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Martin County takes steps toward off-road adventure trails
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Fiscal Court made decisions during its April 18 session toward developing ATV/UTV trails within the county. Judge/Executive Lon Lafferty requested the court’s approval for a $250,000 grant application to the Department for Local Government. The grant is sourced from funds earmarked for the Kentucky Mountain Regional…
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Lovely man accused of assaulting, imprisoning ex-wife
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOVELY — A local man is in jail on felony charges after being accused of assaulting his ex-wife and holding her captive inside a residence. Trevor Jude, 27, of Lovely, was taken into custody around 6 p.m. Thursday at a residence on KY-292 after the alleged victim reported the incident…
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Voting starts next week; Tuesday deadline to request absentee ballot
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The 2024 presidential primary election is 20 days away. However, in-person excused absentee voting starts next week and the deadline to request a mail-in absentee ballot is Tuesday. Voters can request an absentee ballot via the online portal govote.ky.gov or by contacting Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles. “A voter who…
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EDA’s acquisition of historic Inez Deposit Bank kindles downtown revitalization
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Economic Development Authority (EDA) received the deed to the historic Inez Deposit Bank building. EDA Chairman James Ayers announced in the April 24 meeting that owners Jim and Linda Booth signed the deed April 2. In response to this acquisition, EDA Director Carolea Mills presented…
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BREAKING NEWS: Martin County man arrested for first-degree rape
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — One man is behind bars charged with a first-degree rape that occurred Tuesday in Inez. According to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office, Chief Deputy Chris Kidd responded to a call from Horn’s BP on Route 645 reporting a woman had been raped. The victim reported she was forcibly…
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Fatal house fire in Martin County claims life of local woman
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PILGRIM — A tragic house fire on Meathouse Road in Pilgrim resulted in the death of a resident early Sunday morning. Authorities confirmed that 61-year-old Mary E. Jude was pronounced dead at the scene at 7:01 a.m. by Martin County Coroner Chris Todd. Jude’s body is being transported for an…
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Celebrating excellence: Wrestlers honored at Martin County Fiscal Court meeting
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Three Martin County wrestlers were in the spotlight during the Martin County Fiscal Court meeting. Judge/Executive Lon Lafferty introduced Cole Jewell, Brody Jewell and Parker Maynard and awarded them certificates for their achievements this season. “We couldn’t be prouder of you,” Lafferty told the trio. “We have some…
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Planting Seeds of Hope serves families with garden supplies
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Coordinators from the Martin County Family Resource and Youth Service Centers launched their Planting Seeds of Hope program Monday outside the Inez Freewill Baptist Church gymnasium. This marks the fifth consecutive year that the FRYSCs have provided the community with surplus garden supplies. Kara Beth Marcum, Youth Service…
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Wanted man living under fake name, fooled girlfriend, arrested in Inez
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A wanted man who has been in hiding under a fake name for three years—even fooling his girlfriend, who never knew his real identity—was finally tracked down and arrested in Inez, authorities said. Douglas Nickiah Palomino, 31, was wanted in Connecticut for sexual assault-related offenses. A couple of…
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Lovely man goes to jail for assaulting young nephew
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOVELY — A Lovely resident went to jail for the alleged assault of a young boy who stepped up to protect his “papaw.” Martin County Sheriff John Kirk arrested 41-year-old Christopher Lee Maynard April 16 on Little Peter Cave Road in Lovely, where he allegedly struck his 11-year-old nephew during…
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