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Aging in the mountains: Regional plan takes shape
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN In the hills of the Big Sandy region, many homes are old, family networks are thin and wages are low. Aging often unfolds far from hospitals, grocery stores and public transit lines. A loose step on a front porch can become a medical emergency. A missed ride can mean a…
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Auditor announces annual drawing contest
Kentucky Auditor Allison Ball’s Commonwealth Office of the Ombudsman announced its annual statewide drawing contest in celebration of Read Across America Day, March 2. The contest invites Kentucky students ages 13 and under to participate by creating a bookmark-sized drawing that features their favorite storybook character discovering the joy of reading. Entries will be accepted…
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Federal judge orders Addiction Recovery Care to answer contempt charges
Filings cite alleged $27.7 million DOJ fraud settlement BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN A federal judge has ordered Addiction Recovery Care LLC (ARC), a Kentucky-based addiction treatment company owned by Louisa residents Tim and Lelia Robinson, to appear in federal court this week to answer civil contempt charges for allegedly violating an earlier court order…
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Seven Martin County Youth wrestlers advance to state
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Youth Wrestling turned in a strong day on the mats at the KWFC Region 6 Tournament Saturday at Martin County High School. The Cardinals claimed four regional championships, a runner-up, two fourth-place finishes and a sixth-place finish. Seven of Coach Andrew Chaffin’s youth matmen will advance to…
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Martin County Middle wrestling wins Region 6 runner-up; 10 qualify for state
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Middle School turned in a big day on the mats at the KFWC Region 6 Tournament, finishing as team runner-up and piling up a deep list of placers Friday at Martin County High School ahead of the snow and ice. Ten of Coach Andrew Chaffin’s middle school…
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Kirk & Crum Law Firm Players of the Week: Martin County Cardinals Wrestling Club
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT Martin County Cardinals middle school and youth wrestlers are the Kirk & Crum Law Firm Players of the Week. The club qualified 17 wrestlers combined for the state KFWC. Coach Andrew Chaffin’s matmen saw multiple champions and podium finishes across both divisions in the KFWC Region 6 tournament Friday and Saturday at Martin County…
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Janet L. Gant Obituary
Janet L. Gant 1943—2026 Janet L. Gant, 82, of Otterville, Missouri, passed away Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, at Primrose Assisted Living in Sedalia, Missouri. Born March 2, 1943, in Job, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Ershel and Martha (Mills) Bowen. On March 3, 1962, in Kansas City, Missouri, she married Charles Gary…
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Betty Allen Obituary
Betty Allen 1949—2026 Betty Allen, 76, passed away peacefully in Middleburg, Florida, Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, after a lengthy illness. Per her wishes, she was at home surrounded by her family, her dog and three cats. Born March 26, 1949, on Marrowbone Creek in Mingo County, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late…
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Dorothy Mae (Marcum) Dillon Obituary
Dorothy Mae (Marcum) Dillon 1940—2026 Dorothy Mae (Marcum) Dillon, 85, of Milton, West Virginia, formerly of Kermit, passed away Jan. 19, 2026, at St. Mary’s Medical Center, surrounded by her family. Born May 16, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Oscar and Gladys Perry Marcum of Jenny’s Creek. In addition to her parents,…
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Martin County issues boil water advisory
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Martin County Water District issued a boil water advisory Monday evening for customers along a section of Blacklog Road and surrounding areas after a break in an 8-inch main line. The advisory applies to customers from 1620 Blacklog Road at Jude’s Produce to 3256 Blacklog Road near the 40 East…
