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Tea, treats and fancy hats
INEZ — Martin County Health Care Facility turned an ordinary afternoon into something special with its recent “Tea at Two” celebration. The house was packed for the festive gathering, where residents and guests enjoyed tea, an impressive spread of treats, colorful decorations and plenty of fancy hats. With every seat filled, the afternoon offered another…
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Help fight hunger: Power Up the Pantry
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT Kentucky Power is calling on businesses, schools, churches, organizations and individuals across Eastern Kentucky to help fight hunger by stocking local food pantries during its seventh annual Power Up the Pantry Food Drive & Fundraiser. The drive will take place Wednesday, Sept. 9, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Walmart locations…
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Mingo students to receive free meals
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — Students at all nine Mingo County schools are expected to receive breakfast and lunch at no cost during the school year through the federal Community Eligibility Provision. Mingo County Schools announced Tuesday that it plans to continue participating in the CEP. This program allows schools in qualifying high-poverty areas…
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August is National Breastfeeding Month
BY DOROTHY DILLON August is National Breastfeeding Month, a time to recognize the benefits of breastfeeding and the importance of supporting mothers and families throughout their feeding journeys. Breast milk provides important nutrition that supports a baby’s growth and development. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, breastfeeding can help reduce an infant’s…
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Harvest Fest packs 30th anniversary weekend: Carnival, music, parade, vendors, more
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — From Elvis on Friday afternoon to Jake Hoot on Saturday night, the 30th annual Martin County Harvest Festival now has a full weekend on the books. Organizers have released the Sept. 18-19 schedule, packing two days in Inez with live music, carnival rides, hayrides, a parade, wrestling, the…
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What if every young person in Appalachia knew they mattered?
You Matter Appalachia invests in youth, community pride, future close to home BY DOROTHY DILLON What would Appalachia look like if every young person growing up here knew they mattered? What if they understood that their voice has value, their ideas are needed, and the place they call home is worthy of their investment? What…
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Petco Love grant boosts affordable veterinary care in Eastern Kentucky
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PAINTSVILLE — A $500 grant from national nonprofit Petco Love will help Animal Alliance of East Kentucky expand access to affordable veterinary care for pets in Martin, Johnson, Floyd and Magoffin counties. The investment will support the volunteer-driven organization’s spay and neuter efforts, which primarily serve low-income residents who otherwise…
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SOAR’s Social Enterprise Accelerator helps entrepreneurs turn community needs into businesses
Coaching, mentorship, connections CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Eastern Kentuckians with ideas for businesses that could solve problems in their communities have access to free coaching, mentorship and support through Shaping Our Appalachian Region’s Social Enterprise Accelerator. Danna Barnett, director of Entrepreneurship with SOAR, and Zach Adams, with SOAR’s Social Enterprise Accelerator Program, spoke to…
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Martin County seals first time capsule for 2051
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — With the click of a lock and the words “God bless America,” Martin County sealed its first official time capsule Thursday. The capsule will preserve a snapshot of life in 2026 for residents to discover 25 years from now. You Matter Appalachia intern Garrett Lowe secured the capsule…
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Forest ranger warns of wildfire risks, outlines seasonal job opportunities
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County is among the areas most prone to wildfires in the Kentucky Division of Forestry’s 27-county Morehead branch, forest ranger James “Woody” Thomas told members of the Kiwanis Club on Thursday. “Martin and Magoffin counties are two of the hottest counties in the Morehead branch,” Thomas said…
