Salyersville independent classifieds Magoffin County competes in Region 11 on the high school Salyersville Independent. Salyersville Independent. com. The lack of a reliable vehicle [] Salyersville Independent. , Salyersville Police Department Officer D. According to the indictment, on or about November [] MAGOFFIN – Magoffin County Dispatch had an eventful weekend, with three road closures and a reported hit-and-run side-by-side accident keeping local crews busy last weekend. In this article: Click to Pamela Sue Juniper Cole age 50 of Oakley Road, Salyersville, Kentucky passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at her home. According to the indictment, on or about [] From H. Wolfe County shot 45. In the Tuesday, July 23 Magoffin County School Board meeting, Superintendent Chris Meadows told the board that the first day of school for students is August 8, and the elementary schools have been holding “kindercamps” [] SALYERSVILLE – A Magoffin County couple appeared in court on Thursday, pleading not guilty to charges related to sexual abuse of a minor. Page · Newspaper. on Wednesday. is responsible for this Page (606) 349-2915. It is a HUGE accomplishment to make it to STATE Competition where they present their 30 minute Innovation Project in front of a panel of judges (75% of their score) and compete in 3 rounds of robot game matches (25% of SALYERSVILLE – A Magoffin County grand jury released two new indictments this past week, with a third released from 2017 since the defendant has now been served. According to the arrest citation, Magoffin County Sheriff Department Deputy D. She was born March 19, 1965 in McDowell, Kentucky to the late Ronnie Rife and Shirley Lykins who survives. School board amends calendar. 8. Chandler Hospital. Patrick, at the age of 89. Grandson, Brantston Hill, also preceded him in death. , Saturday, August 17, is planned as a fun event to help raise money for participating non-profit civic organizations in the county. The 21st-annual Community Day, held on August 17, raked in a whopping a record $123,871. She was born on March 10, 1933, in Salyersville, KY, the daughter of the late Galen and Hazel (Howard) Back. Host Wolfe County shot 48. The council agreed to remove Patricia Frazier from the Public Funds Account with Salyersville National Bank to comply with state law and to remove Jeff Ross from all Maribelle (Mary) Rose Watkins, age 87, a resident of Salyersville, Kentucky; passed away Thursday, September 5, 2024 in Clintwood, Virginia surrounded by her family. Isaac, 40, of Flat Fork Road, in Salyersville, is charged with one count of first-degree possession of a controlled substance, first offense, heroin (a Class D felony). Survived by two sons, Mark (Kari) Shepherd of Prestonsburg, Kentucky, Alan (Jodi) Shepherd of Salyersville, SALYERSVILLE – Magoffin County Grand Jury indictments against the following defendants were released this week as each of them were served with warrants: Paul Edward Varney, 47, of Prestonsburg, was indicted on April 18, 2024, on the charge of first-degree possession of a controlled substance, first offense, methamphetamine (Class D felony). The milestones Russell reached were 1,000 points and 500 rebounds. Two weeks ago, the SI reported that Josh Miller, of Breathitt County, was last seen on September 18 as he was leaving a Hazard hospital. , Salyersville, is charged with first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance, first offense, greater than or equal to two grams of methamphetamine (Class C felony); tampering with physical evidence (Class Priscilla Mae Mullins Joseph age 84 of Salyersville, Kentucky passed away Thursday, October 24, 2024 at her home. According to police, it is believed the Lifeguard Ambulance was traveling westbound on the Mountain Parkway when it hit a guardrail and flipped off the road near [] SALYERSVILLE – A McDowell man was arrested on drug trafficking charges on Monday night after the local K-9 officer made a positive alert on a car that had been traveling on KY Rt. Lorene was born Feb. Just before 1 p. Gerald was born March 27, 1947 in Salyersville, Kentucky the son of the late John P. Arnett Road, in Salyersville, is charged with one count of theft by unlawful taking or disposition, auto, $10,000 or more but under $1 million (a Class C felony). Magoffin County Fiscal Court Resolution No. Mr. SALYERSVILLE — Magoffin County junior guard Walker Russell has been honored for reaching a pair of milestones earlier in the 2024-25 boys’ high school basketball season. 50 to the sinking fund. David is also proceeded in death by his [] Levinna Risner Howard Mann age 80 of Salyersville, Kentucky passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2024 in Magoffin County, Kentucky. 3:30 PM-10:00 PM . Jared B. She was born September 20, 1970 in Paintsville, Kentucky to Donetta Howard Hamner and the late Vance Howard. Perkins, 40, of Kel Patton Road, in Salyersville, was indicted on November 7 on the charge of first-degree burglary (Class B felony); and two counts of [] SALYERSVILLE – A Johnson County man was picked up on Friday, January 10, on an arrest warrant from a Magoffin County grand jury indictment issued in 2020. According to the [] Ronald Adams age 73 of Salyersville, Kentucky passed away Saturday, February 08, 2025 at the Pikeville Medical Center in Pikeville, Kentucky. In 2019 the SI ran a story about Lykins, who had just published the book “Momma Loved to Dance,” a story about her family. heather@salyersvilleindependent. Magoffin County Sheriff Department Deputy Neil [] SALYERSVILLE — Magoffin County will visit Paintsville for its final preseason game on Friday, Aug. Gas outage plagues Magoffin. 460 East at approximately 7:42 p. Farms that have endured the test of time for generation after generation. Among the top high school student-athletes in the state, Barnett reached two milestones recently. Magoffin County Sheriff Department [] SALYERSVILLE – This week a Magoffin County grand jury released the following indictment from June 20 after the warrant had been served. Tiffany Blanton, 33 years old, from Oil Springs, was picked up last Wednesday, January 8, by U. Benton, 48, of Scott Ave. After the restrictions were lifted on utilities, McCarty said they had to have a rate study conducted, which takes around a year to complete and recently came SALYERSVILLE – With two weeks left until school begins, the Magoffin County Schools District is preparing for the new year. Avavan Deaton, along with her family, throws the event each year for the community at their farm at Creekside Stitchin’ and More, located [] Salyersville Independent. 29. The court approved the following fund transfers from the general fund: $68,000 to the jail fund, and $8,712. , passed from this life December 7, 2024. , and Ruddell Bowen Mullins. She was born May 03, 1942 in Royalton, Kentucky to the late Johnnie and Dora Shepherd Patrick. 1 was replaced after being closed since May, when an inspection discovered significant deterioration of [] Gerald Milton Salyer, age 77, a resident of Patrick Drive in Salyersville, Kentucky; passed away Friday, October 4, 2024 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Marshals in Magoffin County, and taken to the Pike County Detention Center, where she remains at press time. Also preceding in death is husband, Laution Montgomery, son, Brian Scott Montgomery, sisters, Lilly Arnett, SALYERSVILLE – With the numbers finally in, 2024 was a record year for Magoffin County Community Day. [] OAKLEY – An official public housing authority vehicle was involved in a wreck on Saturday, June 29, with one person going to jail. Registration 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Arizona grew up in Salyersville, KY, in the early years Arizona lived in various cities, [] SALYERSVILE – The following indictments from a Magoffin County grand jury were released this week as police continue to serve the defendants. She was born January 12, 1940 to the late Herbert and Nora Joseph Mullins. According to a statement released by the Pikeville Police Department on October 6, Pikeville 911 received a call at approximately 3:51 a. Gipson, 28, of Flat Gap, was indicted on March 5, 2020, and charged with five counts of first-degree wanton endangerment (Class D felonies). Mary was born March 24, 1937 in Clintwood, Virginia the daughter of the late Clyde E. A record was set at the Paintsville and Yatesville Lakes tournament, with 38+ pounds caught by the winning team, and all proceeds from the tournament going to the From H. Harper Holbrook [] Brenda Williams Shepherd age 77 of South East Licking River Road, Salyersville, Kentucky passed away Thursday, December 26, 2024 at her home. Born on April 19, 1953, to Junior and Onie Phipps Hall, (whom both proceeded him in death). Whitt, 38, of Coal Branch Road in Salyersville, is charged with one count of first-degree murder, a Class A felony. (Joetta) Howard of Salyersville, Kentucky, two daughters, Felicia Mealette MIDDLE FORK – Magoffin County Sheriff’s Department deputies responded to a complaint on Middle Fork on May 1, yielding three arrests and multiple drugs confiscated and believed to be for drug trafficking in the area. Indictment released. Below has been edited from excerpts of that [] PAINTSVILLE – A Johnson County Circuit Court grand jury released indictments on Friday, July 21, with the following defendants from Magoffin County: Jesse Russell, 49, of Brushy Fork Road, in Salyersville, is charged with possession of a controlled substance in the first degree, methamphetamine (Class D felony); operating a motor vehicle while under the SALYERSVILLE – The Salyersville Independent took another historic step this month, hitting 100 years old. Man shoots self in gas station parking lot. ELKINS KYTC, Dist. Jennifer was a [] As part of Magoffin County Founders Day this year, the community is honoring “Pioneers in Health Care,” which could not be done without honoring Mildred Sizemore. The 23rd Anniversary of the attack on America and New York’s World Trade Center is one of the times for reflection. On November 16, Matthew Tackett, 42, of Twin Lick Road in Salyersville, pleaded not guilty to two counts of first-degree sodomy, victim under 12 years of age (Class A felonies); first-degree rape, victim under 12 SALYERSVILLE – A Magoffin County grand jury released the following indictments on July 6: Matthew Joseph, 36, of Salyersville, is charged with first-degree wanton endangerment, police officer (Class D felony); first-degree fleeing and evading police, motor vehicle (Class D felony); first-degree fleeing and evading police, on foot (Class D felony); and violating graves LOST CREEK, MORGAN COUNTY – A Magoffin County teen died on Saturday after drowning in Paintsville Lake near the Lost Creek boat ramp in Morgan County. With all the sitting city council members filing for re-election, there are many familiar faces on the list, with Patricia Frazier, Darrell Arnett, Herbert “Tex” Holbrook, Phyllis Howard, Paul Montgomery and Colin [] Salyersville Independent. 40 near the Tackett Bottom. Jim was raised by his grandparents, Mella (Little) Ratliff and James Harrison Ratliff. The fiscal court approved the sheriff’s 2021-2022 tax settlement of Oil and Gas, with Treasurer Josie Bailey saying they [] SALYERSVILLE – A local man died after a three-vehicle wreck on KY Rt. On February 12, Magoffin County Sheriff Department deputies were dispatched to a home in Salyersville, with the caller advising police that NME Principal James Keith Isaac, 44, of Salyersville reportedly had strangled him/her, before he/she locked Salyersville Independent. E. to mother, Lillie “Chick” Potter Grundman and father, Hertaux Ratliff. The win allowed Paintsville to sweep a 57th District series from Magoffin County. on June 17, a female caller notified West Liberty Police Department dispatchers about a possible drowning, reporting that a male subject had been attempting to []. Wife, Marsha Lowry Hunley, brothers, Jack Hunley, Troy Lee Hunley, and sister, [] PIKEVILLE – A Pike County man with Magoffin County ties was critically injured in a shooting in Pikeville early Sunday morning. The fiscal court approved a lease agreement with the TEK [] Nina Sue Oney Patrick age 89 of White Oak, Kentucky passed away Saturday, December 21, 2024 at the Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Center in Hazard, Kentucky. Staff Report 7 days ago Sports Phyllis Ann Blanton Wheeler age 88 of Litteral Fork Road, Salyersville, Kentucky passed away Saturday, January 04, 2025 at her home. She was born March 02, 1947 in Royalton, Kentucky to the late Harold and Wilma Hicks Williams. On June 28, police apprehended Minnie Johnson, 60, and Jennifer Fletcher, 44, both of Salyersville, at a home on Elk Creek as part of [] PIKEVILLE – The third-annual Mountain Grrl Experience is slated for this weekend, starting today and running through Saturday, with some local well-known talents on the lineup. 5 million for water and sewer infrastructure improvements in Floyd, Magoffin and Johnson counties. She was born March 30, 1935 at Blanchester, Ohio to the late Elmer Clyde Oney and Erie Eleanor Whitt Oney. According to the police report, on October 4, law enforcement was called to the scene of the wreck at the junction of KY Rt 114 and U. Herman was born June 17, 1935 in Salyersville, Kentucky the son of the late Beverige and Bertha Williams Dyer. of meth. 2024-02 HONORING ARTHUR LYKINS WHEREAS, the Magoffin County Fiscal Court wishes to recognize the [] Jennifer Hill, age 44, a resident of Whitesburg, Kentucky; passed away Thursday, January 19, 2023 at Pikeville Medical Center in Pikeville, Kentucky. Roger was a heavy equipment operator until his retirement. Scotty attended Salyersville High School and [] Magoffin County Schools Archery Coach Johnnie King told the Independent the Herald Whitaker Middle School eighth grader, Luke Montgomery, won his division in the 2024 NASP Championship IBO 3-D Challenge, shooting a 295 (300 is perfect), coming in second place overall to an 11th grader who has been shooting since he was in third grade and has SALYERSVILLE – A Magoffin County man was arrested on Tuesday after Kentucky State Police Electronic Crime Branch uncovered child sexual abuse material during an investigation. High school, middle school and elementary school teams across Magoffin County excel annually. Patrick. com or follow us on Facebook. – KY 3334 (Old Lick Creek Road) in Magoffin County has reopened to traffic after a bridge replacement project that began in August was completed. Two hospitalized from Royalton house fire. According to initial reports, the bus was traveling toward Salyersville when it dropped off the SALYERSVILLE — Paintsville pulled away to defeat Magoffin County 59-24 in a 57th District girls’ basketball game on Saturday, Feb. In the latter case, police crews were called to Lick Creek on Sunday, February 4, evening at approximately 5 p. e o o s r p t n S d f l g 1 t c 9 f 2 3 9 h 4 c m 0 a t 0 7 8 N 2 r 4 b 7 e o 1 1 e i a 6 h v, a 9 u 2 7 t m 3 g 2 · Just after 7:20 a. According to the indictment, on or about SALYERSVILLE – The following Magoffin County grand jury indictments were released this week after the following defendants were served: Indicted on June 20: Audie Banks, 40, of Campton, was indicted on a superseding indictment on June 20, on one count of first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance, first offense, fentanyl (Class C felony). Staff Report 6 days ago Sports SALYERSVILLE – Tuesday, June 4 was the filing deadline to be on the ballot this November, with the local non-partisan races now set. Patrick age 89 of Dublin, Ohio formerly of Salyersville, Kentucky passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at his home. MCHS Robotics rank 3rd in the State and advance to National Qualifier Invitational. He was born in Prestonsburg, Kentucky to the late William “Bill” and Patty Crace West. 2024 “There’s No Place Like Home” 1:00 PM. SALYERSVILLE – The 21st Annual Magoffin County Community Day is slated for Saturday, August 17, 2024 – just over two weeks away! Magoffin County Community Day, which will be held at Ramey Memorial Park starting at 10 a. The event raises money for the local domestic violence shelter, Turning Point Domestic Violence Services, to purchase supplies for art and music therapy, raising $3,000 last year, alone, with [] SALYERSVILLE – A Magoffin County man took a plea deal on rape-related charges in court on Thursday, November 16. There were 120 of those Legacy Farms recognized from 80 counties. Initial investigations indicate that the driver [] Dorsie Rife Salyer age 59, passed away Wednesday, 23, 2024 at the Pikeville Medical Center in Pikeville, Kentucky. He was born January 14, 1966 in LaPorte, Indiana to the late Edward and Mable Porter. She was born October 18, 1941 at Buffalo Creek in Salyersville, Kentucky to the late Ray and Ivory Howard Gamble. and Olga Lee Howard Salyer. He was born August 22, 1948 in Willard, Ohio to the late Forest SALYERSVILLE- A former Magoffin County Schools employee is facing misdemeanor charges after allegedly charging products to the school system that were reportedly not used at a school site. B. Awards at 2:00 PM Founders Day Parade. James was born March 29, 1950 in Salyersville, Kentucky; the son of the late Oscar and Yerdley Conley Collins. Parade directed by the Salyersville Fire Department and the Magoffin County Rescue Squad. Survived by four sons, Roger (Bernice) Blanton, Robert “Bob” (Deb) Blanton, Freddie Blanton, Teddie [] MAGOFFIN COUNTY – With Election Day set for next Tuesday, November 5, Magoffin County Schools Superintendent Chris Meadows sat down with the Salyersville Independent to discuss Amendment 2, on the ballot statewide. SALYERSVILLE – The principal of North Magoffin Elementary was arrested after an altercation Monday evening. In order to allow for work to be done on an overhead power line, a road closure will be in effect between 7 [] We lost $90,000 during the pandemic that we still had to spend but couldn’t recover,” Magoffin County Water District Superintendent Allen McCarty told the Salyersville Independent. SALYERSVILLE – The 21st Annual Magoffin County Community Day is slated for this Saturday, August 17, 2024! Magoffin County Community Day, which will be held at Ramey Memorial Park starting at 10 a. NO ATV’s ALLOWED Live Music at the Cabins. He was born February 19, 1951 in Paintsville, Kentucky to the late From Kentucky Farm Bureau In 2023, Kentucky Farm Bureau began a program to honor the Legacy Farms in our beautiful state. In April of this year a grand jury indicted Ronnie L. He also noted ongoing sewer [] SALYERSVILLE — The Magoffin County archery program held a meeting in the Herald Whitaker Middle School Cafeteria on Wednesday, Oct. According to the SALYERSVILLE – A Magoffin County grand jury released the following indictments on February 15: Joshua S. The bridge crossing Brushy Fork at milepoint 1. On others we reflect. The Lady Tigers shot 35. Blanton Appointed to CSG South’s Last Friday, some of our students competed in the 2025 Skills Regional competition! The following students placed and will compete in the State Competition in March! We’re all so proud of their hard work and achievements! Carpentry I – Juniors Division Troy Salyer – 3rd Place Charles Helton – 2nd Place Electricity I – Juniors [] Salyersville Independent. also preceded in [] Roger Ray, age 55, a resident of Salyersville, Kentucky; passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at ARH Prestonsburg in Prestonsburg, Kentucky. Price Range · SALYERSVILLE – The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) released the 2023-2024 Kentucky Assessment and Accountability data last week, with each school in the Magoffin County district showing improvements from Lovella Gamble Howard, 83, of Salyersville, widow of Edgar Mearl Howard passed away on Tuesday October 22, 2024 at her home. Becoming the all-time leading scorer in school [] SALYERSVILLE – A Magoffin County grand jury indictment was released this week as another defendant was served. The Salyersville Independent started in May 1921, making this month the SI’s 100th anniversary, or as we call it here in the office, the business’ centennial paperversary. Leroy was born May 29, 1953 in Salyersville, Kentucky the son of the late Froy and Ida Mae Caudill Hunley. Collins, age 74, a resident of Rockhouse Fork Road in Salyersville, Kentucky; passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at his home with family. Elkins KYTC, Dist. Sports. 3 percent (six-of-17) from three-point range. The Hornets and Tigers aren’t slated to meet in the 2024 high school football regular season. 18. Scotty B. Campbell Arena on Saturday, Feb. CAMPTON — Wolfe County managed to defeat Magoffin County 50-38 on Wednesday, Jan. 23-P-00085 ADMINISTRA-TOR/ADMINIS-TRATRIX or EXECUTOR/EX-ECUTRIX Subscribe today! Call 349-2915 OFFICE HOURS G. Rick Whitley, who started the group just last year in hopes of getting people together to discuss starting a homeless shelter here, said the community has been [] Salyersville Independent. Daniel Jackson, 57, of Salyersville, was picked up in Morgan County on Friday, June 14, by U. Survived by one son, Eddie D. Albert B. SALYERSVILLE – A Magoffin County Grand Jury released the following two indictments on Friday, September 3, including one regarding a murder case from March: Jack D. Miss Magoffin finishes in Top 12, named Kentucky’s Choice; Miss Magoffin County Rylie Castle (crowned in 2022) may not have come home with a new crown Dear Editor, On some anniversaries we celebrate. The voice of Magoffin County. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, [] SALYERSVILLE – A Magoffin County grand jury handed down the following indictments on October 17, which were released to the public as the defendants were served in their cases: Henry Douglas Allen, aka Doug Allen, 47, of Craft Creek, in Salyersville, is charged with one count of theft by deception, including cold checks, $10,000 or [] SALYERSVILLE — Magoffin County Youth Baseball/Softball will hold signups for its 2025 season at Subway in Salyersville from noon-1:30 p. Matthew Tackett, 43, of Salyersville, had a preliminary hearing on Wednesday, October 16, in which Magoffin Circuit Judge Kimberley Childers entertained Tackett’s motion [] SALYERSVILLE — Magoffin County Youth Baseball/Softball will hold signups for its 2025 season at Subway in Salyersville from noon-1:30 p. He was a loving Willie Robert Lemaster age 73 of Salyersville, Kentucky passed away Friday, December 20, 2024 at the UK Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Upon his arrival, Officer Salyers [] Anthony Taulbee, 47, of Middle Fork Road, in Salyersville, was indicted by a Johnson County grand jury on November 17, charged with two counts of third-degree [] Authors List Cart Laura Jeanne Howard age 53 of Salyersville, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, June 04, 2024 at the Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, West Virginia. , age 66 of Sugar Camp Road, Salyersville, Kentucky passed away Sunday, December 15, 2024 at his home. Jeffery Jerome Back age 53 of Salyersville, Kentucky passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at the Mountain Manor Nursing and Rehab Center in SALYERSVILLE – The Salyersville City Council met in regular session on Monday, March 18, passing an ordinance about the homeless shelter and discussing Salyersville Water Works. Gillum retired [] BLOOMINGTON – A Salyersville woman was killed in a one-vehicle car wreck in the Bloomington area of Magoffin County on October 16. Jeremiah Brown, 39, of Long Branch Road, in Salyersville, is charged with first-degree strangulation (Class C felony) and fourth-degree assault, minor injury (Class A misdemeanor). Survived by two son, Hearl (Debra) Howard of Salyersville, Kentucky, Burl (Sandy) Howard of [] Joyce Lemaster age 88 of Litteral Fork Road, Salyersville, Kentucky passed away Sunday, February 02, 2025 at the Pikeville Medical Center in Pikeville, Kentucky. 1. It offers and opportunity to raise awareness of caregiving issues, educate communities, and increase support for caregivers. Since she was almost 18 years, Sizemore has worked in the medical field, and at 83 years old she still practices family medicine in Magoffin County to this day. 5 percent (five-of-11) from the free throw line. Head coach John DeRossett guides the Hornets. Michigan man arrested with 2 lbs. , age 77 of Richmond, Kentucky formerly of Magoffin County, Kentucky passed away Thursday, October 24, 2024 at his home. Local News. Eddie Jenkins Lorene Arnett Montgomery, age 81, a resident of Salyersville, Kentucky; passed away Saturday, December 7, 2024 in Salyersville, Kentucky. . Standifer, 25, of H. Survived by his wife, Toni Balestrieri Porter, one son, Adam (Clarissa) Porter of Salyersville, Kentucky, one brother, [] Salyersville Independent. There is truly nothing to celebrate in the extraordinary tragedy of 9/11. CLARK COUNTY – An Eastern Kentucky EMT sustained life-threatening injuries in an ambulance wreck while transporting a patient from Pikeville Medical Center to U. Lady Hornets defeat Fairview. According to the indictment, on [] Mickey Marshall, age 59, a resident of Litteral Fork in Salyersville, Kentucky; passed away Monday, January 13, 2025 at Paintsville ARH Hospital in Paintsville, Kentucky. Survived by her husband, Brooks Patrick, two sons, [] EASTERN — North Magoffin placed second in the elementary school division during the BLES Bobcat Blowout at J. On Wednesday, September 11, 2024, Patrick passed away at his home in Dublin, Ohio, surviving by a host of family and friends, including his Salyersville National Bank family and special friends Randell and Connie Howington and Nancy and Gene Edison Ray Porter age 58 of Salyersville, Kentucky passed away Friday, October 11, 2024 at the Paintsville ARH Hospital in Paintsville, Kentucky. m. According Salyersville Independent. on Saturday, Feb. On February 8, Magoffin County Sheriff Department Deputy W. Blanton Appointed to CSG South’s Economic Development, Transportation, and Cultural Affairs Committee Minix showed the Independent videos and photos dated from 2021 that had been posted to Facebook by some of the participants of the alleged party at the church, which Whether happenstance or destiny, the then-president of the Salyersville National Bank Board happened to be at that meeting and was impressed by her proposal, asking Mortimer if she could “find good use” for the old bank building that sat on the corner downtown for as long as many could remember (since the early 1900s), with iconic block PAINTSVILLE – Hundreds of children are expected this weekend for Casting With Kids tournament, the finale for the Casting For Kids fishing tournament series held at Yatesville and Paintsville Lakes. The funding, from the Better Kentucky Plan’s $250 million Cleaner Water program, is set to deliver clean drinking water and improved sewer and water Magoffin County lost perhaps its largest supporter last week with the passing of Scotty B. that morning reporting several shots being fired in the downtown parking garage [] SALYERSVILLE – The Salyersville City Council met in regular session on Monday, October 21, agreeing to obtain a loan for Salyersville Water Works’ delinquent electric bills. On Thursday, Feb. Brian C. He was born January 20, 1951 at Marshellville, Kentucky to the late Carl and Mildred Fletcher Lemaster. SALYERSVILLE INDEPENDENT. 30, and ran the registration, with the car coming back for Jayde Salyersville Independent. Conley, 46, of Old Lick Creek Rd. Austin B. Husband, Donald Watkins; her son, Christopher Watkins; one brother, [] Salyersville Independent. MSU Honor Band. Wilfred was born January 19, 1960 in Elsie, Kentucky the son of the late Hubert Caston Keeton and Lucille Virginia Rowe Keeton. He was born May 4, 1935 in Magoffin County, Kentucky to the late; Buck and Lilly May Carpenter Patrick. Rose and Dona Mae Horton Rose. Blanton Appointed to CSG South’s Economic Development, Transportation, and Cultural Affairs Committee. Calls came into Magoffin County Dispatch on Salyersville Independent. According to the indictment, issued [] Frankie Ray West age 58 of Georgetown, Kentucky formerly of Magoffin County, Kentucky passed away Sunday, December 29, 2024 in Scott County, Kentucky. The Lady Wolves made five of 17 three-point field goal attempts, shooting 29. When [] Wilfred Gray Keeton, age 64, a resident of Kentucky Street in Salyersville, Kentucky; passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. On Wednesday morning as we were preparing to send the newspaper to press, the Salyersville Independent was informed of the death of Scotty B. SALYERSVILLE – The jury trial for a Magoffin man facing charges related to sexually abusing a minor is now set for April, with the “victim/witness” deemed competent to testify as a witness. Watson was dispatched to South River Road just past Shafter Arnett Road on June 29 in reference to a single vehicle collision. Survived by two sons, Randy Wheeler of Racine, Ohio, Terry (Jody) Wheeler of [] SALYERSVILLE – As has been the case numerous times in the county’s history, Magoffin’s ambulance services are taking another hit. Gillum was born December 30, 1937 in Salyersville, Kentucky the son of the late Earl and Beatrice Joseph Gillum. Survived by four sons, John David (Jaqueline) Bailey of Salyersville, Kentucky, Samuel Patrick (Teresa) Bailey of Royalton, Kentucky, Robert Ray BREATHITT COUNTY – A Breathitt County man who had been missing since September 18 has now been found safe. Brothers, Stephen Marshall and Simon Marshall Jr. The University of Dayton has had a Summer Appalachia Program for the past 58 years, sending university students from all different [] ELK CREEK – The Magoffin County Sheriff’s Office, assisted by Operation UNITE and the DEA, executed two federal arrest warrants at a residence on Elk Creek in Magoffin County last Friday. SalyersvilleIndependent. 25th 1943 in Salyersville, Kentucky the daughter of the late Prock and Nora Kimberlin Arnett. According to the arrest citation, during an online undercover Internet Crimes Against Children investigation, police learned that someone had uploaded a video of a minor in a Magoffin County author and retired teacher Betty Jo Arnett Lykins passed away on April 17, 2024, at the age of 87 years old. S. 6, Russell received plaques commemorating the milestones. Closed now. Survived by one daughter; Lisa Montgomery-Cheek of Salyersville, Kentucky, one grandson; Jamison “Tristen” Cheek of SALYERSVILLE – The Magoffin County Fiscal Court met in special session on Tuesday, February 20, discussing the lease agreement with the South Magoffin Community Activists and the possible location of a trade school in Magoffin County. in Salyersville, on one charge of possession of a handgun by a convicted felon (Class C felony). Driver in fatal wreck indicted. SWW was established in 1952 as a water provider for the city of Salyersville, formerly ran by a board, but has operated [] CONGRATULATIONS to HWMS Robotics for their hard work and preparation at the First Lego League State Competiton at NKU over the weekend. 9. Son, Tommy Campbell, sister, Arnetta Reed, and brothers, Louie Reed, Robert “Bob” Reed, Don [] SALYERSVILLE – The Magoffin County Fiscal Court met in regular session on Tuesday, discussing the status of the ambulance service in the community. PRICEY – Two juveniles were airlifted from a four-wheeler crash on Pricey in Magoffin County over the weekend. According to the indictment, on or about [] Salyersville Independent. Marshals, and taken to Pike SALYERSVILLE – The group locally known as the Dayton Group will be back in town this summer, offering a day camp and teen scene for Magoffin County children and teenagers throughout the summer break. The community group presented a new 2024 Mitsubishi hatchback to the feeding program after a successful fundraising campaign over the summer. Paintsville shot 71. 10. He was born June 20, 1958 in Hamilton, Ohio to the late Elmer and Vivian Cole Perkins. County down to one ambulance. Though he resides in Breathitt County, the family believed he could [] SALYERSVILLE – Magoffin County Grand Jury indictments against the following defendants were released this week as each of them were served with warrants: Paul Heather Oney February 7, 2025 Local News SALYERSVILLE – A Magoffin County man was arrested on a warrant from Breathitt County alleging he had taken money for a job he refused to complete. 03 – even with having to cut the festivities short due to rain that afternoon. Salyers received a 911 dispatch call to Poor Boys Produce, off of Parkway Drive in Salyersville. Jim was born in Princeton, WV. At press time, in Magoffin there are 807 Licking Valley RECC [] Dr. Survived by his wife, Linda Hensley Mullins, one son, Chris Mullins of Irvine, Kentucky, [] Meals on Wheels is now being offered to residents in the southern part of Magoffin County after a gift to the program by the South Magoffin Community Activists. Russell is among the top boys’ high school FRANKFORT – On Tuesday State Auditor Allison Ball released a limited-scope examination of Salyersville Water Works (SWW), with 10 findings reported for the time frame of July 1, 2021, through March 31, 2024. Some years back, Tran-Star, which had provided ambulance services for many SALYERSVILLE – A Magoffin County grand jury released the following indictment last week, issued in November: Latisha R. Top Ten of 2024. 4 [] Basel Hall, 71, of Salyersville, KY, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2024, in his home surrounded by loved ones from a long battle with cancer. Grand Jury Indictments released. Rescue crews were dispatched to a one-vehicle wreck with entrapment of two people on US 460 West in the Bloomington area at around 11 a. Patrick was the longtime chairman of the board at Salyersville National Bank and chairman of the Magoffin County Community Foundation, being instrumental in the creation and ongoing success of Magoffin [] PRESTONSBURG – Governor Andy Beshear was in Eastern Kentucky on Monday, announcing more than $2. 4 percent from beyond the arc. Survived by two sons, Paul Wayne (Denise) Holbrook of Fleming County, Kentucky, William Randy (Teresa) Joseph of Salyersville, Kentucky, two daughters, Diane BEAR BRANCH – Christmas on the Farm, the annual and free Christmas event held on Bear Branch for the past five years, is slated for December 21, from 2 to 8 p. Arbadella was born March 30, 1939, in Salyersville, Kentucky the daughter of the late Arna and Delphia Adams Reed. Gilliland finished as the fourth-place [] SALYERSVILLE – Winter Weather Storm Blair hit the county on Sunday and at press time has yet to quit snowing for any amount of time, leaving many without power and roads nearly impassable at times, with more snow and cold temperatures on the way. Head coach Trevor Hoskins guides the Tigers. 10 JACKSON, Ky. He was born July 21, 1971 in Paintsville, Kentucky to Ralph Lee and Merlene Conn Back. Survived by two sons, Robert Paul (Claudette) Lemaster of Prestonsburg, Kentucky, Scott Alan (Angie) Joan Patrick Bailey age 82 of Royalton, Kentucky passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at her home. 16. Intro . On Saturday, both of the juveniles were on the same four-wheeler, which left the roadway for an unknown reason after coming through a curve, exiting the right side of the roadway and striking a tree head on, ejecting both from the ATV. – Drivers who use KY 114 (East Mountain Parkway) in Magoffin County should prepare for a brief road closure on Sunday morning, Aug. Earlier in their careers, DeRossett and Hoskins coached together [] SALYERSVILLE – A Magoffin County grand jury released the following indictments on Thursday, June 20: Clarence Wayne Gipson, 50, of Allen Drive, in Salyersville, is charged with two counts of third-degree burglary (Class D felonies) and two counts of first-degree criminal mischief (Class D felonies). On Tuesday, Kentucky voters will be asked the following yes-or-no question: To give parents choices in educational Herman Dyer, age 89, a resident of Parkway Drive in Salyersville, Kentucky; passed away Saturday, October 5, 2024 at his home. SALYERSVILLE — Magoffin County couldn’t overcome an early deficit as Johnson Central pulled away to win 68-33 in a 57th District girls’ basketball game Staff Report 22 hours ago More Here's our B section this week, including sports, schools, classifieds, courthouse notes and our Throwback Thursday page! Salyersville, KY 41465 CASE NO. Jennifer was born October 19, 1978 in White Sand, Florida the daughter of the late Michael Lee and Judith Darlene Mullins Roberts. James Edwin “Jim” Ratliff, age 83, of Elkhorn City, KY. Blanton Appointed to CSG South’s Economic Development, Salyersville Independent. Barnett scored his 3,000th point, becoming only the second player in school history to do so. Indicted on June 20: Sigsbee Rowe, 49, of Middle Fork Road, in Salyersville, is charged with receiving stolen property, $10,000 or more (Class C felony); prohibited sale or receipt of vehicle with removed [] Salyersville Independent. 114, with his passenger also apprehended since he was wanted on warrants out of Pike and Floyd counties. Joe Classified Series 47 Cobra Viper Officer & Vipers Deluxe Figure 3 Pack MIDDLE FORK – A Magoffin man wanted for allegedly shooting into a residence with adults and children inside was arrested over the weekend. Lafferty was on patrol when he and Deputy Blake Cantrell reportedly observed a vehicle on KY Rt. SALYERSVILLE – Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc on much of the eastern US on Friday, with Magoffin County no exception to that! Strong winds left more than 3,000 local households and businesses without electricity. 30 junction. Brother, Ronald Gillum, also preceded in death. The archery meeting was open to students in sixth-12th grades. Owens, 27, of Salyersville, pleaded guilty to two counts of first-degree rape (Class B felonies) and three counts of first-degree sexual abuse (Class D felonies), accepting the Commonwealth’s offer for 15 years in prison. She was born October 17, 1936 at Tick Lick in Salyersville, Kentucky to the late Hubert and Mary Elizabeth Meade Blanton. Magoffin County Judge/Executive Matthew Wireman updated the status of the county on Sunday on social media, commending the crews From Big Sandy Area Development District November is National Family Caregivers Month! Big Sandy Area Agency on Aging would like to take this time to recognize and honor family caregivers across our region and the country. Survived by her husband, Timmy Salyer, three daughters, Samantha (David Neil) Montgomery of Salyersville, Kentucky, Blaine (Scott Salyersville City Park. She was born June 25, 1944 in Magoffin County, Kentucky to the late James Woodrow and Emma Jean Pack Risner. Roger was born September 3, 1969 in Salyersville, Kentucky the son of the late Roger Ray Sr, and Yvonna Burchett. 114 near the caution lights on Friday evening. Previously, the Kentucky Rural Health Association (KRHA) and the UK Center of Excellence in Rural Health sent an invite to the local health department, stating they were accepting poster SALYERSVILLE – One man is behind bars after a reported burglary at a local business on Memorial Day. SALYERSVILLE – A Magoffin County grand jury released the following indictment this week after the warrant was served: Joseph B. Kendyl Minix and Weslee Gilliland combined to lead North Magoffin at the BLES Bobcat Blowout. 22. She was born August 08, 1958 in Paintsville, Kentucky to the late Ottis and Darlene Whitaker Trusty. She was born January 07, 1974 in Paintsville, Kentucky to the late Jack Juniper and Wilma Manns Juniper, who survives. located between downtown Salyersville and the KY Rt. , was picked up on an indictment warrant that had been issued in November when a Magoffin County grand jury indicted him on the following charges: first-degree rape, SALYERSVILLE – A Magoffin County grand jury indictment was released this week as another defendant was served. 8 percent (20-of-41) from the field. SALYERSVILLE/PIKEVILLE – A Johnson County woman was arrested in Magoffin County on a federal warrant. He was born September 9, 1947 at Tip Top, Kentucky to the late James, Sr. Fiscal court talks ems, business relocating to Community Center. Minix finished as the third-place female in the elementary school division. K. Hornets roll to win over June Buchanan. On December 6, Michael Young, 42, of Jim Arnett Branch Rd. I. salyersvilleindependent. Grand Jury SALYERSVILLE – A Magoffin County man was arrested last Friday on charges of rape and sexual abuse of a minor under 12 years old. Arizona Montgomery, 91, of Willard, died on October 9, 2024, at her residence with her loving family by her side. Survived by his long time girlfriend, Teresa Fraley, two brothers, Johnny (Kathy) West of Lancaster, Kentucky, Neil [] Elmer Perkins, Jr. Survived by her mother, one sister, Michelle Conley of Salyersville, Kentucky, five SALYERSVILLE – The Magoffin County Sheriff Department responded to two shots fired instances this week, one with shots fired into a residence and another with shots made toward vehicles. James was employed for Continental Conveyor for over thirty years until [] Arbadella Reed, age 85, a resident of Laurel Branch Road in Salyersville, Kentucky; passed away Thursday, December 12, 2024 at her home. Survived by his parents, his wife, Stella Lemaster Back, one brother, David Lee (Grace) [] Gary “Leroy” Hunley, age 71, a resident of Vanzel Borders Road in Salyersville, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at his home. According to the police report, on May 27 around 6:30 p. Several years back, the Independent reached out to the Magoffin County SALYERSVILLE – The Lighthouse Shelter group made great strides this week in starting a homeless shelter in Magoffin County, securing a location for the shelter and their office. Also preceding in death is sisters, Mildred Dyer, Eula Howard, Nevil Dyer, and brothers, Earl [] David Allen, age 78, a resident of Johnson Fork Road in Salyersville, Kentucky; passed away Monday, October 28, 2024 at Morgan County ARH Hospital in West Liberty, Kentucky. Survived by her mother, one son, Austin Dwayne Cole of Salyersville, Kentucky, one brother, Scottie [] Jeffery Jerome Back age 53 of Salyersville, Kentucky passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at the Mountain Manor Nursing and Rehab Center in Paintsville, Kentucky. Checks will be distributed to the participating nonprofit groups [] James Mullins, Jr. Gerald is also proceeded in [] A road dedication ceremony was held on Saturday, July 13 to honor Arthur Lykins, who was killed in action during World War II, with a portion of Cow Creek named after the war hero. According to the complaint warrant, Henry Doug Allen, 47, of Salyersville, was arrested by the Magoffin County Sheriff Department on Tuesday night, November 19, on the charge of theft [] The Salyersville Independent will publish and publicize online when the next blood drive will be held locally, so subscribe today by calling 606-349-2915, visit our website at www. Salyersville Mayor Stanley Howard said Summit Engineering will be finishing up a Water Works project by this Friday, though he didn’t specify which project. David was born February 24, 1946 in Salyersville, Kentucky the son of the late Willard and Carrie Burton Allen. According to the indictment, on or about March 17, [] Kennie “Danny” Barker age 76 of Salyersville, Kentucky passed away Saturday, October 12, 2024 at the Pikeville Medical Center in Pikeville, Kentucky. Survivors include; Family and friends including his bank family. Wife, Sherry Poe Keeton, also preceded in [] Roger Bennett Gillum, age 86, a resident of Royalton Road in Salyersville, Kentucky; passed away Monday, October 28, 2024 at his home surrounded by family. Mickey was born April 16, 1965 in Salyersville, Kentucky the son of the late Simon and Ina Sue Patrick Marshall. 2 percent (19-of-44) from the field. In his final year as KFB President, Mark Haney began the [] James O. The Salyersville Express Band. According to the indictment, on or about March 23, 2024, [] PIKEVILLE – A Magoffin County man was arrested last week on a federal drug indictment. She was born June 30, 1936 in Salyersville, Kentucky to the late John and Cassie Adams Gamble. first responders were called to a bus wreck on KY Rt. Caldwell, 38, of Richmond, who is charged with first-degree possession of a controlled substance, first offense, methamphetamine (Class D felony). Paintsville shot 43. In April of this year a grand jury indicted Bryan D. According to the police report, sheriff’s department deputies were responding to a complaint on Therman Dyer Road when they received [] Matilda Trusty Montgomery age 66 of Salyersville, Kentucky passed away Thursday, December 05, 2024 at her home. Basel dedicated much of his life to working as a foreman in [] SALYERSVILLE — Senior guard Aden Barnett was honored as Magoffin County’s all-time leading scorer on Monday, Jan. As much as I would like to forget some of them, [] BOWLING GREEN – The Magoffin County Health Department won two first places at the Kentucky Rural Health Association’s conference in Bowling Green last week. nlmz ojfrz xvikx cutkl lurzy fedm pxro qxq krjqexti xwu dxcjwp lgmjxqna yhevk piy pihtkbc