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America in chaos
New York Mayor Eric Adams has recently been on a trip to Mexico and parts of South America preaching the urgent message, “Don’t come to New York City!” It is good that he is making this evangelistic crusade to convert those being fooled in third-world countries. New York has become a migrant magnet with over…
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Autumn is a special time of year
Autumn is one of my favorite times of the year. I am sure many of you feel the same way. The temperatures are nearly perfect. The days are still warm enough to get outside, but the nights start getting cooler. Perfect sleeping weather, according to many. There is a certain “feel” when those summer evenings…
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Inez Elementary hosts Heritage Day
Inez Elementary School hosted its annual Heritage Day on Sept. 29. The day consisted of many events for students to participate in, such as pumpkin-carving, wax museum, square dancing and various student projects like rag dolls, instruments and fishing poles. The event also hosted several exhibits from community members for the students to visit. Inside,…
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Logan flight nurse to be honored at annual Stars of Life Awards Ceremony in Washington
LOGAN, W.Va. — Ian Carroll, a flight nurse with Air Evac Lifeteam in Logan, was named one of 32 Global Medical Response (GMR) Stars of Life. The Stars of Life program honors EMS first responders who have completed extraordinary acts of service for their patients, colleagues, communities or the EMS profession. Honorees from across the country will…
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Sheldon Clark Class of ‘93 reunion Dec. 2
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The planning committee for the Sheldon Clark High School Class of 1993 has chosen to hold their 30th class reunion Dec. 2 in downtown Inez during the Christmas in The Mountains Festival. Classmates say they are excited to see their hometown showcased in all her festive glory. Mandy…
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Martin County Heritage Day slated for Saturday
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — In today’s fast-paced world driven by technological advancement, the desire to preserve the Appalachian heritage remains alive and well in Martin County. Continuing the tradition that the Roy F. Collier Community Center and friends started, members of the community band together each year for Martin County Heritage Day.…
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Department reported the following arrests: Floyd Howell, 50, of Inez, was arrested Tuesday on E. Main Street in Inez for possession of a controlled substance, prescription not in proper container, no insurance and no registration. Sheriff Kirk stopped Howell’s vehicle for crossing the center line. According to the…
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Peer recovery coach Andrea Cline just wants to help
Andrea Cline spent 18 years of her life in addiction, the last two as an IV drug user. She went to jail 34 times. Her marriage was over, she was homeless, and Andrea’s three children were in her mom’s custody. She had lost everything. The last time in jail was a turning point for her.…
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Fourth and fifth graders shine in IES’s Wax Museum
INEZ — Inez Elementary’s Wax Museum, held Sept. 29, was a huge success. The fourth and fifth graders researched and gave a presentation and speech about their chosen famous personalities. A big thank you is owed to Jordan Horn’s AP History Class from Martin County High School, who stepped in to judge the competition for…
