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Salyersville · SalyersvilleSALYERSVILLE – The Magoffin County PVA has received reports of a man approaching properties, posing as someone surveying properties, but has no affiliation with the PVA’s office or any other known legitimate businesses.
Magoffin County PVA Rebecca “Becky” Allen posted the following to social media on Tuesday: PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: Be aware, not alarmed. Our office has been informed that there is a man approaching properties, measuring por…See the Story
PVA warns of potential scam
Salyersville · SalyersvilleSarah “Kay” Owens Arnett age 84 of Salyersville, Kentucky passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at the St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. She was born October 31, 1939 in Sublett, Kentucky to the late Max C. and Afton Salyer Owens. Survived by her husband, Larry Lee Arnett, nieces and nephews, Jack (Rebecca) Gilliland, Kenneth (Barbara) Gilliland, Phyllis “Fee” Gilliland, Sarah Lee (Kerry) Howard, Alice Lykins, Patrick (Codi) Arnett, with…See the Story
Sarah “Kay” Owens Arnett
Salyersville · SalyersvillePaul Bryon Risner, Jr. Age 57 of Salyersville, Kentucky passed away Saturday, April 27, 2024 at the Paintsville ARH in Paintsville, Kentucky. He was born October 20, 1966 in Marion, Ohio to the Paul Bryon , Sr., and Lillian Tackett Risner. Survived by two sons, Joshua Neil (Rebecca Louise) Risner, Christopher Daniel (Kristina) Risner both of Salyersville, Kentucky, one brother, Jammie Risner of Salyersville, Kentucky, one sister, Tina Slusher of…See the Story
Paul Bryon Risner, Jr.
Salyersville · SalyersvilleSALYERSVILLE – A robotics expo was held at the Magoffin County High School on Tuesday, April 23, featuring the robotics teams from Magoffin County schools, including the group heading to a national competition next month. Andrew Oliver, the head coach of the county’s robotics program told Mortimer Media Group, “Last season was really a spring board to really grow the program in the county. From that season last year, we’ve had two elementary tea…See the Story
Robotics Expo held at MCHS
Salyersville · SalyersvilleMagoffin County author and retired teacher Betty Jo Arnett Lykins passed away on April 17, 2024, at the age of 87 years old. In 2019 the SI ran a story about Lykins, who had just published the book “Momma Loved to Dance,” a story about her family. Below has been edited from excerpts of that article and the SI extends sincere condolences to her family during this time. Lykins always wanted to write a story about her family, but life always seemed…See the Story
Local author, retired teacher passes away
Salyersville · SalyersvilleThursday, May 2 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. Friday, May 3 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. Saturday, May 4 2:00 – 7:00 p.m. (606) 349-5500 Howard TV Cable Channel 15 – Salyersville Independent All proceeds go toward operational costs for the Magoffin County Rescue Squad. Item# 1. Undefeated Cuts- 1 Haircut-$15.00 Item #2. Mountain Parkway Auto Care-1 […]See the Story
46th Media Auction Magoffin County Rescue Squad
Olympics · SalyersvilleMagoffin County Special Olympics excelled at the regional competition, held at Johnson Central High School last weekend, with everyone who participated all placing in their events and all qualifying for the state games in June.See the Story
Magoffin Special Olympics qualifies for State
Salyersville · SalyersvilleThe Center for Rural Development has selected Magoffin County students Gavin Arnett and Troy Salyer to attend the 2024 Rogers Scholars Youth Leadership Program. Gavin and Troy, both sophomores at Magoffin County High School, will join 100 high school students from 45 Kentucky counties this summer for the 27th annual Rogers Scholars Program. This is a record number of students and the largest class to ever attend the program. Rogers Scholars —The…See the Story