Coal Economy Hurting; Are Layoffs and Shut Downs a Trend?

Coal Economy Hurting; Are Layoffs and Shut Downs a Trend?

Article from: WSAZ News MARTIN COUNTY, Ky (WSAZ) -- Last week, 130 West Virginia miners were laid off, one mine shut down and another cut back. This week, reclaiming began on a mar ...

Rankin Paynter, Kentucky Man, Buys Out Entire Kmart Store, Donates It All To Charity

Rankin Paynter, Kentucky Man, Buys Out Entire Kmart Store, Donates It All To Charity

When Rankin Paynter learned that the Kmart in his Kentucky town was closing, he decided to buy everything that remained on the store's shelves -- and give it all away. Four cash re ...

Department of Agriculture special examination, finds former commissioner misused state resources, employees for personal benefit

Department of Agriculture special examination, finds former commissioner misused state resources, employees for personal benefit

Auditor of Public Accounts Adam H. Edelen FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Stephenie Steitzer stephenie.steitzer@auditor.ky.gov 502.564.5841 513.289.7667       Auditor Edelen release ...

RAMP Hosts Rockin’ Spring Fling for Martin County, KY Families

RAMP Hosts Rockin’ Spring Fling for Martin County, KY Families

RAMP HOSTS SPRING FLING FOR MARTIN COUNTY RESIDENTS Thursday, April 19, 5-7pm, at the Roy Collier Community Center Inez, Ky., April 9, 2012 – RAMP is hosting a Spring Fling!  RAMP ...

Mr. Donald Setser Receives Award of Exemplary Services

Mr. Donald Setser Receives Award of Exemplary Services

On Friday March 16th Dr. Teresa Hardman, Associate Professor of Health Promotion and Health Education at Morehead State University presented Mr. Donald Setser, director of communit ...

Why Martin County Kentucky.com Was Started

Why Martin County Kentucky.com Was Started

I am originally from Martin County and very aware of some of the challenges faced by folks living in my former home town. I see many talented and brilliant folks who seldom have an ...

Rockin’ Appalachian Mom Project Comes to Aid of Tornado Victims in Martin County!

Rockin’ Appalachian Mom Project Comes to Aid of Tornado Victims in Martin County!

        Prepared by:   Rockin’ Appalachian Mom Project (www.RAMPAmerica.org)   Contact:          Jenifer Howard 203-273-4246 ( jhoward@jhowardpr.com) Inez, ...

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