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Missing car found, no arrests made

SALYERSVILLE - Through a tip and some investigating, the Magoffin County Sheriff's Office successfully found a missing vehicle in a nearby county.

KSP executes arrest warrants for trafficking

SALYERSVILLE - On Tuesday, May 7, 2013 Post 9 Criminal Interdiction Team as a result of Post 9 Street Level narcotics investigations, executed arrest warrants in Magoffin County.

MCHS principal recognized as outstanding alumni

PRESTONSBURG - Big Sandy Community and Technical College (BSCTC) celebrated Spring Commencement at the Mountain Arts Center in Prestonsburg, Kentucky last Saturday, May 11.

Salyersville Great Strides Walk for Cystic Fibrosis a Huge Success

The first annual Great Strides Walk for Cystic Fibrosis was held Saturday, May 11, 2013, at Ramey Memorial Park.

Supporting the Community

Brenda Powers, Assistant Vice President of the Salyersville National Bank recently presented Nancy Bays, Board Member of the Magoffin County Community Center and Marlene Howard, Director of the Center a check. Donations like those received from the bank are used to offset expenses and keep the Center open for the county's senior citizens.

Magoffin County Sheriff’s Office Monthly Report for April 2013

*Manufacturing Meth 1st Offense (1)
*Endangering Welfare of Minor (1)
*Bench Warrants (18)
*Criminal Trespassing 3rd Degree (2)
*Resisting Arrest (2)
*Disorderly Conduct 2nd Degree (2)
*Traffic Violations (22)
*Reckless Driving (2)
*Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree
*Harassment Physical contact - no injury (1)
*Leaving the scene of accident (1)
*Failure to report traffic accident (1)
* Driving on suspended (3)
*Alcohol Intoxication/ Public Intoxication (2)

Attorney General urges FDA to place Black Box Warning on opioids

FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 13, 2013) – Attorney General Jack Conway, along with 42 of his colleagues, today sent a letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) urging the agency to place a black box warning on opioid analgesics to indicate the risk of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS).

Social Security annouces mobile site available for smartphone users

Carolyn W. Colvin, Acting Commissioner of Social Security, announced the agency is offering a new mobile optimized website, specifically aimed at smartphone users across the country.

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Cystic Fibrosis walk to be held this weekend	05/09/2013 - 12:39

School News

SUPPORTING CYSTIC FIBROSIS

Pictured right is Mr. Willie Cole, principal of Salyersvile Grade School, presenting a check for $1,400.00 for Team Tracy, to Tracy Watson. The money was collected mostly from students for cystic fibrosis.

KPREP KICK OFF

Salyersville Grade School kicked off KPREP testing by wearing new tshirts. All students and staff received a tshirt. Mrs. Leigh Ann Arnett's second grade students are pictured above wearing their new shirts. Mrs. Arnett's class raised the most money for primary at SGS.

ON THE PLAYGROUND

Evan Reed and Carter Whitaker are enjoying the warm weather on the playground.

PREPPING FOR TESTING

Students at Salyersville Grade School received trophies and ribbons for improvement and excellence on the KPREP test. These sixth grade students are showing off their trophies, ribbons, and t-shirts in preparation for testing.

EXPLORE AND LEARN

Addison Patrick, Emily Bailey and Evan Reed are using scientific inquiry skills to explore and demonstrate knowledge of the Earth’s environment.

CAREER DAY

On April 19th, Career Day was held at the Magoffin County Hight School. The fifth and six grades from South Magoffin attended this event and had the chance to meet several different professionals. They enjoyed the exhibits and the question and answer time. Dr. Scott Arnett (above) and Brian Clevenger and Darren Breedings of Carl D. Perkin’s Rehabilitation Center (left) are among the many community members who attended to show students career options.

STATE BOUND: Bowling selected to All Tournament Tennis Team

ALL TOURNAMENT TEAM: Lexi Bowling was selected for the 15th Region All Tournament Tennis Team during the 2013 Regional Tournament. Lexi finished 3rd in the tournament and advanced to the KHSAA State Tennis Tournament, held at the University of Kentucky on May 16-18. Her record at the end of this season was 10-2.