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Kentucky State Police Post 9 officers recognized at annual awards ceremony
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT LEXINGTON — Eight Kentucky State Police Pikeville Post 9 troopers and detectives were among 84 honored July 23 during the KSP annual Sworn Awards Ceremony in Lexington. The officers were recognized for going above and beyond the call of service in 2025. During 2025, KSP responded to 532,600 calls for assistance, conducted…
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Investment carved from the mountains
Martin County has spent many years climbing toward the school facilities its children deserve. On Monday, that climb reached another high place. The groundbreaking for the new Martin County Elementary School on Hollybush Road was a public statement that the community still believes in itself and its children. It showed that the community understands that…
OPINION
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BentleyMade brings handcrafted artistry to Stidham Old Time Music Gathering
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN TOMAHAWK — Paintsville artists Brett Lee Bentley and Catherine Bentley returned to the Stidham Old Time Music Gathering July 24-25 for their second consecutive year. The two-day event took place at Webb’s Musical Repair and Sales on South Milo Road in Tomahawk, featuring live performances, guitar and banjo workshops, Appalachian…
Mountain Living
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Mikey Newsome resigns as Kermit basketball coach
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN KERMIT, W.Va. — After two successful years as head basketball coach at Kermit Middle School, Mikey Newsome announced his resignation on social media Friday. “After much prayer and consideration, I have made the difficult decision to step down as the head basketball coach at Kermit Middle School,” Newsome stated. Newsome…
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