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Auto Brokers Players of the Week: Maynard, C. Jewell, B. Jewell
WARFIELD — Wrestlers Ashton “Parker” Maynard, Cole Jewell and Brody Jewell are the Auto Brokers Players of the Week. The three matmen of Martin County Cardinals Wrestling showed out Saturday in the Heartland National Duals in Council Bluffs, Iowa. They competed as members of the 16-player Team Kentucky against some of the best middle school…
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Martin County shows out at JAG KY State Career Development Conference
LEXINGTON — Martin County showed up and showed out at the 2024 Jobs for America’s Graduates State Career Development Conference March 26-27 in Lexington. Martin County High School JAG KY contingent clinched first place in the Promotional Video category and the Knowledge Bowl with team members Russell Maynard, Maleah Jarrell, Erika Alley and Caroline Mills…
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Woody and Bear’s House of Rhythm and Brews Opens in Louisa
BY BUGS DIXON MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOUISA — Woody and Bear’s House of Rhythm and Brews, a new venue offering live music, BBQ cuisine and affordable drinks, held its soft opening this past weekend in Louisa. The establishment is set for its grand opening Friday. Local musicians Jason Jobe, Devin Moore and Phill Barnett performed during…
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Martin County High School Beta Club shines at state convention
Martin County High School Beta Club members made their mark in the Kentucky State Beta Convention despite unconventional circumstances. The event, which was moved to a virtual format due to inclement weather, announced its winners March 22, revealing several awards going to MCHS students. In the category of Performing Arts Solo, Duo, and Trio-Dancers, the…
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Facing Hunger Foodbank wants you to ‘Rock the Country’
Facing Hunger Foodbank is hosting a raffle for two VIP Tickets to the Rock the Country festival happening in Ashland on April 19 and 20. The two-day concert will feature Jason Aldean, Miranda Lambert, Kid Rock, Brantley Gilbert, Travis Tritt, Nelly and more. To enter visit www.facinghunger.org/raffle. The VIP tickets include: The deadline to enter…
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ARC encourages life-saving connection to treatment amid study highlighting widespread impact of overdose deaths
LOUISA — Addiction Recovery Care (ARC) is reminding individuals about the vital importance of connecting loved ones to evidence-based substance use disorder (SUD) treatment following a recent report underscoring the devastating toll of the drug epidemic. In a study released last month by RAND Corporation, more than 42% of Americans reported personally knowing someone who…
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Martin County water manager resigns
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Water manager Craig Miller has resigned from his position in Martin County. Jimmy Don Kerr, chairman of the Martin County Water District, announced Miller’s resignation during a board meeting March 26, saying Miller left employment with Alliance Water Resources “and will be moving to Hilton Head, South Carolina.” Miller began…
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Fill out Martin County Water District lead and copper survey before July 1
BY PHILL BARNETT MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — In a proactive step towards ensuring the safety and quality of drinking water, the Martin County Water District has initiated a Lead and Copper survey aimed at gathering critical information from its customers, which will remain open until July 1. The short survey, designed to be concise and…
