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Martin County wins Girls Soccer All ‘A’ Classic 15th Region championship
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT PRESTONSBURG — Martin County High School girls soccer made history winning the school’s first All “A” Classic 15th Region championship. The Lady Cards reigned victorious over host Prestonsburg 1-0 in the title game Saturday at Stonecrest. They defeated Shelby Valley 16-0 in the opening game Sept. 5 and Belfry 11-1 in the…
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Tug Valley runs past Symmes Valley
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — The Tug Valley Panthers raced out to an early lead and never looked back as they downed the visiting Symmes Valley (Ohio) Vikings 51-8 Friday night at Bob Brewer Stadium in Naugatuck. Sophomore running back Bryson Elia scored five touchdowns and gained 239 yards of total offense…
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James and Deskins turn in solid performances in All ‘A’ state tournament
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT RICHMOND — Two Martin County High School golfers turned in solid performances in the All “A” Classic state tournament Saturday. Senior Jake James and junior Jaylee Deskins were both in Richmond for the boys and girls tournaments – James at Gibson Bay Golf Course and Deskins at the University Club of Arlington.…
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Martin County Middle dominates Prestonsburg
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT WARFIELD — Martin County Middle School brought its A-game to the court Thursday as the Lady Cards dominated Adams 50-28. The Lady Cards faced a challenging start in the first quarter, clinging to a narrow 10-9 lead as the quarter ended. Desirae Gullett scored six points for the Lady Cards, while Annaleigh…
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Mountain Citizen Players of the Week: Martin County Soccer
INEZ — Player of the Week honors go to Martin County High Soccer this week. In a historic victory, the Lady Cards secured their first-ever All “A” 15th Region championship Saturday, defeating Prestonsburg 1-0 in the title game. Head coach Steven Gauze also celebrated a significant milestone: his first-ever All “A” regional championship. The Lady…
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Mullins enlightens school board on rising cybersecurity concerns
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Board of Education received enlightenment from the district’s technology security expert, Roscoe Mullins, during a public meeting Monday. Mullins began his report by saying the rapid migration to cloud services during the COVID-19 pandemic has made institutions more vulnerable to cyberattacks. “Since the onset of…
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Get your free health department services at the Harvest Fest
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — An array of free medical assessment services and testing will be offered by the Martin County Health Department during this weekend’s annual Harvest Festival. Those who participate will be entered into a drawing to win various prizes. Eric Mills, the new Martin County Health Department director, is seizing…
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Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announces Adopt-A-Highway art contest for 2023
Deadline for students to submit artwork is Oct. 20 FRANKFORT — The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is accepting entries for the 2023 Adopt-A-Highway art contest for Kentucky school students until Oct. 20. The theme is Adopt-A-Highway: Can it, Kentucky! “Trash-free roadsides not only maintain our scenic landscapes, but they also help prevent roadway hazards and environmental…
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Donate for chance to win Harvest Festival Quilt
Donate $1 to be entered to win this year’s Harvest Festival Quilt: Walk About. Donate $5 to be entered six times. You can donate via PayPal @martincountykiwanis or in person at the Harvest Festival Information Booth on Friday, Sept. 15, and Saturday, Sept. 16.
