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Blood Drive July 5 in Inez
Donors eligible to win Toyota RAV4 CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Donors who help shore up the low blood supply July 5 in Inez will get a chance to win a free SUV. Marion Hale Lodge #672 is partnering with the Kentucky Blood Center to sponsor the blood drive 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Collier…
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Kentucky Opry returns July 9
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT PRESTONSBURG — Billie Jean Osborne’s Kentucky Opry returns July 9 and will run through Aug. 20 at the Mountain Arts Center in Prestonsburg, promising a new and exciting performance. This season’s cast includes original members Jody Conley and Tony Whited, entering their 32nd season entertaining east Kentucky. This season will also be…
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Clinic undergoes renovations
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — The Martin County Community Health Center recently underwent renovations to improve the patient experience and visibility of the facility. A prominent digital billboard and lighted sign welcome patients to the clinic at its location on Route 645 near Inez. “In addition to the new signage, clinic renovations include a walk-up…
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Boom nominee for U.S. Sentencing Commission
Former Martin County resident introduced at nomination hearing CITIZEN STAFF REPORT WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) introduced three U.S. Sentencing Commission nominees, including Judge for the Eastern and Western Districts of Kentucky Claria Horn Boom, during the June 8 U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary hearing. “It’s my privilege to introduce…
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Mollett appointed as new agent of Martin County Farm Bureau office
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT LOUISVILLE — Zachary Mollett has been appointed as a new agent with Kentucky Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company at the Martin County Farm Bureau office. Mollett’s appointment was announced Monday in Louisville by Chuck Osborne, vice president of Agency Support & Marketing for KFB Insurance. Mollett holds a bachelor’s degree in insurance…
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Trooper severely injured at home
Jennings paralyzed CITIZEN STAFF REPORT KERMIT, W.Va. — A West Virginia State Police trooper was severely injured while working at his home Saturday in Kermit. Trooper R.J. Jennings, based in Mingo County in the Williamson Detachment, has been hospitalized after falling off a roof, according to a social media post from the West Virginia Troopers…
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Grand jury indicts four
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — A Martin County grand jury returned indictments Thursday against four individuals. Those indicted include: Nella Webb Maynard, 58, of Pilgrim, was indicted on two counts of intent to defraud/scheme/artifice to obtain benefits over $10,000. The indictment states that from Jan. 1, 2016, through Feb. 29, 2020, Maynard made a false statement or…
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School starts Aug. 10 for students
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — School starts Aug. 10 for students in Martin County. The 2022-2023 calendar has been released and includes 185 contract days — 170 instructional, four holidays, four professional development, one opening, one closing and five professional learning. Aug. 2, 3, 4 and 8 are professional development days. Opening day is Aug.…
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Newsome named All-American
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Boo Newsome capped off her legendary career as a University of Pikeville women’s golfer by being named a National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Third Team All-American. She became the first Bear in the program’s history to be honored as an All-American. The NAIA made the announcement Thursday. Each…
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Body discovered in Levisa River
Family confirms identity CITIZEN STAFF REPORT PRESTONSBURG — Family members confirmed the body discovered in the Levisa River in Prestonsburg last week was that of Gordon Terry McKinney, 54, of Harold. Prestonsburg City Police found McKinney’s body around 3:45 p.m. May 25 in the Riverside Drive area. Police responded after receiving a call about a…
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