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Martin County Solar flips the switch on 111-megawatt plant
Electricity-generating plant begins operations on former coal mine site BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PILGRIM — On a plot of land once home to Kentucky coal’s gritty past in Pilgrim, Martin County Solar Project (MCSP) has officially flipped the switch on a 111-megawatt electricity-generating plant. Owner Savion LLC announced Tuesday that the solar plant on…
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Two arrested on murder charges in Pike County shooting
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT PIKEVILLE — Two men are in jail on murder charges following a Saturday morning shooting in Pike County that left one man dead, authorities said. Michael Brown, 41, of Feds Creek, is currently in the Southwest Virginia Regional Detention Center in Buchanan County, Virginia, awaiting extradition to Kentucky. The Buchanan County Sheriff’s…
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‘Hazard’ held over in theaters across Kentucky and West Virginia
Unflinching addiction drama delivers raw power CITIZEN STAFF REPORT Audiences who missed the opening weekend of the Appalachian-shot feature film “Hazard” due to recent snowstorms have more opportunities to catch it in theaters. The award-winning picture is held over for a second week at theaters across Kentucky and West Virginia, including Movies on Main in…
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Martin County Water District announces meter replacement project
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Water District (MCWD) has announced a $2 million water meter replacement project set to begin Jan. 27. According to a customer alert issued Monday, the initiative is funded through a grant allocated by the Kentucky General Assembly. MCWD expects the project to take approximately four…
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Decode ‘Alphabet Soup’ of government programs
LOVELY — Navigating the complexities of government programs should not stand in the way of securing the resources you need. That is the message behind an upcoming virtual workshop led by Spencer Guinn of the Kentucky Center for Agriculture and Rural Development (KCARD). The workshop is designed to demystify the so-called “alphabet soup” of agriculture…
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New scholarship puts students at heart of saving lives
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT Students have a unique opportunity to earn a scholarship while supporting a cause that changes lives: organ, eye and tissue donation. The Kentucky Association of Circuit Court Clerks has launched a scholarship program aimed at high school and college students who want to advocate for donation and inspire others to register as…
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Healthy Happenings: Your voice matters
BY DOROTHY DILLON We need your voice, Martin County. Your input matters. Help shape the future of health and well-being in our community by completing the Community Health Assessment Survey. Not only will you make a difference, but you will also have a chance to win a $100 Visa gift card. Simply enter your name…
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Winter storms deplete blood supplies
Urgent call for donors The state’s blood supply took another hit last week as icy roads and frigid temperatures led to canceled mobile drives, shortened hours and a sharp decline in donor turnout. According to the Kentucky Blood Center, these disruptions resulted in the loss of nearly 800 donations — a significant blow given that…
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Shoveling snow poses heart risk for some
BY MELISSA PATRICK KENTUCKY HEALTH NEWS With the immediate threat of more snow over, many Kentuckians have been picking up their shovels to make sure their driveways and sidewalks are cleared — but health experts caution that shoveling snow can lead to an increased risk of a heart attack for some. “The real problem is…
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Morehead State is building an 80,000-square-foot residence hall
As Morehead State University moves forward with revitalizing its campus, it is focusing on improving the on-campus living experience for current and future students. MSU is building a new 80,000-square-foot residence hall that will house 310 students across four floors. A groundbreaking ceremony was held in October and construction is currently underway. The MSU Board…
