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Enjoy the Fourth of July Holiday Weekend in These West Central Minnesota Communities

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Enjoy the Fourth of July Holiday Weekend in These West Central Minnesota Communities

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WILLMAR — Independence Day is always fun in west central Minnesota, as many area towns will have parades and events to celebrate the Fourth of July. Young or old, nothing beats having great food, good times and capping it all off by watching a dazzling fireworks show in the night sky. Spicer The city of Spicer is well-known in the area for having some of the biggest Fourth of July celebrations. Fourth of July events kick off with a dedicated ki…See the Story

Attorney Says Man Accused of Rape and Incest Passed Lie-Detector Test - Mountain Top Media

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Attorney Says Man Accused of Rape and Incest Passed Lie-Detector Test - Mountain Top Media

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Gary Matthew Blanton SALYERSVILLE, Ky. — The attorney for a Magoffin County man accused of sex crimes involving incest says his client is “devastated” following his indictment, despite having passed a lie detector test. Gary Matthew Blanton, 34, of Salyersville, was indicted earlier this month on two counts of incest and single counts of sodomy, rape and sexual abuse. But his attorney, Timothy Parker, of Prestonsburg, released a statement remind…See the Story

Helton Awarded Certificate of Exceptional Merit in Research

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Helton Awarded Certificate of Exceptional Merit in Research

MOREHEAD, KY – Morehead State University Student Dawson Helton, a graduating senior from Magoffin County double majoring in history and legal studies, has won the Certificate of Exceptional Merit. This award is given in recognition of top-scoring research at the 2025 Celebration of Student Scholarship. Dawson Helton and Bryce Fletcher (a senior from Martin County majoring in history) presented “The Price of Freedom”, a poster presentation follow…Read Article

Man sentenced to 1 year, probated for 2

SALYERSVILLE – Earlier this month a Salyersville man was sentenced to one year in jail, to be probated for two years, after taking a plea deal in what was originally a forgery case. Gregory Scott Phipps, 39, of Bloomington Rd., in Salyersville, was indicted on October 17, 2024, and charged with one count of second-degree forgery, a Class D felony. According to the indictment, on or about May 21 through 24, 2024, Phipps allegedly, with the intent…Salyersville · Salyersville Read Article

Douglas Reece Memorial Award

Magoffin County High School’s Maddie Salyer experienced a remarkable week participating in the Rogers Scholars program at MSU, engaging in numerous activities including farm work, learning ballroom dancing, listening to esteemed speakers from across Kentucky, and participating in academic activities throughout the day. This past weekend she received the Douglas Reece Memorial Award for achieving the highest score among her peers on her Rogers Sc…Michigan State University · Salyersville Read Article

MSU Dean’s List for Spring 2025 released

As the #14 best public university in the South and a 2024-25 College of Distinction, Morehead State University continues to soar higher. The same can be said for MSU’s exceptional students. The Spring 2025 Dean’s List is now available online. These students’ accomplishments reflect our commitment to academic excellence and student success. To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must have completed at least 12 undergraduate credit hours and ear…Salyersville · Salyersville Read Article

Larry Michael Salyer II

Larry Michael Salyer II age 50 of Salyersville, Kentucky passed away Thursday, June 19, 2025 at the UK Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. He was born August 28, 1974 in Prestonsburg, Kentucky to Larry M. and Wanda Barker Salyer. Survived by his parents, ex-wife, Shelia Arnett Salyer, one daughter, Larah Elizabeth Salyer of Salyersville, Kentucky, one brother, Gregory Scott (Sasha) Salyer of Salyersville, Kentucky, one sister, Marketta (Ryan)…Salyersville · Salyersville Read Article

Floyd pair arrested on drug trafficking charges following Magoffin traffic stop - Mountain Top Media

SALYERSVILLE, Ky. — A Floyd County couple pulled over in Magoffin County early Monday morning found themselves headed to jail on trafficking charges, after police found drugs in their vehicle. A sheriff’s deputy spotted a truck with loud exhaust, a tail light out and no license plate illumination passing by him in the Restaurant Row section of Route 114 in Salyersville and pulled it over. The occupants of the truck — identified as Jeremiah Mahan,Salyersville · Salyersville Read Article

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HONORING A FALLEN SOLDIER

SALYERSVILLE Private First Class Julian H. Patrick, a soldier from Magoffin County who was killed in action in Germany during World War II, was honored this past weekend with a ceremony unveiling a sign that names a local bridge after Patrick in remembrance of his sacrifices. The following resolution, signed by the fiscal court in 2022, was read at the ceremony this past weekend, detailing Patrick’s story: WHEREAS, the Magoffin County Fiscal Cou…Salyersville · Salyersville Read Article

Anna Mae Bolen Green

Anna Mae Bolen Green age 82 of Salyersville, Kentucky passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at her home. She was born March 28, 1943 in Salyersville, Kentucky to the late Clifton and Marie Casebolt Bolen. Survived by two sons, Harry “Reb” (Charolette) Green of Salyersville, Kentucky, Daniel (Susie) Green of Ohio, two brothers, Clifford Ray Bolen, Larry Bolen both of Salyersville, Kentucky, two sisters, Caroline Williams of West Liberty, Kentucky, S…Salyersville · Salyersville Read Article

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