Massive search for missing boy has positive
outcome

Temperatures had dipped well below freezing last Thursday when authorities were notified that a 13 year old Strange Creek youth was missing. Caleb Whitney had left his home and had not returned. When the alarm sounded, he had been missing approximately one hour. Members of the Frametown and Servia Fire Departments, Sheriff’s Deputies and State Police were the first to respond to the home of Tim and Erica Whitney.
As the search got underway, it quickly grew to include the EMS, DNR, fire personnel from Flatwoods, Gassaway, and Sutton as well as search and rescue dogs from Nicholas County, the State Police Search and Rescue helicopter and a host of community volunteers.

Ballot set for Primary Election

24 file for office
With the filing period closing last Saturday at mid-night, and no applications received by County Clerk John David Jordan in Monday’s mail, it appears that the ballots for the Primary Election can be prepared. In all twenty four individuals filed for office before the deadline. Susan K. Lunceford, long time Deputy County Clerk appears to be unopposed for the office that her boss did not seek reelection to.
The office drawing the most attention is that of Circuit Clerk from which J.W. Morris announced his retirement in early January. Susan (Frame) Lemon of Gassaway, a long time deputy decided to try to follow in her boss’ foot steps. Matthew Facemire, and Tammy Collins both of Sutton, threw their hats in the ring early in the filing period. On the final day, former Sheriff Howard Carpenter of Gassaway and Brett Morrison of Sutton filed for election to the office of Circuit Clerk.