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Runyon, Hart win honors in conservation contest
Inez Elementary students Harper Runyon and Serenity Hart earned top honors in the Jim Claypool Conservation Art Contest. Runyon, a fifth grader, won the county art contest. Hart, a sixth grader, was the county essay winner. The contest, a long-standing tradition, is sponsored by the Kentucky Farm Bureau in partnership with the Kentucky Association of
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Wolf Creek Community Church commended for feeding community and flood relief workers
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — In the wake of the devastating February floods, Wolf Creek Community Church fed the community and flood relief workers. For preparing and serving more than 1,500 meals, the Martin County Fiscal Court formally recognized the church during its April 17 meeting. Church members Holly Hinkle, Marlene Fluty and
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Facing Hunger releases senior food box dates
Facing Hunger Foodbank (FHFB) has released its May schedule for the Senior Food Box program for residents aged 60+. In Martin County, the program will be available at the following locations: Additional regional distribution dates include: The Senior Food Box program (Commodity Supplemental Food Program), is a federal initiative administered by the U.S. Department of
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Facing Hunger Foodbank announces local mobile pantry dates
Facing Hunger Foodbank (FHFB) will host a mobile food pantry in Martin County on May 22 at Pigeon Roost Community Center in Pilgrim. Distribution will run from 11 a.m. to noon, with registration starting at 10 a.m. The pantry will operate in a drive-thru format, offering a variety of food to those in need. Other
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Healthy Happenings: Life-saving vaccines
BY DOROTHY DILLON We’re committed to making sure everyone in our community—regardless of background or circumstances—has access to life-saving vaccines and the information they need to make informed health decisions. Did you know? Vaccines protect against serious illnesses like COVID-19, flu, pneumonia, and shingles, especially for adults at higher risk. Concerned about cost? Many vaccines
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Easter cheer at Martin County Health Care Facility
The Easter Bunny followed the Bunny Trail to bring smiles and cheer to the Martin County Health Care Facility.
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Poll: Belief in false measles claims correlated with lower vaccination rates
BY JENNIFER SHUTT Kentucky Lantern WASHINGTON — Americans are increasingly unsure what to believe about measles as an outbreak spreads throughout the country, according to a survey released Wednesday by the nonpartisan health research organization KFF. The poll shows that nearly a quarter of those asked believe a commonly repeated false claim that getting a child
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Free webinar about red meat allergy; Kentucky ranks among top states for condition
BY JORDAN STRICKLER UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY In response to rising concerns and increasing numbers of individuals impacted by Alpha-Gal Syndrome, also known as red meat allergy, the University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment will host a free statewide webinar on May 29. Alpha-Gal Syndrome is triggered primarily by bites from the
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Second case of measles confirmed; Kindergarten vaccine rates drop
BY MELISSA PATRICK KY HEALTH NEWS Public health officials continue to urge Kentuckians to ensure their children are immunized against measles, as they announced the state’s second confirmed measles case in 2025. The case was a child who was traveling through the state when they sought treatment, according to a news release. The child, who
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Martin County High School’s JAG KY brings home national title
Martin County High School’s Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) program is celebrating a major victory as their Knowledge Bowl team has been crowned National Champions. The team traveled to Indianapolis this week to compete in the JAG National Career Development Conference (NCDC). They emerged as champions after a grueling two-day competition. Martin County defeated JAG
