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Residents celebrate in full Irish fashion
The halls of the Martin County Health Care Facility were awash in green Monday as residents and staff embraced the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day with traditional Irish flair. The celebration featured lively Irish music and festive decorations. Many residents donned green attire and danced a jig.
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Bill to provide free feminine hygiene products in schools fails again, despite need
BY ELLA DENTON KENTUCKY HEALTH NEWS For more than 30 years, Kentucky lawmakers have filed bills to provide free access to feminine hygiene products for elementary and secondary students. And every year, including this one, those efforts have failed. Samantha Sams, head principal of Second Street School in Frankfort, told Kentucky Health News that she…
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Missing from Inez
Three-year-old Boston Terrier “Frank” slipped out late Friday night from his home on Hardinville Road behind Pizza Stop. The last time his family saw him, he was running toward Mini Storage and Roger Jude’s Wholesale. Frank is brindle and white, very friendly and full of energy. If you have seen him please let his family…
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Sheriff Kirk urges support for Kentucky Sheriffs’ Boys & Girls Ranch
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk has issued a community appeal urging local residents to support the Kentucky Sheriffs’ Boys & Girls Ranch, which is approaching its 50th anniversary in 2025. In a recent letter, Sheriff Kirk highlighted the ongoing commitment of Kentucky sheriffs to support youth facing challenging…
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Healthy Happenings: Take control of your reproductive health
BY DOROTHY DILLON Martin County Health Department, in partnership with Dayspring Women’s Health, offers confidential and comprehensive Family Planning services to help you take control of your reproductive health. 💊 From pills and patches to IUDs and injections, we’ll help you find the contraception method that works best for you. 🔬 STI screening, treatment, and…
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Martin County students earn academic honors at EKU
RICHMOND — Two students from Martin County have earned academic honors at Eastern Kentucky University for the Fall 2024 semester. Abbie Grace Clark, a finance major from Inez, received the president’s Award, the university’s highest undergraduate academic distinction. This honor is reserved for students who achieve a perfect 4.0 GPA for the semester. Taylor LeighAnn…
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Clark earns BBA at Eastern Kentucky University
RICHMOND — Eastern Kentucky University celebrated its Fall 2024 graduates during commencement ceremonies held Dec. 5 and 6 at the EKU Center for the Arts. Among the graduates was Abbie Grace Clark of Inez, who earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Finance.
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Preserving history
Work is underway to replace the roof of the historic Martin County Courthouse, a step in preserving the building’s legacy and ensuring its future use. The restoration follows an April 2023 fire that caused significant damage. Constructed between 1938 and 1941 as part of President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Works Progress Administration, the courthouse stands as…
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Inez honors Students of the Month
INEZ — Principal Amanda Fields, teachers and staff announced the February Students of the Month recently at Inez Elementary School. Those students include: Kindergarten Mrs. Becky Cain: Madison Daniel Mrs. Sara Moore: Sage O’Connor 1st Grade Ms. Robynn Haney: Kingston Preece Mrs. Krista Runyon: John Zeek 2nd Grade Mrs. Rita Mills: Jenna Marcum Mrs. Della…
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Students brighten day for nursing home residents
Martin County High School FCCLA students brought joy to the residents of Martin County Health Care Facility by assisting them with arts and crafts. The residents cherished the time spent with these enthusiastic students, making it a memorable and heartwarming experience for all.
