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‘Tracks Through Time’ brings Martin Himler history to life in Warfield
BY NORA RAY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — A new outdoor heritage exhibit at Warfield City Park is preserving the story of Martin County’s coal and railroad past. County leaders, community partners and volunteers cut the ribbon Aug. 5 on the Himler Heritage Exhibit: Tracks Through Time, an attraction centered around the City of Warfield’s X357…
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‘Himler Heritage Exhibit’ ribbon-cutting set Aug. 5
Warfield exhibit to tell story of cooperative coal company, railroad BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — A new exhibit beside Warfield’s historic railroad caboose will tell the story of Martin Himler, the miner-owned coal company he established and the rail line that connected the community to markets beyond the Tug Fork. Martin County Judge/Executive…
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Do not let Martin County’s greatest story fade away
BY JOE CLARK Martin County has never lacked history. What it has lacked is the willingness to fully embrace one of the greatest economic opportunities sitting in its own backyard. According to recent statistics, Martin County ranks among Kentucky’s poorest counties, with nearly one out of every three residents living below the poverty line. Childhood…
