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After Russell County school employees were educated about adverse childhood experiences, suspensions dropped by half
Suspensions of elementary-school students in Russell County have dropped by half since 2019, when teachers, staff, counselors, and bus drivers began getting intensive training on the effects of childhood trauma on students’ mental and physical health, reports Nadia Ramlagan of Public News Service. “More kids report feeling safe, cared for, and feel they ‘belong’ at…
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Applications being accepted for GSE’s summer program
Deadline to apply for free program is Jan. 23, 2023 FRANKFORT — Gov. Andy Beshear announced Thursday that the Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs, a three-week residential summer program where Kentucky teens focus on product innovation and business model design, is taking applications for its summer 2023 program at KentuckyGSE.com for students currently in grades 9-11.…
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BOE spotlights distinguished students
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Board of Education honored a group of star students during the monthly meeting Dec. 12. On behalf of the BOE, Schools Superintendent Larry James presented certificates to Warfield Elementary School and Martin County Middle School students who achieved distinguished scores on statewide testing (KSA) last year.…
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Brothers of the Wheel brings Christmas tradition to Inez
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Brothers of the Wheel Motorcycle Club Western West Virginia Chapter continued the Christmas tradition of bringing joy to Head Start children Thursday at the Collier Center. Santa was there to hand out toys to all the children. Chapter president Randy Marcum said the chapter based in Fort Gay…
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Dear Santa
⸻ Dear Santa, My name is Amelia York and I am 4 years old. This year I have been very nice. For Christmas, please bring me a bicycle, a toy duck and another kitty cat. Love, Amelia ⸻ Dear Santa, My name is Meliodas Wilson and I am 5 years old. This year I have…
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Bird’s Eye View
BY ALEXIS HALE and MATTHEW LINVILLE Hello Cardinal Nation! This is Alexis Hale and Matthew Linville here to give you the latest on what’s happening at MCHS. In this week’s news we will discuss Christmas in the Mountains, JAG NSLA, the Patten Leadership Institute, the MCHS Talent Show, Spirit Week and MCHS Athletic! This past…
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Taylor named Red Cross ‘Volunteer of the Year’
BY RACHEL DOVEMOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — Countless hours of dedication to assisting when disasters occur has garnered a Warfield man the prestigious Red Cross Volunteer of the Year award. Jamie Taylor has almost seven years to his credit as a volunteer for the Red Cross Eastern Kentucky Chapter. He has been deployed on nearly 70…
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Eden spotlighting Paws-itively Wonderful Wildcats
Eden Elementary would like to recognize several different groups of people that have exhibited “paws-itive” behaviors that are noteworthy of celebration. Every week, we would like to showcase a student from each grade level. We will also be spotlighting a community partner and a member/group of our hard-working staff that have gone above and beyond…
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Haws wins quilt
INEZ — Martin County Health Care Facility resident Willis Haws won the Disappearing Windmill quilt in a drawing Friday. MCHCF conducts the annual raffle to raise money for the residents’ Christmas celebration. The residents and staff thank all who supported the fundraiser. “The residents will have a wonderful Christmas.” Heirloom Quilt Society donated the quilt.
Category: Community
