-
Martin County Water District Workgroup to meet Oct. 12 in Prestonsburg
FRANKFORT — The Martin County Water District (MCWD) Workgroup will meet in person and by video conference Oct. 12 at 1 p.m. The meeting will take place at the Big Sandy Area Development District Office, 110 Resource Drive, #101, in Prestonsburg. To join the meeting virtually, go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82649792039. For questions about connecting to the…
-
BSCTC begins fall line worker class with welcome from local electric companies
PRESTONSBURG — Bruce Aaron Davis, CEO of Big Sandy Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation, and Charles Huskie, American Electric Power representative, came to support another cohort of Big Sandy Community & Technical College’s line worker program. Davis addressed the students, emphasizing the significance of their chosen career path and the vital role line workers play in…
-
McCall Art Gallery presents ‘San Clemente’ by local artist Toy Adams
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT PRESTONSBURG — The McCall Art Gallery at Big Sandy Community and Technical College is set to display the works of Paintsville-born artist Toy Adams. The exhibition, “San Clemente,” will run from Oct. 18 through Nov. 29. Adams, renowned for his captivating and evocative photography, will be present at the opening reception Oct.…
-
Martin County wins Girls Soccer All ‘A’ Classic 15th Region championship
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT PRESTONSBURG — Martin County High School girls soccer made history winning the school’s first All “A” Classic 15th Region championship. The Lady Cards reigned victorious over host Prestonsburg 1-0 in the title game Saturday at Stonecrest. They defeated Shelby Valley 16-0 in the opening game Sept. 5 and Belfry 11-1 in the…
-
James and Deskins qualify for All-A State Golf Tournament
PRESTONSBURG — Martin County High School boys and girls golf teams took to the greens Aug. 21 for the All-A 15th Region Tournament at StoneCrest Golf Course in Prestonsburg. Two Cardinal golfers, Jake James and Jaylee Deskins, will advance to the state tournament Sept. 9. James, Drew Wilson, Avery Duncan, Cole Damron and Dylan Hale…
-
James emerges as top golfer in 9-hole match at Stonecrest
PRESTONSBURG — Martin County senior Jake James emerged as the top golfer in a 9-hole match Thursday at Stonecrest Golf Course in Prestonsburg. James recorded an impressive 1-over-par score of 37. The Cardinals team earned fourth place in the match that featured several schools from the surrounding area. Teammates Drew Wilson, Dylan Hale, Cole Damron,…
-
Martin County Middle School cages Prestonsburg in season opener
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PRESTONSBURG — Martin County Middle School kicked off the football season Thursday on a high note. The Cardinals caged the Prestonsburg Blackcats 16-14 win in a game at Prestonburg. The Blackcats remained in control of the football for the entire first quarter before scoring at the 7:23 mark in the…
-
Martin County golfers compete in Pikeville Invitational
PRESTONSBURG — Three Martin County boys golf team members made their mark Saturday in the Pikeville Invitational Tournament at Stonecrest Golf Course. The tournament showcased the talents of numerous golfers across the region. Senior standout Jake James carded an 84 for the round earning him a top-30 finish out of 120 golfers. For Dylan Hale,…
-
Two Prestonsburg teens killed in single-vehicle collision
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT BRANHAM CREEK — A devastating accident on KY-680 in the Branham Creek community of Floyd County claimed the lives of two teenagers in the early hours Sunday. The incident occurred when a 2019 Chevrolet pickup, driven by 20-year-old Marcus Auxier of Nippa, veered off the roadway and overturned. Kentucky State Police Post…
Tag: Prestonsburg
