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Kentucky applications now open for U.S. Senate Youth Program
Two Kentucky high school students will be selected this fall as delegates to the United States Senate Youth Program, a merit-based program that takes the most outstanding high school students from around the country to Washington, D.C., for a weeklong study of the federal government and the people who lead it. Selected students also will…
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‘Youth Mental Health: A KET Forum’ will air live Sept. 13
One out of seven Kentucky high school students report having seriously considered taking their own life, and suicide is the second leading cause of death for teens and young adults in Kentucky. Kentucky Educational Television is airing a forum that examines teen and young-adult suicide in the state and how to prevent it. “Youth Mental…
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IES Students of the Month
Inez Elementary School announced its Students of the Month for August. Here’s the list: Kindergarten Mrs. Cain: Heidi Endicott Mrs. Moore: Emma Lawson First Grade Mrs. Bevins: Remy Williams Mrs. Haney: Alanna Maynard Second Grade Mrs. Preston: Zandrya Linder Third Grade Mrs. Mills: Jayce McCoy Mrs. Wilson: Landon Parsley Fourth Grade Mrs. Hale: Layla Howell…
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Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission plans town-hall meetings around the state, starting in Pikeville Sept. 19
The state commission overseeing distribution of $478 million in opioid-settlement funds in Kentucky has scheduled a series of town-hall meetings to discuss drug addiction, treatment and recovery in the state. The Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission also announced at its Aug. 29 meeting that it plans to open an online application portal for addiction programs wanting…
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Get a free peck of potatoes
INEZ — His Garden will distribute potatoes Sept. 24 starting at 9 a.m. First come, first served for a peck of potatoes until they are gone at the Turkey Creek Church of the Nazarene. Pastor Derek Catron estimates there will be 80-100 bushels to give away from the community garden. The church is located at…
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Kermit Fall Festival Oct. 1
KERMIT — This year’s Kermit Fall Festival is set for Oct. 1 at Kermit Park. The always-favorite event will feature inflatables, a mechanical bull and a rock wall. The musical lineup has John David Messer performing at 2:30 and Hammer Down Band at 5 p.m. Vendors (first come, first served) will set up at 10:30…
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4-H Pet Show Sept. 16
INEZ — Martin County 4-H will host its first-ever Pet Show during this year’s Harvest Festival. The free event is 1:30-3:30 p.m. Sept. 16 at the Martin County Extension Office. Enter your pet into one of three main categories: • Dogs/Puppies • Cats/Kittens • Other (see rules and regulations) You may also enter into subcategories…
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Turkey Creek celebrates 114-year-old tradition
Mills, Horn, Crum Reunion this weekend MOUNTAIN CITIZEN STAFF INEZ — For 114 years, the Turkey Creek community in Inez has celebrated a special homecoming event. This event — the “Mills, Horn and Crum Reunion” or “September Meeting” — begins this weekend. Anyone who wishes is invited to attend the services and eat with families…
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‘Tug River Kid’ Bill Fitch is a winner in cowboy action shooting club
81-year-old Martin County native hones new skills BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Martin County native Bill Fitch is known as “Tug River Kid” in the Ohio Valley Vigilantes cowboy action shooting club in Mount Vernon, Ohio, where he is a winner. “My entire family is very proud of all my dad’s achievements,”…
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Harvest Fest announces updated events schedule
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — The 25th Annual Martin County Harvest Festival Sept. 16 and 17 in downtown Inez announced an updated schedule last week. “The Great Pumpkin Harvest” offers hayrides, free inflatables, a rock wall, inflatable ax throwing, a train and more beginning at 11 a.m. each day. You won’t go hungry as there will…
