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Valedictorian Ashdon Kerr inspires classmates
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School’s class of 2024 heard a moving speech from valedictorian Ashdon Kerr at the commencement ceremony May 24 in the school gymnasium. Kerr opened her address by remembering the late school principal, Brian Charles, acknowledging the impact he had on the students despite his short…
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Martin County salutatorian Lena Hale champions power of positivity
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School salutatorian Lena Hale delivered an inspiring speech at the commencement ceremony for the graduating class of 2024 Friday in the school gymnasium. With a witty opening, she acknowledged the brief attention spans of her peers, likening them to the length of a TikTok video.…
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Developer moves forward on second solar plant in Martin County
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Solar developer Savion Energy is moving forward with a proposed second merchant solar electric generating facility in Martin County. Lynn Bark Energy Center LLC advertised a public notice saying that by May 31 it would be filing an application with the Kentucky State Board on Electric Generation and…
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Gas company wants to raise customer bills
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN FRANKFORT — Columbia Gas of Kentucky wants to raise monthly gas bills by 15.8%. The company recently filed a request with the Kentucky Public Service Commission to adjust its delivery rates. The company said it needs the rate hike “to recover capital investments and continue to improve the overall safety…
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Martin County Class of 2024 Senior Walk Gallery
INEZ — Martin County High School Class of 2024 capped off Grad Week with a visit to elementary schools and the middle school in their caps and gowns and a recognition Senior Walk through Inez on Friday.The 2024 graduation ceremony is set for 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 24 at the football field. (All photos by…
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Martin County Primary Election 2024 results
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — As most people predicted, Republican Donald Trump carried the Martin County vote for President of the United States, receiving 790 votes. President Joe Biden carried his party’s vote in Martin County with 45 votes. Republican Harold “Hal” Rogers easily carried Martin County’s vote for U.S. Representative in Congress…
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Food, music and Jesus
INEZ — Several gospel groups performed Saturday during a benefit singing in downtown Inez. The event featured a ton of good food and fun and helped raise funds to pay summer camp fees for the Martin County Cardinals Youth Wrestling Club. Performers included Savannah Jo/Wesley Young, Bradley Goble, Caroline Russell, Shae Jewell, Cody Lowe, Steven…
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Cards end regular season with two wins
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County High School baseball team snapped their losing streak with two wins over Betsy Layne to end the regular season. The following is a recap of last week’s action: MCHS at Betsy Layne The Cards traveled to Betsy Layne May 14 for a 15th Region match-up.…
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Martin County standout Noah Mollette signs with Kentucky Christian University
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County’s Noah Mollette signed his letter of intent to play football at Kentucky Christian University during a ceremony May 13 in the Martin County High School Auditorium. The lineman’s family, teammates and coaches joined him for the big moment. “We’re all excited for him,” head football coach…
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Two Lady Cards receive offers from Alice Lloyd
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School basketball standouts Brooke Marcum and Chloe May received offers May 7 from Alice Lloyd College to play basketball at the next level. The two sophomores saw plenty of playing time this season in all 32 games. Marcum shot 35.1% from the field and averaged…
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