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Harvest Fest 2023: All you need to know
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A record-breaking number of non-food vendors will showcase their offerings at this year’s Harvest Fest. Melissa Phelps, Kiwanis Club president, revealed during the Thursday meeting at Shufflin Café that 40 non-food vendors are participating. “This is the most we’ve ever had,” Phelps remarked. The Kiwanians dedicated their meeting…
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Warfield Red Cross volunteer returns from Hawaii wildfires
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — When a disaster occurs anywhere in the United States, American Red Cross volunteer teams deploy to begin arranging temporary housing and meeting other needs such as food and clothing. A Martin County volunteer returned Thursday from a three-week deployment to Hawaii, where wildfires destroyed 2,500 acres and 2,200…
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Chapman wins $100 in Harvest Fest Treasure Hunt
INEZ — Michelle Chapman found the Harvest Fest Treasure Hunt Clue #1 early Aug. 30 to claim the $100 prize. Clue #1 was in Umbrella Alley in Inez. Rules for Harvest Fest Treasure Hunt 1. The Harvest Fest Treasure Hunt will last for three weeks. 2. The clues will be printed in the newspaper. 3.…
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Facing Hunger Foodbank distribution Wednesday in Martin County
PILGRIM — At least 19% of Martin County’s population lives with food insecurity, including 22% of the county’s children. Facing Hunger Foodbank aims to make a difference by hosting a drive-thru mobile food distribution Wednesday at the Pigeon Roost Community Center. Distribution will begin at 11 a.m. and continue until noon or the supply is…
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Little Free Library opens outside Martin County Health Department
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — An Inez resident with a tremendous love for reading has partnered with the Martin County Health Department to construct a Little Free Library to serve as a location for avid readers to “take a book and share a book.” Anyone may take a book or share a book.…
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KPC prays for leaders
The Kentucky Prayer Coalition ended its 12-county tour Friday in Martin, Johnson and Magoffin counties. Prayer intercessors from across the state joined with the KPC to visit counties severely flooded some months ago to distribute Bibles to the schools and public libraries and to meet and pray with the county judge/executives. April Hunt, KPC director,…
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Bird’s Eye View
BY JACOB STURGELL and DRAY DUFF MARTIN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL Hello Cardinal Nation! This is Jacob Sturgell and Dray Duff. Welcome back to this week’s edition of the Cardinal Bird’s Eye View. This week, the Cardinals girls soccer team faced their regional rivals, the Prestonsburg Black Cats. This marked the first time we have defeated…
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Umbrella Alley showcases talent of Inez artist Katie O’Connor
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A multi-talented Martin County resident completed a colorful mural on the outside wall of the historical courthouse that adds another layer of interest to the downtown Inez location, as local residents and those visiting the area flock to “Umbrella Alley” for a one-of-a-kind photo opportunity. At the age…
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Board of Education recognizes Martin County Head Start staff
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Board of Education honored three Head Start employees during the August BOE meeting. Superintendent of Schools Larry James presented certificates to Stacy Morrison, Kathy Stacy and Lana Workman. Morrison was selected Head Start family advocate of the year, while Stacy was recognized for having the…
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Transportation Cabinet awards 34 scholarships
FRANKFORT — Thirty-four promising students from across Kentucky have been awarded Kentucky Transportation Cabinet college scholarships to help further their pursuit of careers in civil engineering, construction management and engineering technology. “We are helping to educate the next generation of transportation leaders in Kentucky,” Gov. Andy Beshear said. “Each of these scholarships is an investment.…
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