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Community discussion to focus on ecological restoration at The Wilds of Emily Creek
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — On June 3, the Martin County Extension Office will host a public discussion dedicated to exploring the ecological restoration efforts at The Wilds of Emily Creek. Scheduled from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., the event will feature representatives from The Wilds of Emily Creek, Renew Appalachia, Appalachian Legacy Initiative, and…
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Daytime closure scheduled for Emily Creek bridge repairs in Martin County
Sept. 20-22 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. PILGRIM — The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet advises motorists of a daytime bridge closure along KY 3407 in Martin County for repairs. The bridge is located in the Emily Creek area at mile point 2.3 (.1 miles North of KY 1714) near the Pilgrim Post Office. Due to…
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Fatal ATV accident claims life of local man in Pilgrim
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PILGRIM — A man died in an all-terrain vehicle accident on Emily Creek early Sunday morning. The deceased has been identified as William Dillon, 29, a resident of Holty Branch, Pilgrim. The incident came to light around 4:30 a.m. when an individual passing through the area between Jordan Hollow and…