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Record-breaking scholarship awards include nine Martin County students
The Kentucky Farm Bureau Education Foundation announced Monday that it awarded more than $810,000 in scholarships to 601 high school seniors this year, the largest total in the program’s 71-year history. In partnership with 110 county Farm Bureaus, the foundation awarded scholarships to students across the state pursuing post-secondary education, bringing the program’s lifetime total
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Cool off and chow down at Wolf Creek Community Church fundraiser
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Get ready for a fun Friday in Inez. The Wolf Creek Community Church Sunday School is throwing the ultimate summer snack bash: a Hot Dog & Shaved Ice Fundraiser at the Community Center. Bring your appetite and your sweet tooth. Hot dogs are just $3, chips and cookies are only
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Markey Cancer Center researchers identify genetic marker that could guide brain cancer treatment
BY ELIZABETH CHAPIN UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center researchers have discovered a genetic biomarker that could help identify patients with glioblastoma most likely to benefit from the cancer drug bevacizumab. The study, published in JCO Precision Oncology, found that brain tumors from patients treated with bevacizumab who lived longer were more
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‘Hunter Education Day’ is Aug. 2: KFWR offers classes, range days to help new hunters prepare
With Kentucky’s fall hunting season beginning mid-August, the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources is hosting a special statewide “Hunter Education Day” to help prepare new hunters for a safe and successful experience in the field. The department will offer 20 in-person Hunter Education classes and live-fire range days at convenient locations across Kentucky
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Martin County FCCLA students earn gold, capture National Championship in Orlando
INEZ — Martin County High School FCCLA members earned national recognition at the FCCLA National Leadership Conference in Orlando, with two students taking first place in the nation and three others bringing home gold. The event, held July 5–9, brought together thousands of student leaders from across the country for competitions, leadership workshops and career
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Healthy Happenings: Mobile mammography coming to Martin County Health Department
Let’s take care of ourselves, Martin County. The UK King’s Daughters Mobile Mammography Unit is coming to the Martin County Health Department on Monday, July 28 and again Wednesday, Oct. 1, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. If you are 40 or older, it is time to schedule your yearly mammogram. No doctor’s order is
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Local author to host book launch Saturday at Movies on Main
Local author and speaker Joseph Little will host the official launch of his debut memoir, “Me and Poverty: A Journey of Inspiration and Escape,” on Saturday, July 27, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the lobby of Movies on Main at the Collier Center in Inez. He invites the public to attend the free
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Colorful creativity takes flight at MCHCF
INEZ — Residents at the Martin County Health Care Facility spent a joyful afternoon of colorful creativity last week. They crafted and painted birdhouses during a special arts and crafts event organized by the Activities Department. The hands-on project brought many smiles. The residents personalized their wooden birdhouses with bright colors and unique designs, turning
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Registration opens July 22 for Popup Driver Licensing event in Lovely
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT Registration opens July 22 at 8 a.m. for a Popup Driver Licensing event set for Aug. 5 in Lovely. The event will take place at the Rufus Reed Public Library, 1442 Riverfront Road for residents of Martin County. Appointments are offered on a first-come, first-served basis and must be made online: drive.ky.gov/Drivers/Pages/Popup-Map.aspx
