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Hundreds flock to Inez for Appalachian Artist Festival debut
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The valley reverberated with music and color Friday as the first-ever Appalachian Artist Festival unfolded in Inez, drawing hundreds to the town. Pioneered by Inez City Commissioner Jennifer Wells, the festival came to life with the backing of Mayor Ed Daniels and the Inez City Commission. “The first…
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Umbrella Alley inaugurated in Martin County: Symbol of community pride and development
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — In a colorful Friday ceremony celebrating community action and pride, the Martin County Fiscal Court unveiled Umbrella Alley between the Historic Martin County Courthouse and the old jail. Kicking off the occasion with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, Martin County Judge/Executive Lon Lafferty hailed the project as a testament to…
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Burglary, criminal mischief highlight Martin County grand jury indictments
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Martin County grand jury returned indictments Thursday against six individuals for crimes ranging from burglary to criminal mischief. Ersel Crum Jr., 54, of Inez, faces an indictment for second-degree burglary. The indictment alleges Crum illegally entered the dwelling of Betty Harris of Inez intending to commit a…
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$5 million requested for water system improvements in Martin County; judge in pursuit of $70 million
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN In a move towards addressing troubling water systems in Kentucky’s 5th Congressional District, U.S. Representative Harold “Hal” Rogers has requested a sum of $5 million for water system improvements in Martin County. This comes as part of an $85.85 million Community Project Funding package, which targets 15 critical projects across…
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Martin County Housing Authority under fire, declared ‘troubled’ by HUD
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has designated the Martin County Housing Authority in Kentucky as a “troubled housing authority.” This announcement triggered an urgent response July 19 at Riverside Apartments, where county officials sought clarity on the situation. “Housing in this county is a very…
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Martin County Sheriff’s Office cracks down on solicitation fraud
Prestonsburg man targets businesses in Martin, Floyd and Johnson counties BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Sheriff’s Office apprehended a man accused of fraudulently soliciting donations from local businesses, claiming that his wife was seriously ill and he needed funds to cover medical expenses. Police caught up with the fundraiser, Wallace…
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Inez Commission raises concerns over sidewalk damage by utility companies
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Inez City Hall continues to address the recurring issue of unrepaired sidewalk damage caused by utility companies, specifically Columbia Gas. Commissioner Carolynn Horn voiced her concerns during a meeting Thursday, pointing out sidewalk damage on Main Street. During the meeting, the commission also discussed other matters, including campaign…
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Adventurous kayakers forced to abort 135-mile journey down Tug Fork River
Setbacks, capsize and weather conditions lead to early end of anniversary trip BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WELCH, W.Va. — Grizzly Allen, his son Jake and friend Riley Wilson embarked on an ambitious adventure Saturday morning down the Tug Fork River. The trio aimed to complete a 135-mile kayak trip from Martha Moore Park to…
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Clerk explains new taxation on campers
Campers defined and taxed as ‘motor vehicles’ BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Kentucky has expanded its statutory definition of “motor vehicle” to include recreational vehicles, even nonmotorized ones, in a significant shift in tax liability. In an interview last week, Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles explained what this change means to residents. “As…
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