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Martin County FRYSCs: Bridging gaps in education and beyond
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Family Resource Youth Service Centers (FRYSC) within Martin County help students and families solve problems and overcome barriers to education. Directors from the county’s five public schools shared their multifaceted roles at the Kiwanis luncheon Thursday at Shufflin Café. Kara Beth Marcum from Martin County High School, Jennifer…
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Hager accepts head coach position at Prestonsburg
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County head baseball coach Wesley Hager has accepted the head football coach position at Prestonsburg High School. PHS Principal Ricky Thacker made the announcement Monday. “His passion for football, commitment to player development, and deep-rooted connection to Prestonsburg High School make him the ideal candidate to lead…
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Former library to transform into recovery support center in Inez, offering lifeline for those transitioning from addiction treatment
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The former Martin County Public Library building in Inez is set to become an addiction recovery aftercare center, supporting people transitioning from substance abuse treatment centers. The library board agreed in a meeting Monday at the Collier Center to finalize a lease with Thrive Community Coalition in the…
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Police capture ‘violent felon’ after intense pursuit
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PRESTONSBURG — The Prestonsburg City Police apprehended a man they labeled a “violent felon” Feb. 21. The capture of Thomas Price of Johnson County followed a high-stakes chase and an intense manhunt that spanned several hours. The pursuit began when Sgt. Darrell Preston identified a late model two-door Honda sedan…
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Martin County prioritizes roadside mowing, hiring a professional grant writer
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Fiscal Court will tackle roadside mowing early this year by advertising for bids now. Introducing the agenda item, Judge/Executive Lon Lafferty said, “Last year, we were a bit late in getting our roadside mowing done, so we want to address this early in the February…
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Maynard finishes sixth at KHSAA State Wrestling Championships
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LEXINGTON — Martin County High School’s Parker Maynard emerged from the Kentucky High School Athletic Association State Wrestling Championships as a sixth-place finisher at 144 lbs. Maynard and six teammates, Brock Messer, Rafe Price, Jono Cline, Julian Stafford, Nick Harless and Jake Stafford, competed in the event Thursday and Friday at the…
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OnPoint Ballers making waves in Inez
‘The League’ and elite training at Collier Center BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — OnPoint Ballers and basketball Hall-of-Famer Carla Booth are making waves in Inez with elite basketball training and “The League.” A famed Sheldon Clark High School alumni, Booth’s illustrious career includes All-State honors in high school, runner-up Miss Basketball, a Division…
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Kermit water plant set for major upgrade: ‘Like a brand-new plant’
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN KERMIT — The water treatment plant in Kermit will be “like a brand-new plant” before the end of 2024. Mayor Charles Sparks announced the news in a Kermit Council meeting last week. Sharing the outcome of a recent meeting with engineers from Thrasher, Sparks said, “We’re going to get everything…
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Early learning bus establishes regular schedule in Martin County
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The early learning bus operates on a regular schedule Monday through Thursday, providing opportunities to Martin County children aged 3-5 who are not attending preschool or Head Start. Head Start director Michelle Harless and teacher Elaine Workman discussed the new service during a Kiwanis luncheon Thursday at Shufflin Café. The…
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Kermit prepared for June 11 election
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN KERMIT — Kermit is ready for the upcoming municipal election scheduled for June 11, Mayor Charles Sparks announced in a Feb. 12 Council meeting. The election will see residents voting for a mayor and five council members as their future leadership. Sparks, who has been at the helm since stepping…
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