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Lady Cards fall to Lady Eagles
Maynard posts double-double BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PAINTSVILLE — Maci Maynard posted a double-double but Johnson Central’s full-court pressure and fast start carried the Golden Eagles to a 50-35 win over Martin County, Jan. 30. Johnson Central jumped out to a 9-0 lead and kept Martin County scoreless until five minutes into the first quarter.
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Brown water, corrosive truth: Engineers trace July 2025 crisis to mineral imbalance in river
BY LISA STAYTON MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — For weeks in July 2025, brown water ran from taps across Martin County, leaving residents upset, frightened and distrustful of a system meant to sustain life. Faucets ran rust-colored. Laundry was ruined. Families questioned whether their water was safe even to bathe in. What they did not have
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Winter Storm Fern death toll in Kentucky rises to 16; Martin County reports no fatalities
BY ANNIE HOLLER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN Deaths linked to Winter Storm Fern in Kentucky rose to 16 on Monday after Gov. Andy Beshear announced the death of a 75-year-old woman from Adair County. Beshear said hypothermia contributed to several of the deaths reported over the past 10 days. The governor first reported a storm-related death Jan.
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Martin County court docket for Jan. 29
INEZ — Judge John T. Chafin heard the following cases Jan. 29 in Martin District Court: Damian Bradley Cheek (arraignment) — Reckless driving: Six-month diversion, pay court cost of $143, show cause 7/14/26 at 10 a.m. Kendra Farley (arraignment) — Failure to wear seat belt: Allegations taken as true, $25 fine, show cause 7/14/26. Thelma
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Martin County civil suits and deeds
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported one civil suit filed in her office Jan. 22-29. Meanwhile, Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported seven deeds recorded in her office through Jan. 29. Civil Suits H & S Financial Inc. vs. Aaron Hinkle. Deeds Danny Jude and Wanda Jude to Kathy Carter. Brian Parsley to
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Free will-writing clinic March 9 in Inez
Area residents will have an opportunity to prepare a legal will at no cost during a Last Will & Testament Free Clinic scheduled for Monday, March 9, at the Martin County Extension Office. The clinic will run from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the extension office at 9 Holy Street in Inez, and is
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Weather postpones Feb. 3 ‘Share Your Voice’ meeting; Feb. 10 Pigeon Roost session still on
Due to inclement weather, the “Share Your Voice” community meeting originally scheduled for Feb. 3 has been postponed to Tuesday, Feb. 17, at the Collier Center in Inez. Organizers emphasized that the second planned meeting will still take place as scheduled Tuesday, Feb. 10 at the Pigeon Roost Community Center. With support from the University
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Purse Bonanza returns to Inez with 10 authentic designer purses
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Purse Bonanza returns to Inez on Saturday, Feb. 7 with 10 authentic designer purses along with bonus prizes, gift cards and additional giveaways. The event will begin at 6 p.m. at the Martin County Public Library gym. Prizes include purses from well-known brands such as Michael Kors, Kate Spade and
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Martin County students make UK Dean’s List
Three Martin County students made the University of Kentucky Dean’s List for the Fall 2025 semester in recognition of their academic achievement. The honorees are Ashdon E. Kerr, a neuroscience major, Aiden D. Fields, a political science major and Mary E. Connor, a psychology major. To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must earn a
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Walton-Verona ends Martin County All ‘A’ run
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN OWENSBORO — Martin County (12-6) came out of the gate hot at the Owensboro Sportscenter, but Walton-Verona (13-7) weathered the early punch, caught fire from 3-point range and ended the Cardinals’ run with a 66-59 win Friday in the second round of the state All “A” Classic. Martin County led 18-12
