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Eden visits clerk’s office
Eden Elementary students stopped by Martin County Clerk Susie Skyle’s office last week. Skyles presented each student with an “I Voted” sticker and goodies. (Citizen photos by Roger Smith)
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Travel Club goes to Orlando
Forty students from the Martin County High School 2024 Senior Travel Club on an exciting trip to Orlando to enjoy Disney World and Universal Studios theme parks. They had the opportunity to stay on Universal Studios property and had fun at Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, Universal Studios Grad Bash and more.
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Turning trash into treasure: Young entrepreneur crafts purses from discarded books
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Abigail Osborn, a member of the Martin County Chapter of FCCLA, turned an idea into a business making environmentally friendly purses and accessories from discarded books and clothing. “Reimagining the Classics” emerged from her Entrepreneurship Level 2 Star project, “Repurpose and Redesign,” leading to her placing 14th nationally…
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UPIKE Commencement Ceremonies set for May 4
PIKEVILLE, Ky. – The University of Pikeville (UPIKE) will honor students earning degrees in undergraduate, graduate and health professions on Saturday, May 4, at the Appalachian Wireless Arena in downtown Pikeville. The ceremony for the Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine and the Kentucky College of Optometry will take place at 9:30 a.m., and the ceremony…
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Dual Credit Bridge to Success welcomes area high school students
PRESTONSBURG — Big Sandy Community and Technical College (BSCTC) welcomed 117 rising sophomores, juniors and seniors to its first Dual Credit Bridge to Success event. Students received insights into various career pathways and transfer options to help them make informed decisions about their academic and professional futures. Brittany Foley from the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance…
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Martin County Spelling Bee crowns new champion
INEZ — The Martin County School District is buzzing with excitement following the annual Martin County Spelling Bee. Held at the Martin County High School auditorium, the event drew participants from elementary and middle schools in a battle of spelling skills April 24. After more than an hour of the final two competitors battling back…
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Big Sandy Community and Technical College partners with businesses to place students into workforce
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT PRESTONSBURG — Big Sandy Community and Technical College recently celebrated Going Pro Signing Day events with Elliott Contracting and Pikeville Medical Center, marking the successful placement of students into the workforce following specialized training programs. Elliott Contracting Elliott Contracting, a multi-trades commercial contractor with divisions in electrical, mechanical and general contracting, teamed…
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EKU becomes first Kentucky university to accept SNAP benefits on campus
Tags: food insecurity, pod markets, students, school of opportunity, snap benefits, supplemental nutrition assistance program, eastern kentucky university BY ETHAN SIRLES RICHMOND — Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) and Aramark, the school’s food service provider, recently announced that EKU will be the first school in the Aramark Collegiate Hospitality Midwest region with a convenience store (POD) accepting…
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ARC shares resources to help identify alcohol abuse
LOUISA — Addiction Recovery Care (ARC) is sharing resources to help Kentuckians identify the warning signs of alcohol abuse and point loved ones to effective treatment options. A recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study found that alcohol-related fatalities nationwide increased nearly 30% from 2016-17 to 2020-21 — accounting for an average of more…
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