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Inez honors Students of the Month
INEZ — Principal Amanda Fields, teachers and staff announced the February Students of the Month recently at Inez Elementary School. Those students include: Kindergarten Mrs. Becky Cain: Madison Daniel Mrs. Sara Moore: Sage O’Connor 1st Grade Ms. Robynn Haney: Kingston Preece Mrs. Krista Runyon: John Zeek 2nd Grade Mrs. Rita Mills: Jenna Marcum Mrs. Della…
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Students brighten day for nursing home residents
Martin County High School FCCLA students brought joy to the residents of Martin County Health Care Facility by assisting them with arts and crafts. The residents cherished the time spent with these enthusiastic students, making it a memorable and heartwarming experience for all.
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Martin County ATC Future Business Leaders clean up at regionals
The business whizzes of Martin County High School’s Area Technology Center came, saw and conquered at their Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Region 5 competition Thursday, March 6, at Morehead State University. The squad racked up 18 trophies, including four individual regional championships, nine second-place finishes and four third-place wins. Oh, and a team…
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Haven of Rest is ‘a hidden jewel’
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Haven of Rest Family Ministries sits atop the hill along Airport Road in Debord. It was never meant to be a place of luxury, but it is beautiful and offers something far more rare: solace. On Thursday, Linda Booth, the interim director of the Haven, stood before…
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Healthy Happenings: Check your vaccination status
BY DOROTHY DILLON Protecting yourself and your community by ensuring you are up-to-date on the MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella) vaccine. Measles is highly contagious, but you can be protected by getting the MMR vaccine. How to check your vaccine status: • Check your immunization records through your doctor or local health department • Look…
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Health officials report measles case in Kentucky
BY MELISSA PATRICK KY HEALTH NEWS Health officials from the Kentucky Department for Public Health announced a confirmed case of measles in a Kentucky resident on Wednesday, Feb. 26. The resident had recently traveled internationally to an area with ongoing measles transmission. The health department reports that the infected adult had attended the Planet Fitness…
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Academic Cards finish third in Region 15
Martin County High School Academic Cardinals delivered a strong performance at the 15th Region Governor’s Cup on Saturday. They secured third place overall and earned a spot in the state tournament in two weeks. Individually, Collin Mills placed third in Mathematics. His teammate Russell Maynard claimed third in Arts & Humanities and fourth in Language Arts.…
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Fishing and hunting licenses available
Licenses and permits are available to fish, hunt and trap in Kentucky in the coming license year that started March 1. With some of the finest outdoor opportunities available anywhere, Kentucky’s fields, woods and waterways provide adventure for avid outdoors enthusiasts and newcomers alike. The 2025-2026 license year runs from March 1, 2025 through Feb.…
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Arthritis exercise classes keep seniors active in Inez
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — As winter settles in and brings with it the urge to stay indoors, Martin County Senior Citizens Center director Jennifer Crum has an alternative. The center is offering arthritis exercise classes for those with arthritis or joint conditions who find traditional exercise challenging. “If you’re experiencing joint pain and stiffness,…
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Stidham Old Time Music Gathering drops lineup, keeps it cheap and cheerful
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT TOMAHAWK — The Stidham Old Time Music Gathering is back—and bigger than ever. The annual two-day celebration of Appalachian roots music lands in Tomahawk on July 25 and 26, promising an expanded artist lineup and ticket prices that won’t break the bank. Organizers are keeping things refreshingly accessible, offering three pricing tiers:…
