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Pool hours change to weekends only
INEZ — The Martin County Pool will adjust its schedule starting Wednesday (Aug.6), marking the end of regular weekday hours as summer enters its final stretch. It will shift to weekends only, open Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 6 p.m., continuing through Labor Day weekend. Pool officials noted that birthday party rentals remain available…
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Fun fitness sessions keep residents moving
INEZ — Residents at the Martin County Health Care Facility are staying active and engaged through fun exercise sessions designed to promote physical fitness and boost morale. Staff lead residents, turning each session into a lively social activity. The program supports mobility and strength and encourages laughter and camaraderie among participants.
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Are ya ready kids?! Dive-in movie night Friday at Martin County Pool
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Are ya ready kids?! The Martin County Pool will transform into an outdoor theater Friday night offering families a chance to enjoy a double feature while floating under the stars. The pool’s “dive-in” movie night will begin at 8 p.m. with the animated favorite “SpongeBob SquarePants” followed by the 1975…
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Hinkle steps into role as Family and Consumer Sciences teacher and FCCLA adviser
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — As Martin County High School bids farewell to longtime educator Connie Harless, the school welcomes a new face with deep local roots and a passion for youth development. Nicole Hinkle has been named the new Family and Consumer Sciences teacher and FCCLA adviser, stepping into the role Harless…
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Well Child Services now available at the Martin County Health Department
BY DOROTHY DILLON The Martin County Health Department is now offering Well Child Services through the EPSDT (Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment) program. This free healthcare program is designed for children and teens under the age of 21 who are enrolled in Medicaid. Services include regular checkups, immunizations, vision and dental screenings, developmental…
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Record-breaking scholarship awards include nine Martin County students
The Kentucky Farm Bureau Education Foundation announced Monday that it awarded more than $810,000 in scholarships to 601 high school seniors this year, the largest total in the program’s 71-year history. In partnership with 110 county Farm Bureaus, the foundation awarded scholarships to students across the state pursuing post-secondary education, bringing the program’s lifetime total…
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Cool off and chow down at Wolf Creek Community Church fundraiser
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Get ready for a fun Friday in Inez. The Wolf Creek Community Church Sunday School is throwing the ultimate summer snack bash: a Hot Dog & Shaved Ice Fundraiser at the Community Center. Bring your appetite and your sweet tooth. Hot dogs are just $3, chips and cookies are only…
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Markey Cancer Center researchers identify genetic marker that could guide brain cancer treatment
BY ELIZABETH CHAPIN UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center researchers have discovered a genetic biomarker that could help identify patients with glioblastoma most likely to benefit from the cancer drug bevacizumab. The study, published in JCO Precision Oncology, found that brain tumors from patients treated with bevacizumab who lived longer were more…
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‘Hunter Education Day’ is Aug. 2: KFWR offers classes, range days to help new hunters prepare
With Kentucky’s fall hunting season beginning mid-August, the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources is hosting a special statewide “Hunter Education Day” to help prepare new hunters for a safe and successful experience in the field. The department will offer 20 in-person Hunter Education classes and live-fire range days at convenient locations across Kentucky…
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Martin County FCCLA students earn gold, capture National Championship in Orlando
INEZ — Martin County High School FCCLA members earned national recognition at the FCCLA National Leadership Conference in Orlando, with two students taking first place in the nation and three others bringing home gold. The event, held July 5–9, brought together thousands of student leaders from across the country for competitions, leadership workshops and career…
