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Kiwanis Club announces Martin County Harvest Festival schedule
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — As September approaches, thoughts turn to the Martin County Harvest Festival set for Sept. 15 and 16 in Inez. Martin County Kiwanis Club president Melissa Phelps has released a tentative schedule of attractions. In anticipation of the festival, the popular Harvest Fest Treasure Hunt returns for three weeks…
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Warfield Class of 1959 meets
DEBORD — The Warfield High School Class of 1959 met Saturday at Cloud Nine Restaurant for a reunion. Because of COVID, this was their first meeting since 2019. The class enjoyed a nice meal and then went to the airport conference room for a time of fellowship. Class members thank the restaurant and Gary Cox…
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Kermit Fall Festival set for Oct. 7
KERMIT, W.Va. — Kermit Fall Festival is set for Saturday, Oct. 7, beginning at noon. The parade is set for 11:30 a.m. Kermit Commissioner Tammy Preece Hodge said vendors could set up starting Friday evening, Oct. 6, but the Town of Kermit is not responsible for damage or theft. Vendor spots are not reserved and…
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Hundreds flock to Inez for Appalachian Artist Festival debut
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The valley reverberated with music and color Friday as the first-ever Appalachian Artist Festival unfolded in Inez, drawing hundreds to the town. Pioneered by Inez City Commissioner Jennifer Wells, the festival came to life with the backing of Mayor Ed Daniels and the Inez City Commission. “The first…
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Pigeon Roost Volunteer Fire Department receives $10,000 grant for renovations
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIGEON ROOST — Pigeon Roost Volunteer Fire Department Chief Eric Jude received notification Monday that the training facility grant request he submitted to the Kentucky Fire Commission had been approved. The department is set to receive $10,000 to assist with renovations and additions to the upstairs portion of their fire…
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His Garden distributes fresh produce at Turkey Creek Church
INEZ — Community members received a fresh bounty of approximately 10 bushels of green beans and a generous serving of tomatoes Saturday morning, thanks to His Garden’s distribution at the Turkey Creek Church of the Nazarene. The distribution marked the commencement of His Garden’s efforts to share the produce with the community for the second…
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Marion Hale Masonic Lodge welcomes veterans, first responders
INEZ — The Marion Hale 672 Masonic Lodge swung its doors open Thursday to welcome veterans, active military personnel and first responders to dinner. Soon guests filled the hall to enjoy the good food and fellowship. Richard Hanson, the Master of the lodge, greeted and welcomed the guests. “We always welcome any veterans and first…
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Central Appalachia could be safe haven for climate-change migrants
BY JANIE EKERE FOR THE DAILY YONDER A new report from Invest Appalachia, a self-described social investment fund, looks at ways to bring economic development to Central Appalachia as climate change increasingly determines where Americans live. The report released in May analyzed emerging climate data from Appalachia. According to its findings, Central Appalachian states like…
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Back to School Bash equips hundreds of local students
INEZ — Thanks to the Back to School Bash, students return to school Wednesday (Aug. 9) with all the necessary supplies to focus on learning. The bash, put on by Martin County Family Resource Youth Service Centers, the Martin County Ministerial Association and many community partners, welcomed hundreds of students to the Inez Free Will…
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