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Martin County students named to Morehead State Dean’s List
Morehead State University has announced its Fall 2025 Dean’s List, including 18 students from Martin County. To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must complete at least 12 undergraduate credit hours and earn a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher for the semester. The honorees from Martin County represent three academic colleges at the university:…
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HANDS program supports new families
BY DOROTHY DILLON The Martin County Health Department HANDS program is here to support expecting parents and families with children under the age of 3 months. HANDS is a free, voluntary program that offers education, guidance, and encouragement to help families build a strong and healthy start for their children. We are proud to walk…
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Pet blessing box opens in Inez
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — On a sunny but cool Monday in Inez, a small wooden structure shaped like a doghouse became the focus of an unusually warm gathering. Students from Martin County High School stood beside local officials and neighbors outside Inez City Hall as a ribbon was cut for the town’s…
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Eden students join MCHCF residents for bingo
Eden Wildcat students Jennah, Lilly and Ava McCoy joined residents at the Martin County Health Care Facility for an intense game of bingo. Residents and staff say the game is by far the most popular activity in the nursing home.
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Residents celebrate with glow dance party
Residents of Martin County Health Care Facility rang in the New Year and celebrated with a colorful glow dance party.
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Virtual legal clinic to help families prepare for disasters Jan. 21
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT Long before floodwaters rise or wind peels back a roof, the hardest damage from a disaster can begin quietly, in missing paperwork, tangled property titles and unanswered legal questions that delay recovery for months or years. Appalachian Research and Defense Fund (AppalReD) Legal Aid will host a free virtual “Ready and Resilient”…
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Regular screenings, HPV vaccination can help prevent cervical cancer
BY DOROTHY DILLON January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month — a time to remind women that regular screenings and HPV vaccination can help prevent cervical cancer. Early detection saves lives, and routine care plays a key role in protecting long-term health. For more information or to schedule services, contact the Martin County Health Department at…
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January brings attendance push, academic gains at Inez Elementary
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — January arrives at Inez Elementary School with a full calendar, a renewed academic push and a clear message: Show up, stay engaged and keep moving forward. IES reports in its January newsletter that students returned to class Jan. 5 after the New Year break, with the second nine-week grading period…
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Eleven MCHS band students named to All-District Band
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — The Martin County High School Band earned multiple All-District Band honors with 11 students selected through competitive auditions. Those named to the All-District Band are Brady Newsome, Zach Maynard, Drake Bowen, Kyle Cornette, Caroline Russell, Aaron Horn, Morgan Allen, Justin Eller, Seven Crum, Reagan Sparks and Luke Preece. The Kentucky…
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Inez Elementary recognizes December Students & Staff of the Month
INEZ — Principal Amanda Fields, teachers and staff recently recognized the December 2025 Students & Staff of the Month at Inez Elementary School. The following students and staff received the honor: Kindergarten Mrs. Cain: Sawyer Vanover Mrs. Moore: Maverick Bragg First Grade Ms. Haney: Edward Summers Second Grade Mrs. Mills: Eli Moore Third Grade Mrs.…
