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Glass soda pop bottles meant money back in the day
BY KYLE LOVERN Many kids today have money and a steady allowance. They never have to worry about buying things, and that’s OK. But back in the 1960s, we would turn in reusable pop bottles for money. If you lived near a grocery store in most communities, you could turn in those glass bottles for…
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Martin County goes 4-1 in Border Wars
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT GREENUP — Martin County Lady Cards started the summer season playing five games in two days. They went 4-1 with a runner-up finish in the Border Wars June 2-3 at Greenup County High School. Coach Robin Newsome took 11 players to the event and rotated players in and out every four minutes.…
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Coach Pitch, Little League wrap up tournament championships
INEZ — The Martin County Cal Ripken League wrapped up Coach Pitch and Little League championship tournaments last week. Teams were seeded in their tournament bracket based on their regular season records. Below is a recap of the tournament action. Ballers claim Coach Pitch championship In the Coach Pitch division, the Falcons and the Ballers…
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BSCTC offers Appalachian Studies Certificate Program
PRESTONSBURG — Big Sandy Community and Technical College announced the launch of its Appalachian Studies Certificate. This exciting offering reflects a dedication to fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of the Appalachian region’s rich heritage and distinctive cultural traditions. The Appalachian Studies Certificate is designed to provide students with a better understanding of the Appalachian…
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Martin County students make Alice Loyd College honors lists
PIPPA PASSES — Alice Lloyd College announced its president’s list, dean’s distinguished list and dean’s list for the spring 2023 semester. Those lists include three students from Martin County. Isaiah Lawrence Zuidema of Inez made the president’s list after he achieved a 4.0 grade-point average. Jonathan Allyn Zuidema of Inez is on the dean’s distinguished list.…
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Public invited to discuss mental health needs of families and children at virtual meetings
FRANKFORT — Citizen Foster Care Review Boards statewide are hosting virtual town hall meetings to talk about mental health challenges for Kentucky families and children, including those that result in children being placed in foster care. Residents of Martin County and other eastern Kentucky counties are invited to attend a meeting Thursday from noon-1 p.m.…
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Nominate your favorite Appalachian talent for 2024 Appy Awards
PRESTONSBURG — The deadline to nominate your favorite Appalachian talent for the 2024 Appy Awards is Oct. 17. Big Sandy Community and Technical College and the Mountain Arts Center announced the 2024 event is set for March 16 at the MAC. According to Jill Hamlin, assistant director of Fine Arts for Big Sandy Community and…
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IES 21st Century visits zoo
Inez Elementary School 21st Century Summer Program students traveled to the Louisville Zoo on Friday. Under director Lois Cassady, the program is open to any IES incoming K-6 student Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., and runs through June 23. Cassady invites students to come join the fun. The program includes one field trip per week, fun-filled…
