Photo by Lisa Bicknell Many Estill County farmers were busy baling hay last week after what some would consider a long overdue break in the rain. By LISA BICKNELL CV&T News Editor Much like last year, a soggy spring has delayed haying season, but after a few days of sunshine, local farmers were busy “layin’ […]
Local News
Post 79 petitions leaders for elevator
Photo submitted Above, American Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary president Kimberly Stone Richardson and American Letion Post 79 Comander James Noe stand by the stairs and ramp that they say is not readily accessible to aging veterans. They are asking for funds to install an elevator. By LISA BICKNELL CV&T News Editor The stairs are steep, and […]
School News
Neal (and his dad) have perfect attendance
Jacob Neal was recently honored for having nine years of perfect attendance. Since beginning preschool, he has not missed a day. His father, Travis “Rick” Neal, a single dad, has also not missed a day of driving Jacob back and forth to school, every single day.
Schools announce Summer Feeding locations
Estill County Schools is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service. Meals will be provided, at […]
Students pay tribute to teachers who’ve made a difference
photos by Lisa Bicknell Estill County High School students with the top 24 GPAs each introduced their pick of a teacher who has greatly impacted their lives. Below are the students’ names and the teachers they chose. Students Teachers Hannah Patrick Clay Baber Anna Smith […]
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Community News
American Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary The American Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary is sponsoring a Knickerbockers portrait fundraiser on July 19 at the American Legion Post 79. Get a 10 x13 portrait for only $10. The summer 2019 theme is “Sweet Summertime.” Call Kim Richardson at 606-614-5592 with any questions. Blood Drive The Kentucky Blood Center will be […]
Church News
Providence Baptist Church at Winston VBS Roar into VBS July 21-26, from 6-8:30 p.m. Nursery to adult classes. The bus will be running. Everybody welcome. Salem Baptist Church VBS July 21st-July 25th, 6pm-8:30pm, with Family Night on July 26th at 7pm. Our theme this year is “Following in Faith.” You do not want to miss […]
OBITUARIES
Maxine Burgess Moore Gunn, age 96, of Tucky Lane in Irvine, passed away Saturday, June 29, 2019 at the Terrace Nursing and Rehab Center in Berea. She was born June 25, 1923 in Spencer, West Virginia and was the daughter of the late Everett Marcellas and Sarah Jane Dobbins Burgess. She was a homemaker and […]