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Eliza Messer Obituary
Eliza Messer 1928—2024 Eliza Messer, 96, of Kermit, West Virginia, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, surrounded by her family at her home. She was born March 30, 1928, to the Late Carter and Myrtle Messer. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband,…
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Geneva Marlene Mollett Wells Obituary
Geneva Marlene Mollett Wells 1934—2024 Geneva Marlene Mollett Wells, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away in hospice care Oct. 26, 2024, at the age of 90 due to complications from a fall. Marlene was born Aug. 27, 1934, in Paintsville to Nellie Ward Mollett and Delbert “Dutch” Mollett. She grew up in Boons…
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Larry D. Brown Obituary
Larry D. Brown 1940—2024 Larry D. Brown, age 83, of Wheelersburg, Ohio, passed away Nov. 17, 2024, at the Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born Nov. 30, 1940, to the late Mason and Poly (Johnson) Brown in Barrett, West Virginia. In addition to his parents, Larry is preceded in death by four brothers, Gregory…
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Five ways to make more informed health care decisions during open enrollment
BY DR. GARY GROSEL Amid this year’s open enrollment season for health benefits, it is a good time to take stock of your current health status and coverage needs. Whether you have health benefits through an employer or government-sponsored programs such as Medicare or Medicaid, it’s important to understand your plan options and how to…
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Gwindell N. Perry Obituary
Gwindell N. Perry Nov. 4, 2024 Gwindell N. Perry passed away peacefully in her sleep Nov. 4. Gwindell was born Sept. 24 to the late Robert and Nancy (McCoy) Nichols in Inez, Kentucky. All who knew Gwindell will understand that we are honoring her wish by excluding her year of birth. Gwin loved to laugh,…
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Cardinal Madness draws large crowd
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Cardinal faithful were introduced to the Martin County basketball teams on Saturday at the annual Cardinal Madness held at the high school. The day started off with the county elementary teams taking on Burch and Louisa, followed by Martin County Middle up against Lenore. At 7 p.m.…
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‘Overwhelmed and frustrated,’ Louisville woman sues to overturn Kentucky’s abortion ban
by Sarah Ladd, Kentucky Lantern November 12, 2024 LOUISVILLE — A pregnant woman who wants an abortion is suing in Jefferson Circuit Court to challenge Kentucky laws banning the procedure, the American Civil Liberties Union announced Tuesday. The plaintiff, identified by the pseudonym Mary Poe in the lawsuit, said in a statement that “ending my pregnancy…
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Thrive and advance: Cards take down Hawks in 2A first round
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — There was that sweet, fall crispness to the air that everyone had been waiting for on Friday night in the first round of the Class 2A state playoffs. Martin County’s faithful gathered around The Rock with their hoodies and blankets while the Cards caught fire for a beatdown…
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Tug Valley finishes regular season unbeaten
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN VAN, W.Va. — The Tug Valley Panthers made school history Friday night finishing the regular season with a perfect 10-0 record and finishing ranked No. 1 in the WVSSAC playoff ranking for Class Single A. The Panthers downed the Van Bulldogs, 48-20, at Herschel Jarrell Field on the campus of Van High…
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Cardinal Madness schedule released
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School will have its annual Cardinal Madness Red White this Saturday. The event gives the Cardinal faithful their first glimpse at this year’s boys and girls squads. Inez Elementary will kick off the day at 2 p.m., followed by Eden Elementary with two games at…
