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Kermit water project ready to begin: Public meeting Sept. 9
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN KERMIT — Construction on Kermit’s water infrastructure project is expected to commence soon, following necessary procedural steps to secure USDA funding. The town has completed two of the three required readings of an ordinance, with the final reading and public hearing scheduled for Sept. 9. The project will revitalize Kermit’s…
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Man fatally shot in Sidney, grand jury review pending
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN SIDNEY — Kentucky State Police responded to a fatal shooting in the Sidney community of Pike County on Aug. 14 following a report that came into the Pikeville Post. Troopers and investigators arrived at a residence on North Big Creek Road where they found a man who had been shot.…
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Martin County BOE: Vote ‘NO’ on Amendment 2
‘This is about taking money from public schools and giving it to private schools’ BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN A question on the ballot in November will ask voters whether to amend Kentucky’s constitution to allow the Legislature to redirect public tax dollars from public schools to private schools. The Martin County Board of Education…
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Inez donates to Christmas in the Mountains
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — In an Inez City Commission meeting Thursday, Mayor Ed Daniels introduced a delegation from the Christmas in the Mountains (CITM) committee who sought financial support for this year’s festival. The committee, represented by Linda Webb, Linda Booth, Kendra Fletcher, Lisa Parsons and Janet Mills, made their case for…
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Martin County grand jury returns 19 indictments
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Martin County grand jury returned 19 indictments against 14 individuals Aug. 1. Charges range from wanton endangerment and terroristic threatening to assault, firearms and drugs. William Preece, 58, of Inez, faces multiple charges, including first-degree wanton endangerment, trafficking in marijuana, first-offense DUI, possession of drug paraphernalia, reckless…
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Appalachian Artist Festival triumphs in Inez
BY BUGS DIXON MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Plans for an even more spectacular Appalachian Artist Festival in 2025 are already underway following the success of this year’s event. Hosted by the City of Inez, the festival defied Saturday’s rainy forecasts, offering a day rich with music, art and cultural celebration. Conceived by Inez Commissioner Jennifer…
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Man arrested for naked outburst in Pilgrim
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Pilgrim man was arrested Tuesday after a naked outburst on Big Peter Cave Road. Around 9 a.m., Chief Deputy Chris Kidd of the Martin County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of a man standing outside unclothed and screaming into the air. The officer arrived to find 53-year-old…
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‘Welcome to Martin County’
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN Officials unveiled the first-ever “Welcome to Martin County” sign Tuesday afternoon at the county line on Kentucky Route 645. Martin County Judge/Executive Lon Lafferty, tourism chairman Nita Collier, and deputy judge/economic development director Carolea Mills attended the unveiling ceremony. The new sign is strategically placed to greet travelers entering the…
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Thrive Community Coalition halts lease of former library amid financial concerns
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Eric Mills, founder of the Thrive Community Coalition, announced Tuesday that he will not proceed with leasing the former library facility in Inez. This decision follows a recent audit revealing financial difficulties within the Martin County Library Taxing District. Although the library board of trustees approved the lease…
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Grant boosts meal delivery for Martin County seniors
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Senior Citizens Center will enhance its meal delivery service to seniors at home, thanks to a $10,600 grant from the Kentucky Colonels Good Works Program. Center Director Jennifer Crum announced that the grant will be used to purchase a vehicle dedicated to meal deliveries. “We…
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