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ARH brings new women’s health services to Martin County
BY DIANE SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday in Inez marked a major step forward for women’s health care in Martin County. The Martin County Health Department and Appalachian Regional Health Care unveiled a new partnership to deliver monthly women’s and primary care services through the ARH Mobile Clinic. The mobile unit
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Spirit Shop brings fashion and new energy to downtown Inez
BY DIANE SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A stylish new era began in downtown Inez on Saturday as Spirit Shop celebrated its grand opening, blending modern fashion with deep roots in the town’s retail past. Owner Daniel Cline, driven by fond memories of local favorite shops, launched the boutique to rekindle the vibrant shopping culture
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KY HEARS opens new hearing clinic in Martin County
BY DIANE SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A statewide effort to expand hearing care in rural Kentucky arrived in Martin County last month. KY HEARS (Hearing Healthcare Equal Access Reaching Statewide) opened a clinic inside the Martin County Health Department. KY Hears, launched by the Heuser Hearing Institute, is expanding hearing health care access across
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Pack wins Mother’s Day giveaway
BY DIANE SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Joy Pack, of Butler, Ohio, formerly of Tomahawk, Kentucky, is the winner of the annual Mountain Citizen Mother’s Day Giveaway Basket and Flowers. The 80-year-old Joy is the mother of one son, Tim, also of Ohio. She was thrilled to be the winner. “I can’t believe I won,”
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Local prodigy: Spence eyes national pageant crown
Parents rallying for support BY DIANE SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOVELY — Seven-year-old Hadley Spence has a dream. She has been competing in beauty pageants and winning. Now her goal is to travel to Orlando at the end of June to compete in the Universal Miss Nationals, a scholarship pageant and title to Kentucky. Her parents,
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From classroom to camera: Opal & Ash Photography lights up Main Street
Opal & Ash Photography, the latest gem on Main Street in Inez, unveiled its doors with an open house Friday. The event was to introduce Tori Gauze, owner and photographer, and showcase the studio’s array of services. Opal & Ash, located behind the Dairy Drive-In at 210 E. Main Street, Rear Building, specializes in weddings, senior…
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ToddlerTowns Soft Playland Rentals caters to children 0-6
BY DIANE SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN TOMAHAWK — Martika and Everett Scott of Tomahawk are excited to introduce their new venture, ToddlerTowns Soft Playland Rentals, to the community. Since its launch in March, ToddlerTowns has become the leading mobile soft play entertainment service in Eastern Kentucky and the tri-state area. Catering specifically to children aged 0-6,
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Madison Blue Boutique opens in Inez with flair and style
BY DIANE SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The landscape of East Main Street has a new addition that promises to infuse the town with style and confidence. Madison Blue Boutique, the brainchild of Kendra Fletcher of Inez, celebrated its grand opening Saturday, transforming a former hibachi storefront into a visually stunning and diverse boutique. “It’s
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Shuffle Bean Coffee: A Costa Rican gem bringing the finest flavors to coffee lovers
BY DIANE SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN Shuffle Bean Coffee, a gem in the world of coffee, is captivating the taste buds of coffee lovers with its exceptional quality and unique origin. Nestled within the Dota Region of the Tarrazu Mountains in Costa Rica, Shuffle Bean is quickly gaining recognition as one of the finest coffee brands
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Dr. Lon Lafferty: A true country doctor serving his community with compassion
BY DIANE SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — In the heart of Martin County, there is a physician who has touched countless lives throughout his long-standing career – Dr. Lon Lafferty. Driven by his faith, family values and an insatiable love for his community, Dr. Lafferty’s journey in medicine is nothing short of inspiring. His devotion
