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Districtwide painting on state roads begins this week
HIGHWAY DISTRICT 12 — Motorists in Johnson, Floyd, Lawrence, Martin, Pike, Letcher and Knott counties can expect a slow-moving truck and equipment caravan as districtwide paint striping begins this week. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 12 announced that crews would be painting yellow and white lines along state routes over the next six to eight weeks.…
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Long delays scheduled for KY-3412 Martin County
Resurfacing project begins this week MARTIN COUNTY — The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet advises motorists of lengthy delays along KY-3412 in Martin County for asphalt resurfacing. Crews will resurface all of KY-3412, beginning at mile marker 0.00 and continuing through mile marker 1.6, ending at the intersection of KY 645. Work will occur Tuesday and Wednesday…
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R&J Building Supply Company celebrates 40 years
Retailer in Lovely offers superior merchandise and service BY DIANE SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOVELY — In a world where big box stores compete with local retailers on price and convenience, a place like R&J Building Supply Company in Lovely is an oasis of affordable, superior merchandise and service that keeps customers loyal. R&J opened in…
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Route 40 closure near Stafford Fork scheduled for Saturday
MARTIN COUNTY — Route 40 at mile point 2.0 near Stafford Fork will be closed Saturday from 8 a.m. to around 3 p.m. for cross drain replacement. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet advises that motorists will be able to access the work zone on either side but will not be able to cross. Motorists, including emergency…
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County announces sewer line extension for Davella
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Sanitation will spend $1.1 million of $3.1 Congressional earmark funding to add 92 new customers to the sewer system in the Davella/Debord area. Big Sandy Area Development District director Eric Ratliff attended a special meeting Friday of the Martin County Fiscal Court to ask magistrates to…
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Himlerville History
BY KARSON HAMMOND, MARLEE GRAYSON and KALEB RUSH Have you ever wondered how coal mining came to be or evolved where you live? Considering the fact that coal mining is such an important part of our community, I’d say that most of you have given it a thought. Well, I decided to do a little…
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Open Mic Night draws talent
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Folks had a chance to showcase their abilities and art forms in front of a crowd Monday night. Poets, musicians, singers, visual artists and storytellers gathered at the Collier Center for a different experience. Open Mic Night was hosted by Stories of Place, and the audience provided an array…
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