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Exceeding Expectations
BY GREG CRUM “Now when he had left speaking, he said unto Simon, Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught. And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net. And when…
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High school basketball free throw rules to change
One-and-one no longer used CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INDIANAPOLIS — Beginning next year, high school basketball teams will shoot two free throws for common fouls when in the “bonus.” This change to Rule 4-8-1 eliminates the one-and-one scenario and sets new foul limits each quarter for awarding the bonus free throw. Rules changes were approved by…
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Free fishing weekend is June 3-4
Gather the family and go fishing the first weekend in June for free in Kentucky. Fishing is good, clean outdoor fun that everyone can enjoy with a minimal investment in gear and time. Hundreds of public sites with robust populations of fish statewide make fishing accessible to all. Free fishing weekend is June 3-4. It’s…
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Hunters harvest near-record number of wild turkeys this spring
Strong hatch from two years ago fueled this season’s success Kentucky turkey hunters reported an impressive harvest of 35,655 turkeys this spring, the state’s second-highest total on record. The total, which includes the youth-only and general statewide seasons, finished just shy of 2010’s record harvest of more than 36,000 turkeys. It was 21% higher than…
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Mountain Citizen Players of the Week: Martin County Middle School Girls Soccer
WARFIELD — Martin County Middle School girls soccer gets the nod as the Mountain Citizen Players of the Week. Coach Steven Gauze’s Lady Cardinals gave it all they had all season and finished with an Ohio Valley Conference runner-up and a district championship. Team members Faith Caldwell, Annaleigh Davis and Londyn Fraley were selected to…
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Camp of Champions Basketball Camp kicks off Tuesday at MCHS
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — The Camp of Champions Basketball Camp kicks off Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at Martin County High School. The cost for all three days of the camp is $50. Registration will be from 8 a.m.-9 a.m. May 30. Participants can register and pay at the door. The Camp of Champions is…
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Bird’s Eye View
BY KEILAN JEWELL Hello, Cardinal Nation! Welcome to this week’s Bird’s Eye View, written by Keilan Jewell. There’s a lot to go over, so let’s get started. First and foremost, let us look at the JAG NCDC results. To begin, Drew Wilson, Tamara Workman, and Grace Caldwell of Martin County’s Project-Based Learning Showcase Team finished…
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Wanted: Vendors, donations for 2023 Back to School Bash
Event set for Aug. 3 in Inez CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Organizers are calling for vendors and donations for this year’s Back to School Bash. “Your commitment to providing necessary supplies to assist students in obtaining an education is a vital asset, and we are grateful for your support,” organizers said. “Any school supplies…
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Older Martin Countians celebrate their ability to explore
INEZ — Martin County Senior Citizens Center is celebrating Older Americans Month in May with activities to help foster lifelong enrichment in a social and uplifting atmosphere. Led by the Administration for Community Living, Older Americans Month is celebrated annually. This year’s theme, “Aging Unbound,” means older Americans will celebrate their ability to explore various…
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Four Martin County students selected for The Center for Rural Development’s youth programs
The Center for Rural Development has selected four Martin County students to participate in its summer leadership programs. Rogers Scholars Erikson Kirk Mills, a current sophomore at Martin County High School, will join high school students from across Southern and Eastern Kentucky this summer for the 26th annual Rogers Scholars youth leadership program. Mills is…
