Salyersville Independent

12/25/2025

🎄 CHRISTMAS IS SAVED! 🎄

On Christmas Eve, the Magoffin County Sheriff’s Office received reports of a green male subject, accompanied by a dog, walking and driving through town. Deputies responded to the downtown Salyersville area and quickly located the Grinch and his dog, Max, inside a vehicle.

Upon contact with deputies, the Grinch fled on foot, dropping all of the stolen gifts along the way. After a brief pursuit, the Grinch was successfully captured by the Sheriff and deputies. All gifts were recovered and Christmas was saved.

The Magoffin County Sheriff’s Office is happy to report that the children of Magoffin County can rest easy — the Grinch is in custody, Max is safe, and Christmas will go on as planned.

12/19/2025

I bet they’re the best hugs, Kyloh!

I bet you give the best hugs, Kyloh!

12/19/2025

Here are a few of our favorite letters to Santa, included in this week’s newspaper! Pick up your copy today!!

12/19/2025

Magoffin County Schools will be closed Monday, 12/22/2025, through Friday, 1/2/2026, for Christmas Break. Classes will resume on Monday, 1/5/2026.

12/19/2025

UPDATE - Highway Reopened
December 19, 2025 @ 01:09 EST

The utility lines blocking South River Road have been cleared and the Sheriff’s Office has reopened SR-867.

Thanks to Licking Valley RECC for their rapid response to the area, as well as District 3 VFD for assisting us with traffic control.

⚠️ ROAD HAZARD ⚠️

December 19, 2025 @ 00:26 EST

MCSO deputies have encountered utility lines across both lanes of travel near the 5700 block of State Route 867 (South River Road) approximately 1/2 mile from the intersection with Route 7.

LVRECC has been notified. The highway will remain closed until the hazard has been cleared. Please seek an alternate route if traveling.

12/17/2025

PEOPLE POLL: One week before Christmas, how are we doing? Is the Christmas shopping done? Are we still keeping up with the Elf on a Shelf? What's your plan for surviving the next week?

*Your response may be printed in our next edition of the SI.

12/16/2025

Magoffin County Schools will operate on a regular schedule on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. Some side roads may remain inaccessible to school buses. In those cases, drivers will contact families to coordinate alternate meeting locations.

12/15/2025

There will be no school in Magoffin County on Tuesday, December 16th, 2025. This will be NTI Day #5.

12/14/2025

There will be no school in Magoffin County on Monday, December 15th, 2025. This will not be an NTI day.

12/13/2025

...Areas of Freezing Fog Around Tonight...

New snow pack with some warming taking place off the surface has caused the formation on low clouds and fog. With temperatures below freezing for much of the area the thickest fog will contain frozen droplets and could lead to slick spots on area roads, especially on ridges. Slow down if traveling tonight and be prepared for the possibility of slick patches.