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Fireworks, parade, festivities set for July 6 in Inez
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ – The Fourth of July festivities in Inez will commence at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, July 6, at the Martin County Public Library-Collier Center. The celebration promises music, food, a parade, and a grand fireworks display at dusk. Organizers are calling on businesses, school groups, local organizations and ATV enthusiasts to participate…
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Debord native completes Army basic training at Fort Jackson
FORT JACKSON, South Carolina — Private Thomas Chandler Meade, 19, a native of Debord, Kentucky, has graduated from the United States Army Basic Combat Training, marking a milestone in his young military career. Pvt Meade successfully completed the rigorous 10-week training program at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. He is the son of Teresa Grisco and…
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College-bound students may need to complete FAFSA verification
College-bound students may be receiving notices after filing their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to verify their information with the U.S. Department of Education. “Verification is an important process to ensure students qualify for and receive the correct amount of federal aid,” said KHEAA Executive Director Jo Carole Ellis. “If selected, don’t delay…
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Gritty Chix Mud Run: Get dirty for a clean cause
OAK HILL, W.Va. — The 10th Gritty Chix Mud Run is set for Saturday at the ACE Adventure Resort in Oak Hill, West Virginia. Participants will sprint, walk, skip or dance through an obstacle course full of walls, tubes and mud pits. Each year part of the registration price is donated to a community cause,…
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Men’s Health Month a reminder to schedule preventive screenings
BY MELISSA PATRICK KY HEALTH NEWS Men’s Health Month in June is a reminder for men to think about their health and consider making some screening appointments that could lengthen, or even save, their lives. Why is it so important for men to take care of themselves? For one thing, on average in the United…
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Hillbilly Breakfast brews bright futures: Scholarships awarded to Martin County stars
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Kiwanis Club’s Hillbilly Breakfast fundraiser yielded significant dividends Thursday, awarding scholarships to two outstanding graduates from Martin County High School: Lena Hale and Addison Duncan. The young scholars were honored guests at the Kiwanis luncheon held at Masterpiece Kitchen & Café, where each was presented with a…
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Army Corps of Engineers waives day use fees June 16 and 19
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will waive day use fees at its more than 2,850 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide in observance of the USACE birthday on June 16 and Juneteenth National Independence Day on June 19. The waiver covers fees for boat launch ramps and swimming beaches. The waiver does not apply to camping…
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Organizers call on community to support back-to-school bash
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — The Martin County Ministerial Association and Martin County Family Resource and Youth Service Centers have officially announced that their annual back-to-school bash will be held Aug. 1 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. This year’s event will take place at the Inez Freewill Baptist gymnasium located next to the Martin…
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Alley Way Benefits seeks pledges for fundraiser to aid local families
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Alley Way Benefits, a community organization, is once again rallying support for families in need. Founder Ricky Alley announced his commitment to volunteer at a car wash and bake sale this Saturday at Advance Auto in Inez with the goal of raising funds. Alley is seeking sponsors to…
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