
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT The Pallottine Foundation of Huntington has awarded $2.5 million in grants to 172 organizations across West Virginia, Kentucky and Ohio through its 2026 Healthy Communities Initiative, funding projects aimed at improving health, nutrition, housing stability, recovery support and quality of life throughout the tri-state region. The annual initiative provides grants of up…

Friday night, 133 members of the Martin County High School Class of 2026 walked across the stage at Cardinal Stadium and into a future that is both uncertain and full of possibility. For many of us, it is difficult to remember a time when these graduates were not part of our community’s daily life. We…

Facing Hunger Foodbank has announced mobile pantry distribution dates for the remainder of June in Kentucky and West Virginia. The mobile pantry will stop at the Greenup County Fairgrounds, 1538 E. Main St., Greenup, on June 17 from 11 a.m. to noon. The next distribution will be June 19 in Lawrence County at Walnut Grove…


BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PRESTONSBURG — The Martin County Cal Ripken League wrapped up its postseason tournament last week, crowning champions in Cal Ripken baseball, Coach Pitch baseball and softball. The Kentucky Dodgers captured the Cal Ripken championship, defeating the Reds 7-6 in a thrilling title game June 5. The Coal Cats claimed the…






