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Gov. Beshear announces nearly $322,000 to benefit development projects in Martin and Daviess counties
FRANKFORT — Thursday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced nearly $322,000 in Kentucky Product Development Initiative (KPDI) funding to support land and building development and encourage economic growth and quality jobs across two sites in Martin and Daviess counties. “When it comes to setting up Kentucky for continued and future long-term economic success, this program is crucial,”…
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Kentucky announces call for Clean Water and Drinking Water projects
FRANKFORT — The Kentucky Infrastructure Authority (KIA) and the Kentucky Division of Water (DOW) announced Sept. 26 the 2025 Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) and the 2025 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Call for Projects. The 2025 Call for Projects will be open from Sept. 26 to Dec. 15. Project submittals will occur…
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DOW announces funding available for cleaning up polluted streams, rivers, lakes and groundwater
FRANKFORT — The Kentucky Division of Water announced Monday that grant funding is available through the Energy and Environment Cabinet for projects that help clean up polluted streams, rivers, lakes and groundwater and protect water resources. Funds are provided through the EPA’s Nonpoint Source Program and are distributed to states to support best management practices.…
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Zella Louise Jude Obituary
Zella Louise Jude 1935—2023 Zella Louise Jude, 88, went home to her Savior Sept. 24, 2023, resting at home with her family by her side after living a rich, complete life and spending all her energy loving and giving to her family. She was born March 21, 1935, in Crites, West Virginia. Louise was married…
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Martin County routs Blackcats 44-0 in dominant senior night display
BY MIKE MUNCY FOR THE CITIZEN INEZ — It was senior night for the Martin County Cardinals when they took on the Prestonsburg Blackcats and pulled off a statement 44-0 win Friday in their first district test of the season. Plenty of seniors had a strong showing, while everyone on Coach Josh Muncy’s squad had…
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Martin County girls soccer finishes regular season with wins, ranked No. 1
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT Martin County finished the last week of the soccer season with two wins on the road. The Lady Cards defeated Letcher County Central by a 7-2 score Sept. 25 and St. Joseph High School 9-0 Thursday. With the wins, the Lady Cards improved to 16-3, earning the regular season title and entering…
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Ruth Ellen Fluty Obituary
Ruth Ellen Fluty 1970—2023 Ruth Ellen Fluty, 53, of Ashland, passed away Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023, at the Community Hospice House in Ashland. Born Jan. 20, 1970, in Louisa, she was the daughter of Virginia Dalton Porter of Castle Branch, Inez, and the late Albert Porter. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Kimberly…
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Elaine Newsome Obituary
Elaine Newsome 1955—2023 Elaine Newsome, 68, of Kermit, passed away Monday, Sept. 26, 2023, at home. Born Jan. 4, 1955, in Williamson, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Garland and Lucy Rose Newsome. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her siblings, Eula Grace, Ella Grace, Danny Newsome,…
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Dane B. Fraley Obituary
Dane B. Fraley 1968—2023 Dane B. Fraley, age 55, of Tomahawk, passed away Sept. 25, 2023, at his residence. Born April 8, 1968, in Johnson County, he was the son of the late Willard and Pauline Sammons Fraley. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Robert Fraley, one brother-in-law, Mitchell Horn,…
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Marlene Meddings Obituary
Marlene Meddings 1977—2023 Marlene Meddings, 46, of Dunlow, formerly of Webb, passed away and was relieved of her worldly sufferings Friday, Sept. 22, 2023. Born March 21, 1977, in Louisa, she was the daughter of the late Ira Ray Chaffin and Vickie Johnson Chaffin. She is preceded in death by her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Delmer…
