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Apply for electric bill payment help Aug. 3
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Kentucky households struggling with summer electric bills may apply for assistance beginning Aug. 3 through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program. The summer subsidy is available statewide to households with income at or below 150 percent of the federal poverty guidelines. Assistance is paid directly to the household’s energy provider.…
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BentleyMade brings handcrafted artistry to Stidham Old Time Music Gathering
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN TOMAHAWK — Paintsville artists Brett Lee Bentley and Catherine Bentley returned to the Stidham Old Time Music Gathering July 24-25 for their second consecutive year. The two-day event took place at Webb’s Musical Repair and Sales on South Milo Road in Tomahawk, featuring live performances, guitar and banjo workshops, Appalachian…
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Free Diabetes Connection program July 30 focuses on sleep health
BY DOROTHY DILLON The Martin County Health Department invites the community to attend its next Diabetes Connection program on Thursday, July 30, at 10 a.m. This month’s program will focus on the importance of healthy sleep routines and the risks associated with sleep apnea. The program is completely free, and you do not have to…
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Music, moonshine, medieval flair take over Appalachian Artist Festival, July 31-Aug. 1
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — For two days this summer, downtown Inez will become the sort of place where an Elvis tribute artist, a moonshine maker, a mounted archer and a mouth-painting artist can all reasonably be considered part of the same plan. The fourth annual Appalachian Artist Festival returns July 31 and…
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School starts Aug. 5 for Martin County students
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Summer vacation will give way to backpacks, buses and classrooms Aug. 5 when Martin County students begin the 2026-2027 school year. The Martin County School District calendar maps out 170 instructional days, with breaks spread from early October through spring. July will belong to teachers and staff, who…
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Wrestlers serve up sweet treats
The Martin County High School girls wrestling team brought smiles and sweet treats to residents at Martin County Health Care Facility during a recent visit. The wrestlers stopped by to deliver an assortment of baked goodies and spend time with residents. “Thank you, girls, for such a thoughtful gesture of kindness,” facility staff said. “The…
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Back-to-School Bash brings free supplies, pool party, throwback fun July 30
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Break out the neon, bell-bottoms and big hair. Martin County is turning back the clock for a high-energy Back-to-School Bash packed with free school supplies, treats, colorful decorations and a pool party. The annual celebration will take place Thursday, July 30, from 6-8 p.m. at the Inez Freewill Baptist Church…
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Schedule school immunizations before the summer rush
BY DOROTHY DILLON Back-to-school season is almost here, and parents should not wait until the last minute to obtain their children’s required immunizations. Kentucky schools require students to have up-to-date immunization records before attending classes. Appointments can fill quickly as summer comes to an end. Beat the rush by scheduling an appointment now and help…
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‘Picture’ 30 years of Harvest Fest
Help create a Harvest Fest photo exhibit BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Thirty years of parades, carnival lights, music, vendor markets and growing together have made the Martin County Harvest Festival part of the county’s collective memory. Now as the festival prepares to mark its 30th anniversary Sept. 18-19 in downtown Inez, organizers…
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Vendor call for Harvest Fest
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Harvest Festival is opening its streets — and its menu — to vendors preparing for the festival’s 30th anniversary Sept. 18-19 in downtown Inez. Applications are now available for craft and retail vendors, as well as for vendors selling prepackaged or baked food items. Download…
