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Thanksgiving of gratitude for 49 years of service to Martin County
Thanksgiving reminds us of all we hold dear: our families, our friends, our communities, and the traditions that unite us. Here at the Mountain Citizen, this particular time of year carries an even deeper significance. It is a time to reflect and express gratitude to our readers and supporters for allowing us the privilege of…
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A clarion call for fairness
In our community, the newspaper serves as a foundation of informed citizenship, diligently reporting the news that keeps the public aware and engaged. Over our 35 years at the Mountain Citizen, we have encountered complaints from various individuals, including citizens, public officials and political factions who have found themselves or their associates spotlighted in our…
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Once a Cardinal, always a Cardinal
The proud halls of Martin County High School bore witness to the achievements of its graduating class last week. On May 24, students adorned in caps and gowns crossed the stage with diplomas in hand, marking the end of their high school journey and the beginning of the next chapter of their lives. As these…
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Mountain Citizen honored with Kentucky Press Association awards
BY PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN LEXINGTON — The Mountain Citizen brought home three awards for news excellence in the 2022 Kentucky Press Association news and advertising contest. The KPA honors top talent in news and advertising across the Commonwealth each year during its annual convention. The 2022 Winter Convention was from Jan. 26-27 at the Hyatt…
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Happy name week to the Mountain Citizen
The Mountain Citizen is celebrating the 32nd year of its name this week, even though the publication derived from two newspapers – The Martin Countian, which began publishing in August 1975 and The Mercury, which was published first in 1970. The Martin Countian and The Mercury became The Martin Countian and Mercury near the end…
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Coat giveaway starts Monday at the Mountain Citizen
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — With the winter months approaching, the need for coats becomes essential. Thanks to the delivery of approximately 150 jackets and coats from Lexington, the Mountain Citizen will host a coat giveaway Monday, Nov. 28, at its office at 20 W. Main Street in Inez. Former Tomahawk resident Katherine…
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