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The way we respond to a storm defines us
Winter Storm Blair left an icy grip on Martin County this week, paralyzing roadways and disrupting power. Yet, in the chaos and cold, we are reminded of what makes Martin County a remarkable place to live. Major snowstorms like this one test our infrastructure, strain emergency services, and, most importantly, challenge our collective spirit. For…
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Shopping malls are fading away
Shopping throughout my lifetime has sure changed. Like you, I have seen the evolution of shopping go through many stages. When we were younger, most every community had a general store or at least a local grocery store that carried more than just food items. They also had hardware and some stores even sold clothing…
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January: Be prepared, drink hot chocolate and rest
January always brings snow and ice unless you live in the most southern part of the United States. Even then, you are not guaranteed to escape January without some harsh weather. This current mess that came from the west has piled about 8 inches of snow and ice on us. Keeping us inside for a…
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Happy New Year, Martin County
As the sun rises on the year 2025, a new chapter unfolds for our community. The New Year is a time for reflection, renewal and hope—a moment to celebrate our achievements and recommit to the work ahead. Looking back on 2024, we are proud of our community. Looking ahead we are eager for the opportunities…
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Superintendent Larry James to the Martin County School Board
January is School Board Recognition Month and I would like to express my appreciation to the members of the Martin County Board of Education and recognize them for their service and dedication to the students of Martin County. In Martin County, our community values a quality education as an important step along the pathway to…
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Transitioning into 2025
A new year is a transition. The date changes. Some of us will mess up writing a check a time or two because we’ll write 2024 until it finally sinks in that we are in a new year. The new year means change. It always has and this year will not be any different. We…
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Can you believe it is 2025?
Things have sure changed over the years. Can you believe it is already 2025? It seems it was just a couple of years ago that we were going into the year 2000 and everyone was talking about Y2K. Some were even afraid of going into the 2000s. If you are a “baby boomer” like me,…
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Wishing you a Merry Christmas
As the Christmas season surrounds us with its familiar glow of joy, tradition and togetherness, we at the Mountain Citizen pause to extend our warmest wishes to you, our readers, and the community we proudly serve. This is a time of year to celebrate the blessings in our lives, to reflect on the journey behind…
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Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree
Nothing says it is Christmas like the tree that we annually put up and decorate in our homes every holiday season. Many put up the tree even before Thanksgiving these days to jump-start that good feeling for the upcoming Christmas holiday. You will likely find some sort of Christmas tree in every home and in…
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The symbols of Christmas guide us throughout the year
BY REPRESENTATIVE BOBBY MCCOOL “And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.” — Luke 2:7 These words capture the humble birth of Jesus Christ and echo through generations, forming the foundation of Christmas…
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