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Senior Citizens Center works to meet growing needs
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Senior Citizens Center is working to meet the growing needs of local seniors, providing vital meal services and community programs despite limited resources. Director Jennifer Crum, speaking at a recent Kiwanis Club luncheon, discussed the center’s efforts to deliver meals, offer daily activities and expand…
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Mingo County School District announces summer food service schedule
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT The Mingo County School District has announced its sponsorship and schedule again for the federally funded Summer Food Service Program for 2024. School officials said breakfast and lunch are open to all children ages 18 years and under who would like to participate. Daily breakfast and lunch will be provided Monday through…
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Eating healthy costs more than junk food
BY KYLE LOVERN There was a hit novelty song in the 1970s titled “Junk Food Junkie,” written by Larry Groce, who resides in Charleston. “And I pull out some Fritos corn chips, Dr Pepper and an Ole Moon Pie, Then I sit back in glorious expectation Of a genuine junk food high.” That is just…
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