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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…
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Children’s books celebrate Martin Himler and legacy of Himlerville
INEZ — Eastern Kentucky author and historian Joe Clark has released two beautifully illustrated children’s books that shine a light on one of Martin County’s most remarkable stories — the life of Martin Himler and the Hungarian immigrant community of Himlerville. The first book, “Martin Himler: The Boy with Big Dreams,” tells the inspiring true…
