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Community spirit shines at Kermit Fall Festival
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT KERMIT — The Kermit Fall Festival brought out friends, neighbors and a community spirit Friday and Saturday at Kermit Park. With no entry gate or tickets to tally, nailing down an exact attendance is tricky—but the turnout was one for the books. Festivities kicked off Friday night with a massive cruise-in at
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Heritage Day set for Oct. 19: Event pays homage to old ways of Appalachia
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County residents come together each year to celebrate roots, culture and community at Martin County Heritage Day. The event pays homage to the old ways of life, honoring the grit and traditions of ancestors who called these Appalachian hills home. Set for Oct. 19, Heritage Day will
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Trick-or-Treat dates announced for Martin County, Kermit
With the spooky season soon upon us, officials have designated Oct. 31 for Trick-or-Treat in both Martin County and Kermit. The fun runs from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in both locations. Warfield Park will be the site of a Trunk-or-Treat event Thursday, Oct. 24 starting at 6 p.m. Lori Workman, Brionna Shrum and Holly Hinkle
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Swinging for Recovery celebrates community strength, resilience
BY CARMEL CLINE INEZ — The Martin County CARES (Community Action for Recovery Enhancement and Support) hosted the fourth annual Swinging for Recovery event Saturday at Frank Horn Ballfield. Individuals, families and organizations committed to promoting recovery from addiction and mental health challenges came together in a show of strength and resilience. The day was
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4-H hosts Harvest Festival Pet Show
BY TAWNY SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The third annual 4-H Pet Show garnered some furr-ocious attention at the recent Martin County Harvest Festival. Hosted by the Martin County 4-H Youth Development Organization of the UK Cooperative Extension Service, the opp-paw-tunity fostered community engagement between local organizations, youth leader volunteers and youth citizens to put
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SOAR Gala honors economic achievement in eastern Kentucky
BY PHILL BARNETT MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PRESTONSBURG — The 2024 SOAR Gala was a showcase of accomplishments and the forward momentum of Appalachia Kentucky. Presented by Kentucky Power and hosted by Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR), the gala recognized individuals and organizations across 42 Appalachian counties who have made significant contributions to the region’s economic development
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Facing Hunger Foodbank wants you to ‘Rock the Country’
Facing Hunger Foodbank is hosting a raffle for two VIP Tickets to the Rock the Country festival happening in Ashland on April 19 and 20. The two-day concert will feature Jason Aldean, Miranda Lambert, Kid Rock, Brantley Gilbert, Travis Tritt, Nelly and more. To enter visit www.facinghunger.org/raffle. The VIP tickets include: The deadline to enter
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Appalachian Artist Festival lineup and schedule announced
BY BUGS DIXON MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ, Ky. – Nestled in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains, the City of Inez will host the Appalachian Artist Festival on Friday, promising an event filled with art, music, food and community fun from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. around the Historic Martin County Courthouse. Admission to the festival
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Independence Day festivities set for July 1 in Inez
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — As the summer heats up, Martin County residents eagerly await Independence Day festivities. This year downtown Inez is set to come alive July 1 starting at 5:30 p.m. with a parade, music, food, family fun and fireworks. The Kiwanis Club announced Thursday that it would sponsor the parade,
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Hollerwood to host Christmas show Friday at Alley on Main
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN PAINTSVILLE — Hollerwood Productions is hosting a “Christmas Extravaganza” Friday at Alley on Main in Paintsville. The show will feature performances by local musicians including Kristofer Lee Bentley and his band the Protectors. Doors open at 6 p.m. Music will begin at 7 p.m. and feature Jesse Osborne, Bobby Lee Caudill,
