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Worship, music and fellowship at Warfield Park
WARFIELD — The Warfield Church of God will host an evening of worship and community fellowship Monday, Aug. 25, at the Warfield Park Community Center. The service begins at 7 p.m. with Pastor Robbie May preaching, music by the Warfield COG Praise Team, and a performance by the H.O.P.E. Puppeteers. The church will provide food
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Program to cover tuition, stipends for UPIKE social work students
PIKEVILLE — The University of Pikeville announced a new partnership with the Child Welfare Prepare, Retain, Engage and Partner Program, a statewide initiative to strengthen Kentucky’s public child welfare workforce. The program, supported by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services and a consortium of social work schools, provides tuition support, stipends and specialized training
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Calling all vendors: Harvest Fest spaces are filling up fast
Attention local artisans, food vendors and businesses. The Martin County Harvest Festival in Inez is gearing up for another spectacular year and vendor spots are selling fast. Non-food vendor applications must be submitted by Aug. 29, while food vendors have until Aug. 15 to rent their space, so time is running short. Food vendors should call
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Summer Jam Session to bring gospel music Friday
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — The sounds of gospel music will fill downtown Inez on Friday, Aug. 15, when Martin County Tourism and Recreation hosts its third and final Summer Jam Session of 2025 at Courthouse Square. The free community event kicks off at 6 p.m. and invites musicians of all ages and skill levels
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Healthy Happenings: Schedule your child’s vaccinations now
BY DOROTHY DILLON School is just around the corner. Is your child up to date on routine vaccinations? Vaccines help protect your child from serious diseases like measles, whooping cough and polio—and they are required for school attendance. Time is running out, so do not wait. Call (606) 298-7752 to schedule your child’s vaccine appointment with
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ARC relocates Ashland Outpatient Program to Bellefonte campus
ASHLAND — Addiction Recovery Care (ARC) has relocated its Ashland Outpatient Program from 2908 Winchester Avenue to the Bellefonte Hospital and Recovery Center Campus, a move officials say will expand and centralize treatment options for the region. The new facility, at 700 Saint Christopher Drive, Suite 105, houses both ARC’s substance use disorder services and
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UPIKE expands social work program with flexible online and hybrid options
PIKEVILLE — The University of Pikeville is expanding its Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program with new online and hybrid options, giving students the flexibility to study in-person, online or through a combination of both. Designed for working professionals, student-athletes, parents and other nontraditional students, the program provides an accessible path to a career in
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Shoemaker attends Kentucky Governor’s School for the Arts
LOUISVILLE — Thomas Shoemaker of Martin County was among more than 500 student-artists from across Kentucky who completed the 2025 Governor’s School for the Arts (GSA) this summer. Shoemaker, a graduate of Johnson Central High School, participated in the drama discipline during the tuition-free, three-week program at the University of Kentucky. Students were immersed in
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Kentucky enacts broad changes to hunting and fishing rules
The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources has enacted a series of regulatory changes affecting hunting, fishing and wildlife management across the state, following final legislative approval earlier this summer. The amendments, now in effect, modify seasons, size and catch limits, licensing rules and public access policies. Officials said the revisions better balance conservation
