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Champs do not need hashtags: Martin County seniors compete in Big Sandy Senior Games
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN Martin County participants at this year’s Big Sandy Senior Games—the 38th—remembered how to win without a hashtag. They hauled home a truckload of metals, making sure everyone from Pikeville to Prestonsburg knew where Inez was on the map. Hosted each spring by the Big Sandy Area Development District, the Senior
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Vaccines are not just for kids
BY DOROTHY DILLON Vaccines are not just for kids. Immunizations protect us at every stage of life. Infants & Children – Build immunity early with recommended vaccines. Teens & Young Adults – Stay protected against HPV, meningitis and more. Adults – Flu, Tdap, shingles – Do not miss key adult vaccines. Older Adults – Pneumonia
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Hope Puppeteers visit Martin County Health Care residents
Residents at Martin County Health Care Facility enjoyed a visit from the Hope Puppeteers, who performed a puppet show and joined in for a fun game of BINGO. The visit brought fun and laughter to residents and visitors alike.
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Five Martin County students named to UK Dean’s List
Five students from Martin County earned spots on the University of Kentucky’s Dean’s List for the Spring 2025 semester. They join more than 9,700 students who were recognized for academic excellence. The Martin County students include Jenna E. Cassady, a secondary education major focused on English; Chloe Fields, studying kinesiology; Lauryn G. Pope, marketing; Austin
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Casting With Kids returns to Paintsville Lake this weekend
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT STAFFORDSVILLE — The annual Casting With Kids event returns to Paintsville Lake State Park on Friday, June 6 and Saturday, June 7, offering two full days of outdoor recreation, educational activities and family-friendly entertainment—at no cost to participants. Organizers have expanded the 2025 event with even more attractions for children and teens.
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Kentucky’s Free Fishing Weekend is June 7–8
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT Anglers across Kentucky will find more than warm weather and clear waters during the first weekend in June—they will get the chance to fish for free. On Saturday and Sunday, June 7–8, residents and out-of-state visitors can cast a line in Kentucky’s public waters without buying a fishing license or permit. The
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Healthy Happenings: Protect yourself with PrEP
BY DOROTHY DILLON The Martin County Health Department is spreading the word about PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis). This daily medication can reduce the risk of getting HIV by over 90% when taken as prescribed. PrEP is a powerful tool in HIV prevention and is especially recommended for individuals at higher risk. We are here to help
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Martin County Retired Teachers honor colleagues in memorial ceremony
INEZ — The Martin County Retired Teachers Association gathered May 23 to honor the memory of four educators who passed away during the past year. Held at the Collier Center in Inez, the memorial ceremony paid tribute to Donna Sue Cassady, Darlene Dalton, Wilburn Goble and Linda Mollette — all remembered for their years of
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Miss Red, White and Boom Pageant June 27 on outdoor stage
INEZ — Stars, stripes and sparkle will take center stage Friday, June 27. The annual Miss Red, White and Boom Pageant will take place on the outdoor stage at the courthouse square in Inez. Hosted by Eastern Elite Pageantry, the event begins at 6 p.m. and is open to contestants of all ages. The entry
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‘Sleigh Cancer’ to bring music and mission to Inez
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Courthouse Square in Inez will trade quiet for a flurry of festive action June 6, as the Sleigh Cancer Awareness Festival returns with celebration, remembrance and purpose. The event kicks off at 3 p.m. and runs until darks bringing together live music, food and drink concessions, a lively
