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Bridge named for Mug Hardin, who built it for the children
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A crowd gathered Sunday in downtown Inez to celebrate the renaming of the covered pedestrian bridge over Coldwater Creek in honor of its builder, William “Mug” Hardin. In a humble, grateful speech, Hardin recounted how the bridge came to be more than 60 years ago during a time…
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From ‘Jingle Bells’ to survivor bells: Sleigh Cancer hits Inez this Friday
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Santa and Mrs. Claus are coming to town Friday — and they’re bringing cookies, cornhole and a colonoscopy screening kit. Matthew and Angela Ising, known as Santa and Mrs. Claus, will host the second annual Sleigh Cancer Awareness Festival at Courthouse Square in Inez. The festival starts at…
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‘You’ll have to fight me’: Man rips deputy’s ear in brawl
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — Things got physical Saturday at Dempsey Housing when deputies attempted to arrest 45-year-old Jimmy Dale Maynard of Warfield. What was supposed to be a straightforward warrant service turned into a chaotic struggle—with a torn earlobe, minor injuries and one man in jail. Deputies from the Martin County Sheriff’s…
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Public library loses phone number in provider switch
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Public Library at the Collier Center has new phone and fax numbers following a recent switch in its internet and telephone service providers. Library officials said the transition from Optimum to Foothills Communications resulted in the loss of their previous numbers despite efforts to retain…
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Williamson man faces formal charges
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Williamson, West Virginia, man faces formal charges in connection with a drug-related incident that occurred earlier this spring. The Martin Circuit Court on May 27 announced that Brian K. Runyon, 53, stands accused of first-degree possession of a controlled substance and public intoxication involving a controlled substance.…
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‘Sleigh Cancer’ to bring music and mission to Inez
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Courthouse Square in Inez will trade quiet for a flurry of festive action June 6, as the Sleigh Cancer Awareness Festival returns with celebration, remembrance and purpose. The event kicks off at 3 p.m. and runs until darks bringing together live music, food and drink concessions, a lively…
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School board honors scholars, champs, standout staff
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Chairs filled quickly, leaving latecomers to line the walls as the Martin County Board of Education gathered May 12. Superintendent Larry James led a celebratory round of recognitions honoring student achievement and staff excellence at the district’s central office. Rogers Scholars James congratulated three Martin County High School…
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Pool reopening pushed back
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County officials announced Monday that the public swimming pool will not reopen this Sunday as initially projected. Deputy Judge Executive Carolea Mills had hoped for a June 1 opening. However, excessive rainfall throughout May delayed ongoing repairs. “We are making several repairs and upgrades to the filtration…
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Martin County High School celebrates Class of 2025
INEZ — Martin County High School celebrated the graduation of 132 seniors in the Class of 2025 during commencement exercises Friday, May 23, at Cardinal Stadium. Valedictorian Laura Hale and co-salutatorians Chloe Alley and Aiden Fields addressed their classmates and guests before diplomas were awarded. The Class of 2025 embraced the motto: “Be a pineapple.…
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KYTC details road money for Martin County
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Fiscal Court heard from Kentucky Transportation Cabinet section engineer Zach Wright Thursday during a special meeting. Wright presented project recommendations for the Rural Secondary Road Program for the county to review. The total allotment for work on rural secondary roads within Martin County for fiscal…
