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Chalk the Walk, paint a scenery at Appalachian Artist Festival
4-H, UK Extension Office offering free creative activities for families BY KYLE CREAMER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Transform the Storybook Walk of Inez into a trail of colorful murals using chalk in the ancient tradition of street painting at this year’s Appalachian Artist Festival (AAF). The free “Chalk the Walk” event and additional creative activities for…
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Inez Volunteer Fire Department honored for 70 years of service
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Inez Volunteer Fire Department (IVFD) was honored by Martin County Judge/Executive Lon Lafferty and the Fiscal Court on Thursday in recognition of its 70 years of service to the community. The celebration took place before the Fiscal Court meeting, where Fire Chief Lee Gauze, Assistant Chief Nick…
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Martin County Extension Rooted in Education: Local youth experience new opportunities and adventures at 4-H Camp
BY NICOLE HINKLE Each July, Martin County 4-H, along with youth from Floyd, Lawrence and Elliott counties, come together at the J.M. Feltner 4-H Camp in London. This camp caters to youth aged 9-14, offering engaging activities designed to develop new skills and create lasting memories. This year campers had the opportunity to tackle a…
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‘Prayer of the Haven’
Big Sandy Area Team is excited to share how God is using Operation Christmas Child to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ to children in need around the world. They invite everyone to join them for “Prayer at the Haven” with special guest Carlton Hughes, who recently had the privilege of giving out shoeboxes in…
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Martin County Harvest Festival announces headliner acts
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Get ready for an unforgettable experience at this year’s Martin County Harvest Festival. Organizers have announced headliner acts featuring Nashville recording artist Sam L. Smith, Eddie Jenkins & The 606 Sound, The Webb Twins, and Hillbilly Tradition. The festival, sponsored by the Martin County Kiwanis Club, is set…
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Comedy magician Joey Stepp to perform at Rufus Reed Public Library on July 25
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOVELY — The Rufus Reed Public Library will host a spectacular magic show featuring renowned comedy magician Joey Stepp at noon July 25. This event promises an unforgettable experience for attendees of all ages. Stepp, a Lovely native, began his comedy magic career while playing college football at Marshall University.…
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Martin County Kiwanis Club offers 50% off dues to boost membership
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Kiwanis Club is offering new members a 50% discount on annual dues in a bid to grow its membership. Kiwanis President Melissa Phelps announced Thursday that new members can join the club for $50, a significant reduction from the usual $100 fee. The offer is…
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Free FAFSA Carnival in Inez offers fun, prizes, and financial aid assistance on July 25
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Kentucky TRIO and the Commonwealth Educational Opportunity Center TRIO will host a free FAFSA Carnival on July 25 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Martin County Public Library in Inez. The event aims to assist individuals in completing their 2024-2025 FAFSA. Attendees can enjoy prizes, food and a…
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Leadership Kentucky announces 2024 BRIGHT Kentucky Class
FRANKFORT — Leadership Kentucky announced members of the BRIGHT Kentucky Class of 2024. This year’s class includes 35 participants from 20 ARC counties representing a variety of public and private sectors, including two from Martin County: Corey Cassell of Thrive Community Coalition and Dorothy Johnson of the Martin County Health Department. BRIGHT Kentucky consists of…
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