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Martin County Middle School wrestling wins Region 6
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOUISA — The Martin County Middle School wrestling team secured a historic victory Sunday night, clinching their first-ever KFWC Region 6 championship at Lawrence County High School. Dominating the largest region in the state with 20 teams, Martin County emerged as the champion with an impressive team score of 294.5.…
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ARC prepares for increase in addiction treatment demand in new year
LOUISA — With the start of a new year, Addiction Recovery Care is encouraging individuals struggling with substance use disorder (SUD) to seize the opportunity to find hope, healing, and a brighter future in 2024. In January 2023, ARC received nearly 1,000 additional calls from people seeking treatment resources, compared to December 2022. Last January…
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Martin County JV takes bite out of Lawrence County
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT LOUISA — Martin County Lady Cardinals Junior Varsity dominated Lawrence County 56-32 in a game Nov. 29 at Lawrence County. The first quarter was back and forth, ending in an 11-11 stalemate. Eighth-grader Maci Maynard scored 10 points to lead Martin County. Sophomore Chloe May heated up in the second quarter and knocked…
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Louisa man arrested for sex crimes
LOUISA — A Louisa man remains behind bars following his arrest Nov. 21 on multiple counts of distributing obscene material to minors, procuring a minor by electronic means and terroristic threatening. The Kentucky State Police, in collaboration with the West Virginia Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force and the Ashland Police Department, arrested Jerod…
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Lawrence County gets more than $5.3 million for water and tourism
LOUISA — Gov. Andy Beshear’s senior advisor Rocky Adkins announced more than $5.3 million in funding to support cleaner water and increase tourism in Lawrence County. Adkins made the announcement Monday at the Garden Theater in Louisa. “The projects we’re funding are improving infrastructure and tourism that is bringing more people here to Eastern Kentucky,”…
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Gynecology services now available at King’s Daughters Louisa
LOUISA — UK King’s Daughters announced the addition of gynecology nurse practitioner Sarah Lucas to King’s Daughters Louisa. Lucas obtained her Master of Science in Nursing with a specialization in Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner from the University of Cincinnati in Ohio. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from West Virginia University, Morgantown, and…
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UPDATE: Kentucky State Police dispels rumors, seeks public’s help tracing accused murderer’s last movements
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN ASHLAND — Rumors continue to surface about events leading up to a police shootout that ended accused murderer David Maynard’s life Sunday morning in Ceredo, West Virginia. Trooper Shane Goodall with the Kentucky State Police Post 14 Ashland put some speculation to rest Sunday evening while raising a concern for which…
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Addiction Recovery Care named to Newsweek’s list of America’s Best Addiction Treatment Centers
LOUISA — Addiction Recovery Care (ARC) made Newsweek’s list of America’s Best Addiction Treatment Centers for the third consecutive year. Two of ARC’s residential treatment centers for women, Karen’s Place Maternity Center and Beth’s Blessing, made the list. The America’s Best Addiction Treatment Centers 2023 list highlights the nation’s top facilities based on quality of…
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Martin County scrimmages Lawrence County, Russell
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOUISA — Martin County participated in their first scrimmage with pads Saturday at Lawrence County, facing off against Lawrence County and Russell. Each team took turns running plays against the others, allowing them to fine-tune their offense and defense. No scores were kept for this event. Senior running back Brock…
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Nomadic roots, artistic routes: Pamela Henry draws on a lifetime of experience
BY PHILL BARNETT MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOUISA — In the verdant landscapes of eastern Kentucky, a unique artistic talent has unceasingly cultivated her craft. Pamela Henry, renowned for her blend of impressionistic realism and pop art in bright acrylic hues, has been painting her way into the hearts of communities. Henry’s work, distinguished by vibrant colors and…
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