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First Frontier Appalachian trailhead welcomes first visitors—all the way from Iowa
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN DEBORD — First Frontier Appalachian Trails (FFAT) officially welcomed its first visitors to the newly opened trailhead on Davella Road in Debord last week—and the guests made quite the trip to get there. “This fine group of folks drove 11 hours from Iowa to come enjoy our trails,” said Lara
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School board renews RTIs, advances police force plans
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Board of Education highlighted student success and advanced several initiatives during its April 14 meeting, including renewal of elementary intervention teachers, progress toward forming a district police force, and approval of a student IT apprenticeship program. Following student recognitions (see related stories in this edition),
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Martin County school board applauds student success in academics, music and leadership
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Board of Education recognized another impressive lineup of student accomplishments April 14, highlighting success across academics, music, science and leadership. Schools Superintendent Larry James presented certificates to the students. First up, Eden Elementary’s Olivia Maynard, who took top honors at the East Kentucky Regional Science
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Louisa man found unconscious in car faces drug charges
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Louisa man was arrested Sunday afternoon after authorities found him unconscious in a vehicle on the side of New Route 3, according to Martin County officials. Ramey Green, 44, faces multiple drug-related charges, including public intoxication of a controlled substance (excludes alcohol), two counts of possession of
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Martin County BOE honors Eden volleyball teams for championship sweep
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Before getting down to business April 14, the Martin County Board of Education paused to celebrate a big win for young athletes. Superintendent Larry James recognized Eden Elementary’s A, B and C volleyball teams for sweeping the county championships. He presented each player with a certificate and took
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Oliver Anthony to bring Rural Revival to Inez, Kentucky on May 17
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — In a corner of Eastern Kentucky where hills meet hardship, country music sensation Oliver Anthony is bringing his Rural Revival tour to Inez on May 17 to uplift a community hit hard by flooding and chronic economic struggle. Tickets are $30 and go on sale Friday at 5
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Ground gives way beneath home, couple flee with nothing
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN GRASSY, Ky. — John and Lisa Mollett fled for their lives Saturday as the ground beneath their home gave way, splitting the foundation and crumbling the back wall and floor into the shifting soil below. They left with the clothes on their backs. Their house, perched along Old Route 3
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Flood-damaged road worries residents
‘We’re up a holler’ BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN JOB — When part of the narrow, one-lane road leading to Sarah Bowen’s home collapsed in mid-February, it left her family — and roughly 50 other residents living on the holler — teetering on the edge, both literally and figuratively. The partial collapse of the steep
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EDA acquires property for downtown revitalization in Inez
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Economic Development Authority (EDA) moved closer to owning nearly all of a stretch of dilapidated properties along Main Street in Inez. At its April 9 meeting, the EDA voted to buy one building and accept ownership of eight properties acquired by the fiscal court. The EDA
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FBLA growth, success take center stage at Kiwanis luncheon
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Business education was the focus of Thursday’s Kiwanis Club luncheon in Inez. Martin County Area Technology Center instructor Thomas Ray and members of Future Business Leaders of America highlighted their achievements and growth. Ray, who serves as business instructor and FBLA advisor, detailed the chapter’s exponential growth and
