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Veterans to receive essential support at stand down events
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Veterans experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless are invited to a day of safety and support during a Stand Down event on Wednesday, Sept. 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Prestonsburg VFW Post 5839, located at 3106 South Lake Drive, Prestonsburg, Kentucky. “The Stand Down is an…
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Raffle: Enter to win the 2024 Harvest Fest Quilt
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — This year’s Harvest Fest quilt raffle features a stunning creation by the talented Connie Harless, Sandy Moore and Margie Maynard, with quilting by Cathy Presley. The Kiwanis Club unveiled the quilt Thursday, announcing raffle tickets are available for purchase. Ticket price is $1, or $5 for 6. You can get…
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Scarecrow Stroll photo contest returns
INEZ — The Martin County Harvest Fest Scarecrow Stroll photo contest returns this year. Organizers invite businesses and residents across the county to showcase their best scarecrows. Voting on Facebook will start Sept. 9 and close Sept. 14 at 2 p.m. To participate, submit your scarecrow photos to Martin County Harvest Fest through Facebook Messenger,…
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Arm Drop Dragz on Labor Day Weekend
BY PHILL BARNETT MOUNTAIN CITIZEN HAGERHILL — Heroes and Legends Arm Drop Dragz is set to take place Friday and Saturday at Combs Airport. This year’s theme, “Heroes and Legends,” will honor local racing icons, including Neil James, affectionately known as “the banjo man,” who has been a staple at the event for a decade.…
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Dementia risk factors identified in new global report are all preventable – addressing them could reduce dementia rates by 45%
BY ERIC B. LARSON AND LAUREN GITLIN THE CONVERSATION Nearly half of all dementia cases could be delayed or prevented altogether by addressing 14 possible risk factors, including vision loss and high cholesterol. That is the key finding of a new study that we and our colleagues published in the journal The Lancet. Centers for…
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Martin County Early Learning Bus screening dates announced
The Martin County Early Learning Bus is bringing vision, hearing and speech screenings to the Library/Collier Center and Dempsey Housing Complex. Screenings are set for Aug. 26 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Library/Collier Center in Inez. On Aug. 30, screenings take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Dempsey Housing Complex…
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Colors of Courage 5K set for Sept. 7
PIKEVILLE — Pikeville Medical Center will host its annual Colors of Courage 5K Walk/Run on Saturday, Sept. 7 at 9 a.m. The race will start and end at the PMC Business Complex on Main Street. Participants can register at pikevillehospital.org/colorsofcourage. The early registration fee is $30. Day-of registration begins at 7:30 a.m. and is $35.…
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BSCTC renews partnership with Mountain Arts Center
PRESTONSBURG — Big Sandy Community and Technical College (BSCTC) announced the continuation of its collaboration with the Mountain Arts Center (MAC) in Prestonsburg. This ongoing partnership reflects a mutual dedication to nurturing community involvement and promoting artistic development in Eastern Kentucky. Dr. Todd Brand, interim president and CEO of BSCTC, conveyed his excitement about the…
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Davis discovers joy in painting, spreading smiles with art
INEZ — Roy Davis, a resident of Martin County Health Care Facility, has discovered a newfound passion for painting nature scenes. He takes great joy in creating these artworks and loves gifting them to others. Davis’ creations have sparked countless smiles, both from himself and those who receive his paintings.
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