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Martin County Farm Bureau recognized
LOUISVILLE — Martin County Farm Bureau received recognition during the 105th Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) annual meeting in Louisville for its outstanding membership and program achievement in 2024. The Dec. 6 awards program acknowledged Sonny Ward, president of Martin County Farm Bureau, as the award recipient. The award honors county Farm Bureau offices that meet…
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Blood drive Dec. 18 in Inez
Residents can donate blood Dec. 18 at the Martin County Public Library-Collier Center in Inez. The Kentucky Blood Center (KBC) drive will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the gymnasium. Blood donors must be at least 17 years old (16 with parental consent), weigh at least 110 pounds, be in general good…
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Morehead State University’s Fall Commencment set for Dec. 14
Morehead State University has announced details for the 2024 Fall Commencement. The commencement ceremony for fall and winter 2024 graduates begins at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, in the Academic-Athletic Center (AAC). The Lavender Graduation is at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9, in the Adron Doran University Center (ADUC) Theater. This annual ceremony honors LGBTQ+…
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Christmas in the Mountains royalty crowned
Garmon Preece and Thelma Moore, the 2024 Mr. and Ms. Christmas in the Mountains, were crowned during Sunday night’s Merry Little Christmas Party at the Collier Center in Inez. The coronation officially kicked off the festival that runs through Dec. 7 in downtown Inez.
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Festival founders honored with ‘Angels of Christmas’ awards
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Linda Lou Webb, Barry Webb and Brenda Evans Davis found themselves in the spotlight Sunday during the Christmas in the Mountains Merry Little Christmas Party. The festival founders received a surprise honor: the “Angels of Christmas in the Mountains” award. The recognition, presented by Martin County Judge/Executive Lon…
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Agroforestry workshop on tap in Lovely
LOVELY — Learn, network and contribute to sustainable farming practices at Renew Appalachia’s free agroforestry workshop Dec. 13 from 2 to 5 p.m. in Lovely. This event is open to all, especially those interested in forest farming, mineland restoration and regenerative agriculture. The hands-on workshop offers participants the chance to plant trees, inoculate mushroom logs…
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Facing Hunger in Inez
Facing Hunger Foodbank from Huntington, West Virginia, brought its mission to feed people to Inez on Nov. 27 in Inez. The organization helps in 17 counties across West Virginia, Kentucky and Ohio. Martin County has been on its mobile distribution schedule every other month for most of 2024.
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Secretary of State essay and slogan contests address civic knowledge
Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams has announced his Office’s 2024 essay contest for students in grades 9-12 and slogan contest for students in grades 6-8. The winners will receive prizes and be honored in a public ceremony. “Encouraging civic interest at a young age is crucial to having civically engaged adults,” said Adams. “I…
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Agriculture poster and essay contest deadline March 7
Kentucky students can enter the Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s (KDA) annual Poster and Essay Contest by the March 7, 2025 deadline. Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell announced the theme of the 2025 contest is “Kentucky Agriculture Makes Me Proud” encouraging contestants to illustrate in words, original artwork or photographs how agriculture gives them pride. Students…
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Martin County Middle School hosts successful science fair
WARFIELD — Martin County Middle School recently held its annual 7th and 8th Grade Science Fair on Nov. 18 and 19, marking two days of exploration, innovation, and academic excellence. The event was a tremendous success, showcasing the hard work and creativity of our students. We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all…
