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Trick or Treat dates and Halloween events announced
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — It is almost time for children to don their favorite costumes and take to the streets to fill their bags with tasty treats. Martin and all surrounding counties, except one, have planned Trick or Treat for the same night. Martin, Floyd, Johnson, Magoffin and Pike counties in Kentucky…
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From classroom to camera: Opal & Ash Photography lights up Main Street
Opal & Ash Photography, the latest gem on Main Street in Inez, unveiled its doors with an open house Friday. The event was to introduce Tori Gauze, owner and photographer, and showcase the studio’s array of services. Opal & Ash, located behind the Dairy Drive-In at 210 E. Main Street, Rear Building, specializes in weddings, senior…
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Logan flight nurse to be honored at annual Stars of Life Awards Ceremony in Washington
LOGAN, W.Va. — Ian Carroll, a flight nurse with Air Evac Lifeteam in Logan, was named one of 32 Global Medical Response (GMR) Stars of Life. The Stars of Life program honors EMS first responders who have completed extraordinary acts of service for their patients, colleagues, communities or the EMS profession. Honorees from across the country will…
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Inez Elementary hosts Heritage Day
Inez Elementary School hosted its annual Heritage Day on Sept. 29. The day consisted of many events for students to participate in, such as pumpkin-carving, wax museum, square dancing and various student projects like rag dolls, instruments and fishing poles. The event also hosted several exhibits from community members for the students to visit. Inside,…
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Fourth and fifth graders shine in IES’s Wax Museum
INEZ — Inez Elementary’s Wax Museum, held Sept. 29, was a huge success. The fourth and fifth graders researched and gave a presentation and speech about their chosen famous personalities. A big thank you is owed to Jordan Horn’s AP History Class from Martin County High School, who stepped in to judge the competition for…
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Peer recovery coach Andrea Cline just wants to help
Andrea Cline spent 18 years of her life in addiction, the last two as an IV drug user. She went to jail 34 times. Her marriage was over, she was homeless, and Andrea’s three children were in her mom’s custody. She had lost everything. The last time in jail was a turning point for her.…
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BSCTC begins fall line worker class with welcome from local electric companies
PRESTONSBURG — Bruce Aaron Davis, CEO of Big Sandy Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation, and Charles Huskie, American Electric Power representative, came to support another cohort of Big Sandy Community & Technical College’s line worker program. Davis addressed the students, emphasizing the significance of their chosen career path and the vital role line workers play in…
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Stay safe while deer hunting this fall
Use a safety harness if you’re using a tree stand FRANKFORT — Tree stands provide deer hunters with an elevated view of field and help them avoid detection by deer by staying above their sightline. However, being perched far above the ground inherently comes with potential hazards. The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife warns…
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Domestic Violence Awareness: Turning Point announces candlelight vigils
Turning Point Domestic Violence Services, a leading local nonprofit dedicated to serving survivors of domestic violence, invites everyone to participate in Domestic Violence Awareness Month, held annually in October, which allows communities nationwide to join forces to raise awareness about the far-reaching impact of domestic violence. Turning Point aims to shed light on the pervasive…
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