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Transportation Cabinet awards 34 scholarships
FRANKFORT — Thirty-four promising students from across Kentucky have been awarded Kentucky Transportation Cabinet college scholarships to help further their pursuit of careers in civil engineering, construction management and engineering technology. “We are helping to educate the next generation of transportation leaders in Kentucky,” Gov. Andy Beshear said. “Each of these scholarships is an investment.
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Public invited to town hall meetings on justice and mental health Aug. 30-Nov. 29
FRANKFORT — Building on the success of Kentucky’s first mental health summit, the Kentucky Judicial Commission on Mental Health will host nine town hall meetings in communities across the state Aug. 30-Nov. 29. The meetings are being held to garner input for changing how the justice system addresses people with challenges involving mental illness, substance
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Sandy Valley Transportation gets $2 million to construct new facility
Federal funding to help 10 rural transit agencies FRANKFORT — Sandy Valley Transportation Services is among 10 rural Kentucky transit agencies receiving federal funding for upgrades. Gov. Andy Beshear announced Thursday that the transit agencies had been approved for more than $11.5 million in Federal Transit Administration funding. The agencies serving 46 Kentucky counties spanning
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Kentucky EEC to conduct water district workgroup meeting July 14 in Inez
FRANKFORT — The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet (EEC) announced the quarterly Martin County Water District Workgroup meeting will be July 14 in Inez. This in-person session will take at 1 p.m. at 387 East Main Street. A videoconference option via Zoom is also be available for those who cannot attend in person. According to
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Martin County Fiscal Court does well in FY2022 audit despite leadership change
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN FRANKFORT — State Auditor Mike Harmon has released the annual audit of the financial statement of the Martin County Fiscal Court for the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2022. Despite a sudden change in county leadership following the death of former Judge/Executive Victor Slone, the audit noted fewer issues
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Public invited to discuss mental health needs of families and children at virtual meetings
FRANKFORT — Citizen Foster Care Review Boards statewide are hosting virtual town hall meetings to talk about mental health challenges for Kentucky families and children, including those that result in children being placed in foster care. Residents of Martin County and other eastern Kentucky counties are invited to attend a meeting Thursday from noon-1 p.m.
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Library summer reading participants have chance to win $529 college savings account
FRANKFORT — Four Kentucky children can win $529 each toward a college savings account this year by participating in a summer reading program at their local public library. The Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives, the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority and KYSaves529 have launched the “All Together Now” College Savings Summer Reading Sweepstakes as
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Leave young wildlife alone
Newborn animals appear across the state in springtime BY LISA JACKSON FRANKFORT — From forests and farms, to neighborhoods and even downtown in our cities, spring brings with it a surge in newborn wildlife across Kentucky. It also brings the potential for well-meaning people to jeopardize the health and safety of these vulnerable animals. The
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Russell receives KFW award
FRANKFORT — More than two dozen Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources employees were honored at a special awards luncheon earlier this month in Frankfort, including Jason Russell of Martin County. Russell, the Eastern Fisheries District Program coordinator, received the Kerry Prather Award of Distinction. Russell has more than 23 years of service with
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Federal Medicaid renewal coming soon
Kentuckians who received benefits during pandemic must participate in the annual renewal FRANKFORT — Due to action by Congress, Gov. Andy Beshear reminded Kentuckians the federal pandemic benefit that made it easier for low-income families to sign up for free health care is changing. Starting this year, Medicaid enrollees must once again participate in an
