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MC Health Care Facility residents craft festive fall décor
The residents of Martin County Health Care Facility embraced the spirit of autumn by handcrafting their very own fall pumpkin decorations during a recent activities session. Each resident added their personal touch, transforming ordinary materials into festive autumn décor. Their talent is on display in photos this week.
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Enter to win a handmade heirloom
INEZ — The Martin County Health Care Facility resident council has a special fundraiser that is sure to catch the eye of quilt lovers and supporters alike. Thanks to the generous donation from the Heirloom Quilt Society, a stunning Queen/King chandelier quilt will be the grand prize in a drawing to be held Dec. 6…
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UPIKE receives $5 million AMLER grant for sports complex
PIKEVILLE — The University of Pikeville (UPIKE) will begin phase 1 construction of the university’s Bear Mountain Sports Complex thanks to a $5 million Abandoned Mine Lands Economic Revitalization (AMLER) grant awarded during the annual SOAR (Shaping Our Appalachian Region) Summit last week in Pikeville. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear and U.S. Congressman Harold “Hal” Rogers…
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UPIKE receives $2 million ARC grant to launch preventive health clinic
PIKEVILLE — The University of Pikeville (UPIKE) has received a $2 million grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) to advance its mission of serving the region. The funding is part of the ARC’s $68.2 million POWER (Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization) Initiative, which supports economic diversification and revitalization efforts in Appalachian…
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Visual Newsroom: Head Start adventures at Pumpkin Patch
Martin County Head Start students made memories during their recent field trip to the White Oak Pumpkin Patch in West Liberty. The children had the chance to pick their very own pumpkins from the patch. They also enjoyed hayrides and the friendly animals in the petting zoo. Take a look at these young learners in…
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Barefoot Festival to debut in Lovely
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOVELY — Get ready for the Barefoot Festival to debut in Martin County on Nov. 1 and 2, bringing music, community and culture together on a reclaimed strip mine on North Wolf Creek Road in Lovely. The two-day event promises to be like nothing you have experienced. With live performances…
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Vision screenings required for driver’s license renewal starting Jan. 1
Starting Jan. 1, 2025, Kentuckians renewing their driver’s licenses will be required to undergo a vision screening. The mandate stems from legislation passed during the 2021 General Assembly and signed into law by Gov. Andy Beshear. “We know this will be a change for license holders when it’s time to renew every four or eight…
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Morehead State receives nearly $10 million for space network expansion
MOREHEAD — Morehead State University’s Space Science Center continues to attract top names in aerospace, and now the federal government is making a significant investment in its future. During a ceremony Thursday at the Space Science Center, U.S. Rep. Harold “Hal” Rogers (R-Ky.) announced a federal earmark totaling nearly $10 million in Community Project Funding…
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Martin County Health Department revives Diabetes Prevention Program, offers free classes and A1C testing
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Health Department is bringing back its diabetes prevention and control program, offering residents new resources to combat the widespread disease. “We’re rolling out several new initiatives,” said Health Department Director Eric Mills. “And we’re excited to have Lakean Meade join us as the new diabetes program…
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Yesteryear
Martin County Health Care Facility residents step into yesteryear with old-fashioned photo sessions.
Category: Mountain Living
