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Appalachia Reach Out announces summer vacation bible school
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT WARFIELD — Appalachia Reach Out has announced its Summer 2023 Vacation Bible School schedule, promising an enriching and fun-filled experience for children in grades 5-6. The VBS sessions will take place over three weeks at Warfield Park, providing an ideal setting for spiritual growth and engaging activities. Participants can immerse themselves in…
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Webb music shop to be featured on Kentucky Life
Memorial Day banjo workshop and jam draw crowd BY PHILL BARNETT MOUNTAIN CITIZEN TOMAHAWK — James E. Webb Musical Repair and Sales, located in Tomahawk, will soon be gracing screens across the state as part of KET’s Kentucky Life. Filming was underway Monday during a Memorial Day banjo workshop and all-star jam that drew music…
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Bird’s Eye View
BY KEILAN JEWELL Hello, Cardinal Nation! Welcome to this week’s Bird’s Eye View, written by Keilan Jewell. There’s a lot to go over, so let’s get started. First and foremost, let us look at the JAG NCDC results. To begin, Drew Wilson, Tamara Workman, and Grace Caldwell of Martin County’s Project-Based Learning Showcase Team finished…
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Wanted: Vendors, donations for 2023 Back to School Bash
Event set for Aug. 3 in Inez CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Organizers are calling for vendors and donations for this year’s Back to School Bash. “Your commitment to providing necessary supplies to assist students in obtaining an education is a vital asset, and we are grateful for your support,” organizers said. “Any school supplies…
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Older Martin Countians celebrate their ability to explore
INEZ — Martin County Senior Citizens Center is celebrating Older Americans Month in May with activities to help foster lifelong enrichment in a social and uplifting atmosphere. Led by the Administration for Community Living, Older Americans Month is celebrated annually. This year’s theme, “Aging Unbound,” means older Americans will celebrate their ability to explore various…
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Four Martin County students selected for The Center for Rural Development’s youth programs
The Center for Rural Development has selected four Martin County students to participate in its summer leadership programs. Rogers Scholars Erikson Kirk Mills, a current sophomore at Martin County High School, will join high school students from across Southern and Eastern Kentucky this summer for the 26th annual Rogers Scholars youth leadership program. Mills is…
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Washburn enrolls at UK
LEXINGTON — Austin Washburn of Inez recently enrolled in the University of Kentucky College of Arts & Sciences for fall 2023. Washburn is a prospective chemistry major. The University of Kentucky College of Arts & Sciences made the announcement.
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Rock around the clock for National Nursing Home Week
Martin County Health Care Facility celebrates with ‘50s Diner CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — The word from the bird is Martin County Health Care Facility residents and staff rocked around the clock to celebrate National Nursing Home Week. The facility transformed into a “1950s Diner,” a place for friends, milkshakes, light-hearted laughter and cheerful nostalgia.…
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Inez Elementary announces awards
INEZ — Principal Amanda Fields, teachers and staff recently announced End of Nine Week/End of Year Awards at Inez Elementary School. MAP Growth Awards went to Weston Muncy, Braxton Hall, Jalynn Daniel, Kace Fitch, Kash Howell, Jase VanHoose, Macie Callaham, Kinslee Callaham and Brodix Howell. Sixth Grade Top of the Class Awards went to Morgan…
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Mollett Family Reunion
The family of Johnny and Janie Mollette will be having a family reunion Saturday, May 27, beginning at 11 a.m. at the Inez Freewill Baptist Church building (next to Inez Swimming Pool) in Inez. Please bring a covered dish or drinks. Call Corinne at (606) 298-3619 or Maxine at (606) 652-9198 for more information.