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Hidden treasures of the hills
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Each spring, the woods of Martin County reveal treasures easy to miss unless one looks closely. From the uncommon yellow lady slipper to prized American ginseng and goldenseal, these native plants rise quietly beneath the hardwoods, reminders that some of Appalachia’s richest beauty blooms in the shade. Long
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Warfield kindergarteners steal show at Fiscal Court
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A field trip to the Martin County Fiscal Court turned into a memorable honor for Warfield kindergarten students April 17. They led the Pledge of Allegiance, received a county proclamation and earned a standing ovation from those in attendance. During the special meeting Martin County Judge/Executive Lon Lafferty
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Kentucky Cowgirls bring birthday cheer
INEZ — Martin County Healthcare Facility turned its April birthday party into a lively celebration as the Kentucky Cowgirls brought country music, sing-alongs and smiles to residents. The group performed throughout the gathering, posed for photos and encouraged residents to join in, creating an afternoon of music and fellowship.
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Zuidema earns top honors at Alice Lloyd College
PIPPA PASSES — Isaiah Zuidema, a 2022 graduate of Martin County High School, received two of Alice Lloyd College’s top student honors during the school’s 2026 Academic Honors Ceremony on April 14. Zuidema earned the Rachel D. Mullinax Award for Outstanding Senior Accounting Student and the Joseph and Irma Derderian Stepp Outstanding Senior Award. The
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Martin County students selected for Rogers Explorers
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT Three Martin County students have been selected for the 2026 Rogers Explorers Program. They join 181 rising high school freshmen from across Southern and Eastern Kentucky chosen for the summer leadership experience. Kennedy Mills, Aubree Muncy and Zoe Sammons will represent Martin County in the intensive three-day, two-night program. Presented by The
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Sheldon Clark Class of 1986 plans 40-year reunion
The Sheldon Clark High School Class of 1986 will celebrate its 40-year class reunion on May 30 at 6 p.m. at the old Sheldon Clark High School. Classmates will gather for an evening of memories, laughter and reconnecting with old friends. For more information, contact Pam Bowen on Facebook. Teachers who taught from 1982 through
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Health department to host Alpha-Gal Support Group May 7
BY DOROTHY DILLON INEZ — The Martin County Health Department will host an Alpha-Gal Support Group on Thursday, May 7, at 10 a.m. at the health department, 136 Rockcastle Road in Inez. The free event is open to people living with Alpha-Gal syndrome, caregivers and anyone who wants to learn more about the condition. The
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Volunteers needed to review foster care cases
Residents have a chance to make a direct difference in the lives of abused and neglected children as Kentucky recruits volunteers for its Citizen Foster Care Review Board. The recruitment effort comes during National Child Abuse Prevention Month, observed each April to raise awareness about abuse and neglect and to highlight the role communities play
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Marcum, Jewell selected for 2026 Rogers Scholars
Martin County’s Brayden Marcum and Elaina Jewell are among 100 students from 45 Kentucky counties selected for the 2026 Rogers Scholars program. The two rising high school juniors will join students from across Southern and Eastern Kentucky in the summer leadership program, which focuses on entrepreneurship, leadership development and career exploration. Other students selected from
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Workshop pairs career outreach with assistance and $10K college pantry grant
Kentucky Power brought on-campus access to career resources, customer service assistance and information about its Energy/Advantage programs to Hazard Community and Technical College. The recent workshop also included a $10,000 grant from the Kentucky Power Foundation for the college’s food pantry. Kentucky Power launched EnergyAdvantage programs last year to help residential and business customers lower
