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Fall is vaccine season: COVID-19, flu, RSV
KENTUCKY HEALTH NEWS COVID-19, influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are circulating, so the vaccine season is upon us. To get the maximum protection, start with a game plan. “Doctors generally suggest getting your flu and COVID shots before the end of October and say it’s OK to get both those shots at the same…
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ToddlerTowns Soft Playland Rentals caters to children 0-6
BY DIANE SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN TOMAHAWK — Martika and Everett Scott of Tomahawk are excited to introduce their new venture, ToddlerTowns Soft Playland Rentals, to the community. Since its launch in March, ToddlerTowns has become the leading mobile soft play entertainment service in Eastern Kentucky and the tri-state area. Catering specifically to children aged 0-6,…
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Martin County Farm Bureau sponsors Christmas in the Mountains ice-skating rink
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Thanks to a generous donation of $6,000 from the Martin County Farm Bureau, the popular ice-skating rink will again grace the Christmas in the Mountains festival this year. Linda Lou Webb, a Christmas in the Mountains committee member, announced the news during a recent Martin County Tourism Board…
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McCall Art Gallery presents ‘San Clemente’ by local artist Toy Adams
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT PRESTONSBURG — The McCall Art Gallery at Big Sandy Community and Technical College is set to display the works of Paintsville-born artist Toy Adams. The exhibition, “San Clemente,” will run from Oct. 18 through Nov. 29. Adams, renowned for his captivating and evocative photography, will be present at the opening reception Oct.…
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Cousins harvest 2,000 pounds of potatoes
PILGRIM — The knack for successfully growing potatoes is what Martin Countian Raymond “Rainbow” Jude and his cousin Ronnie Lowe have. They have been at it for many years. This year the cousins planted 500 pounds of seed potatoes and harvested a return of approximately 2,000 pounds or roughly 30-33 bushels. The farmers still have…
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PMC celebrates inaugural Eastern Kentucky Rural EMS Training class
PIKEVILLE — On Thursday, 19 men and women from Eastern Kentucky attended a ceremony to celebrate their completion of the Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) Eastern Kentucky Rural EMS Training program. The inaugural class of the new program marked a milestone for PMC in its efforts to work collaboratively with other organizations to advance the level…
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Athletes lend a hand
Martin County High School football players and cheerleaders helped distribute food during Facing Hunger’s mobile food pantry Sept. 27 in Inez. (Citizen photos by Roger Smith)
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Gynecology services now available at King’s Daughters Louisa
LOUISA — UK King’s Daughters announced the addition of gynecology nurse practitioner Sarah Lucas to King’s Daughters Louisa. Lucas obtained her Master of Science in Nursing with a specialization in Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner from the University of Cincinnati in Ohio. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from West Virginia University, Morgantown, and…
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Warfield announces Students of the Month
WARFIELD — Principal Jessica Jewell and staff recently announced the September Students of the Month at Warfield Elementary School. Thirteen elementary and two Head Start students made the grade. Elementary students include Paul Dials, Isabella Branham, Braelynn Hall, Harper Damron, Cali Stacy, Karson Hinkle, Abigail Jude, James Wages, Missy Jude, MaKenzie Maynard, Brody Jewell, Robertia…
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