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From classroom to camera: Opal & Ash Photography lights up Main Street
Opal & Ash Photography, the latest gem on Main Street in Inez, unveiled its doors with an open house Friday. The event was to introduce Tori Gauze, owner and photographer, and showcase the studio’s array of services. Opal & Ash, located behind the Dairy Drive-In at 210 E. Main Street, Rear Building, specializes in weddings, senior…
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ToddlerTowns Soft Playland Rentals caters to children 0-6
BY DIANE SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN TOMAHAWK — Martika and Everett Scott of Tomahawk are excited to introduce their new venture, ToddlerTowns Soft Playland Rentals, to the community. Since its launch in March, ToddlerTowns has become the leading mobile soft play entertainment service in Eastern Kentucky and the tri-state area. Catering specifically to children aged 0-6,…
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Small business, big dreams: Messers’ Exterior Washing aids brothers in pursuit of pro bass dream
BY CHRISTY WELLS MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Dreams of becoming professional bass anglers for brothers Lafe and Matt Messer of Warfield have found support from their latest venture, Messers’ Exterior Washing. The fresh startup in Martin County and the neighboring region offers a suite of services from house and roof washing to gutter cleaning and…
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Rite Value Pharmacy offers personalized prescription service and pharmacy care
BY DIANE SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Rite Value Pharmacy in Inez is an independent pharmacy owned and operated by people in your hometown. Owner Clayton Wells believes the difference lies in providing the best personalized prescription service and pharmacy care. An Inez native, Wells initially opened a pharmacy in Louisa in 2003. After seeing its…
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Evans Hardware celebrates 30 years
BY DIANE SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Evans Hardware, a trusted establishment located at 631 East Main Street in Inez, proudly commemorates three decades of providing essential services to the community. Since its acquisition by owner Donnie Evans from his brother, Jerry, in 1993, the store has become a cornerstone of the area. Donnie Evans…
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New Dollar General opens in Inez
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Dollar General has opened a new store at 494 West Main Street in Inez. “At Dollar General, we believe the addition of each new store provides positive economic growth for the communities we proudly serve, and the addition of our new Inez store highlights our commitment to deliver a pleasant shopping experience that…
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‘Every day is a fashion show’ at Main Emporium
Inez boutique offers sports and fashion apparel BY DIANE SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN Main Emporium opened its doors in Inez in January 2019 with the motto, “Every day is a fashion show and the world is your runway.” Owned by the son-and-mother team Daniel Cline and Rita Horn Stacy, Main Emporium evolved from Bluegrass Creative Designs…
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Inez Drug maintains old-fashioned personal care and highlights modern services
BY DIANE SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Since 1967, Inez Drug has been dispensing medicine to generations of Martin Countians. It gives customers what they need: a safe, simple, accessible way to get their medication. The mom-and-pop-style drugstore’s longstanding success is in its more personal ways of customer service, patient care and the owner’s career…
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Dairy Drive-In a local favorite since 1950s
BY DIANE SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Dairy Drive-In has been a local favorite since the 1950s and is famous for its hot dogs and milkshakes. Established in 1958 by Portsmouth, Ohio, couples John and Della Sherman and Gene and Jean Potter, the popular drive-in at 210 E. Main Street in Inez is the oldest operating…
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Appalachian Blooms flower farm coming to Lovely
BY PHILL BARNETT MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOVELY — Lovely residents JC and Danielle Kirk have big plans for the farm they are building, aiming to make it a welcoming place for locals and tourists. Appalachian Blooms Flower Farm will be a roughly one-acre community gathering place and agricultural center. “I want to create a space where…
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