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Christmas in the Mountains Festival releases schedule of events
BY RACHEL DOVEMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — If you drive through the City of Inez in the next few days, you will feel the Christmas spirit as city streets transform into a winter wonderland with light displays everywhere. Christmas in the Mountains organizers announced a schedule this week that points to the city becoming the premier Christmas…
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Todd graduates from WV state police academy
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Martin County native Nathan Todd graduated Friday from the West Virginia State Police Academy. Todd said in a Facebook post following the ceremony that it had always been his dream. “I knew it would be tough, but I had no idea what I was getting into until I was…
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Horn family welcomes Bryson Arlie
Gene and Ashley Horn announce the birth of their son, Bryson Arlie Horn, born Oct. 26, 2022 at Pikeville Medical Center. He weighed 8 pounds, 8 ounces and was 22 inches long. Bryson Arlie is the little brother of Brody Gavin Horn. Maternal grandparents are Jennifer Hammond and Ronald Dingess; paternal grandparents are Bill and…
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Eden Elementary Spotlighting ‘Paws-itively’ Wonderful Wildcats
Submitted by EES Eden Elementary would like to recognize several different groups of people that have exhibited “paws-itive” behaviors that are noteworthy of celebration. Every week, we would like to showcase a student from each grade level. We will also be spotlighting a community partner and a member/group of our hardworking staff who have gone…
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Pumpkins go pink to promote Breast Cancer Awareness Month
INEZ — A few jack-o-lanterns took a detour from the usual scare tactics this October. Youth at Freedom Freewill Baptist Church used them to promote Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The youth painted their pumpkins pink and decorated them Oct. 23 in Children’s Church in the Painting Pumpkins Pink Contest to spread awareness of the disease.…
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MCHCF has a blast at the ‘Bash’
INEZ — Residents and staff at Martin County Health Care Facility had a blast at their Halloween Bash and deemed it a “huge success.” They had it all – a petting zoo, cruise-in, singing competition, haunted house and vendors with great food and crafts. There was face painting, games and more fun. Several competed in…
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What to know about RSV
BY HILARY BROWN UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY Respiratory syncytial virus is a common respiratory virus that usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms. Most people recover in a week or two, but RSV can be serious, especially for infants and older adults. Pediatricians across the country are seeing a significant increase in RSV in children. Dr. Lindsay Ragsdale,…
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Veterans Day ceremony Saturday at Warfield Park Community Center
Tolsia JROTC and Band kicking off event BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — The Warfield Park Community Center board invites everyone to the annual Veterans Day ceremony Saturday at 10 a.m. Tolsia High School JROTC and Band will kick off the ceremony to honor every military branch. Coordinator Denise Chaffins and volunteers will serve…
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Kermit planning Dec. 2 Christmas in the Park
KERMIT — Mark your calendar. Kermit’s Christmas in the Park is Dec. 2. “Everyone, please get excited,” Kermit Councilwoman Anna Mae Sartin Wellman said. “We want this to be a wonderful and joyous event.” Sartin said the Town of Kermit Parks and Recreation Committee plans to expand the event this year. Groups, schools and individuals…
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