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Appalachian Nursing Academy for high school juniors and seniors extends application deadline to April 15
The Appalachian Nursing Academy, for high school students in Appalachia who are wondering if they would like to pursue a career in health care, has extended its application deadline to April 15. The academy is a free, two-week summer program at the University of Pikeville July 10-21. It is available to rising junior or senior…
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Martin County Middle School announces honors
WARFIELD — Principal Brent Haney and staff recently announced Students of the Month, Staff of the Month and Teachers of the Month at Martin County Middle School. Students of the Month include Jada Mills, Donna Adkins, Kayleigh McCoy, Isabella Robinson, Mia Fields, Sydney Gnatt, Trey McCoy, Logan Stacy, Bentlee Stacy, Kendrick Dials, Zach Maynard and…
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Community yard sale May 5-6
Warfield Park Community Center board member Denise Chaffins announced a community yard sale May 5 and 6 at Warfield Park. The event will run from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. each day. Vendors can rent a 10 x 20 space for $10 per day and must supply their own tent, tables and chairs. Chaffins said the park…
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WES announces Students of the Week
Warfield Elementary School recently announced its Students of the Week and Staff of the Week. Students of the Week include Tyler Wolford, Paige Burchett, Desmond York, Paxton Dunn, Rylie Parks, Missy Jude, Colton Hall, Sara Maynard, Gabby Mann, Mackenzie Estepp, Annabelle Gess, Kali Elkins, Hayden Fugate and Lucas Miles. The Staff of the Week include…
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Martin County students accepted into Craft Academy
INEZ — Three Martin County High School sophomores have been accepted into the Craft Academy at Morehead State University. MCHS principal Martha Williams announced that Chase Childers, Erickson Mills and Brayden Cook received news of their acceptance last week. The Craft Academy is a postsecondary residential program for academically exceptional high school juniors and seniors.…
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Stacy makes all Cardinals proud
WARFIELD — Martin County Middle School eighth grader Blake Stacy traveled to Louisville to compete in the state Academic Team competition March 18. As a test-taker in the social studies subject, Blake makes all Cardinals proud. The team advanced to the regional tournament – a step up from last year. “We’re looking forward to next season…
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Eden’s Title I ‘Tie-Dye, Taco Tuesday’ huge success
Eden Elementary School’s Title I Tie-Dye, Taco Tuesday, Team Building Parent Involvement meeting March 21 was a huge success. The meeting was held in collaboration with the Eden Family Resource Center. After a warm welcome and data presentation from the principal, Mr. Shane Stafford, parents participated in a team-building activity with Mrs. Trista Stafford, the…
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Russell receives KFW award
FRANKFORT — More than two dozen Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources employees were honored at a special awards luncheon earlier this month in Frankfort, including Jason Russell of Martin County. Russell, the Eastern Fisheries District Program coordinator, received the Kerry Prather Award of Distinction. Russell has more than 23 years of service with…
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IES Student Leadership Council hosts ‘Appreciation Week’
INEZ — During the week of March 20, the Inez Elementary Student Leadership Council hosted Appreciation Week for school staff. The council dedicated days to the staff members recognizing them for their important roles at the school. The SLC comprises 22 third- and fourth-graders and has been making a huge impact within the school and community…
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