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Get your free health department services at the Harvest Fest
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — An array of free medical assessment services and testing will be offered by the Martin County Health Department during this weekend’s annual Harvest Festival. Those who participate will be entered into a drawing to win various prizes. Eric Mills, the new Martin County Health Department director, is seizing…
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Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announces Adopt-A-Highway art contest for 2023
Deadline for students to submit artwork is Oct. 20 FRANKFORT — The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is accepting entries for the 2023 Adopt-A-Highway art contest for Kentucky school students until Oct. 20. The theme is Adopt-A-Highway: Can it, Kentucky! “Trash-free roadsides not only maintain our scenic landscapes, but they also help prevent roadway hazards and environmental…
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Donate for chance to win Harvest Festival Quilt
Donate $1 to be entered to win this year’s Harvest Festival Quilt: Walk About. Donate $5 to be entered six times. You can donate via PayPal @martincountykiwanis or in person at the Harvest Festival Information Booth on Friday, Sept. 15, and Saturday, Sept. 16.
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Operation Christmas Child shares gospel one shoebox at a time
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Dedicated Inez First Baptist Church members have partnered with other area churches to make the 2023 Operation Christmas Child project a greater success than ever before. Since its beginning in 1993, OCC has brightened the lives of needy children around the globe by collecting shoe boxes filled with…
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Read this sign: ‘Welcome to Martin County’ adorns former jailhouse in Inez
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County’s rich heritage and stunning landscapes now greet visitors in vibrant detail at the site of the former jailhouse in Inez, thanks to a newly erected “Welcome to Martin County” sign. This recent addition, commissioned by the Martin County Economic Development Authority (EDA), adorns the side of…
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Jim Claypool Art and Conservation Writing Contest announced
This year’s theme: wildlife conservation FRANKFORT —Schools and home-school students have until Dec. 1 to submit their winning entries to the local conservation district in the 2023 Jim Claypool Art and Conservation Writing Contest. The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet, in cooperation with the Kentucky Association of Conservation Districts and the Kentucky Farm Bureau Federation, announced…
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Inez Elementary announces Students of the Month
INEZ — Principal Amanda Fields and staff announced the August Students of the Month at Inez Elementary School. The star students are: Lydia Howard, Kindergarten, Mrs. Becky Cain. Harper Butcher, Kindergarten, Mrs. Sara Moore. Janna Terry, First Grade, Mrs. Robynn Haney. Emma Lawson, First Grade, Ms. Krista Wheeler. Arianna Scott, Second Grade, Mrs. Della Preston.…
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WES announces Students of the Week
WARFIELD — Principal Jessica Jewell and staff announced Students of the Week at Warfield Elementary School. The star students include Hunter Bowen, Karsyn Baisden, Abby Webb, Emma Nichols, Kylie Evans, Isabella Bowman, Zach Judd, Josh Muncy, Raylynn Sites, Braelynn Hall, Raelynn Maynard, Colton Hall, Kyleigh Hinkle, Kaylei Estepp, Chase VanHoose and Melanie Burke. Headstart students…
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Harvest Fest Scarecrow contest returns
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Harvest Fest is coming soon, and the Greater Martin County Kiwanis Club is challenging the entire county – businesses and residents – to build and display scarecrows to celebrate throughout September. There will be two contests, one for businesses and one for residential entries. Each contestant must submit…
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Morehead State University’s Craft Academy expansion to welcome more students
MOREHEAD — In a significant boost to higher education, Morehead State University’s Craft Academy for Excellence in Science and Mathematics is set to grow exponentially, thanks to both the Kentucky General Assembly and the continued support from Dr. Joe Craft and Ambassador Kelly Craft. MSU President Jay Morgan expressed his gratitude: “We are very appreciative…
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