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Whose job is it anyway?
“But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd. Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few; Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers…
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Be grateful if you aren’t in the story
I’m burned out watching the news. I don’t enjoy feeling like I want to throw up. There has to be more to life than taking in the world headlines every morning and every evening. However, I have to pause and give thanks because I’m not part of the news story. I don’t want to be…
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A $2 million mistake
John D. Rockefeller built the great Standard Oil empire. Not surprisingly, Rockefeller was a man who demanded high performance from his executives. One day, one of those executives made a $2 million mistake. Word of the man’s enormous error quickly spread throughout the executive offices, and the other men began to make themselves scarce, not…
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Telling the Story: Following the guide
“They just put a deer head in the back of the car.” Not a usual text to my kids. Still, it was true. I could see antlers sticking out of the bag. My beloved had killed his first deer (an eight-point) and was having it processed. The body was at the butcher being prepped to…
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Tis the season for a coat and toy drive for children
INEZ — Once again residents have the opportunity to be a blessing to others and Cash Express invites everyone to join in the celebration of giving. The Inez Cash Express is pairing up with a local domestic violence program to become a blessing to families in the community with its 20th annual Coat and Toy…
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Rescue efforts continue for two men trapped in collapsed coal tipple at Pontiki Plant
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PILGRIM — A search and rescue for two men trapped at the Pontiki Coal Preparation Plant in Martin County continued at 11:45 p.m. Tuesday. The men became trapped at around 6:30 p.m. when a 12-story coal tipple they were dismantling collapsed. The two, part of the Stanley Skeens Contracting team…
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Lonnie Osborne Obituary
Lonnie Osborne 1956—2023 Lonnie Osborne, age 67, of Inez, passed away at his residence Oct. 28, 2023. Born April 4, 1956, in Martin County, he was the son of the late Jay and Gladys (Pinson) Osborne. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his father-in-law, Ralph Williams; four brothers, Ronnie Osborne,…
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Renée (Jewell) Slone Obituary
Renée (Jewell) Slone 1964—2023 Renée Jewell Slone, age 58, of Lovely, passed away suddenly at her home Oct. 28, 2023. Born Dec. 7, 1964, she was the only daughter of the late William Ray and Elsie Jewell. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Gary Jewell, her sister-in-law, Linda Jewell…
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Shirley Ann Horn Obituary
Shirley Ann Horn 1940—2023 Shirley Ann Horn, age 82, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. Shirley was a graduate of Granville High School class of 1958. She was a member of Sharon Valley Club and Reynoldsburg Baptist Church, where she was a very active member. Shirley is preceded in death by husband,…
