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Casting With Kids returns to Paintsville Lake with two days of free fishing, prizes, fun
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PAINTSVILLE — Children and families will head to Paintsville Lake for two days of fishing, education and outdoor activities as the annual Casting With Kids 2026 returns June 5-6 at Paintsville Lake State Park Marina. Hosted in partnership with the Kent Rose Foundation, Casting for Kids and a long list…
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Casting With Kids returns to Paintsville Lake this weekend
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT STAFFORDSVILLE — The annual Casting With Kids event returns to Paintsville Lake State Park on Friday, June 6 and Saturday, June 7, offering two full days of outdoor recreation, educational activities and family-friendly entertainment—at no cost to participants. Organizers have expanded the 2025 event with even more attractions for children and teens.…
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Arm Drop Dragz on Labor Day Weekend
BY PHILL BARNETT MOUNTAIN CITIZEN HAGERHILL — Heroes and Legends Arm Drop Dragz is set to take place Friday and Saturday at Combs Airport. This year’s theme, “Heroes and Legends,” will honor local racing icons, including Neil James, affectionately known as “the banjo man,” who has been a staple at the event for a decade.…
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Arm Drop Revival 2023: A tribute to Kent Rose and a boost for local youth
Combs Airport to host two-day drag racing event organized by Kent Rose Foundation BY PHILL BARNETT MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PAINTSVILLE — The Paintsville-Prestonsburg Combs Airport is set to host the Arm Drop Revival 2023 on Sept. 1 and 2. Organized by the Kent Rose Foundation (KRF), this two-day street-style drag racing event aims to honor the…
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About 440 kids and teens compete for top angler at Paintsville Lake
“The flow of kids and smiles was nonstop. We could not have asked for a better day.” –Gina Rose, Kent Rose Foundation chair BY PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN PAINTSVILLE — Casting for Kids held two fishing tournaments for kids ages 4–18 at Paintsville Lake Saturday. The tournaments were held June 4 as part of Kentucky’s Free…
