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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
BY DOROTHY DILLON Each October, communities across the nation come together to recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month—a time dedicated to spreading knowledge, encouraging screenings, and supporting those affected by the disease. Breast cancer remains one of the most common cancers among women, but early detection can make all the difference. Regular screenings, such as mammograms,…
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Sharing smiles and Tic Tacs
INEZ — Residents and staff at Martin County Health Care Facility shared smiles and sweet moments celebrating National Tic Tac Day. The day was filled with laughter, bright colors and plenty of fruity Tic Tacs as everyone joined in the fun.
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UK King’s Daughters invests $533,000 in scholarships
UK King’s Daughters announced Thursday a contribution of $533,000 in matching funds to support students pursuing medical-related degrees at three local colleges and universities. The matching funds add to recent grants from Kentucky’s Healthcare Workforce Investment Fund, established by the Kentucky General Assembly in 2023 as a public–private partnership to help grow and sustain the…
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Martin County Schools to benefit from $22.6M grant
INEZ — Martin County School District is among 12 Kentucky districts selected to participate in a $22.6 million federal initiative helping students in rural, high-poverty communities prepare for college and careers. The Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) Elevate grant was awarded Oct. 1 to the Kentucky Educational Development Corporation (KEDC).…
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Hinkle walks New York Fashion Week
NEW YORK — Kamryn Hinkle of Martin County walked New York Fashion Week, modeling for teen designer Charjean Couture alongside her pageant sisters from American Royal Beauties. It was Hinkle’s first visit to New York, where she toured the city’s most iconic sites, including the 9/11 Memorial on Sept. 11 and the Statue of Liberty.…
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Happiness is contagious on ‘World Smile Day’
Residents and staff at Martin County Health Care Facility marked World Smile Day with cheerful spirits and plenty of joy Friday. The celebration reminded everyone that “a smile is the best accessory a person can wear.” The event highlighted the power of positivity and connection, one smile at a time.
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Food drive nets over a ton of food
Kentucky Power’s sixth annual Power Up the Pantry food drive brought in more than a ton of food and tens of thousands of dollars to help families struggling with hunger across eastern Kentucky. The event, held Sept. 25 in Ashland, Hazard and Pikeville, included $25,000 in grants from the Kentucky Power Foundation awarded directly to…
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New ‘KY Deer & Elk’ app available for Kentucky hunters
The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, in collaboration with the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Foundation, announced Monday the launch of the “KY Deer & Elk” app, a new mobile tool designed for the state’s deer and elk hunters. The app provides real-time hunting tools, planning support and essential field information to enhance hunting…
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Residents enjoy photo shoot
Residents of Martin County Health Care Facility (MCHCF) joined in the spirit of the season during a festive fall photo shoot. They all had fun posing for the camera.
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Warfield Elementary School honors Students of the Month
WARFIELD — Principal Jessica Jewell, teachers and staff released the September 2025 Students of the Month at Warfield Elementary School. Star students include Hunter Bowen, Oakland Burke, Ava Harmon, Payton Harmon, Madix Jarrell, Jaxon Mann, Zoey Murphy, Paxton Pauley, Logan Prince, Emma Sprong, Cali Stacy, Liam Trout and Maci Yates. Warfield Elementary congratulates its Students…
