Grayson — <b>Boyd sheriff seeks crime information</b>

The Boyd County Sheriff’s Department is seeking information from the public regarding reports by residents of thefts across Boyd County.

Sheriff Terry Keelin said several individuals have reported the theft of items including pressure washers, weed trimmers, lawnmowers and leaf blowers from their yards or unsecured outbuildings.

“Anyone with information as to who is committing these crimes and/or where the items are being taken are asked to call the Boyd County Sheriff’s Department or 911,” Keelin said. “We need their information, not their name.”

<b>Drug arrests made in Lewis</b>

GARRISON - The Lewis County Sheriff’s Department arrested two Monday and charged each with trafficking in a controlled substance.

Johnny Gillespie, 32, and Tracy Rickett, 45, were arrested after they sold a quantity of Oxycontin pills to a confidential informant.

The incident occurred on Garrison Lane in Garrison at Gillespie’s residence, according to a statement from the Lewis County Sheriff’s Department. Both Rickett and Gillespie were in possession of marked money used in the drug transaction when they were arrested.

Deputies raided the residence and discovered quantities of prescription medication and marijuana, some of which had been concealed in a light fixture. Records of drug transactions, cell phones and approximately $500 in cash were seized from the residence.

Gillespie and Rickett were charged with first degree trafficking in a controlled substance and lodged in the Lewis County Detention Center.

The incident remains under investigation by Chief Deputy Johnny Bivens and Deputy Dwayne Stone, who were assisted by deputies Tom Polley, Gary Sparks and Jason Hill.

<b>Boyd collecting delinquent taxes</b>

CATLETTSBURG - The Boyd County Clerk’s Office has started delinquent tax collections this week. To check if you may owe a delinquent tax bill, log on to www.bcdelinquenttaxes.com.

County Clerk Debbie Jones is accepting partial payments when one half of bill amount is paid down and a contract is signed for agreement of balance to be paid in payments, with the balance to be paid by Aug. 9 at 4 p.m. The tax sale will be on Aug. 10 at 1 p.m.

<b>Women on Mission schedule luncheon</b>

GREENUP - The Greenup Christian Church Women on a Mission will have a hot dog and hamburger lunch today from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Greenup County Courthouse.

On the menu is hot dogs, hamburgers, baked beans, potato salad, dessert and drinks. Cost is $5.

<b>Boyd board meets with councils</b>

SUMMIT - The Boyd County Board of Education will meet at 7 p.m. Monday at the high school library, 12307 Midland Trail Road.

The purpose of the meeting will be to dialogue with school sited-based decision-making councils from Summit Elementary and Boyd County High School.

<b>Southland offers ministry builders</b>

ASHLAND - Ministry Builders will be offered at Southland Bible Institute. Part I series will be offered by Delma O. Lowery, THD, Bible Expositor, from May 17 to 21.

Lowery has been in the ministry as pastor, writer, educator and Bible expositor since 1957. He is the author of “Building Steadfast Christians” which is now ready for it’s third printing. He is also founder and director of the Expositor’s Bible Center in Newton, Ill.

For more information, call the Bible Institute at (606) 928-5127. It is located at 238 West Southland Drive; or (618) 783-3515 or go to driowery.net.

<b>Russell council will meet today</b>

RUSSELL - Russell City Council will meet today at 10 a.m. in the city building. The special session will have the second reading on council pay raises.

<b>Health screening set at Carter Caves</b>

OLIVE HILL - Carter Caves State Resort Park will be host a health screening sponsored by St. Claire Regional Medical Center on Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lewis Caveland Lodge.

 Some of the screenings include: derma scan facial sun damage screening, blood pressure, pulse, oxygenation, bone density screening, sleep health assessments, stress management, pulmonary function screening, glucose and cholesterol screening, balance and posture screening, diabetes education and weight loss program.        

The screening is free and no appointments or fasting are necessary.