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Sheriff recovers stolen vehicles, camper, UTV in Pilgrim
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PILGRIM — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk recovered multiple stolen vehicles and other property Thursday along Rocky Branch/South Wolf Creek Road in Pilgrim after a couple reported the items missing in West Virginia. Recovered property included a Sunnybrook Sunset Creek travel trailer, a GMC Sierra 2500HD pickup truck, a Chevrolet
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Show up. Vote. Be heard.
The final week of the 2026 Primary Election has arrived, and Martin County voters now have multiple opportunities to make their voices heard. No-excuse early voting begins Thursday at the Martin County Clerk’s Office. Election Day follows May 19. Between early voting, absentee voting and traditional Election Day polling places, access to the ballot box
OPINION
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A mother’s legacy: Reflections from her daughters
Editor’s Note: In celebration of Rachel Stepp’s birthday, her daughters shared reflections on growing up under the care and instruction of a mother whose influence shaped their faith, character and lives. The tribute was inspired and coordinated by her husband, Thurrel Stepp, as an expression of gratitude and appreciation. Mashal Varney Mom influenced the woman
Mountain Living
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Martin County football moving to District 8
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School will be in a different district for football starting in 2027. The KHSAA Board of Control met May 6 in Lexington, approving football alignments for the 2027 and 2028 playing seasons. This means some schools in eastern Kentucky will be in a new district
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