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Uncommon Sense: Moderation, balance, rigid flexibility
BY DR. GLENN MOLLETTE Most doctors will encourage their patients not to overdrink alcohol. Too much might cause you to fall and impairs an individual’s ability to make good decisions or drive an automobile. Going on a binge of anything may not be a positive decision. Giving up food for a day will make you…
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Martin County reels in 22-boat field in annual fishing tourney
Cardinals keep AOY hope alive BY BRADY DANIELSMOUNTAIN CITIZEN Student anglers from Martin, Johnson and Lawrence counties show off prizes from Saturday’s Hutch Auto Group High School and Youth Fishing Tournament hosted by Martin County High School at Paintsville Lake. (Photo/MC Fishing) INEZ — Martin County Cardinal Fishing braved the weather Saturday as they hosted…
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Cards defeat East Ridge, fall to Pikeville in All ‘A’
BY JOSHUA HORNFOR THE CITIZEN In a game that took three days and a change of venues to complete due to weather, Martin County defeated East Ridge 3-2 Thursday to advance to the semifinals in the 15th Region All “A” Classic. Martin County pitchers allowed just six hits to East Ridge. Dennison Davis took the…
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Newsome garners fifth MSC Golfer of the Week this season
Eighth in her career BOWLING GREEN — For the fifth time this season, University of Pikeville’s Boo Newsome has earned Mid-South Conference Women’s Golfer of the Week status. This is her eighth time being honored in her career. Newsome picked up her second win in a row last week at the Midway Eagle Invitational hosted…
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Porter killed in Route 40 crash
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — A coal miner traveling home from work died Thursday morning in a single-vehicle crash on Route 40 near Inez. The second deadly crash in Martin County in a week claimed the life of Jamie Lee Porter, 39, of Inez. The accident happened at about 3 a.m. when Porter’s vehicle struck…
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What’s going on at the library? 4/13/22
It’s a new era for public libraries in Martin County. Though printed volumes remain the focal point, the Martin County Public Library at the Collier Center offers much more: computer labs, conference rooms, event spaces, hands-on experiences and a fun zone for children. In addition to stunning reading rooms, the library at the Collier Center…
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Meet Albert Butcher
Albert ButcherAge 48Inez Education/work experience: •High school diploma •Some college •22-year coal miner •30 years certified mechanic •Seven years self-employed garage/rollback/wrecker service To what extent have you been a part of the local government in Martin County? •Been called to serve seven times on local jury. •Currently serving on grand jury •Currently active 911 responder…
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Meet Cody Slone
Cody SloneAge 30Inez Education/work experience: I received my Bachelor of Education degree from Morehead State University and my Master of Special Education degree from the University of the Cumberlands. To what extent have you been a part of the local government in Martin County? I was employed as a summer laborer for the Martin County…
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Meet Derrick Stepp
Derrick SteppAge 43Tomahawk Education/work experience: •1996 graduate of Sheldon Clark High School •Two years at Prestonsburg Community College, majoring in Business Management •1996-1997 — Burger King food preparation/manager •1997-1999 — Heilig Meyers Furniture delivery, repair, sales •1999-present — Self-employed in commercial and residential janitorial/maintenance To what extent have you been a part of the local…
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Meet Gary Wayne Cox
Gary Wayne CoxAge 67Pilgrim Education/work experience: •Graduate Warfield High School (1972) •One year Morehead State •One year Prestonsburg Community College •26 years Martin County Coal Corporation •22 years to present Airport Manager, Big Sandy Regional Airport To what extent have you been a part of the local government in Martin County? This is my first…
