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Judge secures emergency funding for unsafe bridges in Martin County
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN MARTIN COUNTY — Four dilapidated bridges in Martin County have been approved for a much-needed lifeline in the form of emergency funding from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. With a combined total of $180,000 allocated for their restoration, these bridges will soon undergo vital repairs to ensure the safety of the…
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Charles named principal at Martin County High School
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School recently announced the appointment of Brian Charles as its new principal. Charles, a seasoned educator with over three decades of experience, officially took up his new role last week. For the past five years, Charles has been serving as principal at Warfield Elementary School,…
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Free tire drop-off event until July 6
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Residents hoping to dispose of old tires free of charge are in luck until July 6. The Martin County Fiscal Court’s free tire drop-off event runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at the county road garage at 45 Tomahawk Road, Inez. There is no…
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Martin County wrestling coaches surprise middle school state champ with ring
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Ashton “Parker” Maynard, the reigning KFWC Middle School state champion in the 130-pound weight class, was taken aback when he walked into the courtroom at the Martin County Government Center Monday. Little did he know, a surprise awaited him that would further cement his remarkable achievement in the…
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Judge gets Riverside Apartments residents temporary eviction relief
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — Residents of Riverside Apartments in Warfield have an additional month to secure deposits for water, sewer and electricity accounts. The Martin County Housing Authority Board met June 14 at Riverside and agreed to extend the deadline, responding to a request from Martin County Judge/Executive Lon Lafferty. The decision…
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Couple arrested for alleged ATV theft in Tomahawk
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN TOMAHAWK — Two Tomahawk residents were apprehended Saturday following an alleged theft of an all-terrain vehicle on Rockhouse Road. Dorothy Spence, 40, and Earl Mollett, 51, were arrested and charged with theft by unlawful taking or disposition (auto) $500<$1,000. Deputy David Adams of the Martin County Sheriff’s Office responded to…
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Martin County Fiscal Court does well in FY2022 audit despite leadership change
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN FRANKFORT — State Auditor Mike Harmon has released the annual audit of the financial statement of the Martin County Fiscal Court for the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2022. Despite a sudden change in county leadership following the death of former Judge/Executive Victor Slone, the audit noted fewer issues…
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EDA negotiating property swap with school board
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Economic Development Authority is negotiating with the county school board to exchange properties. The EDA discussed the matter and other business in a meeting June 14. The specifics of the property swap, involving a parcel adjacent to Martin County High School, remain confidential as the…
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Kiwanis Club awards scholarships to two graduates
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Kiwanis Club of Greater Martin County recognized the achievements of two exceptional graduating seniors by awarding them scholarships. The club invited the recipients, Hope Coley and Savannah Young, to a luncheon Thursday at Shufflin Café in Inez to receive their checks. Melissa Phelps, the president of the…
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Martin County BOE recognizes outstanding students
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Board of Education honored exceptional elementary and high school students in a meeting June 5 at Central Office. Schools Superintendent Larry James commended the students for their outstanding achievements and presented them with certificates of recognition. Expressing his gratitude to the students for attending the…
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