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Watermelon season
Watermelon season has arrived in Kentucky, and the residents of Martin County Health Care Facility are relishing this year’s delicious harvest.
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Markey Cancer Center’s ACTION program expands reach to five Appalachian counties
BY ELIZABETH CHAPIN LEXINGTON — The University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center’s Appalachian Career Training in ONcology (ACTION) has expanded its impact – this year including students from five previously unrepresented Appalachian counties. Launched in 2016, ACTION is aimed at addressing the cancer burden in Appalachian Kentucky by preparing and inspiring high school and college…
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Roping in rescues, serving Eastern Kentucky
BY MASON SMITH EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY RICHMOND, Ky. — Hikers in Red River Gorge might not realize that one wrong step could plunge them off a 200-foot cliff hidden by the undergrowth. When accidents like that happen, John May, ‘92, and his Wolfe County Search and Rescue Team quickly respond to assist injured hikers, stranded…
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Martin County School Bus Routes 2024-2025
INEZ — The Martin County School District announced its school bus routes for the 2024-2025 school year. The scheduled is listed below: WARFIELD AREA BUS 1801. AMY EDMUNDS. FIRST PICK UP 6:10 A.M. 1. Excel guard gate #2, Meathouse. Then up White Cabin picking up students. 2. Pigeon Roost Community Center, transfer high school students…
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Noah Thompson to perform at Harvest Festival
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Harvest Festival is set to feature a special concert by Noah Thompson, the 2022 winner of “American Idol.” The Kiwanis Club announced Thursday that Thompson will join the festival’s lineup Saturday, Sept. 14. Hailing from Lawrence County, Thompson was a construction worker before his rise…
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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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