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Addiction Recovery Care and The Healing Place to host Reach for Recovery Conference
Two-day event in Louisville will bring together organizations and individuals working to address the addiction crisis Addiction treatment, prevention and recovery professionals across the Commonwealth and the U.S. will gather in Louisville Sept. 26-27 for the Reach for Recovery Conference. The event, presented by Addiction Recovery Care and The Healing Place, will include presentations and…
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Country Music Highway Tribute Show lineup announced
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT PAINTSVILLE — The first stop of the Country Music Highway Tribute Show, presented by Double Kwik, will rock the streets of downtown Paintsville on Saturday, July 29. This celebration of country music’s rich heritage is entirely free and will include food trucks, arts and crafts vendors, and other concessions. A complimentary shuttle service…
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School starts Aug. 9 for Martin County students
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — With less than a month of summer vacation left, students in Martin County will soon return to the classroom. The school district has announced its academic calendar for the 2023-2024 school year, setting the date for students to return Aug. 9. Teachers, however, will be back in school even earlier,…
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First drug to slow Alzheimer’s disease gets full FDA and Medicare approval for early-stage cases; drug is still in clinical trials at UK
BY MELISSA PATRICK KENTUCKY HEALTH NEWS The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted full approval for the first drug to slow down the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, opening the door for Medicare to pay for it. “This is the first medicine ever that actually changes the disease in the brain, removes a component of…
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It’s time for back-to-school vaccinations
BY MELISSA PATRICK KENTUCKY HEALTH NEWS With just a few weeks left before school starts, it’s time to make sure your school-aged children are up-to-date on their required immunizations. It’s especially important because Kentucky’s children fell behind on their immunizations during the pandemic, and many of them still haven’t caught up. “Kentucky is really low…
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Adventurous kayakers forced to abort 135-mile journey down Tug Fork River
Setbacks, capsize and weather conditions lead to early end of anniversary trip BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WELCH, W.Va. — Grizzly Allen, his son Jake and friend Riley Wilson embarked on an ambitious adventure Saturday morning down the Tug Fork River. The trio aimed to complete a 135-mile kayak trip from Martha Moore Park to…
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Passion for dance ignites in Inez: The Inez Dance Academy inspires young talent
BY LISA STAYTON MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The art of dance has found a new home in Inez, thanks to the dedication and passion of Abbie Crowe Fitch, founder of The Inez Dance Academy. Fitch, a seasoned dancer and instructor, established the academy last fall to foster young talent and provide a nurturing environment for…
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Independence Day block party shines with fireworks, music and community spirit
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — This year’s Independence Day celebration in Inez was marked by a vibrant parade, delightful food, lively music and fun-filled activities, culminating in a spectacular fireworks finale. The action-packed block party at the Martin County Public Library Collier Center was, according to organizers, the biggest and most successful ever.…
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VBS missionary visits nursing home in Inez
Martin County Health Care Facility in Inez received a wonderful visit from a traveling vacation bible school missionary from Northside Baptist Church of Almo. MCHCF residents and staff sang, received gifts, played Bingo and had a great time. The missionaries are staying at Haven of Rest while visiting and spreading the word.
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