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Kermit planning Dec. 2 Christmas in the Park
KERMIT — Mark your calendar. Kermit’s Christmas in the Park is Dec. 2. “Everyone, please get excited,” Kermit Councilwoman Anna Mae Sartin Wellman said. “We want this to be a wonderful and joyous event.” Sartin said the Town of Kermit Parks and Recreation Committee plans to expand the event this year. Groups, schools and individuals…
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Don’t forget to turn your clock back one hour Nov. 5-6
Sleep experts say standard time is the better one for health and safety BY MELISSA PATRICKKENTUCKY HEALTH NEWS It’s almost time to “fall back” one hour into standard time, which sleep specialists say is better for our health because it more closely matches our body’s internal clock. Standard time officially begins on Sunday, Nov. 6. …
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WoodSongs gives away over 600 musical instruments
HINDMAN — Folk singer Michael Johnathon and volunteers from the WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour gave away more than 600 new and refurbished musical instruments to flood victims across eastern Kentucky Saturday at Knott County High School in Hindman. “I believe that love is the greatest transaction of the arts; it drives everything we do, everything…
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What to know about RSV, the virus that can cause serious illness in infants and the elderly: for one thing, keep them hydrated
BY HILARY BROWNUNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY Respiratory syncytial virus is a common respiratory virus that usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms. Most people recover in a week or two, but RSV can be serious, especially for infants and older adults. Pediatricians across the country are seeing a significant increase in RSV in children. Dr. Lindsay Ragsdale, chief…
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IES announces Students of the Month
INEZ — Inez Elementary School announced its Students of the Month. The star student list includes: Kindergarten (Mrs. Cain): Emali Ratliff. Kindergarten (Mrs. Moore): Larry Smith. First Grade (Mrs. Bevins): Kenna Hale. First Grade (Ms. Haney): Maci Oaks. Second Grade (Mrs. Preston): Jalynn Daniel. Third Grade (Mrs. Mills): Trey Schmidt. Third Grade (Mrs. Wilson): Blaine…
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Pikeville Medical Center announces new Appalachian Valley Autism Center Prestonsburg Campus
PRESTONSBURG — Pikeville Medical Center hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony Oct. 19 to celebrate the grand opening of its new Appalachian Valley Autism Center location in Prestonsburg. Governor Andy Beshear, Congressman Hal Rogers and various state and local officials were among those in attendance to celebrate this milestone. “The Appalachian Valley Autism Center is a world-class…
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Christmas in the Park on tap Dec. 9, 10 in Warfield
BY RACHEL DOVEMOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — Mark your calendar and plan to spend Dec. 9 and 10 at Christmas in the Park in Warfield. Warfield Park Community Center board members will their hearts to attendees from near and far for a Friday even and all-day Saturday event. “Come out and experience the warmth and hospitality…
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Bird’s Eye View
BY EVAN CRUM and GARRETT ALLEY The Martin County Cardinals took on the Prestonsburg Blackcats at Prestonsburg and extended their three-game winning streak against the Blackcats. The Blackcats have not won against the Cards since 2019. Last week volleyball season came to a conclusion after a hard-fought loss to Paintsville in the first round of…
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Kiwanis Club selling tickets to ‘The Legend of Sleepy Hollow’ dinner show
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Support the work of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Martin County by purchasing tickets to “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” dinner performance Nov. 5. Mountain Movers Theatre Company’s “Sleepy Hollow” performance is on tap at 6:30 p.m. at the Garden Theater in Louisa. “This is a little fundraiser for…
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