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Stacy makes all Cardinals proud
WARFIELD — Martin County Middle School eighth grader Blake Stacy traveled to Louisville to compete in the state Academic Team competition March 18. As a test-taker in the social studies subject, Blake makes all Cardinals proud. The team advanced to the regional tournament – a step up from last year. “We’re looking forward to next season…
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Eden’s Title I ‘Tie-Dye, Taco Tuesday’ huge success
Eden Elementary School’s Title I Tie-Dye, Taco Tuesday, Team Building Parent Involvement meeting March 21 was a huge success. The meeting was held in collaboration with the Eden Family Resource Center. After a warm welcome and data presentation from the principal, Mr. Shane Stafford, parents participated in a team-building activity with Mrs. Trista Stafford, the…
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Russell receives KFW award
FRANKFORT — More than two dozen Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources employees were honored at a special awards luncheon earlier this month in Frankfort, including Jason Russell of Martin County. Russell, the Eastern Fisheries District Program coordinator, received the Kerry Prather Award of Distinction. Russell has more than 23 years of service with…
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IES Student Leadership Council hosts ‘Appreciation Week’
INEZ — During the week of March 20, the Inez Elementary Student Leadership Council hosted Appreciation Week for school staff. The council dedicated days to the staff members recognizing them for their important roles at the school. The SLC comprises 22 third- and fourth-graders and has been making a huge impact within the school and community…
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Warfield Elementary announces honors
WARFIELD — Warfield Elementary School recognized students, staff and a special helper for achievements and honors. Fifteen students received “Student of the Week” awards: Payzlee Fletcher, Elizabeth Maynard, Charity Maynard, Jazlynn Jude, Brynleigh Chapman, Scarlett Hurst, Reagan Baisden, Ryan Davis, Macy Compton, Emily Mace, Brooklyn Nichols, Logan Prince, Brentley Baisden, Sophie Waller and Rylie Parks.…
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Board of Education recognizes top talent
BY DANNA BARNETT MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Board of Education convened in celebration March 13 with a lengthy list of staff and student spotlights on the agenda. Hot off the heels of a 15th Region boys basketball championship, the BOE took the opportunity to recognize some of its major players on and off…
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Appy winners announced
BY PHILL BARNETT MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PRESTONSBURG — The Appalachian Arts and Entertainment Awards ceremony was held Saturday in Prestonsburg. Winners from across the 13 Appalachian states were announced and honored with grand pomp and circumstance at the Mountain Arts Center. Winners each received a trophy commemorating their achievement, the coveted “Appy.” Kentuckians were well-represented among…
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SMILE Club/FCCLA visits health care residents
SMILE Club/FCCLA visited Martin County Health Care Facility residents and participated in a special Bingo. The students handcrafted blankets and gifted them to Bingo winners. MCHCF staff and residents said these students know how to bring many smiles. Staff and residents are thankful for the special visit.
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Puppy hired as chief comfort officer at ARC
A new face is joining Addiction Recovery Care, bringing a little fur as well. The puppy, appropriately named ARChie will visit ARC’s facilities providing comfort to those battling addiction and past traumas. Two women near the St. Louis area donated the dog to ARC. Betty Jean Clark and Christine Brandt formed Mystic Kashmir Goldie’s together…
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