Trial starts Monday
PIKEVILLE - Howard Harlow Back, 75 of Salyersville, is set to face a jury trial starting Monday, May 21 at 1 p.m. in the Pikeville U.S. District Court.
Students to Students || Students from Rowan donate to MCHS
RCSHS Principal Debbie Howes said their goal was to collect one dollar to represent every person in their building, but with the help of the students, they were able to surpass that goal, for a total of $600.
"We knew at the end of the day, people would have that afterthought, that, 'Oh, they're going to need this,'" Howes said. "So we waited until now for just that. This is from students to students and we understand how you feel and we are thinking of you all."
Superintendent search begins
SALYERSVILLE - The process for accepting applications for the Magoffin County Schools superintendent position is officially closed, as of last Friday, and the Screening Committee began the paper screening process on Monday.
Magoffin Primary Election Circuit Court Clerk Race
SALYERSVILLE - With only one local race on the ticket, Magoffin County ballots are pretty small this year, but pack a large punch on decisions.
Short announces $60 million for Magoffin roads
FRANKFORT – Rep. John Short has announced that $59.6 million worth of road improvements are coming to Magoffin County as a result of the two-year road plan approved by state lawmakers.
May is Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month
Whereas, the month of May is recognized nationally as Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month; and,
Whereas, Cystic Fibrosis is an inherited and chronic disease that affects the lungs and digestive systems of approximately 30,000 children and adults in the United States; and,
Whereas, nearly 1,000 new cases of Cystic Fibrosis are diagnosed in the United States each year; and,
Whereas, several Magoffin County citizens are bravely and successfully battling Cystic Fibrosis; and,
Parkway Proposal || Economic development and “Restaurant Row’s” future key items in Fiscal Court meeting
SALYERSVILLE - The Magoffin County Fiscal Court met briefly on Tuesday morning, with the main item on the agenda concerning economic development and possible road projects.
Sheriff’s audit comes back iffy
FRANKFORT, Ky. – State Auditor Adam Edelen today released the audit of the sheriff’s settlement - 2010 taxes for Magoffin County Sheriff Carson Montgomery. State law requires the auditor to annually audit the accounts of each county sheriff. In compliance with this law, the auditor issues two sheriff’s reports each year: one reporting on the audit of the sheriff’s tax account and the other reporting on the audit of the fee account used to operate the office.
