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Inez Elementary announces November Students of the Month
INEZ — Principal Amanda Fields, teachers and staff recently announced the Students of the Month at Inez Elementary School. Star students in November 2024 include the following: Kolton Nichols, kindergarten – Mrs. Becky Cain. Paislee Jude, kindergarten – Mrs. Sara Moore. Isabella Spence, first grade – Ms. Robynn Haney. Jaxson May, first grade – Mrs.…
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Patriot Ambulance EMS ‘Stuff the Ambulance’ toy drive underway
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Patriot Ambulance EMS is hosting its “Stuff the Ambulance” event to collect toys for children in Martin County. Last Friday, the ambulance was stationed at Blue Light Bargains. This week, Joshua Hunt, station captain for Patriot Ambulance in Martin County, invites everyone to bring donations of new toys to the ambulance parked…
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Martin County Farm Bureau recognized
LOUISVILLE — Martin County Farm Bureau received recognition during the 105th Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) annual meeting in Louisville for its outstanding membership and program achievement in 2024. The Dec. 6 awards program acknowledged Sonny Ward, president of Martin County Farm Bureau, as the award recipient. The award honors county Farm Bureau offices that meet…
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Blood drive Dec. 18 in Inez
Residents can donate blood Dec. 18 at the Martin County Public Library-Collier Center in Inez. The Kentucky Blood Center (KBC) drive will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the gymnasium. Blood donors must be at least 17 years old (16 with parental consent), weigh at least 110 pounds, be in general good…
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Morehead State University’s Fall Commencment set for Dec. 14
Morehead State University has announced details for the 2024 Fall Commencement. The commencement ceremony for fall and winter 2024 graduates begins at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, in the Academic-Athletic Center (AAC). The Lavender Graduation is at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9, in the Adron Doran University Center (ADUC) Theater. This annual ceremony honors LGBTQ+…
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Christmas in the Mountains royalty crowned
Garmon Preece and Thelma Moore, the 2024 Mr. and Ms. Christmas in the Mountains, were crowned during Sunday night’s Merry Little Christmas Party at the Collier Center in Inez. The coronation officially kicked off the festival that runs through Dec. 7 in downtown Inez.
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Festival founders honored with ‘Angels of Christmas’ awards
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Linda Lou Webb, Barry Webb and Brenda Evans Davis found themselves in the spotlight Sunday during the Christmas in the Mountains Merry Little Christmas Party. The festival founders received a surprise honor: the “Angels of Christmas in the Mountains” award. The recognition, presented by Martin County Judge/Executive Lon…
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Agroforestry workshop on tap in Lovely
LOVELY — Learn, network and contribute to sustainable farming practices at Renew Appalachia’s free agroforestry workshop Dec. 13 from 2 to 5 p.m. in Lovely. This event is open to all, especially those interested in forest farming, mineland restoration and regenerative agriculture. The hands-on workshop offers participants the chance to plant trees, inoculate mushroom logs…
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Facing Hunger in Inez
Facing Hunger Foodbank from Huntington, West Virginia, brought its mission to feed people to Inez on Nov. 27 in Inez. The organization helps in 17 counties across West Virginia, Kentucky and Ohio. Martin County has been on its mobile distribution schedule every other month for most of 2024.
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Secretary of State essay and slogan contests address civic knowledge
Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams has announced his Office’s 2024 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. “Encouraging civic interest at a young age is crucial to having civically engaged adults,” said Adams. “I…
