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Sheriff recovers stolen backhoe, truck and trailer in Beauty
BY ANNIE HOLLER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN BEAUTY — The Martin County Sheriff’s Office recovered a stolen backhoe, pickup truck and dump trailer Tuesday morning in Beauty. Sheriff John Kirk arrested David Joshua Brown, 40, of Lovely, on Big Elk Road on a charge of receiving stolen property valued at more than $10,000. Kirk said Brown was
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Two inmates convicted in Martin County could gain early release
BY ANNIE HOLLER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Two inmates convicted in Martin County and several in surrounding counties could become eligible for early release after a Franklin County judge struck down part of Kentucky’s Safer Kentucky Act, a ruling the state’s top prosecutor warns could free more than 240 violent offenders statewide. Attorney General Russell
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Martin County civil suits and deeds
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported 13 civil suits filed in her office through March 5. Meanwhile, Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported five deeds recorded in her office through March 4. Civil Suits MCLP Asset Company Inc. vs. Kraig Grayson et al. H&S Financial Inc. vs. Shannon Justice. Charles Davis vs. Brett
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Residents whip up peanut butter pie
INEZ — Residents at the Martin County Health Care Facility recently spent time in the kitchen preparing a favorite sweet treat during an activities cooking class. Participants worked together to mix ingredients, follow the recipe and assemble peanut butter pies topped with chocolate drizzle and peanut butter cups. The hands-on activity offered residents an opportunity
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Gavin Stepp receives offer
Martin County High School’s Gavin Stepp during a game at Knott Central last season. Stepp received his first college offer to continue his football career at Bethel College. During his senior campaign, Stepp played in all 12 games, recording 15 receptions for 156 yards and 2 touchdowns, averaging 13 receiving yards per game. (Citizen photo
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Martin County grand jury indicts six: Firearm, drugs, cable vandalism, assault
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Martin County grand jury returned indictments March 5 against six individuals, including an Inez man accused of possessing a firearm despite prior felony convictions. Other charges involve drug possession, telecommunication infrastructure vandalism, assault of a police officer and bail jumping. Eric Crum, 42, of Inez, is facing
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Minnie Mae (Williamson) Crum Obituary
Minnie Mae (Williamson) Crum 1940—2026 Minnie Mae (Williamson) Crum, 85, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 6, 2026. Born Oct. 22, 1940, in Grey Eagle, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Grace (Fitch) and Ersel Williamson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,
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Vehicle dangling over hillside leads to DUI arrest in Lovely
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOVELY — A Jeep Cherokee was left partially hanging over a hillside along Long Branch Road in Lovely on Feb. 28, leading Kentucky State Police to arrest the man authorities say had been driving it. John M. Stevens, 45, of Lovely, faces charges of operating a motor vehicle under the
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Braxton Keathley surpasses 3,000-point mark
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Braxton Keathley continues to etch his name into Kentucky high school basketball history. The Martin County superstar surpassed the 3,000-point mark for his varsity career Feb. 26 during the 57th District championship, adding another milestone to an already remarkable résumé. Keathley, a highly coveted Division I recruit and widely
