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Martin County Pool to reopen June 1 after eight-year closure
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Pool will reopen June 1 after an eight-year closure. Assuming a contractor discovers no underground damage this week and finishes repairs on schedule. Officials are already taking applications for lifeguard positions in anticipation of the reopening. Martin County Deputy Judge/Executive Carolea Mills said Aquatics Construction
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Watermelon season
Watermelon season has arrived in Kentucky, and the residents of Martin County Health Care Facility are relishing this year’s delicious harvest.
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Trying to stay cool during the hot days of summer
It looks like the temperatures have gotten very hot the last few days as we officially start summer. We have actually had some mild weather before this heat wave began. I have always liked summer, especially when I was younger and more active. But now that I have gotten older, it is tougher to take
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Army Corps of Engineers waives day use fees June 16 and 19
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will waive day use fees at its more than 2,850 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide in observance of the USACE birthday on June 16 and Juneteenth National Independence Day on June 19. The waiver covers fees for boat launch ramps and swimming beaches. The waiver does not apply to camping
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Martin County’s basketball camp draws good attendance: D1 athletes James and Dingess ignite inspiration, skills training
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County High School gym came alive Aug. 1-3 when the Martin County Boys Basketball team welcomed around 30 campers to the Back 2 School Basketball Camp. The camp, designed to develop the skills of young basketball players, provided a jam-packed three days of stations, games and
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Big Sticks 9U takes second in summer classic
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WINCHESTER — Big Sticks 9U travel baseball team finished as runner-up in the 9U Winchester Summer Classic Tournament June 24-25. Comprised of Martin County players and coached by Chad Williams, Chad Howell, Joe Maynard and Brad Broaddus, Big Sticks defeated Scott All Stars 11-7 in the opening round game June
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Ticks can’t jump, but static electricity can throw them onto hosts
BY MELISSA PATRICK KENTUCKY HEALTH NEWS One more thing to know as you work to guard against the influx of ticks in Kentucky this year: Static electricity that is naturally produced by humans and other animals can cause a tick to be pulled onto them, a new study shows. “Until now, we had no idea
