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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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A life of service: Endicott named Harvest Fest grand marshal
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — For nearly half a century, Rex Endicott has stood at the ready when Martin County needed him most. This Sept. 13, instead of directing traffic or answering a rescue call, he will take a different place of honor leading the 29th Annual Harvest Festival Parade as its grand
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CJ Solar to bring Nashville firepower to Martin County Harvest Fest
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County’s biggest weekend just scored a headliner with real Southern bite. Baton Rouge native and Nashville hitmaker CJ Solar is set to close out the 2025 Harvest Fest. He will bring his blend of swampy blues, Southern rock grit and chart-topping country polish to the stage Saturday,
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Barefoot Festival postponed
LOVELY — Kentucky State University, together with the Appalachian Renewal Project and the Stidham Old Time Music Association, Thursday announced the postponement of the second annual Barefoot Festival originally scheduled for Oct. 4 in Lovely. The organizers say expanded planning is underway with partners and sponsors to strengthen the festival’s long-term impact. Conceived as a
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Kiwanis Club unveils Harvest Fest Quilt
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — The Kiwanis Club unveiled the 2025 Harvest Fest Quilt on Thursday during its meeting at Giovanni’s in Inez, presenting a handmade piece that captures the colors and motifs of autumn. The quilt, hand-pieced by Connie Harless and quilted by Sherry Burchett at Quilter’s Playhouse, features bright orange patchwork pumpkins set
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Martin County JAG KY announces speech and poetry contest
INEZ — Martin County High School’s Jobs for America’s Graduates program is opening the school year with its signature showcase of student voices. In partnership with the Martin County Kiwanis Club, the MCHS chapter will host the Ninth Annual Harvest Fest Speech and Poetry Contest on Sept. 12. The event takes place on the Harvest
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Pets take the stage at Harvest Fest
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — The Martin County Harvest Fest will again give local pets their moment in the spotlight when the county’s 4-H chapter hosts its Fourth Annual Pet Show on Sept. 12. The event, scheduled for 1:30 p.m. on the festival grounds, has become a lively tradition, drawing children and families eager to
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Worship, music and fellowship at Warfield Park
WARFIELD — The Warfield Church of God will host an evening of worship and community fellowship Monday, Aug. 25, at the Warfield Park Community Center. The service begins at 7 p.m. with Pastor Robbie May preaching, music by the Warfield COG Praise Team, and a performance by the H.O.P.E. Puppeteers. The church will provide food
