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Here she is, Miss Estill County

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County Fair Demolition Derby

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Neal (and his dad) have perfect attendance

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‘The greatest show on EARTH’

Local News

Horn named to Ravenna council

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By LISA BICKNELL CV&T News Editor On Monday night, the City of Ravenna accepted the nomination of Vickie Horn to fill the council seat of William VanCleve, who recently resigned. The council also discussed more transparent ways of handling the monthly financial report when they met on Monday night. Councilwoman Valerie Flinchum said that she […]

‘Make hay while the sun shines’

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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’ […]

School News

Neal (and his dad) have perfect attendance

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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

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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

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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   […]

Recent

Obituaries

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Mr. Michael Lynn Sparks, 69, of Richmond, passed away on July 8, 2019 at his home. He was born on July 14, 1949 in Estill County Kentucky. Mr. Sparks was a US Army Veteran and worked in electric services. He enjoyed reading and spending time outside in his garden. He is survived by: his four […]

Community News

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57th Class Reunion The Estill County High School class of 1962 will be having a reunion on Saturday, July 20 at Michael’s Restaurant in Ravenna starting at 4:00pm. If you attended or graduated from Estill County High School from 1958 through 1962 you are invited to attend. The dress will be casual. There will be […]

Church News

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Spry to Preach at Bethel Bro. Doyle Spry will be preaching at Bethel Christian Church, on Sunday Morning, July 21st at 11 a.m. We will be celebrating his 91st birthday. We invite everyone to come and celebrate this special day with us. Gospel Singing New Bethel Baptist Church #1 Barn’s Mountain will be having a […]