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Seniors win $10,000 scholarships
FRANKFORT — Martin County High School JAG KY seniors Allicen Grayson and Hannah Muncy are two of the first four recipients of the $10,000 AT&T John “Bam” Carney Scholarship for JAG seniors majoring in education. Grayson and Muncy and the two other recipients, Brooklyn Brock of Bell County and Erik Layne Bruner of Barboursville, were…
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MCHS JAG KY wins at state competition
Martin County’s State Winners for the 2022 JAG KY State Career Development Conference. INEZ — Martin County High School JAG KY students earned a place in national competition after taking top awards in the JAG KY State Career Development Competition held virtually March 22. Two days of intense competitive events at the CDC and a…
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What’s going on at the library?
Free movies Mystery Movies continue this Friday with four movies: A drama/sports theme rated PG-13 at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.; R-rated horror flick at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.; animated/family movie rated PG at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.; and a comedy rated PG-13 at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. at the Collier Center.…
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MCMS scientists win big at regional science fair
Eight Martin County Middle School scientists who will advance to the state science and engineering competition this weekend stopped for a picture Tuesday. From left to right (back row): Denise Butcher (teacher), Skyla Hammond, Wesley Rosensteel, Dovie Harless, Maleah Jarrell, Dovie Ray (teacher), (front row) Alyssa Hale, Faith Caldwell, Hayden Ray and Jerrod Haney WARFIELD…
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Clyde Perry Jr. Obituary
Clyde Perry Jr. 1959—2022 Clyde Perry Jr., 63, of Tomahawk, passed away March 16, 2022, at his residence. Born Jan. 3, 1959, in Tomahawk, he was the son of the late Clyde Perry, Sr. and Arize Cornett Perry. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Earnestine Fletcher Perry, one…
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Inbound for Landing: A lesson in civics
BY GARY WAYNE COX Aircraft: Big Sandy Unicom…Citation 7…7…3…Bravo…Charlie…10 miles to the northeast… inbound for landing… Unicom: Bravo…Charlie…winds calm…no other traffic… I get to meet a lot of interesting people from all walks of life at the airport. Airplanes are actually more than just a mode of transportation; they are “time machines.” You can cover…
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Marlene Smith Obituary
Marlene Smith (1942—2022) Marlene Smith, 79, of Kermit, W.Va., passed away Monday, March 14, 2022, in White Pine, Tenn. Born July 14, 1942, in Mingo County, she was the daughter of the late Carl Brewer and Ruby Perry Brewer. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Henry Smith and…
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ARC finalizes purchase of Our Lady of Bellefonte
ASHLAND — In Eastern Kentucky, community members have been hit disproportionately hard by the addiction crisis – something that has only worsened amid the pandemic and an alarming rise in fentanyl and synthetic opioids in the drug supply. Fortunately, more help and resources are on the horizon. Addiction Recovery Care, a nationwide leader in the…
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Krisie Lenn Allen Obituary
With phot Krisie Lenn Allen (1974—2022) Krisie Lenn (Puskas) Allen, 48, of Stone Coal, W.Va., departed this life Thursday, March 10, 2022, at her residence. Born Feb. 10, 1974, in East Lynn, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Carson Puskas and mother, Glenna Stapleton of Ohio. In addition to her parents, Krisie is…
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What’s going on at the library?
Free movies Check out what is new and happening at the Martin County Public Libraries this week. Martin County families, join us for Family Fun Night from 4 to 6 p.m. March 23 at Rufus Reed Branch Library. Family Fun Night includes storytime, a movie and more. Each child will receive a free book while…
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