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Swinging for Recovery celebrates community strength, resilience
BY CARMEL CLINE INEZ — The Martin County CARES (Community Action for Recovery Enhancement and Support) hosted the fourth annual Swinging for Recovery event Saturday at Frank Horn Ballfield. Individuals, families and organizations committed to promoting recovery from addiction and mental health challenges came together in a show of strength and resilience. The day was…
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KYCOM Class of 2028 receives ‘white coat of compassion’
PIKEVILLE — The University of Pikeville Kentucky-College of Osteopathic Medicine (KYCOM) formally welcomed members of the Class of 2028 during a traditional White Coat Ceremony on Sept. 28 at the Mountain Arts Center in Prestonsburg. White coat ceremonies are rites of passage for beginning medical students, welcoming them to the profession and reinforcing the value…
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Help fight cancer: Donate blood in Inez on Monday
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — This Monday, Martin County residents have a chance to make a difference by donating blood at a drive hosted by the Kentucky Blood Center (KBC) in Inez. The event, organized by local student Hadley Spence, will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Martin County Public Library/Collier…
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‘Happy Fall Y’all’
Martin County Health Care Facility residents celebrate the beginning of fall by wishing everyone, “Happy Fall Y’all!”
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Inez Elementary announces Students of the Month
INEZ — Principal Amanda Fields, teachers and staff recently announced the Students of the Month for September at Inez Elementary School. The star students include: Kindergarten Mrs. Becky Cain: Liam Reed Mrs. Sara Moore: Baleigh Christopher First Grade Ms. Robynn Haney: Lydia Howard Ms. Krista Runyon: Kolton Sarver Second Grade Mrs. Della Preston: Bentley Deming…
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Warfield Elementary announces Students of the Month
WARFIELD — Principal Jessica Jewell, along with the teachers and staff, recently recognized Warfield Elementary School’s Students of the Month. The standout students for September are Kylie Hinkle, Kylie Messer, Madix Jarrell, Tawny Staton, Emma Nichols, Axle Guerra, Julian Nelson, Ida Mollett, Nick Davis, Brock Baker, Elias Carey, Cali Stacy, Hunter Bowen, Kennedy Baisden and…
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Preece attends 2024 RNC
Submitted article MILWAUKEE — Linda Preece says she was “proud to represent the Preece family name” on the national stage at the 2024 Republican National Convention held July 15-18 at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. The convention was a proud moment for Preece and a significant for Republicans across the country. Preece is a direct…
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Kentucky Waterways Alliance brings cleanup event to Warfield on Oct. 5
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — The Kentucky Waterways Alliance (KWA) is hosting a series of cleanups across the state, targeting all seven major river basins as part of its 2024 Commonwealth Sweep program. Supported by a grant from Hydro Flask’s Parks for All initiative, the program makes its next stop at the Tug…
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Spotted in Inez: The photographer reframing Appalachia
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County’s Fiscal Court took a moment Thursday to recognize a local artist who is flipping the script on how Appalachia is seen. Freelance photographer Andrew Gess—known for his stunning shots of local landscapes—has had his work splashed all over town. You have probably seen his images on…
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