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Marsha Lynn Marcum Hall Obituary
Marsha Lynn Marcum Hall 1977—2025 Marsha Lynn Marcum Hall, 48, a member of the Olive Hill Church of Christ, of Olive Hill, entered eternal rest Dec. 5, 2025, at the Community Hospice Center in Ashland, surrounded by her family and friends. Born July 11, 1977, in Ashland, she was the daughter of Tommy Darrell Marcum
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Lady Cards fall to West Carter
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT OLIVE HILL — The Martin County Lady Cards lost a hard-fought matchup to the West Carter Lady Comets 7-4 on the road March 28. Neither team scored in the first two innings. The Lady Cards struck first in the top of the third. Kaylee Endicott led off with a single and then
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Kentucky State Police investigate attempted murder
OLIVE HILL — A Morehead man is in jail on an attempted murder charge after shooting a man Sunday morning in Olive Hill. Paul J. Hensley, 40, of Morehead, is in the Carter County Detention Center facing attempted murder, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, third-degree possession of a controlled substance and drug
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Martin County wins big in All ‘A’ Classic Sweet 16, advances to Elite 8
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT OLIVE HILL — Martin County High School girls soccer will head to Louisville after a convincing 5-1 win over West Carter in the opening round of the All “A” Classic State Tournament. The Sweet 16 match was Thursday at West Carter in the 16th Region. The Lady Cards advanced to the state
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Officer injured, not shot, in Olive Hill
OLIVE HILL — The Kentucky State Police initially reported that a deputy with the Olive Hill Police Department was shot Monday at approximately 3:14 p.m. in Carter County. At 10:40 p.m. the KSP issued a release stating the officer’s cruiser was shot and he suffered injuries when the glass burst. He was transported for medical
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Lady Cards JV defeats West Carter
OLIVE HILL — The Martin County Lady Cards JV defeated West Carter 29-22 on the road Thursday. Both teams got out to a slow start offensively. The Lady Cards led at the end of the first quarter 8-6. Bella Muncy, Chloe May, Spaulding and Moore scored two points each in the first quarter. The Lady
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Man arrested for rape of juvenile, sex crimes against animals
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT OLIVE HILL — An Olive Hill man was arrested Aug. 11 on charges related to sexual assault of a juvenile. Jeremiah James, 19, was charged with first-degree rape, first-degree sodomy, first-degree sexual abuse, unlawful transaction with a minor and sex crimes against animals. Kentucky State Police Post in Ashland said that earlier
