plays and regulation
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Cheek receives offer from ALC
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School baseball standout Damian Cheek received his first collegiate offer to play baseball at Alice Lloyd College. Cheek was offered to play catcher for the Eagles in Pippa Passes. The Cardinal had 16 hits and 11 RBIs in his sophomore campaign. During his junior season, Cheek had
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MCMS Lady Cards attend CP3 camp
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN Martin County Middle School’s Annaleigh Davis and incoming transfer Makenna Marcum attended the prestigious Chris Paul invite-only camp in Indiana this past weekend. The event features the most promising talent out of 10,000 AAU players. Some of the best-rising talent attend the camp and have seen numerous NBA and WNBA
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Martin County court docket
INEZ — Judge John T. Chafin heard the following cases Oct. 21 and Oct. 22 in Martin District Court: Judy Barton (arraignment) — Local county ordinance: One-year diversion, maintain garbage service with Vanover Sanitation, DCPT 10/7/25. Erica Blevins (arraignment) — Local county ordinance: Dismissed. Xenia Marie Bowen (arraignment) — Alcohol intoxication in a public place,
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Martin County property transfers Oct. 17-24
INEZ — Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported the following deeds recorded in her office Oct. 17-24: Nelcie Combs (party 1) to Hobert Mills (party 2). Mary Kathryn Stepp (party 1) to Jasper Stepp Jr. (party 2). Aaron Blanton, Jeffie Chaffins, Tammy Chaffins (party 1) to Carol Cantrell, Herbert Cantrell (party 2). Ryan Kelly, Candace Kelly (party
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Martin County civil suits Oct. 18-24
INEZ — Martin County Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office Oct. 18-24: Rebekah Esther Howard vs. Eddie Lee Howard. Portfolio Recovery Assocites LLC vs. William Preece. Cash eExpress LLC vs. Melissa Copley. Mariner Finance LLC vs. Henry Jude. Discover Bank vs. Linzie L. Goble. William Vanover vs. Amos
