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Early learning bus will roll Jan. 2
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County School District’s new early learning bus will be in service Jan. 2 when students return from Christmas break. Martin County School District Special Education director Dena Hardin gave the Board of Education an update in Monday’s meeting. She said Martin County Area Technology Center students had…
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Kermit Police Chief resigns; council hires replacement
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN KERMIT — The Kermit Council finished a short agenda Monday, accepting the resignation of Police Chief Ernest Booie Williams and hiring former state trooper Roger Johnson to fill the position. Johnson will assume the position Dec. 18. In other business the council approved a proposal from Thrasher Group to investigate…
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School board rejects bids on solar project
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Board of Education rejected bids for the Martin County High School solar panel installation project and the Middle School vestibule. The board acted on the recommendation of Superintendent of Schools Larry James, who noted the district received only one bid on the vestibule, which was…
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Six of eight indictments in Martin County involve methamphetamine
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Martin County grand jury returned indictments Thursday against eight individuals for multiple crimes, with six of the eight indictments involving methamphetamine-related charges. Jeremy Jarvis, 25, of Inez, stands accused of third-degree burglary and second-degree persistent felony offender. The indictment alleges Jarvis, previously convicted of a felony, entered the…
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Friends of Tug Fork River founder wants Martin County to seek funds to repair boat ramps
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Pete Runyon, founder of Friends of the Tug Fork River, wants to partner with Martin County to secure state funding during the 2024 Kentucky Legislative session to repair boat ramps at Huntleyville and Mount Sterling along Route 292 in Martin County. He attended a Martin County Fiscal Court…
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Sewer board sets pumping fee
“We’re grateful for the fiscal court’s support of our sewer system. We know it stinks and we want to fix it. We’re grateful that they were able to help us and pay for that pump so we can get it repaired.” –Craig Miller, Alliance manager BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Sewer customers who…
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Hall of Fame induction ceremony draws crowd from seven states
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Thirty-three individuals and two teams were inducted into the Martin County All-Sports Hall of Fame during a ceremony Friday at the Collier Center in Inez. The event drew a crowd of over 215 from seven different states, celebrating the athletic achievements deeply embedded in Martin County’s history. HOF…
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Martin County Tourism discusses mural project, local developments
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — During a recent meeting, the Martin County Tourism board, led by Chairperson Nita Collier, discussed the ongoing mural project in Inez. Collier updated members Derrick Stepp, Brenda Davis and Linda Lou Webb about waiting for a design from artist Mary Ann Farley. “We only have one option for…
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Inez receives guidance on alcohol sales
KLC attorney and Prestonsburg mayor attend Inez City meeting BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Kentucky League of Cities attorney Megan Griffith and Prestonsburg Mayor Les Stapleton attended the Inez City Commission meeting Thursday to help the Commission prepare for the transition to alcohol sales. “It’s important for you all to understand today that…
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County clerk’s offices will temporarily pause motor-related services
Online vehicle registration will be unavailable starting Dec. 28 BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — All county clerk’s offices will temporarily pause in-person and online motor and vessel-related services in early January to accommodate a transition to a new customer-centric system. The suspension of services starts Jan. 1, 2024, lasts between 4 to 10…
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