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Transporting inmates saves the county money, judge says

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Is spring finally here? (Winter, be gone!)

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Brewer signs with Kentucky Christian University

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Estill softball improves to 7-2

Local News

Wet spring causes dangerous road breaks

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Drivers urged to be cautious, FEMA to help fund repairs but it might be weeks Photos by Lisa Bicknell Breaks in the road such as the one at right on Doe Creek are creating problems for drivers.  In some places, traffic can only travel one lane.   One resident of the area said she was […]

Second forum features sheriff candidates

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Photo by Lisa Bicknell Five candidates participated in the sheriff’s forum on March 29.  From left, they are Kevin Chaney, Terry Carroll, Teddy Hunt (standing), Chris Flynn, and Ken White.  Angela Osborne, in back, served as the forum moderator. By LISA BICKNELL CV&T News Editor Candidates for Estill County sheriff were given the opportunity to […]

School News

Brewer signs with Kentucky Christian University

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Savannah Brewer signed with Kentucky Christian University on Monday, April 16th.  She will be playing soccer for KCU, but Estill County High School girls soccer coach Andrew Hatton said she is such an “all-around athlete,” that he expects she’ll be recruited for other sports.  From left to right are: Coaches Andrew Hatton and Candie Hatton, […]

Hardy selected as Legistative Page for Estill County

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The Family Resource and Youth Services Centers of Kentucky Coalition recently held a Legislative Page Day in Frankfort, KY.  Students wrote essays and completed pieces of artwork in an effort to be select to serve as a legislative pages as a representative of their Family Resource or Youth Services Center.  Pictured above is Elliott Hardy […]

‘Sewer flu’ spreads across state; local teachers join protest

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By LISA BICKNELL CV&T News Editor Local teachers and administrators were among thousands of educators who flooded Frankfort on Monday morning to protest Senate Bill 151. Many who had opposed Governor Matt Bevin’s earlier proposed pension reforms were shocked and angered when Senate Bill 151, a bill originally dealing with “the local provision of wastewater […]

Recent

OBITUARIES

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Sallie Ann Bell, 62 Sallie Annette Bell, 62, of Meadowlark Drive in Richmond died Thursday, April 12, at the Madison Health & Rehabilitation Center following a short illness. She was born December 11, 1955 in Wauchula, Florida and was the daughter of the late Norwood and Lalie Davis Durrance. She was a retired McDonald’s employee […]

Community News

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American Legion Post 79 Lucky Duck Race The Lucky Duck race will be on on May 5 at 3 p.m.  Get your ducks now! See an American Legion Auxilliary member to get your lucky duck. Call (606) 975-5165 for more information. Alcoholics Anonymous AA meets Tuesday through Sunday at 8 p.m. at 167 Broadway, Irvine. […]

Church News

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Hope for the Ragamuffin Hope for the Ragamuffin at CWC on Friday nights- Eat at 6 p.m.- Service at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend. Mills to speak at Rice Station A special event will be held at Rice Station Christian Church on April 22nd at 11 a.m. during our morning worship service. It will be […]