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Brothers of the Wheel brings Christmas tradition to Inez
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Brothers of the Wheel Motorcycle Club Western West Virginia Chapter continued the Christmas tradition of bringing joy to Head Start children Thursday at the Collier Center. Santa was there to hand out toys to all the children. Chapter president Randy Marcum said the chapter based in Fort Gay
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A child is born
“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.” (Isaiah 9:6)
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Martin County Cardinals upset Hazard, drop decision to Breathitt in WYMT Classic
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN HAZARD — The WYMT Food City Mountain Basketball Classic was an even wash for the Martin County Cardinals as they won once and lost once. The Cardinals downed Hazard in the fifth-place consolation game after dropping a close contest to Breathitt County in first-round tournament play. Both games were played at
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Lady Cards start season 4-0
Junior Katie Marcum ties up the ball Friday in Martin County’s game against Shelby Valley at home. Marcum scored 25 points and grabbed 10 rebounds. (Citizen photo by Roger Smith) Big wins over Shelby Valley, Belfry BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Lady Cards are off to a hot start on the season.
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Martin County Middle splits pair on the road
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN The Martin County Middle School Cardinals split a pair of games on the road last week to improve to 8-5 on the season. The Cardinals defeated Magoffin County 70-40 Thursday but fell short to Pikeville 51-41 Friday. Below is a recap of both games. Dials leads Cards past Magoffin SALYERSVILLE —
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PSC gives Kermit water project the green light
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN KERMIT — The West Virginia Public Service Commission gave Kermit’s water improvement project the green light. Mayor Charles Sparks announced in a Kermit Council meeting Monday that the PSC issued an order Nov. 29 granting a certificate of convenience and necessity and approving the proposed funding for the $3.4 million project.
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Martin County Cardinals open season 2-1
Martin County senior Matt Linville goes up to grab the opening tip against Logan in the Zip Zone Tip-Off Classic. (Citizen file photo/Roger Smith) BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN Coach Jason James and the Martin County Cardinals opened their 2022-2023 campaign by winning two of three games on the road. The Cardinals tamed the Russell Red
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Lady Cardinals take down Marshall County 45-42 in premier Hoopfest
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN BENTON — The Martin County Lady Cardinals took down Marshall County 45-42 in the 2022 Marshall County Hoopfest, one of the premier basketball events in the country, in a game early Saturday morning in the Reed Conder Gymnasium in Benton. The Lady Marshals of Region 1 finished 21-6 last season. This
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Martin County Middle beats Johnson Central 59-49
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN PAINTSVILLE — Martin County Middle School Cardinals traveled to Johnson Central to defeat the Eagles for the second time in less than a week. The Cards led this one from start to finish and when the horn sounded were on top 59-49. The Cards shot out of the gate early taking
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Man who shot neighbor sentenced to five years
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A man who shot his neighbor following an argument on the CB radio a year ago was sentenced Friday in Martin Circuit Court to five years in prison. Noah Bowen Jr., 67, of Inez, pleaded guilty Oct. 4 to second-degree assault. Bowen was initially charged with first-degree assault Nov.
