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Martin County Water District issues emergency alert for water outage
INEZ — Residents of Martin County are facing an unexpected water outage this evening following an emergency alert issued by the Martin County Water District at 4:25 p.m. The alert comes in response to an 8-inch main line break along Route 40. The water district has confirmed that to facilitate these urgent repairs, sections of…
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Williamson woman indicted on drug charges
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A woman faces four drug-related charges following her indictment Jan. 10 in Martin County. Martin Circuit Judge J. Kevin Holbrook issued an indictment against Amy Lynn Blankenship, 43, charging her with possession or use of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana and two counts of first-degree possession of a…
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Inez embraces wet status with guidance from Prestonsburg
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — As the City of Inez embraces its new status as a wet city, Mayor Ed Daniels and the City Commission convened a meeting Thursday with Prestonsburg Mayor Les Stapleton and ABC Administrator Ross Shurtleff to gain insights into managing alcohol licensing. Shurtleff, guiding the commissioners through the process,…
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Jude gets five-year sentence
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Martin County man will serve five years in prison after pleading guilty to a charge of sodomy of a child under the age of 12. Martin Circuit Judge John Kevin Holbrook announced the sentence Thursday of 27-year-old Dustin Jude of Inez. The sentencing comes more than three…
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Martin County ushers in 2024 with major water infrastructure developments
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County starts 2024 with the operational success of the Saltwell sewer lift station and a major announcement that Gov. Andy Beshear’s proposed state budget includes a substantial allocation for water projects in Martin County. During a Martin County Water District meeting Thursday, Alliance Water Resources manager Craig…
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Inez man arrested on first-degree strangulation charge
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A domestic incident led to the arrest of an Inez man on a first-degree strangulation charge. The arrest of 30-year-old Jeffery W. Pinson occurred early Thursday morning after police responded to a 911 call. Trooper Ryan Hale of the Kentucky State Police Post 9 was dispatched to a…
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Mother charged with child endangerment; police discover drugs but no running water in home
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Martin County mother faces child endangerment and drug-related charges after police discovered drugs and a lack of running water in her home Thursday. Chief Deputy Chris Kidd of the Martin County Sheriff’s Office, responding to complaints of drug trafficking, conducted a “knock and talk” at 40-year-old Jessica…
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Streamlined FAFSA launches with major updates, expands access to financial aid
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN The U.S. Department of Education announced the launch of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Sunday. The launch, described as a soft opening, will see the form periodically available online while administrators monitor site performance and form functionality. They will initiate pauses for site maintenance and technical…
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Martin County Youth Wrestling shines at Hatfield & McCoy
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — Martin County Youth Wrestling finished second out of 37 teams in the Hatfield & McCoy Youth Tournament held Thursday, Friday and Saturday at Appalachian Wireless Arena in Pikeville. The Cardinals scored 258.5 points to finish behind the Warhawks with 274. Lawrence County finished third with 222, and Johnson…
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Martin County High School wrestlers show grit at Hatfield & McCoy 32
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — At the Hatfield & McCoy 32, Martin County High School wrestlers showed their grit in the Hatfield & McCoy 32 Thursday, Friday and Saturday at Appalachian Wireless Arena. The Cardinals finished fourth out of 16 teams. In the 106 weight class, Ayden Warren’s journey was a tough one,…
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