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Auditor announces paid internship program for students
Applications being accepted now for summer 2023 positions FRANKFORT, Ky. — Beginning in the summer of 2023, the Auditor of Public Accounts will offer seasonal, paid internships to college students. The APA announced in a press release March 1 that it is launching its first “Follow the Data Internship Program” this summer. The title of…
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Warfield Elementary announces honors
Warfield Elementary announced several honors last week, including Staff of the Week, Students of the Week, Grandparent Essay winner and Head Start perfect attendance. Amber Stacy and Gage Burke were named Staff of the Week. Emmalynn Smith and Meliodas Wilson were awarded WES Students of the Week. Mayson Phillips won the annual Grandparent Essay contest.…
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Free nursing academy open to rising juniors, seniors
Applications close March 31 PIKEVILLE — SOAR is offering rising high school juniors and seniors an opportunity to attend a free two-week Appalachian Nursing Academy July 9-21 at the University of Pikeville. Thirty students will be chosen for the free program that runs July 9-21, but they must apply by the deadline March 31. SOAR…
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King’s Daughters once again earns accreditation
BY ERIN BOUNDS More than 730,000 American suffer a heart attack each year, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Sadly, Kentucky ranks No. 8 in heart disease mortality rates. More than 11,300 Kentuckians lost their lives to heart disease in 2020. King’s Daughters Medical Center is partners with the American College…
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COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness declines rapidly
Seniors need to keep up their immunity, and we need a better vaccine BY KEVIN KAVANAGH FOR INFECTION CONTROL TODAY I am at high risk for severe COVID-19, being 65 years or older, with additional health problems. I received my bivalent booster as soon as possible and am approaching my 6-month anniversary. I, thus, watched…
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STATE-BOUND!
Martin County Cardinals find redemption BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE, Ky. — The Cardinals have found redemption. They’re going to Rupp Arena to play in the Sweet 16 after the COVID pandemic stripped them of that big dance three years ago. Martin County earned the berth in a nail-biting 55-53 battle over Pikeville in…
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Historic first Hall of Fame induction ceremony April 15 in Inez
Ceremony will honor 24 individuals and two teams CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ, Ky. — The first 24 individuals and two teams will be inducted into the Martin County All-Sports Hall of Fame for their extraordinary contributions to athletics. A historic first induction ceremony is set for noon April 15 at the HOF and Museum’s new…
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Martin County Water manager resigns, takes job at Paintsville Utilities
BY PHILL BARNETT MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Water District general manager Craig Miller has resigned to take a job working for Paintsville Utilities. Miller tendered his resignation Feb. 27 to Alliance Water Resource, the contractor that manages MCWD. According to Miller, he starts work April 3 for Paintsville. “I am proud of…
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Martin County records for week of March 1-7
Marriages INEZ — Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles’ office issued two marriage licenses last week. Those include: Hannah Jeweline Ball, 28, Pilgrim, and Dustin Elijah Stacy, 31, Tomahawk. Madison Gwen Horn, 19, Inez, and Nathanial Isaac Mullett, 21, Inez. Deeds INEZ — Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles office recorded 11 deeds in her office last…
