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Lady Cardinals wrap up summer ball season
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT GRAYSON — Martin County Lady Cardinals wrapped up a jam-packed three-week summer ball season June 22-23 on the campus of Kentucky Christian University in Grayson. The Lady Cards varsity went 3-1 and the junior varsity team went 4-0. Senior guard Laken Williams received an official college offer at the end of camp.…
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Summer sports break: KHSAA dead period June 25-July 9
Fans might notice a lack of high school sports activities during the next two weeks. The Kentucky High School Athletic Association’s mandatory dead period started Sunday and runs to July 9, requiring teams to take a break. During the dead period, facilities are off-limits, coaches are not allowed to coach players, and athletes are not…
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Appalachian Artist Festival: Day of art, vendors and free music set for Aug. 4
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — One Inez commissioner wants to make some noise in town with her newly announced plan to host a free festival and concert this summer. Commissioner Jennifer Wells announced the “Appalachian Artist Festival” last week. It is set to take place Aug. 4 in downtown Inez. “My hopes are…
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Fireworks Saturday in Inez
INEZ — Martin County residents await the upcoming Fourth of July celebration. Fireworks, a parade and a block party will mark the occasion Saturday, July 1, in Inez. Martin County Public Library is set to host its annual block party at the Collier Center starting at 5:30 p.m. Maurice Mills, a member of the library board,…
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Library’s summer reading program launches with resounding success
Kentucky Reptile Zoo coming Thursday LIBRARY STAFF REPORT MARTIN COUNTY — The Martin County Public Library’s summer reading program kicked off with a bang this year to bring community and education to local youths. The program launched June 1 with an exciting visit from BARKer Farm and some amazing creatures. With the theme of “All…
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Pocahontas grants 46,500 acres for trails in Martin County
County officials bring largest landowner to table BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A vast expansion of the First Frontier Appalachian Trails is on the horizon as the Kentucky Mountain Regional Recreation Authority secured a significant licensing agreement with Pocahontas Land. Announced Tuesday during a KMRRA board meeting in Inez, the agreement incorporates 46,500…
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Mollette and Newburgh Seminary/Bible College celebrate 20th anniversary
BY JOSEPH MENSLAGE EVANSVILLE, Ind. — Dr. Glenn Mollette and Newburgh Theological Seminary, Newburgh, Indiana, celebrated their 20th anniversary June 15. About 500 people from all over the United States and various countries gathered for the school’s commencement service in Evansville, Indiana. One hundred and three graduates received various degrees from associate to doctoral level. …
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Inez Elementary School concludes adventurous summer program
INEZ — The students at Inez Elementary School have had an eventful summer with the school’s 21st Century Summer Program. The series of educational excursions that spanned the state concluded last week with a memorable visit to the Newport Aquarium. The program, under the direction of Lois Cassady, saw the students exploring various sites of…
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A red-letter day for Martin County
It’s a red-letter day for Martin County. A major expansion of the First Frontier Appalachian Trails is on the horizon following a significant licensing agreement between the Kentucky Mountain Regional Recreation Authority and Pocahontas Land Company. This agreement heralds an integration of an impressive 46,500 acres of land into the trail system, making it a…
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Remembering a few old country sayings
BY KYLE LOVERN Growing up in Mingo County, I always got a kick out of many old country sayings. My dad always had a few – many that have stayed with me to this day. There are times I find myself using some of them. Some sayings I heard while just sitting back and listening…
