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Flu A on the rise in Martin County
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Inez family physician Don Chaffin says that in his 40 years of practice, he has never personally seen such a large number of positive Flu A cases in such a short timeframe as he has seen within the last two weeks. Chaffin said his office is also…
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Christmas in the Mountains Festival releases schedule of events
BY RACHEL DOVEMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — If you drive through the City of Inez in the next few days, you will feel the Christmas spirit as city streets transform into a winter wonderland with light displays everywhere. Christmas in the Mountains organizers announced a schedule this week that points to the city becoming the premier Christmas…
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Judge to host prayer at government center
BY RACHEL DOVEMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Judge/Executive Lon Lafferty wants all area pastors and ministers of every denomination to come together and pray for the county and its residents Dec. 3 on the steps of the government center in Inez. The judge also invites all residents to join the special “Christmas Blessings Prayer”…
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Storytelling event Nov. 16 in Inez
Stories of Place invites residents to share stories of Martin County BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Mark the date and share your stories of Martin County in a memorable storytelling event Nov. 16 in Inez. The event, hosted by Stories of Place, will be from 10 a.m. to noon at the Martin County…
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Kirk charged with kidnapping of 1-year-old boy
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Martin County man is in jail facing kidnapping and assault charges after allegedly cutting two women in Lovely, abducting his 1-year-old son and fleeing to Columbus, Ohio, Sunday morning. Kentucky State Police responded to the call to Martin County 911 at 1:20 a.m., which resulted in…
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Woman killed, juveniles injured in Inez crash
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A woman was killed and three juveniles were injured in a single-vehicle crash Tuesday morning on Turkey Creek Road in Inez. Officials at the scene said the vehicle left the roadway and traveled a short distance before crashing over the creek bank and striking a tree. The driver,…
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School officials, police defuse possible gun threat at Martin County High School [updated]
Family tells their side of the story BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — School district officials and law enforcement quickly de-escalated a situation involving a 15-year-old Martin County High School student who posted photos of himself holding a handgun after he was suspended for behavioral issues. Martin County Schools Superintendent Larry James began receiving…
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Veterans Day ceremony Saturday at Warfield Park Community Center
Tolsia JROTC and Band kicking off event BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — The Warfield Park Community Center board invites everyone to the annual Veterans Day ceremony Saturday at 10 a.m. Tolsia High School JROTC and Band will kick off the ceremony to honor every military branch. Coordinator Denise Chaffins and volunteers will serve…
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Man bites deputy during arrest
BY RACHEL DOVEMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — An Inez man is facing an assault charge after allegedly attacking a deputy sheriff Friday evening. Martin County Sheriff’s Deputy David Adams went to a residence on Bowentown Lane in Inez to serve a warrant on 47-year-old Christopher Marcum for not showing up for court. Adams found Marcum hiding…
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Christmas in the Mountains decorating starts Sunday
Webb provides sneak peek at this year’s attractions BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — It’s that time of year when Christmas in the Mountains begins transforming Inez into a beautiful winter wonderland that will rival a Hallmark Christmas movie scene. “Community Decorating Day” is Sunday 2:30-4:30 p.m. Christmas in the Mountains committee member Linda…
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