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Flu cases on the rise
Three flu deaths, one a dual infection of flu and COVID BY MELISSA PATRICKKENTUCKY HEALTH NEWS COVID-19 cases are on the wane across Kentucky, but influenza cases are on the rise and one person has been reported as dying from a coinfection of both. The state Department for Public Health reports that in the week…
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MC wins at Skills USA
Fourteen Martin County Area Technology Center students placed at the 2022 Skills USA 15th Region Competition last month at the Paintsville campus of Big Sandy Community and Technical College. The events involved competitive activities in various occupational skill and leadership areas. Here are the Martin County regional medalists. 3D Print Design – First place —…
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Patricia Lynn Fitzpatrick Obituary
Patricia Lynn Fitzpatrick 1948—2022 Patricia Lynn Fitzpatrick, 73, of Inez, passed away Saturday, April 2, 2022, at her home surrounded by her loved ones. Born April 4, 1948, in Cooperton, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late William J. and Carrie Fannin Goble. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by…
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Wendell Douglas Whitt Obituary
Wendell Douglas Whitt 1963—2022 Wendell Douglas Whitt, 58, of Louisa, passed away Monday, April 4, 2022, at King’s Daughters Medical Center in Ashland. Born May 28, 1963, in Martin County, he was the son of the late Robert Whitt and Artie Pack Whitt. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by four…
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What’s going on at the library?
A lot is going on at the Martin County Public Libraries this week. Spring Break Matinees continue through April 7 at the Collier Center. Showtime is 1 p.m. daily. Each student will receive a small popcorn, a drink and a book.Come hang out at the Collier Center and enjoy four Free Mystery Movies Friday night.…
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District Spelling Bee winners
INEZ — The Martin County School District announced the 2022 District Spelling Bee winners. The event was held March 30 at Martin County High School, where Schools Superintendent Larry James presented trophies to the winners. The 2022 winner was Maddy Goble, a fifth grader from Inez Elementary School. The second-place finisher was Jonah Alley, a…
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James Arthur James Obituary
James Arthur James 1945—2022 Loving father, grandfather and brother, James Arthur James, 76, of Collins Creek Road, Warfield, passed away Monday, April 4, 2022, at his home. Born April 6, 1945, in Naugatuck, W.Va., he was the son of the late Jimmy and Tola Sartin James. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in…
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Brenda Kay Sammons Obituary
Brenda Kay Sammons 1952—2022 Brenda Kay Sammons, 70, of Lovely, passed away March 27, 2022, at the Tug Valley ARH in South Williamson. Born Feb. 25, 1952, in Paintsville, she was the daughter of Vernon Stepp of Lovely and the late Arizona Maynard Stepp. In addition to her mother, she is preceded in death by her grandparents,…
