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Children’s books celebrate Martin Himler and legacy of Himlerville
INEZ — Eastern Kentucky author and historian Joe Clark has released two beautifully illustrated children’s books that shine a light on one of Martin County’s most remarkable stories — the life of Martin Himler and the Hungarian immigrant community of Himlerville. The first book, “Martin Himler: The Boy with Big Dreams,” tells the inspiring true
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‘Tongues of Deception’ book signing & film adaptation to spotlight local history at Harvest Fest
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County’s biggest weekend will feature not only music, food and fun, but also a story rooted in the county’s past. Author Harry H. Reed will hold a signing for his new book “Tongues of Deception” during the Martin County Harvest Festival Sept. 12–13. The book revisits the
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A voice from the fire: Joseph Little’s memoir shines light on poverty and redemption
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Local author and speaker Joseph Little remembers what it felt like to have nothing. He knows the absence of material things and the kind of emptiness that comes from being abandoned, unheard and unseen. Raised in a cycle of generational poverty, Little’s early life was shaped by instability, neglect and
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Local author to host book launch Saturday at Movies on Main
Local author and speaker Joseph Little will host the official launch of his debut memoir, “Me and Poverty: A Journey of Inspiration and Escape,” on Saturday, July 27, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the lobby of Movies on Main at the Collier Center in Inez. He invites the public to attend the free
