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How We Owned a Mine, or A Brief History of Kentucky’s Mining Cooperative
For over 100 years, Himler House stood on a hill overlooking Beauty, formerly Himlerville, in Martin County, Kentucky. Once the site of grand Christmas parties and banquets, the house was eventually abandoned and fell to ruins. But few of the teens, vandals, and ghost hunters who frequented the abandoned mansion...
Former Martin County man fatally shot in Lenore, police investigating
LENORE, W.Va. — A former Martin County, Kentucky, resident was fatally shot early Friday morning at a residence in Lenore, West Virginia, authorities said. The victim, Charles Speer, 42, of Kermit, West Virginia, was pronounced dead after the shooting, according to the West Virginia State Police (WVSP). The alleged...
Trustee proposes library relocate to former building in Inez
INEZ — The Martin County Public Library Taxing District is facing financial difficulties prompting one board trustee to suggest relocating the library back to its former building on Main Street. During a special meeting June 26 the library board approved a budget of $899,250 for the fiscal year 2025....
Dingess to continue Morehead State career after contributing to Martin County this summer
INEZ — Martin County High School alum Brady Dingess is no stranger to the basketball court. The Morehead State Eagle found his way back to Inez this summer after reaching the NCAA tournament in men’s college basketball. “My college career is going great. I truly love it here,”...
Community gathers for Sleigh Cancer event in Inez
INEZ — The Martin County community gave a warm welcome to Mr. and Mrs. Claus (Matthew and Angela Ross Ising) and their Sleigh Cancer fundraiser and candlelight vigil Friday evening in Inez. The event by Give Like Santa featured live music, prize raffles and pictures with Santa in his...
Tommy’s Auto Sales Player of the Week: Kyla Bragg
INEZ — Kyla Bragg is the Tommy’s Auto Sales Player of the Week. Bragg plays multiple positions for the Martin County 12U All-Stars softball team. The All-Star put on a performance in all aspects of the game when taking on Magoffin County on Thursday in Inez. She led...
Colby Kirk elected to SKED board
SOMERSET — Colby Kirk, president and CEO of One East Kentucky, has been appointed to the Southeast Kentucky Economic Development Corporation’s (SKED) General Membership board. The Martin County native was nominated and elected by the SKED board of directors during its May 2024 meeting. “I’m honored to have...
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