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Hook, line & Williamson Fieldhouse: Fishing Expo is back
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT Those who have a thing for tackle and a passion for fishing poles should mark their calendars. On Feb. 15, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Williamson Parks Commission and Friends of the Tug Fork River are bringing back their 5th Annual Fishing Expo—and this year, they are going bigger. “Come…
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Valentine’s Day gift with a purpose: Trooper Teddy Bears
Every purchase supports children in crisis The Kentucky State Police are inviting Kentuckians to share the love this Valentine’s Day with a gift that offers comfort and support beyond the holiday: the Trooper Teddy Bear. Between Jan. 30 and Feb. 16, the agency is offering the bears at a special discounted price of $20 each.…
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Kentucky Power Foundation announces $1 million grant to assist weatherization programs in Eastern Kentucky
ASHLAND — Kentucky Power President and COO Cindy Wiseman announced Friday that the Kentucky Power Foundation is awarding a $1 million grant to Community Action Program agencies to assist weatherization programs in eastern Kentucky. “Eastern Kentucky has long faced the challenges of severe weather, and the recent cold temperatures have really highlighted the urgent need…
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Inez Elementary announces ‘Grandparent of the Year’ essay winners
INEZ — Fifth-grade students at Inez Elementary School recently participated in the annual AARP Grandparent of the Year essay contest. Mrs. Bethany Howard and Mrs. Jessica Dye facilitated the contest and announced the school’s top three essayists. Both teachers expressed their pride in the students’ efforts and creativity. To ensure a fair selection process, they…
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Local students make UK dean’s list
Local students were among a record 10,039 students who made the University of Kentucky dean’s list for the Fall 2024 semester. Ashdon E. Kerr, Jenna E. Cassady, Chloe Fields and Chloe Alexander all made the list for the fall 2024 semester. Kerr is a neuroscience major, Cassady is studying secondary English education, Fields is a…
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Hunters achieve near-record deer harvest
Hunters collectively recorded a near-record harvest of deer during Kentucky’s 2024-25 season. Deer hunters took 149,868 deer – the state’s second-highest harvest ever recorded. Additionally, hunters harvested more deer from public land than any previous year. The percentage of antlered deer taken this past season also set a record. “We’re very pleased with harvest results,”…
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Big Sandy Community and Technical College hosts cyber summit
PRESTONSBURG — Big Sandy Community and Technical College hosted the first Eastern Kentucky Cyber Summit on Thursday at the Mountain Arts Center. The event brought together industry leaders, cybersecurity experts, and community members to discuss the latest advancements and cybersecurity resources. Featured speakers included cybersecurity professionals, leaders from the Kentucky branch of the Cybersecurity and…
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Study offers free virtual training for parents of children with autism
Parents of children with autism are invited to participate in a free virtual research study designed to teach essential caregiving skills. The six-week program, conducted via Microsoft Teams, features weekly 60-minute group sessions and covers six key techniques aimed at supporting children with autism. The study is led by Rebecca Stayton, a Martin County native…
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Nominations open for East Kentucky Leadership awards
East Kentucky is full of people who look out for others and step up to support their communities. The East Kentucky Leadership Foundation each year honors leaders throughout eastern Kentucky counties who find ways to make a difference. The organization is now seeking nominations for the 2025 annual awards to be hosted by the City…
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Martin County honors Moore by renaming bridge
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Fiscal Court voted Thursday to rename the bridge at Mullett Branch in honor of Denny Ray Moore, a longtime resident and former road foreman. The bridge off Coldwater Road will now bear the name “Denny Ray Moore Bridge.” Moore served as the county’s road foreman…
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