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After 20 years in addiction, son finds recovery thanks to father’s tough love
Addiction is one of the most difficult things a family can face. It can strain even the closest relationships, like the bond between father and son. That was certainly the case for Chris Whitenack and his dad. Chris, who spent approximately 20 years in addiction before entering recovery, says his battle with substance use left…
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Facing Hunger returns to Lovely
BY J.D. CHARLES LOVELY — Traffic was backed up to Maple Drive in Lovely as the Facing Hunger Foodbank of Huntington returned Thursday to Martin County. Distribution was scheduled to begin at 11 a.m., but the traffic was backed up almost to the Lovely Post Office by 10 a.m. Concerns about astronomical gas prices driving…
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Southern Shindig Saturday
Free event combines fun, health LOUISA — On Saturday, the Lawrence County Family Resource Youth Services Coalition will host the Southern Shindig, a free community event combining family entertainment with important health screenings and resources at the Lawrence County Community Center. The event is 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. and features karaoke, food, games, free…
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Inbound for Landing: Aviation Technology
BY GARY WAYNE COX Aircraft: Helicopter…7…3…9…Alpha…Sierra…5 miles to the East…inbound for landing direct to the ramp… Unicom: Alpha…Sierra…no other reported traffic…winds are calm… When was the last time someone bought a road map? We don’t need them anymore with our smartphones. Siri tells me when to make a turn now, and it’s so nice to…
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Clinic undergoes renovations
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — The Martin County Community Health Center recently underwent renovations to improve the patient experience and visibility of the facility. A prominent digital billboard and lighted sign welcome patients to the clinic at its location on Route 645 near Inez. “In addition to the new signage, clinic renovations include a walk-up…
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Boom nominee for U.S. Sentencing Commission
Former Martin County resident introduced at nomination hearing CITIZEN STAFF REPORT WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) introduced three U.S. Sentencing Commission nominees, including Judge for the Eastern and Western Districts of Kentucky Claria Horn Boom, during the June 8 U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary hearing. “It’s my privilege to introduce…
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‘His Garden’ begins distribution days
Free produce for residents BY PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Residents can get free vegetables and produce starting Saturday. “His Garden,” a community garden sponsored in part by Turkey Creek Church of the Nazarene, will distribute free lettuce and broccoli Saturday. Larger distribution days will commence June 25 and occur the last Saturday of each…
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Mollett appointed as new agent of Martin County Farm Bureau office
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT LOUISVILLE — Zachary Mollett has been appointed as a new agent with Kentucky Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company at the Martin County Farm Bureau office. Mollett’s appointment was announced Monday in Louisville by Chuck Osborne, vice president of Agency Support & Marketing for KFB Insurance. Mollett holds a bachelor’s degree in insurance…
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Book Worms create Lil Free Library
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — The Book Worms Club has opened a “Lil’” Free Library on the sidewalk outside of Save-A-Lot in Inez to share their love of books with others. The Lil Free Library is a bird house-like kiosk in which books are donated. People are free to take a book or leave a…
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Martin County students achieve academic honors
Five on president’s list, 19 on dean’s list CITIZEN STAFF REPORT PRESTONSBURG — Five students from Martin County made the president’s list, while 19 made the dean’s list for the 2022 spring semester at Big Sandy Community & Technical College. Dr. Telly Sellars, BSCTC interim president and CEO, made the announcement. Colby Lee Barker, Jonathan…
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