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School-based clinical social worker serves needs of students in moments of crisis
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County School District administrators have recognized that students need direct access to a professionally trained therapist in times of crisis. Thanks to a grant and partnership with Big Sandy Healthcare, a certified clinical social worker now spends her days addressing the emotional and mental health needs of…
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Inez EMT training course attracts multi-state attention
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Inez Volunteer Fire Department has worked diligently through the years to build an EMT training course and facility that would offer the best instruction possible and state-of-the-art equipment that would rival larger programs in well-populated cities and even exceed that of a few local colleges and universities.…
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Mingo man arrested following high-speed police chase
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — A high-speed police chase on U.S. 119 near Pikeville that is said to have reached speeds in excess of 135 mph Friday has landed a Mingo County man behind bars on nine charges, including first-degree wanton endangerment. According to the criminal citation filed by Trooper A. Kranzman with…
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Operation Christmas Child shares gospel one shoebox at a time
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Dedicated Inez First Baptist Church members have partnered with other area churches to make the 2023 Operation Christmas Child project a greater success than ever before. Since its beginning in 1993, OCC has brightened the lives of needy children around the globe by collecting shoe boxes filled with…
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Inez coalition gets $500,000 to support substance abuse recovery
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Of the nearly $14 million in Appalachian Regional Commission INSPIRE grants awarded to 43 projects to support substance abuse recovery programs, $500,000 is coming to Thrive Community Coalition in Inez. ARC Federal Co-Chair Gayle Manchin joined Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear Monday in Ashland to make the announcement. Thrive…
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BREAKING NEWS: Man reported missing is wanted on felony warrant
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN MARTIN COUNTY, Ky. — While family members have taken to social media trying to locate a missing Martin County man, he is also being sought by authorities on a felony warrant. Kentucky State Police Post 9 Pikeville obtained a warrant for the arrest of 34-year-old Dustin Newsome of Debord. The specifics…
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Harvest Fest Scarecrow contest returns
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Harvest Fest is coming soon, and the Greater Martin County Kiwanis Club is challenging the entire county – businesses and residents – to build and display scarecrows to celebrate throughout September. There will be two contests, one for businesses and one for residential entries. Each contestant must submit…
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Warfield Park set for major revamp
Officials unveil renovation plans BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — Martin County officials have unveiled plans for major renovations at Warfield Park. Judge/Executive Lon Lafferty and District 5 Magistrate Ronald Workman announced extensive upgrades that include repaving the walking trail, a fresh paint scheme throughout the park, renovations to the basketball and tennis courts,…
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Warfield Red Cross volunteer returns from Hawaii wildfires
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — When a disaster occurs anywhere in the United States, American Red Cross volunteer teams deploy to begin arranging temporary housing and meeting other needs such as food and clothing. A Martin County volunteer returned Thursday from a three-week deployment to Hawaii, where wildfires destroyed 2,500 acres and 2,200…
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Inez man arrested in Johnson copper theft
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PAINTSVILLE — An Inez man was arrested in neighboring Johnson County for allegedly cutting and stealing phone lines owned by Foothills Communication. Justin Mollette, 33, was arrested Aug. 23 by Johnson County Sheriff’s deputies. According to the police report, deputies arrived at the intersection of U.S. 23 and KY 3224,…
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