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Kentucky Transportation Cabinet offers scholarships for future engineers
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet provides scholarships to students pursuing careers in civil engineering and construction management. Eligible students in Civil Engineering or Construction Management programs can receive up to $59,200 in funding. Those in the Civil Engineering Technology program may qualify for up to $12,000. In addition to financial support, scholarship recipients…
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Local students earn honors at Alice Lloyd College
PIPPA PASSES — Alice Lloyd College recognized several students from Martin County for their academic achievements during the fall 2024 semester. Alyssa Allen achieved a perfect 4.0 grade-point average for a place on the President’s List. Isaiah Zuidema earned a spot on the Dean’s Distinguished List by maintaining a GPA between 3.75 and 3.99. The…
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Emergency psychiatric unit fills urgent need for mental health care in Kentucky
BY VIKKI FRANKLIN UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY Since opening its doors on July 30, UK HealthCare’s Emergency Psychiatric Assessment, Treatment and Healing unit has already helped more than 1,800 people get the help they need. The goal of EmPATH is to decompress emergency departments and inpatient units and promote better outcomes through rapid treatment access in…
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National Blood Donor Month underway at Kentucky Blood Center
Donors will receive ‘Drop It Like It’s Hot’ sweatshirt In recognition of those who regularly roll up their sleeves to save lives, Kentucky Blood Center and blood banks across the country are celebrating National Blood Donor Month in January. KBC is taking part in the celebration with a limited-edition “Drop It Like It’s Hot” crew…
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Tips to avoid hypothermia and carbon monoxide poisoning
BY MELISSA PATRICK KENTUCKY HEALTH NEWS As Kentucky faces its first major winter storm of the season, it’s important to think about how to protect yourself and your loved ones from hypothermia and carbon monoxide poisoning. Hypothermia happens when your body loses heat faster than it can produce heat, causing a dangerously low body temperature.…
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Early Learning Bus brings cheer to Collier Center
The Martin County Early Learning Bus students made a special stop Dec. 13 at the Collier Community Center, where Mrs. Kayla Jude hosted an amazing Christmas party. The celebration included a great story, delicious snacks and fun songs. A big thank you goes out to everyone who helped with this fun day.
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Christmas program delights MCHCF residents
Hope Puppeteers & Trinity Freewill Baptist brought a wonderful Christmas program to Martin County Health Care Facility residents on Dec. 23. (Submitted photos)
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Send holiday wishes to Kentucky fishes
Christmas tree program creates fish habitat after the holiday season Make the new year a happy one for Kentucky’s fish by donating natural Christmas trees to the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources “Christmas for the Fishes” tree recycling program. This annual program uses evergreens donated after the holiday season to create underwater habitats that…
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Seven men celebrate life-changing GED achievement at ARC’s Crown Recovery Center
Submitted Article SPRINGFIELD — Seven men from Addiction Recovery Care’s (ARC) Crown Recovery Center in Springfield celebrated earning their GEDs in a powerful moment of triumph and transformation Dec. 14. Their achievement marked more than an academic milestone—it symbolized their courage, determination, and commitment to building a brighter future after overcoming addiction. For these individuals,…
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Appalachian filmmaker brings opioid crisis drama ‘Hazard’ to theaters this month
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT Eddie Mensore, an Appalachian-born filmmaker, unveils his latest drama, “Hazard,” a searing exploration of addiction and resilience set against the backdrop of a mining town gripped by the opioid crisis. The film, featuring a talented cast that includes Sosie Bacon, Alex Roe, Dave Davis, Steven Ogg, and West Virginia native Kevin Sizemore,…
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