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Healthy Happenings: Schedule your child’s vaccinations now
BY DOROTHY DILLON School is just around the corner. Is your child up to date on routine vaccinations? Vaccines help protect your child from serious diseases like measles, whooping cough and polio—and they are required for school attendance. Time is running out, so do not wait. Call (606) 298-7752 to schedule your child’s vaccine appointment with…
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ARC relocates Ashland Outpatient Program to Bellefonte campus
ASHLAND — Addiction Recovery Care (ARC) has relocated its Ashland Outpatient Program from 2908 Winchester Avenue to the Bellefonte Hospital and Recovery Center Campus, a move officials say will expand and centralize treatment options for the region. The new facility, at 700 Saint Christopher Drive, Suite 105, houses both ARC’s substance use disorder services and…
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UPIKE expands social work program with flexible online and hybrid options
PIKEVILLE — The University of Pikeville is expanding its Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program with new online and hybrid options, giving students the flexibility to study in-person, online or through a combination of both. Designed for working professionals, student-athletes, parents and other nontraditional students, the program provides an accessible path to a career in…
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Shoemaker attends Kentucky Governor’s School for the Arts
LOUISVILLE — Thomas Shoemaker of Martin County was among more than 500 student-artists from across Kentucky who completed the 2025 Governor’s School for the Arts (GSA) this summer. Shoemaker, a graduate of Johnson Central High School, participated in the drama discipline during the tuition-free, three-week program at the University of Kentucky. Students were immersed in…
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Kentucky enacts broad changes to hunting and fishing rules
The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources has enacted a series of regulatory changes affecting hunting, fishing and wildlife management across the state, following final legislative approval earlier this summer. The amendments, now in effect, modify seasons, size and catch limits, licensing rules and public access policies. Officials said the revisions better balance conservation…
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Barefoot Festival returns Oct. 4 with music, culture, focus on land restoration
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOVELY — The Barefoot Festival will return to the mountaintops of Lovely on Oct. 4, transforming a reclaimed strip mine into a stage for Appalachian music, artisan craft and community connection. Now in its second year, the free one-day festival will continue its mission of showcasing regional talent and celebrating…
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First State Bank backs Harvest Fest with Kiwanis donation
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Kiwanis Club’s weekly luncheon at Giovanni’s turned into a celebration of community Thursday when James Ayers, assistant vice president/regional retail manager of First State Bank and a longtime Kiwanian, presented a donation in support of this year’s Harvest Festival. “Madam President, we’ve been built on belief since…
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Healthy Happenings: Martin County Health Department to host Breastfeeding Lunch & Learn
BY DOROTHY DILLON The Martin County Health Department invites new and expecting mothers to a special “Breastfeeding: The First Months” lunch and learn Thursday, Aug. 14 at 11 a.m. at 136 Rockcastle Road, Inez. This welcoming and relaxed session will explore tips and guidance for breastfeeding during those important early months. It is a wonderful…
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Kids make splash at dive-in movie night
Dive-in movie night made a splash Friday at the Martin County Pool. Kids and families enjoyed an evening swim while watching SpongeBob SquarePants and the 1975 classic Jaws on the big screen.
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Extension Notes: Beekeepers meeting Sept. 8
from Daniel Howard The Martin County Extension Office will host the return of the Martin County Beekeepers Association. The Beekeepers will meet Monday, Sept. 8 at 5 p.m. Following the September meeting, meetings will take place on the first Monday of each month throughout the remainder of the year. Meetings will be at the Martin…
