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Community gears up for A Warfield Park Christmas
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — The community is invited to come together for the 2023 A Warfield Park Christmas Dec. 10 to relive past Christmas joys and create new memories with family and friends. Brionna Shrum, a Warfield resident, has collaborated with District 5 Magistrate Ronald Workman, Lori Workman, residents, officials, churches, and…
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Save the date Pigeon Roost
Pigeon Roost Community Center’s annual Christmas tree lighting is set for Nov. 23 at 7 p.m. Santa will give out stockings, hot chocolate and cookies.
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Thank you for your service
Martin County Health Care Facility honored Veterans Harrison Griffin and Jesse Robinson. “Thank you for your service, Harrison and Jesse and all who served.”
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Warfield Elementary announces Student Spotlight
WARFIELD — Principal Jessica Jewell, teachers and staff recently announced the Student Spotlight at Warfield Elementary School. Star students include Zoey Murphy, Jasmine Shaffer, Abigail Hillsburg, Nova Mays, Kylie Messer and Kaymyn Combs.
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Kermit to debut live Nativity
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN KERMIT — Kermit will add a unique, first-ever feature at this year’s Christmas in the Park celebration: a live Nativity scene complete with a camel, donkey, sheep and a baby. Kermit Councilwoman Tammy Preece Hodge announced the event, scheduled for Dec. 1 at Kermit Park. “When I say ‘live,’ I mean a…
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Telehealth helps people stay in drug treatment, UK study finds
BY RACHEL EVANS and ELIZABETH CHAPIN UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY Drug users getting buprenorphine treatment for opioid-use disorder through telehealth are slightly more likely to stay in treatment longer than those who start treatment without telehealth, according to a new University of Kentucky study analyzing Medicaid data from 2019-2020 in Kentucky and Ohio. Published in the…
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Inez announces October Students of the Month
INEZ — Principal Amanda Fields, teachers and staff recently announced the October Students of the Month at Inez Elementary School. Below is a list of students making the grade. Branson Endicott, Kindergarten, Mrs. Becky Cain. Kallie Sesco, Kindergarten, Mrs. Sara Moore. Luke Howell, First Grade, Ms. Robynn Haney. Emali Ratliff, First Grade, Ms. Krista Wheeler.…
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Eden celebrates at PAWsitive Pep Rally
Eden Elementary had much to celebrate at their PAWsitive Pep Rally for the month of October. They celebrated the school’s KSA scores, proficient and distinguished students, and girls basketball team. They also are proud of their School Club Days, where students participate in clubs of their choice. Student leader announcers did a fantastic job of presenting all…
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Any activity – even sleeping – is better for your heart than sitting
KENTUCKY HEALTH NEWS Replacing sitting with as little as a few minutes of moderate exercise a day can improve heart health, according to new research from University College London and the University of Sydney. “We already know that exercise can have real benefits for your cardiovascular health and this encouraging research shows that small adjustments…
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Christmas Extravaganza to accommodate over 400 families
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN KERMIT, W.Va. — Christian Help is preparing for its Christmas Extravaganza that is aimed to accommodate 400 families in Mingo and Martin counties. The event is set for Dec. 16 at the old Kermit gymnasium and aims to provide parents with the joy of giving their children a memorable Christmas.…