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Healthy Happenings: Mobile mammography coming to Martin County Health Department
Let’s take care of ourselves, Martin County. The UK King’s Daughters Mobile Mammography Unit is coming to the Martin County Health Department on Monday, July 28 and again Wednesday, Oct. 1, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. If you are 40 or older, it is time to schedule your yearly mammogram. No doctor’s order is…
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Local author to host book launch Saturday at Movies on Main
Local author and speaker Joseph Little will host the official launch of his debut memoir, “Me and Poverty: A Journey of Inspiration and Escape,” on Saturday, July 27, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the lobby of Movies on Main at the Collier Center in Inez. He invites the public to attend the free…
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Colorful creativity takes flight at MCHCF
INEZ — Residents at the Martin County Health Care Facility spent a joyful afternoon of colorful creativity last week. They crafted and painted birdhouses during a special arts and crafts event organized by the Activities Department. The hands-on project brought many smiles. The residents personalized their wooden birdhouses with bright colors and unique designs, turning…
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Registration opens July 22 for Popup Driver Licensing event in Lovely
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT Registration opens July 22 at 8 a.m. for a Popup Driver Licensing event set for Aug. 5 in Lovely. The event will take place at the Rufus Reed Public Library, 1442 Riverfront Road for residents of Martin County. Appointments are offered on a first-come, first-served basis and must be made online: drive.ky.gov/Drivers/Pages/Popup-Map.aspx…
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Online registration portal open for statewide permit testing event
After initially canceling, Kentucky released appointments Saturday at 9 a.m. for the statewide written permit testing event set for Saturday, Aug. 2 to help those interested in obtaining their permit. More than 1,300 appointments were released through the online scheduling portal (telegov.egov.com/KSP). These appointments will be available Aug. 2 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.…
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Summer Jam Sessions return this Friday with country-pop music
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Music, mics and mouthwatering eats will fill Court Street this Friday as Summer Jam Sessions return to downtown Inez for round 2 of the series. Set for 6 p.m., the July 18 jam will spotlight country/pop music led by none other than local favorite Jack Ward & The…
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Board of Education honors retirees in tribute to years of service
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Board of Education marked a milestone Monday evening, honoring a group of dedicated educators who are stepping into retirement after decades of service to the school district. Superintendent Larry James led the celebration, presenting each retiree with a clock — a symbolic token of appreciation…
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From macrame to moonshine: AAF vendor market to bring art and culture to Inez
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Downtown Inez will come alive Aug. 2 as the Appalachian Artist Festival transforms Court Street into a vibrant celebration of creativity and culture. From handcrafted paints and pixel art to haunting tales, earthy aromas, craft brews and mouthwatering eats, the AFF vendor market promises a one-of-a-kind sensory experience.…
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Healthy Happenings: Diabetes Prevention Program now enrolling
BY DOROTHY DILLON Ready to take charge of your health? Join the Diabetes Prevention Program at the Martin County Health Department — a 100% virtual program designed to help you lose 3–5% of your total body weight through small, achievable lifestyle changes. Whether you are looking to prevent type 2 diabetes, just lose weight or…
