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Frankfort failed Inez
The Rockcastle Creek Pedway Project did not die because the City of Inez neglected it. It did not fail because local officials refused to invest in it, would not obtain the property or abandoned the required paperwork. The State of Kentucky failed this project. For nearly two decades, the proposed pedestrian bridge and walkway has…
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What to do if a snake bites you: ARH physician advises calm, quick medical care
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT Although snakebites are scary, staying calm and knowing what to do are your best defense, according to an Appalachian Regional Healthcare physician. “In the ARH service area, we see a lot of people working outdoors, hiking, hunting and gardening, so encounters with snakes are not uncommon,” said Dr. Bart Francis, an emergency…
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Septic system applications now open
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT Eastern Kentucky homeowners may qualify for help repairing or replacing a failing septic system or connecting their residence to a public sewer system. Eastern Kentucky PRIDE (Personal Responsibility in a Desirable Environment) announced Monday that it is now accepting applications for its septic assistance program. The program also assists qualifying homeowners whose…
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Martin County Health Department wishes students a happy, healthy school year
BY DOROTHY DILLON As another school year begins, the Martin County Health Department would like to extend our warmest wishes to all students, teachers, school staff and families for a safe, healthy and successful year. The start of a new school year brings fresh opportunities to learn, grow, and make lasting memories. We encourage everyone…
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Kentucky Cowgirls bring birthday fun to nursing home
Birthday celebrations at Martin County Health Care Facility came with plenty of cowboy hats, laughter and music as the Kentucky Cowgirls entertained residents.
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KSP Post 9 releases traffic safety checkpoint locations
Kentucky State Police Post 9 has released a list of traffic safety checkpoint locations as part of its continuing effort to reduce crashes and enforce state traffic laws. Troopers periodically conduct checkpoints and increase patrols in areas known for traffic problems. The enforcement efforts focus on impaired driving, valid driver’s licenses, vehicle registration and insurance,…
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Sozo is So Much More Part 2
BY GREG CRUM “And there sat a certain man at Lystra, impotent in his feet, being a cripple from his mother’s womb, who never had walked: The same heard Paul speak: who stedfastly beholding him, and perceiving that he had faith to be healed, Said with a loud voice, Stand upright on thy feet. And…
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They did not heed the warning
BY JACK WARD A mouse looked through the crack in the wall to see the farmer and his wife open a package. “What food might this contain?” the mouse wondered. He was devastated to discover it was a mousetrap. Retreating to the farmyard, the mouse proclaimed the warning: “There is a mousetrap in the house.…
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Apply for electric bill payment help Aug. 3
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Kentucky households struggling with summer electric bills may apply for assistance beginning Aug. 3 through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program. The summer subsidy is available statewide to households with income at or below 150 percent of the federal poverty guidelines. Assistance is paid directly to the household’s energy provider.…
