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Martin County Sheriff’s Office spreads joy with Angel Tree Program
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — In a season where the smallest acts of kindness matter, being the link between generosity and joy might be the most important role of all. Every December, the Martin County Sheriff’s Office becomes a hub of holiday spirit, linking the local Social Services office with the public for…
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Inez Elementary Leadership Club brings gifts and good cheer
The Inez Elementary Leadership Club paid a heartwarming visit to the residents of the Martin County Health Care Facility bearing gifts and good cheer. MCHCF deeply appreciates the students’ kindness and thanks them for making the season brighter for the residents.
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Warfield Elementary hosts annual science fair
Warfield Elementary School hosted its annual science fair this week exhibiting the hard work and creativity of its fourth and fifth grade students. Projects covered a range of scientific disciplines with top prizes awarded in Physical Science, Earth Science and Life Science categories. Fourth grader Harper Lawson claimed the overall prize, impressing judges with a…
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Inez Elementary announces Leaders of the Month
INEZ — Principal Amanda Fields, teachers and staff recently announced the Leaders of the Month at Inez Elementary School. Kindergarten First Grade Second Grade Third Grade Fourth Grade Fifth Grade Sixth Grade PE School Counselor Art/Music Library Principal Staff of the Month
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Make the holidays brighter with a chance to win a 2025 Corvette Stingray or $50,000 cash
The perfect stocking stuffer: Trooper Island Camp raffle tickets Add excitement to your holiday gift-giving with a Trooper Island Camp raffle ticket from the Kentucky State Police (KSP). Each $10 ticket offers a chance to win an incredible prize while supporting a meaningful cause. This year’s grand prize winner will choose between a sleek 2025…
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Over 200,000 pounds of food support families in need
Kentucky State Police food drive combats hunger The Kentucky State Police’s (KSP) annual statewide “Cram the Cruiser” food drive collected 204,262 pounds of food for families in need, over 42,000 more pounds than the previous year. Gov. Andy Beshear announced the news Thursday and thanked Kentuckians for their generosity. “Team Kentucky knows how to come…
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Inez native part of winning team
Josie Howard, a pharmacy student from Inez, was part of the victorious team from Marshall University’s School of Pharmacy in the 2024 West Virginia Pharmacists Association (WVPA) Over-the-Counter (OTC) Challenge. In a competitive, jeopardy-style tournament, Howard and her team triumphed over other pharmacy schools from across West Virginia. Howard, a 2019 graduate of Sheldon Clark…
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Laugh and Learn Playdate brings fun and learning
BY NORA RAY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Children from infancy to age 5 participated in a “Cookies and Cocoa” Laugh and Learn Playdate on Friday at the Martin County Cooperative Extension Office. The event featured a reading of “The Christmas Mouse.” Hands-on activities included making Play-Doh cookies, exploring a hot cocoa-themed sensory bin, dot painting,…
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Veterans buy Christmas clothes for children
The Veterans Coalition for Better Health Care and Big Sandy DAV Chapter #18 held roadblock fundraisers to purchase clothing for children this Christmas season. Their efforts raised enough funds to donate $500 to each of three elementary schools in Martin County and seven in Johnson County. On Dec. 7, Family Resource Center directors from the…
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UPIKE celebrates nursing graduates
PIKEVILLE — The University of Pikeville’s Elliott School of Nursing celebrated the achievements of 27 Associate of Science in Nursing graduates with a pinning ceremony Friday in the Health Professions Education Building. The ceremony marked the students’ successful completion of rigorous nursing coursework and clinical rotations, symbolizing their transition from student to nurse. Karen Damron,…
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