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Jewish women highlight vagueness of abortion ban and put religious liberty to the test
Reprinted from Leader-News Earlier this month, three Jewish women in Louisville filed a lawsuit against the commonwealth of Kentucky, highlighting the vague language of the state’s abortion ban, triggered when the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade this summer. The women are all undergoing in-vitro fertilization. Couples often store several fertilized eggs for the…
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Halloween: Will the real trick-or-treat be Nov. 8?
BY DR. GLENN MOLLETTE Halloween is coming but the real trick or treat may be Nov. 8, the midterm election. Nov. 8 may feel more like Halloween this year than the traditional October date. Who knows what will happen? Georgia, Nevada and Pennsylvania all have Senate races that could tilt the balance of Congressional power…
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Kyle’s Korner: Fall is a favorite season; remembering days gone by
BY KYLE LOVERN Like many of you, the Fall of the year is one of my favorite seasons. What’s not to like? Nature gives us the beautiful foliage of reds, golds, orange and brown colors that line our beautiful mountains. The days are warm and the nights are cold. The first frost usually comes in…
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Pre-register for LIHEAP Oct. 24-Nov. 4
Pre-register for LIHEAP Subsidy from Oct. 24 through Nov. 4 if you receive a fixed income and are over 60 years old or disabled. Visit Big Sandy Area Community Action’s office or make an appointment at bsacap.org/bookings. You will need the following to apply: • Social Security cards for all members of the household. •…
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Pikeville Medical Center announces new Appalachian Valley Autism Center Prestonsburg Campus
PRESTONSBURG — Pikeville Medical Center hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony Oct. 19 to celebrate the grand opening of its new Appalachian Valley Autism Center location in Prestonsburg. Governor Andy Beshear, Congressman Hal Rogers and various state and local officials were among those in attendance to celebrate this milestone. “The Appalachian Valley Autism Center is a world-class…
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Christmas in the Park on tap Dec. 9, 10 in Warfield
BY RACHEL DOVEMOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — Mark your calendar and plan to spend Dec. 9 and 10 at Christmas in the Park in Warfield. Warfield Park Community Center board members will their hearts to attendees from near and far for a Friday even and all-day Saturday event. “Come out and experience the warmth and hospitality…
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Bird’s Eye View
BY EVAN CRUM and GARRETT ALLEY The Martin County Cardinals took on the Prestonsburg Blackcats at Prestonsburg and extended their three-game winning streak against the Blackcats. The Blackcats have not won against the Cards since 2019. Last week volleyball season came to a conclusion after a hard-fought loss to Paintsville in the first round of…
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Kiwanis Club selling tickets to ‘The Legend of Sleepy Hollow’ dinner show
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Support the work of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Martin County by purchasing tickets to “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” dinner performance Nov. 5. Mountain Movers Theatre Company’s “Sleepy Hollow” performance is on tap at 6:30 p.m. at the Garden Theater in Louisa. “This is a little fundraiser for…
