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Mollette and Newburgh Seminary/Bible College celebrate 20th anniversary
BY JOSEPH MENSLAGE EVANSVILLE, Ind. — Dr. Glenn Mollette and Newburgh Theological Seminary, Newburgh, Indiana, celebrated their 20th anniversary June 15. About 500 people from all over the United States and various countries gathered for the school’s commencement service in Evansville, Indiana. One hundred and three graduates received various degrees from associate to doctoral level. …
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Martin County Sheriff issues warning about phone scam
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk has issued a warning to residents about a phone scam involving false claims related to Alliance Water. The alert came Thursday following reports of residents receiving dubious phone calls. The scam involves an unidentified individual claiming to represent Alliance Water, asking residents for personal information…
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Imagine: Hefner Hare goes to Playthink
BY PHILL BARNETT MOUNTAIN CITIZEN HARRODSBURG — Hefner Hare, a Lovely-based artist known for her vivid paintings encapsulating music and pop culture, created an inspired tribute to John Lennon at this year’s Playthink Festival, embodying the event’s emphasis on art, sustainability, music, performance and life itself. Hare shared her experience at the four-day festival at…
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‘A Princess Party’ unfolds unforgettable day of enchantment
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — An unforgettable day of enchantment unfolded Saturday as the Martin County High School Cheerleaders hosted their highly anticipated “A Princess Party.” The event welcomed little princesses from all over the county and beyond to the MCHS courtyard, creating a whirl of excitement. The festivity saw the transformation of seven cheerleaders…
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LÄZERTÄG crowdfunds vinyl release
BY PHILL BARNETT MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LEXINGTON — After the acclaimed release of their ironically named debut album, “Bon Voyage,” LÄZERTÄG, the indie dream pop duo formed by Martin County natives Joe Dean Hinkle and LouRae Stacy, now embark on a new journey – a vinyl release of the new record. For those who caught the…
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Take the Kentucky Broadband Speed Test
The Center for Rural Development, in collaboration with the Kentucky Office of Broadband Development, is encouraging residents in its 45-county primary service area in Southern and Eastern Kentucky to take the Kentucky Broadband Speed Test. Data collected from the speed test will be used to determine broadband access in your community and create a map…
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Kentucky has an uptick in ticks, and people are getting ticked off
UK entomologist says state seems to be ‘becoming Kenticky’ BY MELISSA PATRICK KENTUCKY HEALTH NEWS A warmer February in Kentucky has likely contributed to an uptick in ticks, and Kentuckians aren’t happy about it. Some even sound ticked off. “We just had the seventh hottest February on record, so some of our [tick] species are…
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Inez man celebrates 90th birthday with party
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — A man known throughout his community celebrated a milestone birthday over the weekend. Inez resident Lee Sumpter turned 90 on Sunday. To mark the special occasion, his family and neighbors got together for a birthday celebration. More than two dozen showed up to wish a happy birthday to Sumpter and…
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Kiwanis Club awards scholarships to two graduates
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Kiwanis Club of Greater Martin County recognized the achievements of two exceptional graduating seniors by awarding them scholarships. The club invited the recipients, Hope Coley and Savannah Young, to a luncheon Thursday at Shufflin Café in Inez to receive their checks. Melissa Phelps, the president of the…
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