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Helping hand returned to rescue squad member

Robert Conley began his early morning trip Monday with intentions of assistance, but his plan involved lending a helping hand instead of receiving one.

Salyersville Fire Department still leading the way

The grand daddy of them all, the Salyersville Fire Department, is still alive and working well, thanks to a strong volunteer force and a little help from friends.

Man injured in drilling rig accident

A Magoffin County man was injured Wednesday in a drilling accident at Lacy just off Route 1081 near Flat Fork.
Tyler Lemaster, said by rescue officials to be in his late 20s, suffered multiple injuries after he became entangled in a drilling rig owned by Rhyno Oil Company.

Salyersville Independent's 2010 Election Poll to be Online

In an effort to have more efficient and accurate election year polling, the Salyersville Independent will utilize its website to administer its 2010 Primary and General Election Polling.

Magoffin County awarded federal funds under Emergency Food and Shelter Board Program

Magoffin County has been chosen to receive $11,453 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county.

Big Sandy CAP offers free tax filing

Big Sandy Area Community Action Program is once again offering free help for eligible tax filers in preparing and electronically filing tax returns.

No. 2 in the Nation

Salyersville Grade School Student
Reaches Top 100

Soaring like Eagles

Ben Montgomery, a second grade student in Mrs. Theresa Miller's class at Salyersville Grade School was recognized by the principal, Mr.
Willie Cole, for his outstanding art work. Ben is the son of Paul and Sabrina Montgomery from Middle Fork.

Top 100

Salyersville Grade School Student Reaches Top 100 on Reader Leader Board With New Reading Program Completing with over one million students in the nation Caleb Porter was in the top 100 reader’s nation wide. Caleb Porter is a third grade student at Salyersville Grade School in Mrs. Elevyn Collinsworth’s class.

Herald Whitaker continues basketball success

The Herald Whitaker Middle School basketball program continued to enjoy success last week with a pair of wins at Belfry.
Cody Bailey hit for a team high 13 points to help the seventh grade Hornets claim a 51-20 victory and the high scoring antics of Jeffrey Bolen and strong board work by Timmy Joseph and Corey Pitts led the eighth grade squad to a 48-28 victory.
Bolen tossed in a total of 20 points and Joseph added 10 points to go with a team high 12 rebounds. Pitts finished the game with 10 rebounds.