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Broadband expansion to transform connectivity in Martin, other counties
Lafferty says it is a ‘start’ BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LONDON — A $30.7 million project will expand broadband access to Martin County and 15 other counties in southern and eastern Kentucky. Officials gathered Monday in London to announce the project, saying it will bring better, more affordable and reliable broadband access to 33,000…
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Five indicted in Martin County
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County grand jury returned formal indictments Nov. 2 charging five individuals with crimes that range from child endangerment to firearms, drug possession and bail jumping. Ariel Carver, 26, of Warfield, stands accused of possession of a controlled substance in the first degree (methamphetamine), possession of a…
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Inez ends prohibition
City voters say ‘yes’ to alcoholic beverage sales BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Inez voters said “yes” to the sale of alcoholic beverages Tuesday by a slim 71-64 vote. Previously Inez was dry. The last time the alcoholic beverage option was put to the voters was Dec. 16, 2016, when voters rejected it 71-45.…
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Help is on the way for Saltwell sewer lift station
Lafferty announces concrete plan for repair BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — After enduring more than a year of sewer odor and environmental concerns, residents can look forward to a resolution to the beleaguered Saltwell sewer lift station. Martin County Judge/Executive Lon Lafferty has announced a concrete plan to repair the station responsible for leakage…
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Warfield introduces ordinance prohibiting homeless encampments
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — According to Mayor Mike Hinkle, between 10 and 30 homeless people inhabit the City of Warfield on any given day. Citing a concern for “public peace, health, safety and welfare,” Hinkle and the Warfield Commission initiated discussions last month about a possible ordinance to ban homeless encampments within…
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Martin County Schools show improvement in KSA scores
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County schools witnessed an increase from the previous year in their overall scores on the Spring 2023 Kentucky Summative Assessment (KSA). This annual assessment, administered to public school students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11, encompasses a variety of content areas such as reading and…
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Martin County Community Center must seek reinstatement after operating inactively
Judge Lafferty addresses Fiscal Court concerns BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Roy F. Collier Community Center has operated without an active corporation since 2021 but must get reinstated, Martin County Judge/Executive Lon Lafferty told magistrates during a Fiscal Court meeting Thursday. The subject came up when Lafferty stated there was no need…
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Hall of Fame induction ceremony to honor 33 players and two teams
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The “Wall of Legends” at the Martin County All-Sports Hall of Fame will grow by 35 award plaques Nov. 24. The second round of inductees will take their place among the “LEGENDS” during an induction ceremony at the Roy F. Collier Community Center in Inez. A finger-food buffet…
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Inez to decide alcohol sales in upcoming election
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Inez residents can vote on ending the prohibition of alcoholic beverage sales within city limits in the Nov. 7 election. Martin County Sheriff John Kirk placed the public notice of the option in the Oct. 25 newspaper. The notice states a petition for an election signed by qualified…
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Martin County accepting proposals for trash collection; appoints new solid waste board
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Fiscal Court is accepting proposals until noon Nov. 16 for commercial and residential garbage collection and disposal, as advertised in this edition of the newspaper. Magistrates approved Judge/Executive Lon Lafferty’s request to advertise for proposals during the county’s regularly scheduled monthly meeting Thursday in the Martin…
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