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Inbound for Landing: A lesson in civics
BY GARY WAYNE COX Aircraft: Big Sandy Unicom…Citation 7…7…3…Bravo…Charlie…10 miles to the northeast… inbound for landing… Unicom: Bravo…Charlie…winds calm…no other traffic… I get to meet a lot of interesting people from all walks of life at the airport. Airplanes are actually more than just a mode of transportation; they are “time machines.” You can cover…
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ARC finalizes purchase of Our Lady of Bellefonte
ASHLAND — In Eastern Kentucky, community members have been hit disproportionately hard by the addiction crisis – something that has only worsened amid the pandemic and an alarming rise in fentanyl and synthetic opioids in the drug supply. Fortunately, more help and resources are on the horizon. Addiction Recovery Care, a nationwide leader in the…
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What’s going on at the library?
Free movies Check out what is new and happening at the Martin County Public Libraries this week. Martin County families, join us for Family Fun Night from 4 to 6 p.m. March 23 at Rufus Reed Branch Library. Family Fun Night includes storytime, a movie and more. Each child will receive a free book while…
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Marlene Smith Obituary
Marlene Smith (1942—2022) Marlene Smith, 79, of Kermit, W.Va., passed away Monday, March 14, 2022, in White Pine, Tenn. Born July 14, 1942, in Mingo County, she was the daughter of the late Carl Brewer and Ruby Perry Brewer. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Henry Smith and…
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Two seniors named National Merit finalists
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Two Martin County High School seniors have been named finalists in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program. Colin Horn and Bobby Hale III are among the top 1 percent of seniors nationwide to receive the honor. The two were Kiwanis Club special guests Thursday at the Shufflin Café. Horn…
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Krisie Lenn Allen Obituary
With phot Krisie Lenn Allen (1974—2022) Krisie Lenn (Puskas) Allen, 48, of Stone Coal, W.Va., departed this life Thursday, March 10, 2022, at her residence. Born Feb. 10, 1974, in East Lynn, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Carson Puskas and mother, Glenna Stapleton of Ohio. In addition to her parents, Krisie is…
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Delores (Crum) Davis Obituary
Delores (Crum) Davis 1932—2022 Delores Davis, 89, of Louisa, passed away March 14, 2022, at Three Rivers Medical Center. Born Oct. 10, 1932, in Martin County, she was the daughter of the late Jay and Haley Penix Crum. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Otis Walter Davis, two…
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New scholarship for trade school
Dials creates scholarship to honor late grandfather BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN Elmer Dials Sr. did not have a higher education but could do anything, says his grandson Blake Dials. The latter created a scholarship at Martin County High School to honor the memory of his late grandfather. The Elmer Dials Sr. Memorial Scholarship will be…
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Elizabeth Ann Church Obituary
Elizabeth Ann Church 1954—2022 Elizabeth Ann (Clay) Church, 67, of Louisa, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 15, 2022. Born April 29, 1954, she was the daughter of the late James Clay and Frances (Fuggett) Clay. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 29…
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Michael L. Block Obituary
Michael L. Block 1950—2022 Michael L. Block, 71, of Kermit, W.Va., passed away Wednesday, March 9. 2022, at King’s Daughters Medical Center in Ashland. Born May 8, 1950, in Logan, W.Va., he was the son of the late Adrian and Geneva Muncy Block. He was preceded in death by his siblings Troy, Roland, Riley and Janie.…
