Category: Mountain Living

Washburn enrolls at UK

LEXINGTON — Austin Washburn of Inez recently enrolled in the University of Kentucky College of Arts & Sciences for fall 2023. Washburn is a prospective chemistry major. The University of Kentucky College of Arts & Sciences made the announcement.
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Austin Washburn, University of Kentucky

May 24, 2023
Rock around the clock for National Nursing Home Week

Martin County Health Care Facility celebrates with ‘50s Diner CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — The word from the bird is Martin County Health Care Facility residents and staff rocked around the clock to celebrate National Nursing Home Week. The facility transformed into a “1950s Diner,” a place for friends, milkshakes, light-hearted laughter and cheerful nostalgia.…
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Martin County Health Care Facility, Martin County Health Care Facility Residents, National Nursing Home Week

May 24, 2023
Inez Elementary announces awards

INEZ — Principal Amanda Fields, teachers and staff recently announced End of Nine Week/End of Year Awards at Inez Elementary School. MAP Growth Awards went to Weston Muncy, Braxton Hall, Jalynn Daniel, Kace Fitch, Kash Howell, Jase VanHoose, Macie Callaham, Kinslee Callaham and Brodix Howell. Sixth Grade Top of the Class Awards went to Morgan…
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Inez, Inez Elementary School

May 24, 2023
Mollett Family Reunion

The family of Johnny and Janie Mollette will be having a family reunion Saturday, May 27, beginning at 11 a.m. at the Inez Freewill Baptist Church building (next to Inez Swimming Pool) in Inez. Please bring a covered dish or drinks. Call Corinne at (606) 298-3619 or Maxine at (606) 652-9198 for more information.
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Family Reunion

May 24, 2023
Martin County Middle School announces Students of the Month

WARFIELD — Principal Brent Haney, teachers and staff recently awarded April Students of the Month at Martin County Middle School. Those students include Logan Hale, Haylee Harless, Hillary Marcum, Sarah Marcum, Abigail May and James Bentley.
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Martin County Middle School, Warfield

May 24, 2023
Strong gathering for Fallsburg Summer Stage [GALLERY]

BY BUGS DIXON MOUNTAIN CITIZEN FALLSBURG — Fallsburg Summer Stage returned to the Creekside Cabin and RV Park for a strong 2023 gathering Friday and Saturday. Despite rain on the main day of the festival, hundreds turned out to watch some of the biggest names in the region perform. The lineup for 2023 included regional…
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Arlo McKinley, Bugs Dixon, Corduroy Brown, Creekside Cabins and RV Park, Fallsburg, Phill Barnett, Sean Whiting

May 24, 2023
‘Bags Against Bullies’ cornhole tournament Saturday in Inez

BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School Cornhole Club will host a “Bags Against Bullies” tournament Saturday. Registration starts at 9 a.m., practice will go until 10 a.m., and bags fly shortly after 10 a.m. for the first game. The tournament will feature four events: two for junior high and high…
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Bags Against Bullies, Bullying, Cornhole, Inez, Roger Smith, Tournament

May 17, 2023
Mountain Movers Theatre announces 2023 season

CITIZEN STAFF REPORT LOUISA — Mountain Movers Theatre has announced the 2023 season at the Historic Garden Theater in Louisa. The season kicks off with “Bonnie & Clyde” June 2-17. When Bonnie and Clyde meet, their mutual cravings for excitement and fame immediately set them on a mission to chase their dreams. Their bold and…
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Citizen Staff Report, Garden Theater, Louisa, Mountain Movers Theatre Company

May 17, 2023
American Psychological Association issues research-based recommendations for use of social media by young people

The American Psychological Association has issued recommendations for adolescents’ use of social media, noting that while the platforms can promote healthy socialization, young people should not use them until they have taken training in social media literacy to give them skills to have “balanced, safe and meaningful experiences,” APA says. Social media are “neither inherently…
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adolescents, APA, behavioral health, digital media, Mental Health, Psychology, Research, Science, Social media, Youth

May 17, 2023
Lotz to preach gospel in Martin County

Grandson of late Dr. Billy Graham will lead tent revival on the mountain BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Rev. Jonathan Lotz will lead a tent revival at Haven of Rest in July. The grandson of the late Dr. Billy Graham and son of Bible teacher Anne Graham Lotz said he was “on assignment”…
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Church, Dr. Billy Graham, Inez, Jonathan Lotz, Revival, Roger Smith, Tent revival

May 17, 2023