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Hanging out with Coach Cal

Isaiah Campbell Salyer, along with his dad, Jeff Salyer, attended the Coach Calipari Father/Son Camp this summer at the University of Kentucky.

September National Preparedness Month

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Ready Campaign (www.ready.gov) is sponsoring the sixth annual National Preparedness Month (NPM) in September.

The Miss Teen Magoffin County Pageant was held Thursday, Sept. 2, at the Pioneer Village in Salyersville at 8:00 p.m. The pageant, under the direction of Tanika Howard McFarland, was hosted by John Mischel. Five beautiful contestants competed in the following categories: private interview, sportswear, and evening gown. This year’s theme is “Let's Get This Party Started” in celebration of Magoffin County's 150th birthday. The reigning Miss Teen Magoffin County, Lindsey Phillips was present to relinquish her crown, which she has worn so proudly.

5 vie for Miss Magoffin

The Miss Magoffin County Scholarship Pageant will be held Friday, Sept. 3, at 8:00 p.m. at the Pioneer Village in Salyersville. Pageant Director Jincy Bailey is very excited to have five beautiful and talented contestants to compete for the crown of Miss Magoffin County 2010-2011. The contestants will compete in four competitions: judge’s interview, physical fitness in swimsuit, talent, and evening wear.

Public confused over library tax rate

Several ask for name to be taken off of petition.

Local dentist works to revolutionize cavities

Despite the negative stereotypes of dental care in Eastern Kentucky, Salyersville was one of the first towns in the United States to offer a state-of-the art, non-evasive cavity treatment.

Rogers Announces $1,648,973 for Salyersville Water System Improvements

WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Congressman Hal Rogers (KY-05) announced today that the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), in partnership with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority and the Kentucky Coal Severance fund, will award $1,648,973 to the City of Salyersville to upgrade the region’s water systems. This project is expected to improve water services to 3,900 households and 123 businesses.

September: National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month

According to the proclamation, 23.1 million people in the United States have faced a substance abuse disorder in the past year. Treatment reduces reported job problems, including incomplete work and absenteeism, by an average of 75 percent.