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Brady Dingess receives awards in Lexington
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN LEXINGTON — Martin County senior Brady Dingess received his Mr. Kentucky Basketball candidate award in a ceremony Sunday night at Lexington’s Griffin Gate. The 6-1 point guard amassed 2,664 points and 864 assists during his stellar career at Martin County. He averaged 26.9 ppg, 5.2 rebounds, 6.1 assists and 2.7 steals, shooting…
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Gov. Beshear brings water money, message of hope to Martin County
“We’re with you, and we’re never going to forget you. We’re going to make sure that you get your part of what’s to come.” –Gov. Andy Beshear BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Gov. Andy Beshear was in Inez last week to announce Cleaner Water Program funding for the Martin County Water District and deliver…
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MCMS scientists win big at regional science fair
Eight Martin County Middle School scientists who will advance to the state science and engineering competition this weekend stopped for a picture Tuesday. From left to right (back row): Denise Butcher (teacher), Skyla Hammond, Wesley Rosensteel, Dovie Harless, Maleah Jarrell, Dovie Ray (teacher), (front row) Alyssa Hale, Faith Caldwell, Hayden Ray and Jerrod Haney WARFIELD…
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Property slipping, home in danger
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN BUFFALO HORN — Whenever heavy rainfall occurs, water from clogged ditch lines and drains runs across the state highway and floods Buffalo Horn resident Lester Crum’s property. This has gone on the last year, causing Crum’s property to slip to the point that his home is now in danger. “Every time it…
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Remains believed to be Hale, missing 32 years
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN PRESTONSBURG — Possible human remains found Friday in a car submerged in Dewey Lake are believed to be that of a Pigeon Roost man who disappeared 32 years ago. Ruvil Hale, of Pigeon Roost, was 43 years old and being cared for at Paintsville Health Care Center when he disappeared from…
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Two seniors named National Merit finalists
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Two Martin County High School seniors have been named finalists in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program. Colin Horn and Bobby Hale III are among the top 1 percent of seniors nationwide to receive the honor. The two were Kiwanis Club special guests Thursday at the Shufflin Café. Horn…
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School district wants vacant 100 acres for athletic facilities
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Schools Superintendent Larry James is interested in the school district receiving the 100-acre tract of land adjacent to the high school and owned by the Martin County Economic Development Authority. Judge/Executive Colby Kirk announced in the EDA board meeting March 16 that James approached the subject with…
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PRIDE cleanup leaves 3-mile stretch litter-free
INEZ — The 3-mile stretch between the mouth of Turkey Creek and Helen Mills Road was litter-free after Saturday’s PRIDE cleanup. Volunteers picked up 50 bags of roadside litter on both sides of Ky. 908. “We were hoping for better numbers, but we’re pleased with those who did show up at 8 a.m. for the…
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New scholarship for trade school
Dials creates scholarship to honor late grandfather BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN Elmer Dials Sr. did not have a higher education but could do anything, says his grandson Blake Dials. The latter created a scholarship at Martin County High School to honor the memory of his late grandfather. The Elmer Dials Sr. Memorial Scholarship will be…
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‘Shindig to bring life back to community’
Pigeon Roost Trade Days BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIGEON ROOST — Mark your calendars for the first weekend in May for food, fun, games and more. Trade Days returns May 5, 6 and 7 to the Pigeon Roost Community Park. Vendors can start selling around 3 p.m. Thursday and Friday and around 11 a.m. Saturday.…
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