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After 20 years in addiction, son finds recovery thanks to father’s tough love
Addiction is one of the most difficult things a family can face. It can strain even the closest relationships, like the bond between father and son. That was certainly the case for Chris Whitenack and his dad. Chris, who spent approximately 20 years in addiction before entering recovery, says his battle with substance use left…
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Facing Hunger returns to Lovely
BY J.D. CHARLES LOVELY — Traffic was backed up to Maple Drive in Lovely as the Facing Hunger Foodbank of Huntington returned Thursday to Martin County. Distribution was scheduled to begin at 11 a.m., but the traffic was backed up almost to the Lovely Post Office by 10 a.m. Concerns about astronomical gas prices driving…
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Southern Shindig Saturday
Free event combines fun, health LOUISA — On Saturday, the Lawrence County Family Resource Youth Services Coalition will host the Southern Shindig, a free community event combining family entertainment with important health screenings and resources at the Lawrence County Community Center. The event is 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. and features karaoke, food, games, free…
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Inbound for Landing: Aviation Technology
BY GARY WAYNE COX Aircraft: Helicopter…7…3…9…Alpha…Sierra…5 miles to the East…inbound for landing direct to the ramp… Unicom: Alpha…Sierra…no other reported traffic…winds are calm… When was the last time someone bought a road map? We don’t need them anymore with our smartphones. Siri tells me when to make a turn now, and it’s so nice to…
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Notes from Calvary: Payday is On the Way
Greg Crum “Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity. For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb. Trust in the Lord, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed. Delight thyself…
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Nancy May Obituary
Nancy May 1965—2022 Nancy May, 57, of Debord, passed away Monday, June 20, 2022, at her residence. Born April 1, 1965, in Martin County, she was the daughter of the late Drewy and Angaline (Jude) May. Nancy is survived by one son, Ryan (Kayla) May, and one daughter, Cheyenne May, both of Inez. In addition…
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Rodney Paul Jones Obituary
Rodney Paul Jones 1950—2022 Rodney Paul Jones, 71, of Lovely, passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at the Pikeville Medical Center in Pikeville. Born Sept. 2, 1950, in Wise County, Va., he was the son of the late Robert and Mary Lucas Jones. He is preceded in death by a son, Christopher Lee Jones, and…
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Ronnie Lee Wallace Obituary
Ronnie Lee Wallace 1982—2022 Ronnie Lee Wallace, age 40, lost a long and courageous battle with silicosis June 13, 2022, at the UK Medical Center in Lexington. Born Jan. 29, 1982, in Louisa, he was the son of Rondel (Pete) and Betty Wallace of Louisa. He is preceded in death by one angel baby, two…
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Clinic undergoes renovations
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — The Martin County Community Health Center recently underwent renovations to improve the patient experience and visibility of the facility. A prominent digital billboard and lighted sign welcome patients to the clinic at its location on Route 645 near Inez. “In addition to the new signage, clinic renovations include a walk-up…
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Boom nominee for U.S. Sentencing Commission
Former Martin County resident introduced at nomination hearing CITIZEN STAFF REPORT WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) introduced three U.S. Sentencing Commission nominees, including Judge for the Eastern and Western Districts of Kentucky Claria Horn Boom, during the June 8 U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary hearing. “It’s my privilege to introduce…
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