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Victor Slone Memorial Trail Ride set for Oct. 28 to honor late judge/executive
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The first scheduled trail ride of 2023 within Martin County will honor the late Martin County Judge/Executive Victor Slone, who championed establishing an ATV trail system in Eastern Kentucky for years. The Victor Slone Memorial Trail Ride is set for Oct. 28 at Big Sandy Regional Airport. Slone,…
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Decorating begins for Christmas in the Mountains
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Although the autumn season is only beginning in Eastern Kentucky, the organizers of the annual Christmas in the Mountains festival are again hard at work preparing for the 2023 event (Nov. 26–Dec. 2). The volunteers are planning to transform the City of Inez into a picturesque setting that…
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Win a handmade quilt in nursing home’s annual fundraiser
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — In anticipation of their annual Christmas celebration, the Resident Council of the Martin County Health Care Facility has initiated a fundraising campaign. Leveraging the skills and generosity of local crafters, the council is raffling off a beautifully handcrafted queen/king-sized quilt named “Chandelier.” The Heirloom Quilt Society graciously donated this exquisite…
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Mingo native nominated for Grand Ole Opry award
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LENORE, W.Va. — The road to success is often a long one filled with obstacles, pitfalls and its share of potholes. Only those who persevere and are willing to make sacrifices and stay true to their hearts find themselves at the crossroads where the road sign says, “You’ve reached your…
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Morehead State Alumni Association welcomes new board members
Dials named to MSU Alumni Association Board MOREHEAD — Inez native Blake Dials was among eight new Morehead State University Alumni Association Board of Directors representatives installed Sept. 16. Dials, of the Class of 2017, is a GOLD alum (graduate of the last decade) with a bachelor’s degree in business administration/finance. He is based in…
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Inez EMT training course attracts multi-state attention
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Inez Volunteer Fire Department has worked diligently through the years to build an EMT training course and facility that would offer the best instruction possible and state-of-the-art equipment that would rival larger programs in well-populated cities and even exceed that of a few local colleges and universities.…
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Par Mar Stores takes over operations of Panther Mart
NAUGATUCK — A popular convenience store in Mingo County has new owners and a new name. Since Sept. 19, the Panther Mart, located at 469 U.S. Route 52 in Naugatuck, has been operated by the Par Mar Stores Group, according to a release from Par Mar Stores spokesperson Dave Allen. The Marietta, Ohio-based company operates stores…
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Madison Blue Boutique opens in Inez with flair and style
BY DIANE SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The landscape of East Main Street has a new addition that promises to infuse the town with style and confidence. Madison Blue Boutique, the brainchild of Kendra Fletcher of Inez, celebrated its grand opening Saturday, transforming a former hibachi storefront into a visually stunning and diverse boutique. “It’s…
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Harvest Fest has record attendance
INEZ — The Martin County Harvest Fest brought out the largest crowd many folks have seen in decades. “To say the Harvest Fest was a success would be an understatement,” Inez business owner Stephanie May said. “There were more people there both Friday and Saturday nights than I believe I’ve ever seen before. The street…
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Cash Express salutes first responders
Cash Express thanked first responders throughout Martin County by delivering cakes to them Sept. 11. Garry McNabb, Cash Express CEO, followed up with a heartfelt message. Here is McNabb’s message: “On some anniversaries we celebrate. On others we reflect. “The 21st anniversary of the attack on America and New York’s World Trade Center is one…
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