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FDA approves new booster, recommends a second booster for some
BY MELISSA PATRICK KENTUCKY HEALTH NEWS The best way to protect yourself from severe illness, hospitalization and death from Covid-19 is to get vaccinated and boosted. This week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a second Omicron booster, also referred to as the bivalent Covid-19 vaccine, for immunocompromised people and people over the age…
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Kentucky State Police raises $9,185 for Special Olympics Kentucky
Citizens rise to the challenge for the ‘Cover the Cruiser’ fundraising effort FRANKFORT — Last week, the Kentucky State Police challenged Kentuckians to “Cover the Cruiser” to support Special Olympics Kentucky. This year, the events raised $9,185. “Special Olympics emulates what Team Kentucky is building each day,” said Gov. Andy Beshear. “It is so special…
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Rape, arson, theft, child abuse highlight Martin County grand jury indictments
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Rape, arson, auto theft and child abuse highlighted grand jury indictments Thursday in Martin County. The grand jury indicted 13 individuals. Austin T. Jackson, 26, of Warfield, faces two counts of second-degree rape and two counts of second-degree unlawful transaction with a minor. The grand jury accuses Jackson…
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Route 40 closure near Stafford Fork scheduled for Saturday
MARTIN COUNTY — Route 40 at mile point 2.0 near Stafford Fork will be closed Saturday from 8 a.m. to around 3 p.m. for cross drain replacement. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet advises that motorists will be able to access the work zone on either side but will not be able to cross. Motorists, including emergency…
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Martin County has tough week on the diamond
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN Martin County had a tough week on the diamond. The Cardinals dropped a decision to Tug Valley to set the tone April 10, then followed with two losses in a row April 11 and 12 in a district doubleheader against Johnson Central. Below is a recap of the action. Tug…
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Martin County tennis teams split pair
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN Martin County boys and girls tennis teams got off to a 1-1 start. The teams lost April 10 to Johnson Central and rebounded April 11 to defeat Paintsville. Coach Josh Penix had a good number of team members show up this season as the program continues to grow. “I am…
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Lady Cards go 0-2 in district play
BY BOO NEWSOMEMOUNTAIN CITIZEN PAINTSVILLE — Martin County softball lost two district contests on the road last week. The Lady Cards dropped a 15-0 decision to Johnson Central and fell 10-5 to Paintsville. Below is a recap of both games. MC vs. JC Johnson Central’s ace Madelyn Vaughn got the 15-0 win on the mound…
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Track team off and running
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN SALYERSVILLE — The Martin County track team is off and running. Coach Phillip Harris’ Cardinals competed in their first meet March 30 at Magoffin County High School. Twenty-three schools competed in the event. Devan Maynard placed 26th out of 83 runners in the 100-meter dash, while Braxton Maynard finished 30th,…
