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All WWII Veterans are now eligible for VA health care
All World War II Veterans are now eligible for no-cost VA inpatient and outpatient health care. Under this expansion, all WWII Veterans who served between Dec. 7, 1941, and Dec. 31, 1946, are now eligible for VA health care, regardless of their length of service or financial status. These Veterans will not have to pay…
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Applications for AEDs accepted through Jan. 17
ASHLAND — Now in its fifth year, the AED Donation Program of King’s Daughters Health Foundation and King’s Daughters Auxiliary has provided more than 125 automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to community organizations throughout the UK King’s Daughters service area. Applications for the 2024 program are open now through Jan. 17. AED awards will be announced…
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Funding initiative opening Jan. 23 to provide grants to health-focused nonprofit organizations in the Tri-State
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – The Pallottine Foundation of Huntington will begin accepting applications Jan. 23 for its next Healthy Communities Initiative, which provides grant funding opportunities to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with a health-focused mission. “Each year, our team looks forward to learning about new projects that can positively impact health in our community,” said Laura Boone,…
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Rising flu cases drive continued increases in emergency room visits and hospital admissions for respiratory illnesses in Kentucky
BY AL CROSS KENTUCKY HEALTH NEWS A big jump in influenza cases more than outweighed small declines in COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus as Kentuckians headed into the holidays, according to the state’s latest respiratory-illness update. The report for the week ended Dec. 23 shows the three illnesses accounted for 4,431 Kentucky emergency department visits,…
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Violet Updike to lead fiddle workshop and concert at Webb music shop
BY PHILL BARNETT MOUNTAIN CITIZEN TOMAHAWK — Music enthusiasts and aspiring fiddlers will gather Sunday at James E Webb Musical Repair and Sales at 31 Stidham Lane in Tomahawk for an evening filled with strings, bows and community spirit. The event, starting at 5 p.m., promises to be fun and informative for all ages. The evening…
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Streamlined FAFSA launches with major updates, expands access to financial aid
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN The U.S. Department of Education announced the launch of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Sunday. The launch, described as a soft opening, will see the form periodically available online while administrators monitor site performance and form functionality. They will initiate pauses for site maintenance and technical…
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Adams announces 2023 student essay and slogan contests
FRANKFORT — Secretary of State Michael Adams has announced his Office’s 2023 essay contest for students in grades 9-12 and slogan contest for students in grades 6-8. The winners will receive prizes and be honored in a public ceremony. “So often, we can learn from our kids,” Adams said. “I encourage Kentucky students to teach…
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Exciting line-up coming to the MAC in early 2024
BY ARIA STERLING MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PRESTONSBURG — The Mountain Arts Center in Prestonsburg is set to host an array of performances in the first few months of 2024, offering something for every taste. Bryan Martin with Special Guest Sadie Bass – Jan. 19, 7 p.m. Country music’s rising star, Bryan Martin, known for his blue-collar…
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Russell Coleman sworn in as 52nd Kentucky Attorney General
LA GRANGE — Russell Coleman was sworn in as the Commonwealth of Kentucky’s 52nd Attorney General in a private ceremony just after midnight Jan. 1. He took the Oath in Commonwealth’s Attorney Courtney Baxter’s office in Oldham County, where he previously served as a prosecutor. Coleman, who was joined by his wife Ashely and their…
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Tiller named volleyball coach at Martin County Middle School
WARFIELD — Brittany Tiller is the new head coach for the Martin County Middle School volleyball program. Tiller, a 2011 Sheldon Clark High School graduate, was a center fielder in softball and setter in volleyball during her high school years. She brings a wealth of athletic experience to the program. “As a former volleyball player,…
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