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Holocaust Memorial Museum to host Himler autobiography signing event
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Bookstore in Washington is set to host a special signing event for the autobiography of former Martin County coal mining entrepreneur Martin Himler. The event will take place June 16 from 1-4 p.m. and June 17 at 10 a.m. Himler (1889-1961) was a prominent…
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Library summer reading participants have chance to win $529 college savings account
FRANKFORT — Four Kentucky children can win $529 each toward a college savings account this year by participating in a summer reading program at their local public library. The Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives, the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority and KYSaves529 have launched the “All Together Now” College Savings Summer Reading Sweepstakes as…
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DAV awards scholarships
Coalition Better Health Care and DAV Chapter 18, based in Auxier, Kentucky, presented their first-ever $500 scholarship to Martin County High School senior Dennison Davis for being his class valedictorian. The group presented scholarships to valedictorians in Johnson and Floyd counties also.
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Inez honors teams and clubs
Principal Amanda Fields, teachers and staff recently awarded 2022-2023 athletic teams and school clubs at Inez Elementary School. Inez Elementary Girls Basketball, Coaches – Alison Scott, Kyle Runyon: C-Team – Jaylea Maynard, Kenadi Todd, Macie Callaham, Bre Kellough, Layla Cline, Paisley Mooney, Emily Mooney, Alivia Bowen, Aubrey Maynard and Jayln McGinnis. B-Team – Harper Runyon,…
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Appalachia Reach Out announces summer vacation bible school
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT WARFIELD — Appalachia Reach Out has announced its Summer 2023 Vacation Bible School schedule, promising an enriching and fun-filled experience for children in grades 5-6. The VBS sessions will take place over three weeks at Warfield Park, providing an ideal setting for spiritual growth and engaging activities. Participants can immerse themselves in…
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Webb music shop to be featured on Kentucky Life
Memorial Day banjo workshop and jam draw crowd BY PHILL BARNETT MOUNTAIN CITIZEN TOMAHAWK — James E. Webb Musical Repair and Sales, located in Tomahawk, will soon be gracing screens across the state as part of KET’s Kentucky Life. Filming was underway Monday during a Memorial Day banjo workshop and all-star jam that drew music…
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Bird’s Eye View
BY KEILAN JEWELL Hello, Cardinal Nation! Welcome to this week’s Bird’s Eye View, written by Keilan Jewell. There’s a lot to go over, so let’s get started. First and foremost, let us look at the JAG NCDC results. To begin, Drew Wilson, Tamara Workman, and Grace Caldwell of Martin County’s Project-Based Learning Showcase Team finished…
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Wanted: Vendors, donations for 2023 Back to School Bash
Event set for Aug. 3 in Inez CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Organizers are calling for vendors and donations for this year’s Back to School Bash. “Your commitment to providing necessary supplies to assist students in obtaining an education is a vital asset, and we are grateful for your support,” organizers said. “Any school supplies…
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Older Martin Countians celebrate their ability to explore
INEZ — Martin County Senior Citizens Center is celebrating Older Americans Month in May with activities to help foster lifelong enrichment in a social and uplifting atmosphere. Led by the Administration for Community Living, Older Americans Month is celebrated annually. This year’s theme, “Aging Unbound,” means older Americans will celebrate their ability to explore various…
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Four Martin County students selected for The Center for Rural Development’s youth programs
The Center for Rural Development has selected four Martin County students to participate in its summer leadership programs. Rogers Scholars Erikson Kirk Mills, a current sophomore at Martin County High School, will join high school students from across Southern and Eastern Kentucky this summer for the 26th annual Rogers Scholars youth leadership program. Mills is…
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