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Eden Elementary School holds successful PAWSitive pep rally
BY EDEN ELEMENTARY INEZ — Eden Elementary School held its PAWSitive Pep Rally for the month of August. The first monthly Pep Rally was such a huge success. We kicked off by having our student leaders host the event, and these assembly announcers did an awesome job. We recognized our Students and Staff of the…
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Warfield Elementary announces Students of the Month
WARFIELD — Principal Jessica Jewell and staff recently announced the August Students of the Month at Warfield Elementary School. Those students include Leo Gilbert, Kinzley Dunn, Cole Spence, Johnny Golden, Maci Yates, Walker Jude, Jasmine Shaffer, Kaeson Jones, Lylyann Endicott, Bentley Dalton, McKenna Fletcher, Jessica Jude, Kairi Slone, Dezmond Mills, Kaelyn Fluty and Bentley Chapman.
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Martin County All-Sports Hall of Fame Round 2 Induction Ceremony set Nov. 24
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — The “Wall of Legends” at the Martin County All-Sports Hall of Fame will grow by 35 award plaques Nov. 24. The second round of inductees will take their place among the “LEGENDS” during an induction ceremony at the Roy F. Collier Community Center in Inez. Hall of Fame directors say…
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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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