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Community discussion to focus on ecological restoration at The Wilds of Emily Creek
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — On June 3, the Martin County Extension Office will host a public discussion dedicated to exploring the ecological restoration efforts at The Wilds of Emily Creek. Scheduled from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., the event will feature representatives from The Wilds of Emily Creek, Renew Appalachia, Appalachian Legacy Initiative, and…
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McCoy participates in major NATO exercises in Europe
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN CZECHIA — Kentucky National Guard Spc Brittni McCoy, a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Specialist assigned to 577th Sapper Company, recently traveled to Europe to participate in multinational NATO training exercises. McCoy, the daughter of Dana and Charlotte McCoy of Martin County, joined the National Guard in 2012 as…
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Martin County sets financial direction for FY 2025
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Fiscal Court set the financial direction for the coming year with the first reading of its proposed $11,765,079 Fiscal Year 2025 budget in a meeting May 1. Judge/Executive Lon Lafferty commended the finance office staff and others who worked to prepare the budget. “We appreciate everyone’s…
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Early voting underway in Kermit election
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN KERMIT, W.Va. — Early voting kicks off Wednesday (May 29) in the Town of Kermit election. Ballots can be cast daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through June 8, including both Saturdays, officials announced in a council meeting May 20. On Election Day, June 11, polling stations will be…
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Diversion over incarceration: Maynard discusses drug court’s role in justice system
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Case specialist Tim Maynard shined a light on drug court during the Kiwanis Club luncheon Thursday at Masterpiece Kitchen & Café in Inez. He has worked at the Kentucky Department of Specialty Courts for six years, serving Martin, Johnson and Lawrence counties. Maynard explained that drug court diverts…
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Lady Cards fall short in Final Four
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN RUSSELL — After heavy rainfall delayed the Ohio Valley Conference tournament for a week, the Martin County Middle School Lady Cards took the field to face Russell in the semifinals, falling short 3-0 to end their season. Martin County defeated East Carter 2-0 in the opening round of the tournament.…
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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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