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Bees, brains and bragging rights
Top spellers take the stage CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Under the stage lights of the Martin County High School auditorium April 29, the county’s sharpest young minds stepped up to the mic, letter by letter, in a battle of nerves, syllables and silent letters. It was the annual Martin County School District Spelling Bee…
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Retired Teachers Memorial Service to honor four
Martin County Retired Teachers Memorial Service for four members who have passed this year will be held Friday, May 23, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at the Library/Community Center. The four teachers who will be honored are Wilburn Goble, Donna Cassady, Darlene Dalton and Linda Mollette. Family and community members are welcome.
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Senior Travel Club enjoys Orlando adventure
The Martin County High School Class of 2025 Senior Travel Club, made up of 49 students, recently embarked on an adventure to Orlando, Florida, for this year’s senior trip. Four seniors — Aiden Fields, Keilan Jewell, Drew Wilson and Sarah Keener — shared highlights of their experience with the Kiwanis Club last week. During the…
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Inez announces Students and Staff of the Month
INEZ — Principal Amanda Fields, along with teachers and staff, recently recognized the April Students and Staff of the Month at Inez Elementary School. Kindergarten • Mrs. Cain: Tripp Muncy • Mrs. Moore: Skyanna Jackson 1st Grade • Ms. Haney: John Wesley Cook • Mrs. Runyon: Joshua Ward 2nd Grade • Mrs. Preston: Emali Ratliff…
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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.
