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Healthy Happenings: Visit the Health & Wellness Pavilion at the Harvest Festival
BY DOROTHY DILLON With the Martin County Harvest Festival right around the corner, the Martin County Health Department is ready to welcome everyone to its third annual Health & Wellness Pavilion, bringing health and community together. Mark your calendars and join us Friday, Sept. 12 from 12–5 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 13 from 10 a.m.–2…
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Warfield Elementary announces Students of the Month
WARFIELD — Principal Jessica Jewell, along with teachers and staff at Warfield Elementary, recently announced a new group of achievers as the August 2025 Students of the Month. The honorees who demonstrated excellence include the following students: Brock Baker, Davy Bell, Elijah Brewer, Kylie Evans, Lilah Fletcher, Colton Hall, Missy Jude, Harper Lawson, Everleigh Marcum,…
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Kiwanis Club unveils Harvest Fest Quilt
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — The Kiwanis Club unveiled the 2025 Harvest Fest Quilt on Thursday during its meeting at Giovanni’s in Inez, presenting a handmade piece that captures the colors and motifs of autumn. The quilt, hand-pieced by Connie Harless and quilted by Sherry Burchett at Quilter’s Playhouse, features bright orange patchwork pumpkins set…
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Smith finds Harvest Fest Treasure Hunt Clue #2 in Warfield
WARFIELD — Regina Smith found Harvest Fest Clue #2 at the mouth of Collins Creek on the sign. This spot was once the location of “Warfield Salt Works.” According to the late historian Rufus Reed of Lovely, Warfield Salt Works occupied approximately 6 acres at the mouth of Collins Creek. The company distilled and shipped salt…
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Martin County JAG KY announces speech and poetry contest
INEZ — Martin County High School’s Jobs for America’s Graduates program is opening the school year with its signature showcase of student voices. In partnership with the Martin County Kiwanis Club, the MCHS chapter will host the Ninth Annual Harvest Fest Speech and Poetry Contest on Sept. 12. The event takes place on the Harvest…
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Pets take the stage at Harvest Fest
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — The Martin County Harvest Fest will again give local pets their moment in the spotlight when the county’s 4-H chapter hosts its Fourth Annual Pet Show on Sept. 12. The event, scheduled for 1:30 p.m. on the festival grounds, has become a lively tradition, drawing children and families eager to…
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County honors former code enforcement officer Paul McCoy for service
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Fiscal Court honored former code enforcement officer Paul McCoy on Thursday. Judge/Executive Lon Lafferty and magistrates presented him with a certificate of appreciation for his service to the county. Lafferty praised McCoy for his wide-ranging contributions. He noted McCoy’s efforts in code enforcement, festival support,…
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Wynne finds Harvest Fest Treasure Hunt clue 1
Greyson Wynne found Harvest Fest Treasure Hunt Clue 1 at the Martin County REACT & Rescue squad building. The young man collected his $50 prize Thursday at the PVA office. The Treasure Hunt continues for three more weeks. Look for Clue 2 printed in the Aug. 27 Mountain Citizen. Martin County Harvest Fest is set for Sept.…
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Operation Christmas Child workshops in Inez, Pikeville: Come pray and learn
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Local churches will host upcoming project leader workshops for Operation Christmas Child, an outreach of Samaritan’s Purse that delivers gift-filled shoeboxes to children in need across the globe. A workshop in Martin County is set for Sunday, Sept. 14, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Inez First Baptist Church,…
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Healthy Happenings: Free support for residents ready to quit smoking or vaping
BY DOROTHY DILLON Thinking about quitting smoking or vaping? You don’t have to go it alone. We offer free brochures, helpful resources and referrals to trusted programs like Quit Now Kentucky. Stop by during regular business hours to pick up information. Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW or visit quitnowkentucky.org to get started with a quit coach. Every step…
