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Veterans buy Christmas clothes for children
The Veterans Coalition for Better Health Care and Big Sandy DAV Chapter #18 held roadblock fundraisers to purchase clothing for children this Christmas season. Their efforts raised enough funds to donate $500 to each of three elementary schools in Martin County and seven in Johnson County. On Dec. 7, Family Resource Center directors from the…
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Martin County making war on the poor
Editor: I read with dismay and great disgust of one Larry Oaks, a poor disabled veteran, who is being hounded to bankruptcy by our county officials simply because he cannot afford to clean up his place. How can it be that Martin County, the place where the War on Poverty began, now is making war…
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Veterans to receive essential support at stand down events
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Veterans experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless are invited to a day of safety and support during a Stand Down event on Wednesday, Sept. 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Prestonsburg VFW Post 5839, located at 3106 South Lake Drive, Prestonsburg, Kentucky. “The Stand Down is an…
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Local veterans groups award scholarships to 10 high school seniors
The Veterans Coalition for Quality Health Care and DAV Chapter 18 of Auxier awarded scholarships to 10 high school seniors across Floyd, Johnson and Martin counties. Five students received scholarships of $500 each. The recipients include Ashdon Kerr from Martin County High School, Brett Gipson from Paintsville High School, Alex Hinkle from Betsy Layne High…
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Veterans in 12 eastern Kentucky counties to see enhanced health care
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Planning has already begun to relocate and expand services at the Prestonsburg VA Clinic. The recently awarded contract adds a robust array of medical services for veterans in the 12 eastern Kentucky counties currently serviced by the existing VA clinic. The clinic, one of four managed by the Hershel “Woody” Williams VA…
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Marion Hale Masonic Lodge welcomes veterans, first responders
INEZ — The Marion Hale 672 Masonic Lodge swung its doors open Thursday to welcome veterans, active military personnel and first responders to dinner. Soon guests filled the hall to enjoy the good food and fellowship. Richard Hanson, the Master of the lodge, greeted and welcomed the guests. “We always welcome any veterans and first…
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Veterans’ advocates tell legislators they need help to prevent veteran suicide
Kentucky loses about 118 veterans to suicide per year This story deals with suicide. If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, please call or text the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988. BY MELISSA PATRICK KENTUCKY HEALTH NEWS The legislature’s Interim Joint Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Protection spent over…
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Veterans march Saturday
Editor: Come join us on May 28 to help bring awareness to veteran suicide. According to a study done by the Veterans Administration in 2015, there are approximately 22 veterans who commit suicide daily. That is one veteran every 65 minutes. This is a real problem that veterans are facing, so I welcome you and…
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Martin County military heroes commemorated on highways
Martin County’s legacy of courageous patriotism is deservedly commemorated by road signs recently erected naming bridges and highways as memorial tributes to our military heroes who have bravely served, fought and died in various branches of the U.S. Military. Six of these memorial tributes (five bridges and one highway) are named for Martin County freedom…
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