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Chalk the Walk, paint a scenery at Appalachian Artist Festival
4-H, UK Extension Office offering free creative activities for families BY KYLE CREAMER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Transform the Storybook Walk of Inez into a trail of colorful murals using chalk in the ancient tradition of street painting at this year’s Appalachian Artist Festival (AAF). The free “Chalk the Walk” event and additional creative activities for
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Community gathers for Sleigh Cancer event in Inez
BY KYLE CREAMER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County community gave a warm welcome to Mr. and Mrs. Claus (Matthew and Angela Ross Ising) and their Sleigh Cancer fundraiser and candlelight vigil Friday evening in Inez. The event by Give Like Santa featured live music, prize raffles and pictures with Santa in his sleigh.
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GED graduation ceremony unites Martin and Lawrence counties
BY KYLE CREAMER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — In a momentous gathering, adult education programs from Martin and Lawrence counties joined forces to celebrate the GED graduating class of 2024. The event, hosted June 19 at the Collier Center in Inez, marked the achievements of 44 graduates. The two counties worked together as a community to
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HANDS program celebrates fathers and families
BY KYLE CREAMER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN TOMAHAWK — The Martin County Health Department HANDS (Health Access Nurturing Development Services) program celebrated Father’s Day by honoring dads and families with a picnic Saturday at Martin County Lake. The event, for anyone pregnant, those with babies under 3 months and HANDS alumni, included inflatables, games and food and
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Community honors Dr. Aranas with retirement party
BY KYLE CREAMER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — Martin County welcomed Dr. Bonifacio Aranas with open arms when he set up his medical practice in April 1977 in Warfield. In his retirement, the community recognized him as a beloved doctor, friend and neighbor, honoring him Saturday with a retirement celebration at Warfield Park. The event was
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The Inez Dance Academy delights audience with Spring Recital
BY KYLE CREAMER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Inez Dance Academy welcomed a crowd to its 2024 Spring Recital this past Saturday at the Collier Center. The event highlighted the year in dance for students, showcasing their skills and progress in front of their families and the community. The Inez Dance Academy founder and dance
