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Stidham Old Time Music Association among Appalachian Kentucky civic grant recipients
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT HAZARD — A Martin County organization is among 13 recipients sharing $90,000 in Appalachian Kentucky Civic Experiment grants, with the Stidham Old-Time Music Association of Tomahawk receiving $7,500 to expand affordable string music lessons for young people. The grants, awarded by the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky, support projects across the region aimed
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Martin County native republishes ‘The Two Promises’
BY ANNIE HOLLER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — A Martin County native who has returned home to the hills of Eastern Kentucky recently republished a Bible prophecy-based book that he originally wrote 10 years ago. Roger Fluty, a 1985 graduate of Sheldon Clark High School, has spent the last 40 years in retail management, residing in
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District spelling bee crowns top young wordsmiths
INEZ — Martin County’s top young wordsmiths gathered Thursday in the Martin County High School auditorium for the School District Spelling Bee to compete for district honors. When the final word was spelled, Paige Stafford of Eden Elementary, a sixth-grader, claimed first place and the title of district spelling bee champion. Kennedy Mills, an eighth-grader
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Turkey season opens April 4 with strong outlook in Kentucky
Kentucky’s 2026 spring turkey hunting season opens in April and Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources officials say hunters should expect a strong season. The season begins with a youth-only weekend April 4-5, followed by the general season April 18 through May 10. Hunters with proper permits may harvest two birds during the spring
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Finding joy in every creation
With a spring tree blooming behind her and a handmade treasure in her hands, Mrs. Thelma Moore lights up the room at Martin County Health Care Facility. Moore proudly displays a soft blue vase she crafted during activities, one of many projects that reflect her creativity and the joy she finds in making something beautiful.
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Popping into fun
With fresh popcorn in hand and a smile that says she is ready for fun, Martin County Health Care Facility resident Fannie Chapman settles into another happy moment. Whether it is a favorite snack or a shared activity, Chapman brings warmth and delight to community life.
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Springtime cheer
A burst of spring brightens the lobby at Martin County Health Care Facility, where this whimsical seasonal tree blooms with pastel flowers, butterflies, birds and twinkling lights. Topped with a lavish floral bow, the display brings a little springtime cheer to residents, staff and visitors.
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Martin County Health Department hosts septic system refresher course
BY DOROTHY DILLON The Martin County Health Department recently hosted a Septic System Refresher Course, continuing its efforts to support community health through education and public service. The course, led by Patrick Boyd, brought together attendees from across Eastern Kentucky and provided updated information on proper septic system maintenance, emphasizing its importance in protecting local
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Garden seed vouchers available April 6-10 through Big Sandy Area CAP
INEZ — As spring planting season begins, Big Sandy Area Community Action Program is offering local families a chance to grow their own gardens at home through its Garden Seed Program set for April 6-10. The program will provide eligible households with a $50 voucher to purchase seeds, fertilizer and/or plants for a home garden,
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Martin County student earns statewide recognition in Conservation writing contest
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN A Martin County Middle School student has earned statewide recognition in a conservation writing competition that drew roughly 44,000 entries from across Kentucky. Olivia Maynard, a seventh grader at Martin County Middle School, was honored March 16 at the Kentucky Association of Conservation Districts’ annual awards banquet for her work
