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Herbert Hoover Horn Obituary
Herbert Hoover Horn 1928—2025 Herbert Hoover Horn, age 96, of Royalton, Ohio, formerly of Martin County, Kentucky, went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at Fairfield Medical Center. Born Oct. 25, 1928, in Inez, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Rufus and Emma (Johnson) Horn. In addition to his…
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Mable Bowen Obituary
Mable Bowen 1936—2025 Mable Bowen, 88, of Inez, passed away at her home Tuesday, June 17, 2025. Born Aug. 9, 1936, in Martin County, she was the daughter of the late Sterling and Violet Bowen. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Columbus Bowen Jr., one son, Robert Lee…
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Kenneth Ray Sturgill Obituary
Kenneth Ray Sturgill 1956—2025 Kenneth Ray Sturgill, 69, of Kermit, West Virginia, passed peacefully June 16, 2025, surrounded by his beloved wife of 50 years, Pauline Sturgill, and their four daughters: Jessica (Shelby) Meade, Sarah (James) Johnson, Alivia Sturgill and April (Michael) White. Born April 14, 1956, Kenneth was a man of quiet strength, deep…
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Tommy’s Auto Sales Player of the Week: Layla Cline
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Layla Cline is the Tommy’s Auto Sales Player of the Week. The Martin County 12U All-Star helped secure a 10-8 win June 19 in the Queen of the Mountains tournament in Pike County. With a Pikeville runner on first, a heater found its way to Cline playing the…
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John Walter Cassady Obituary
John Walter Cassady 1944—2025 John Walter Cassady, 81, passed away Jan. 24, 2025. Born March 11, 1944, in Inez, he was the son of the late Sam and Daisy Cassady. John was the sixth of 10 children. His siblings who preceded him in death include sisters Jean, Joan and Sarah and brothers Alex and Hedy.…
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Farmers market returns for four summer dates in Inez
INEZ — Area residents will have the opportunity to sell and shop locally grown produce this summer at a series of farmers markets behind the Martin County Courthouse. The University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service, in partnership with the Martin County Fiscal Court, will sponsor four market days: July 11, July 18, Aug. 8 and…
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US Senate mega-bill drops requirement states help pay for SNAP program
by Jennifer Shutt Kentucky Lantern June 23, 2025 WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Democrats have succeeded in eliminating more than a dozen policy changes from Republicans’ “big, beautiful bill” after successfully arguing before the chamber’s parliamentarian that the elements didn’t comply with the strict rules that go along with writing a budget reconciliation bill. Removed is…
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Tips on skin cancer prevention, water safety and heat protection
BY MELISSA PATRICK KENTUCKY HEALTH NEWS With the first official day of summer behind us, it’s time to think about how to stay safe from some of the health risks that come from spending time in the great outdoors. “Summer is a time for fun and relaxation, but it’s also a season when health risks…
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Coalition: ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ will result in ‘deep’ safety net cuts; proposed cuts to provider taxes are harmful
BY MELISSA PATRICK KENTUCKY HEALTH NEWS A coalition that works to meet the basic needs of Kentuckians provided an update June 17 on state and federal policies that impact the state’s safety net programs, with much of the discussion focusing on how the U.S. House-passed budget reconciliation bill would harm such programs. Emily Beauregard, executive…
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Free legal help with FEMA appeals July 15 in Inez
INEZ — Residents who were denied FEMA disaster assistance can get help at a free FEMA Appeal Clinic on July 15 in Inez. AppalReD Legal Aid will host the clinic from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Roy F. Collier Community Center. Attorneys will assist individuals with filing FEMA appeals. Participants must register in…
