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Martin County FBLA students triumph at regional conference, gear up for state
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Area Technology Center FBLA students and business instructor Thomas Ray shared the chapter’s success story during a luncheon Thursday hosted by the Kiwanis Club at Masterpiece Kitchen & Cafe in Inez. The chapter leadership presented insights into the significance of FBLA and the invaluable opportunities it…
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Jigsaw Mining’s Rusty Justice sponsors Martin County Middle School Beta Club excursion to Challenger Learning Center
WARFIELD — In an act of remarkable generosity and community spirit, Rusty Justice, co-owner of Jigsaw Mining, has extended a helping hand to the Beta Club of Martin County Middle School, sponsoring an educational journey to the Challenger Learning Center of Kentucky in Hazard. Justice, accompanied by Tom Cravens, director of CLC of Kentucky, visited…
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Health and Resource Fair set for April 4 in Inez
INEZ — Martin County Senior Citizens Center director Jennifer Jude Crum invites everyone to the center’s annual Health and Resource Fair, set for April 4 from 10 a.m. until noon. The event will feature: • Free King’s Daughters Medical Center EKGs • Free Gospel Light Mission’s Eye Exam and Glasses • Big Sandy Area Development District…
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Sew n Sew Quilters stitch raffle quilt for animal rescue
INEZ — In a display of community and creativity, Sew n Sew Quilters of Martin County have stitched together help for animals in need. Their latest masterpiece, dubbed “Doggie in the Window,” is a fundraising effort to support animal rescue operations in Eastern Kentucky and neighboring states. This quilt, measuring 50×60 inches, features a black…
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Spring wild turkey hunting season opens in April
Kentuckians and visitors alike are gearing up for one of the state’s most anticipated outdoor traditions: turkey hunting season. Enthusiasts can immerse themselves in nature, experiencing the thrill of the hunt among the burgeoning spring flora and fauna. The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources has officially announced the dates for the 2024 turkey…
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‘The Next Step’ features creative works of artists from federal prison
PRESTONSBURG — Big Sandy Community and Technical College’s McCall Art Gallery is showcasing “The Next Step,” an exhibit featuring the creative works of artists from the U.S. Penitentiary Big Sandy in Debord. The exhibit will be on display until April 30.
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Quilter’s Day Out 2024: ‘Quilty as Charged’
BY ROSSALENE COX INEZ — Saturday was National Quilter’s Day Out. Martin County’s Pieceful Stitchers and Sew ‘n Sew quilt groups celebrated this event by hosting Quilter’s Day Out at the Collier Center, inviting quilters from Floyd, Johnson, Magoffin and Pike counties. One hundred and five quilters enjoyed the day – shopping with vendors, participating…
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How to properly manage the damage caused by brown marmorated stink bugs
Begin now preventing this pest (Source: Jonathan Larson, UK extension entomologist) As their name implies, brown marmorated stink bugs are not just stinky—they can seriously harm crops. You must take action to keep this pest away, regardless of the size of your field or garden. Although brown marmorated stink bugs have long been present in…
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Local prodigy: Spence eyes national pageant crown
Parents rallying for support BY DIANE SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOVELY — Seven-year-old Hadley Spence has a dream. She has been competing in beauty pageants and winning. Now her goal is to travel to Orlando at the end of June to compete in the Universal Miss Nationals, a scholarship pageant and title to Kentucky. Her parents,…
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BSCTC announces essay contest in honor of Professor John P. Carroll
PRESTONSBURG — Big Sandy CTC has announced the first-ever John P. Carroll Essay Contest. Open to high school and college students in eastern Kentucky, the contest honors the legacy of the late Professor John Carroll, who taught at the college for 20 years and served as the program coordinator of BSCTC’s Education Program. “John Carroll…
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