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Mountain Citizen honored with Kentucky Press Association awards
BY PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN LEXINGTON — The Mountain Citizen brought home three awards for news excellence in the 2022 Kentucky Press Association news and advertising contest. The KPA honors top talent in news and advertising across the Commonwealth each year during its annual convention. The 2022 Winter Convention was from Jan. 26-27 at the Hyatt…
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Martin County Cardinals on 15-win streak heading into state All ‘A’
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN Martin County Cardinals Coach Jason James and company went 3-0 this week to move their record to 17-2 heading into the All “A” State tournament Thursday. The Cardinals are on a hot 15-win streak, with their last loss being Dec. 6 vs. Breathitt County 50-47. Martin County’s victims this week…
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Martin County Lady Cardinals Pound Paintsville, Magoffin
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Lady Cardinals pounded Paintsville 67-42 and crushed Magoffin County 56-26 in 57th District play at home last week. The Lady Cards improved to 15-4. Below is a recap of the action. Lady Cards pound Paintsville The Lady Cards left nothing in doubt when they pounded…
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Medical examiner confirms remains are Ruvil Hale
Tragedy that began over three decades ago receives closure BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PILGRIM — Ruvil Hale of Pilgrim will finally be laid to rest Sunday. A family tragedy that began over three decades ago has finally received closure. Hale’s family announced that the State Medical Examiner’s Office in Frankfort confirmed Friday that remains…
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Martin County EDA welcomes new director
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Economic Development Authority welcomed a new director and said goodbye to two board members last week. Chairman James Ayers and board members Kayla Jude, Ashley Endicott and Brad Pack attended the monthly meeting Jan. 18 in the Martin County Government Center. Ayers welcomed new director Carolea Mills,…
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Porter arrested for copper theft
At least 11 arrests since October BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN DEBORD — Police arrested a man for copper theft last week in a traffic stop on Route 3 and Sawmill Hollow. An employee at Booth Energy called law enforcement shortly after 1 p.m. to alert them that a man was taking copper wire from the…
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Inmate captured after brief escape in downtown Inez
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A jail inmate briefly escaped authorities Thursday outside the Martin County Courthouse, triggering a manhunt in downtown Inez for the 39-year-old escapee. Jeremy Maynard of Lovely was transported from the Big Sandy Regional Detention Center for a court appearance. Upon exiting the courthouse with a group, everyone turned…
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Over 18,600 physical books checked out last year in Inez
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Public Library at the Collier Center in Inez is being used “considerably more than in years past.” Library board chairperson Donnie Osborne announced the facility had 18,605 physical book checkouts and 1,851 electronic checkouts in 2022. “We had 4,000 to 5,000 more checkouts in this location than…
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Martin County Cardinals cage Pikeville Panthers to win 15th Region All ‘A’ Classic
“We are nine deep and all of them can play.” –Martin County Coach Jason James BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — Martin County is heading to the state All “A” Classic. The Cardinals caged the defending state champion Pikeville Panthers 72-70 in the 15th Region All “A” championship Saturday at Appalachian Wireless Arena. Martin County…
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Jennifer Wells appointed to Inez City Commission
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The new Inez City Commission held its first meeting of the new year Thursday and appointed Jennifer Wells as commissioner to fill the vacancy left by Barry Horn. According to Mayor Ed Daniels, Horn submitted a written resignation, even though he did not take the oath of office following…
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