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Residents enjoy photo shoot
Residents of Martin County Health Care Facility (MCHCF) joined in the spirit of the season during a festive fall photo shoot. They all had fun posing for the camera.
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Martin County Heritage Day to celebrate Appalachian traditions
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The sights, sounds, and tastes of Appalachian heritage will come alive Saturday, Oct. 11 as Martin County hosts Heritage Day beginning at 11 a.m. The celebration will take place along Kingfisher Branch Trail and God’s Promise Trail in Inez. Families can step back in time for an old-fashioned
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Kermit announces Fall Festival
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN KERMIT — The town of Kermit will celebrate the season Saturday, Oct. 11, from noon to 6 p.m. with activities, food, music and family fun at the Kermit Fall Festival at Kermit City Park. This year’s celebration offers something for all ages, from inflatables and obstacle courses for kids to
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Swinging for Recovery event Sept. 27 in Inez
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Martin County Cares and Kentucky Specialty Courts will host the Fifth Annual Swinging for Recovery softball event Saturday, Sept. 27, from 12 to 4 p.m. at the Inez Little League Ballfield. This year’s matchup is Team Gusto vs. Team Tenacity. Expect an afternoon of fun, fellowship and hope in recognition
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Scenes from Warfield: A celebration of art, music and Dr. Aranas
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — Warfield Park was buzzing with a feel-good mix of fun, food and music as the town turned out for a community event hosted by Martin County’s Community Action for Recovery Enhancement and Support program alongside Judge/Executive Lon Lafferty and the Fiscal Court. Dr. Bonifacio Aranas, who earlier this
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Football in rural America bonds communities together
Whether you are a die-hard football fan or just a casual observer, there is no doubt you could be part of a community every week that supports teams from your school. High school football in rural communities, especially locations in Appalachia or the South, brings rabid fans together every Friday night. There is something about
