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Painting turkeys
Residents at the Martin County Healthcare Facility painted wooden turkeys this week, adding a festive touch just in time for Thanksgiving.
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Farm Bureau donates $500 to Senior Citizens Center
The Martin County Senior Citizens Center received a generous $500 donation from the Kentucky Farm Bureau of Inez to support local programs for older adults. LT Preece presented the check to the staff last week. Senior Citizens Center Director Jennifer Crum said the center is grateful for the support.
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Inez Elementary celebrates ‘blue’ rating
Inez Elementary students gather in front of the Historic Martin County Courthouse during a parade Nov. 19 celebrating the school’s “blue” rating on state assessments. (Citizen photo by Nora Ray)
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Healthy Happenings: MyPlate makes portion control simple
BY LAKEAN MEADE, RN November is National Diabetes Month, and one of the easiest ways to manage or prevent diabetes starts right on your plate. The MyPlate method makes portion control simple — no measuring cups needed: ½ plate veggies & fruits – fill up on color and fiber ¼ plate whole grains or starches
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Stanley harvests 7-point buck
Minzie Stanley of Pigeon Roost shows off the 7-point buck she harvested on Pigeon Roost in Martin County. (Citizen photo by Roger Smith)
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Botulism outbreak tied to recalled infant formula
BY MELISSA PATRICK KENTUCKY HEALTH NEWS A total of 23 infants in 13 states, including one in Kentucky, have been hospitalized amid an outbreak of infant botulism linked to a recalled ByHeart formula, according to federal health officials. The Associated Press reports that the Kentucky case involves the daughter of Michael and Hanna Everett, of
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Youth group hosts Turkey Trot 5K
INEZ — Residents laced up and trotted through downtown Inez on Saturday for a spirited Turkey Trot 5K and Fun Run sponsored by the Turkey Creek Church of the Nazarene Youth Group. The event raised $220 to help send six students to the 2026 Nazarene Youth Conference in Salt Lake City. Thirteen runners and walkers
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Blood drive Nov. 25 in Inez
INEZ — It is time to sock it to blood shortages. To do that, donors must step up. Donors can put their feet up and donate blood Nov. 25 in Inez. The Kentucky Blood Center will conduct a drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Collier Center gym. All donors will receive a
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Food distribution Nov. 20 in Inez
INEZ — Facing Hunger will host a drive-thru mobile food distribution Nov. 20 in Inez, assisting families ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. Volunteers will distribute food at the Martin County Search & Rescue building at 1120 Old Middle Fork Road beginning at 11 a.m. The event will continue until noon or until supplies run out.
