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Tomahawk man arrested in Johnson County with methamphetamine
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT PAINTSVILLE — Police arrested a man from Tomahawk on a felony drug charge, alleging he possessed methamphetamine. Fred Thomas Daniels, 31, was taken into custody at 7:21 p.m. Saturday on Old U.S. 23 in Paintsville by Trooper Trevor Spurlock of the Kentucky State Police Post 9. Daniels faces charges of first-degree possession…
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Over 100 ATC students compete in annual SKILLS USA competition
PAINTSVILLE — Big Sandy Community and Technical College’s Mayo Campus hosted a display of talent with over 100 area technology center students from Floyd, Johnson, Magoffin, Martin and Pike counties competing in the annual SKILLS USA competition. Keithen McKenzie, Dean of Technical Education at BSCTC, expressed his enthusiasm for hosting the event and witnessing the…
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Martin County Academic team wins hardware
FPS advances to state Governor’s Cup PAINTSVILLE — The Martin County High School Academic team won more hardware and a bid to state at the KAAC 15th Region Governor’s Cup competition Saturday at Johnson Central High School. The Cardinals placed fourth overall following a tie-breaker with Shelby Valley for third place. The Quick Recall team—Russell…
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Inez man indicted for alleged sheriff assault
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PAINTSVILLE — An Inez man arrested in January for allegedly assaulting Johnson County Sheriff Scott Hazlette is facing a formal indictment in connection to the incident. Casey Spence, 26, was indicted Jan. 26 in Johnson County on charges of third-degree criminal trespassing, resisting arrest, criminal mischief, second-degree assault of a police…
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Lady Cardinals edge Lady Eagles to keep district title hopes alive
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PAINTSVILLE — The Martin County Lady Cardinals clinched a 59-56 victory against the Johnson Central Lady Eagles in a strategically fought battle Feb. 7 on the road. The win keeps the Lady Cards in the hunt for a 57th District Conference championship and the No. 1 seed in the 57th…
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Williams’ clutch 3 puts Paintsville away
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PAINTSVILLE — Playing before a packed gymnasium the Martin County Lady Cardinals did not disappoint Friday night at Paintsville. The Lady Cards rallied from 12 points down late in the third quarter to pull off a 66-63 win. A loud and proud Martin County crowd arrived early to support the…
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Cardinals dominate Tigers 80-68 in 57th District showdown
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PAINTSVILLE — In a matchup of two 57th District powerhouse programs Friday the Martin County Cardinals secured a commanding 80-68 win over the Paintsville Tigers at Paintsville. The win moved the Cardinals to 2-0 in district conference play. The Cardinals applied relentless pressure defense from the tipoff, jumping out to…
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Eden oh so close, falls to Paintsville in thriller
BY JOSHUA BALL FOR MOUNTAIN CITIZEN FALLSBURG — Eden was oh so close. The Wildcats’ fourth-quarter rally came up just short as they fell to Paintsville 37-34 in the Eastern Kentucky Elementary Basketball Conference Tournament championship Saturday at Fallsburg Elementary. The Tigers (12-2) only lost to North Magoffin and Louisa East in the regular season.…
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Lady Cards lose heartbreaker to Prestonsburg in 15th Region championship
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PAINTSVILLE — Martin County lost a heartbreaker to Prestonsburg 2-1 in the 15th Region Tournament championship Thursday at Johnson Central High School. The Lady Cards started the game on unsteady footing as Prestonsburg struck early, netting a goal within the first four minutes, taking an early 1-0 lead. The Lady…
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Martin County blanks Pikeville 9-0 to advance to 15th Region championship
Martin County Lady Cards put on a show as they blanked the Pikeville Panthers 9-0 in the 15th Region Soccer Tournament semifinals Monday at Johnson Central High School. The Lady Cards wasted no time asserting their authority on the field. With an assist from senior Sophie McCoy, freshman Faith Caldwell struck first to put the…