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MSU honors Fletcher for top-scoring research
BY SAVANNAH JACKSON MOREHEAD — Morehead State University student Bryce Fletcher, a graduating senior from Warfield majoring in history, has won the Certificate of Exceptional Merit. This award is given in recognition of top-scoring research at the 2025 Celebration of Student Scholarship. MSU also recognized Fletcher as the “Outstanding Student in History” at the Caudill College…
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Healthy Happenings: Meet our amazing nurses
BY DOROTHY DILLON At the Martin County Health Department, we are proud to recognize the hard-working nurses who go above and beyond every day to care for our community. Jennifer Jude, RN – HANDS Supervisor Jennifer leads our HANDS (Health Access Nurturing Development Services) Program, supporting families during pregnancy and early childhood. Penny Dye, RN…
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Bees, brains and bragging rights
Top spellers take the stage CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Under the stage lights of the Martin County High School auditorium April 29, the county’s sharpest young minds stepped up to the mic, letter by letter, in a battle of nerves, syllables and silent letters. It was the annual Martin County School District Spelling Bee…
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Retired Teachers Memorial Service to honor four
Martin County Retired Teachers Memorial Service for four members who have passed this year will be held Friday, May 23, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at the Library/Community Center. The four teachers who will be honored are Wilburn Goble, Donna Cassady, Darlene Dalton and Linda Mollette. Family and community members are welcome.
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Senior Travel Club enjoys Orlando adventure
The Martin County High School Class of 2025 Senior Travel Club, made up of 49 students, recently embarked on an adventure to Orlando, Florida, for this year’s senior trip. Four seniors — Aiden Fields, Keilan Jewell, Drew Wilson and Sarah Keener — shared highlights of their experience with the Kiwanis Club last week. During the…
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Inez announces Students and Staff of the Month
INEZ — Principal Amanda Fields, along with teachers and staff, recently recognized the April Students and Staff of the Month at Inez Elementary School. Kindergarten • Mrs. Cain: Tripp Muncy • Mrs. Moore: Skyanna Jackson 1st Grade • Ms. Haney: John Wesley Cook • Mrs. Runyon: Joshua Ward 2nd Grade • Mrs. Preston: Emali Ratliff…
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Runyon, Hart win honors in conservation contest
Inez Elementary students Harper Runyon and Serenity Hart earned top honors in the Jim Claypool Conservation Art Contest. Runyon, a fifth grader, won the county art contest. Hart, a sixth grader, was the county essay winner. The contest, a long-standing tradition, is sponsored by the Kentucky Farm Bureau in partnership with the Kentucky Association of…
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Honor labor and love of mothers
On this Mother’s Day, we turn our attention to the women whose quiet strength sustains families and communities. Motherhood is not a role confined to biology or tradition. The calling takes countless forms, all grounded in a devotion to others. It is the grandmother stepping in when needed, the foster mother embracing children as her…
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Horse sanctuary closes several trails
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN DEBORD — First Frontier Appalachian Trails announced Monday that several routes in its trail system in Martin County will be closed indefinitely due to a land lease conflict. However, organizers confirmed the Rural Revival Veterans Ride on May 16 will proceed as scheduled. The closure stems from a lease issued…
