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Inez woman proves success is within reach
Kelli Jo Kirk BY RACHEL DOVEMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Success stories don’t always begin with the best-laid plans, nor do they only happen to the Valedictorian of a high school graduating class. They’re not limited to perfect people with perfect families with a fool-proof plan. Instead, they happen to those who want it the most,…
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Outages plague Pilgrim
No phone service for 30 days; electricity interruptions frequent BY RACHEL DOVEMOUNTAIN CITIZEN PILGRIM — Unreliable utility service is nothing new to Meathouse Road residents in Pilgrim, but the last month has been exceptionally trying. They have had landline phone service for two days since June 17, and electrical disruptions have become a daily occurrence.…
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Endicott named 911 director
BY RACHEL DOVEMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — An Inez man who has devoted his life to public service received the nod to fill the Martin County 911 Director position during Thursday’s Fiscal Court meeting. Nick Endicott cut his teeth in the world of firefighting. His father, Keither Endicott, was the fire chief for the Inez Volunteer…
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A victim no more
Blevins resumes her life following horrific assault “For the first time in over two years, I slept the night through. I’m reclaiming my life.” –Pam Blevins BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN TOMAHAWK — After living the last two years in a state of fear, Pamela Blevins of Tomahawk can sleep through the night and resume…
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Police officer help wanted
BY RACHEL DOVEMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk is looking to hire certified officers. The sheriff announced Friday that he is accepting resumes in person in his office at 42 East Main Street, Inez. With a new law in place that takes effect Aug. 1 requiring all K-12 schools to have a…
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Warfield resident receives Red Cross ‘Volunteer of the Year’ award
BY RACHEL DOVEMOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — A Warfield man was awarded Red Cross Eastern Kentucky “Volunteer of the Year” for 2022. Jamie Taylor received the award based on his continued service, commitment to deployments regardless of the location or situation, desire to help those in need, and the way he represents the American Red Cross.…
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Law requiring security officers in schools presents challenge
“We are in the teaching business and not the law enforcement business. That’s why we were hoping to hire through the sheriff’s department.” –Martin County Schools Superintendent Larry James “It’s impossible to attract officers, let alone those who are certified, when we pay an average of $12 an hour and other agencies offer not just…
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Inez man accused of stealing car hauler from Louisa business
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOUISA — A Louisa business owner is battling the legal system in two states as he attempts to see justice prevail in a theft case that set him back a hefty $5,000. Twin Rivers Wholesale owner William Lucas suffered the loss of a car hauler trailer valued at $5,000 during…
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Tomahawk man revived with multiple doses of Narcan
Former garbage hauler facing drug charges BY RACHEL DOVEMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Tomahawk resident was found unresponsive inside a vehicle Friday evening at Slone’s Cycle Shop along Route 40 in Inez and was revived with multiple doses of Narcan. Martin County Sheriff’s Deputy Tyler Lafferty was dispatched to the cycle shop parking area at…
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