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Navigating your difficult circumstances
BY DR. GLENN MOLLETTE Every human being faces everyday challenges. We all have them. No way is immune from problems, sickness and death. Hurdles to jump, mountains to climb and oceans to swim are a part of life. There is always a fire to put out or something to fix. Life is filled with repairs…
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Driver Licensing Regional Offices to close June 4-5 for system upgrade
All Driver Licensing Regional Offices will be closed Thursday, June 4 and Friday, June 5 as the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) launches a new driver licensing system that officials said will enhance the customer experience and expand online options. Offices will reopen Monday, June 8. The new driver licensing system replaces Kentucky’s nearly 40-year-old platform.…
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Muncy graduates from the Kentucky Public Health Emerging Leadership Institute
BY DOROTHY DILLON The Martin County Health Department is proud to announce that assistant director Deanna Muncy has graduated from the Kentucky Public Health Emerging Leadership Institute (KY-PHELI). KY-PHELI is a leadership development program designed to prepare emerging public health professionals for leadership roles across Kentucky. Through the program, participants engage in advanced training focused…
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Blood drive June 8 in Inez
INEZ — As the nation marks the 250th anniversary of its founding, the Kentucky Blood Center is encouraging residents to roll up their sleeves and help replenish the blood supply during a community blood drive June 8 in Inez. The drive will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Martin County Public Library-Collier…
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NOTICE OF RECORD DESTRUCTION
In accordance with the state and federal regulations implementing the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), this is to inform you of our intent to destroy personally identifiable information related to special education services maintained in the Martin County School District special education records for students who exited special education during the school years 2018-2019.…
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Stidham Old Time Music announces summer of concerts, events, outreach
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT The sounds of fiddles, banjos and guitars will echo across Kentucky this summer. The Stidham Old Time Music Association brings its Pick and Bow program and a series of events to gathering places throughout the region. The organization recently announced a summer lineup that includes music instruction, jams, outreach programs and community…
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SUN Meals To-Go to provide free summer meals across Martin County
Children across Martin County will have access to free breakfast and lunch this summer through the SUN Meals To-Go program from June 3 through July 3. The program will ensure that children continue to receive nutritious meals while school is out for the summer. Free meals will be available to all children aged 18 and…
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Temporary roadway to carry KY 292 traffic during bridge construction
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT LOVELY — Motorists traveling KY 292 in Martin County will encounter a temporary traffic pattern change beginning Monday, June 1, as work advances on a bridge replacement project near mile point 8.55. According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 12, contractor Walker Construction is scheduled to pave and open a temporary diversion…
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Martin County pair completes breakthrough run at state tennis tournament
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN ASHLAND — Martin County’s breakthrough tennis season reached its final chapter May 20 as state qualifiers Chloe May and Haruka Kaibori stepped onto Kentucky’s biggest stage at the KHSAA State Tennis Tournament in Ashland, closing a year that rewrote portions of the Lady Cardinals record book. The Martin County doubles…
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Moore answers call to serve with Army National Guard
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — One Lady Cardinal is preparing for her next challenge both on and off the court. Martin County High School basketball player Angelina Moore recently signed a contract to join the Kentucky Army National Guard, taking the next step toward a future built around service, education and helping others.…
