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Bubblegum Day brings burst of fun to Martin County Health Care Facility
INEZ — National Bubblegum Day brought a burst of fun to the Martin County Health Care Facility on Feb. 6 as residents and staff joined in a lighthearted bubble-blowing contest. Participants showed off their bubblegum skills, competing to see who could blow the biggest bubble. Laughter filled the room as bubbles popped and friendly bragging
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Healthy Happenings: Join the Diabetes Connection Support Group Feb. 26
BY LAKEAN MEADE We are excited to partner with Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) to host their Diabetes Connection Support Group. Join us Feb. 26 at 10 a.m. for a hands-on Nutrition Demonstration where you will actively participate, ask questions and learn simple, practical nutrition tips to support everyday diabetes management. Giveaway Alert: Everyone who attends—in
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Feeling the winter blues? Light may be the best medicine
BY LINDSEY FEY and JOSEPH REY-BARREAU UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY As the days get shorter and the sunlight fades, many people notice a change in their energy and mood. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD), often called seasonal depression or the “winter blues,” is a type of depression that typically occurs during the fall and winter months when
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Free will-writing clinic March 9 in Inez
Area residents will have an opportunity to prepare a legal will at no cost during a Last Will & Testament Free Clinic scheduled for Monday, March 9, at the Martin County Extension Office. The clinic will run from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the extension office at 9 Holy Street in Inez, and is
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Weather postpones Feb. 3 ‘Share Your Voice’ meeting; Feb. 10 Pigeon Roost session still on
Due to inclement weather, the “Share Your Voice” community meeting originally scheduled for Feb. 3 has been postponed to Tuesday, Feb. 17, at the Collier Center in Inez. Organizers emphasized that the second planned meeting will still take place as scheduled Tuesday, Feb. 10 at the Pigeon Roost Community Center. With support from the University
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Purse Bonanza returns to Inez with 10 authentic designer purses
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Purse Bonanza returns to Inez on Saturday, Feb. 7 with 10 authentic designer purses along with bonus prizes, gift cards and additional giveaways. The event will begin at 6 p.m. at the Martin County Public Library gym. Prizes include purses from well-known brands such as Michael Kors, Kate Spade and
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Martin County students make UK Dean’s List
Three Martin County students made the University of Kentucky Dean’s List for the Fall 2025 semester in recognition of their academic achievement. The honorees are Ashdon E. Kerr, a neuroscience major, Aiden D. Fields, a political science major and Mary E. Connor, a psychology major. To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must earn a
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Southern West Virginia Fishing Expo coming to Williamson Fieldhouse
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — Anglers from across the Tug Fork valley can gear up, learn and connect. The 6th Annual Southern West Virginia Fishing Expo comes to the historic Williamson Fieldhouse on Saturday, Feb. 21. Hosted by the Friends of Tug Fork River and Williamson Parks & Recreation, the expo will
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Eden Elementary Junior FPS team places eighth statewide
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT EDEN — Eden Elementary School’s Junior Future Problem Solving Team has earned a Top 10 finish in Kentucky and will advance to the state finals after placing eighth overall at the Junior FPS qualifying competition Dec. 4. According to the official results, Eden Elementary finished eighth among teams from across the state,
