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First vaccines given at Marcum and Wallace Hospital

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The first COVID-19 vaccinations were given at Mercy Health – Marcum and Wallace Hospital on Monday morning around 8 a.m. The first recipient of the vaccine was Dr. Maher Kassis, at left. Pharmacist Trevor Freeman is administering the vaccines. Amanda Moore, Clinic Lead, is pictured in the center photo, and Sharon Whitaker, Director of Radiology, […]

In-person classes to resume on Jan. 4

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By: Lisa Bicknell Estill County Superintendent Jeffrey Saylor announced his decision during Thursday night’s board meeting to resume in school classes on January 4, barring a new executive order from Governor Andy Beshear or adamant protest from the board of education. Saylor said that students are struggling, many are hurting, and their parents are having […]

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

Hospital announces Isfort’s retirement

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Mercy Health – Marcum and Wallace Hospital has announced that John Isfort, Senior Project Manager and Program Director for the Project HOME Network, will retire effective January 15, 2021. Since July 7, 2004, John has served in a number of roles with many responsibilities including securing over $4 million in grant funding for hospital programs. […]

Obits

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Harold Gene Hunt, age 95, of White Oak Road in Irvine, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2021, at the Veterans Administration Health Care Hospital in Lexington following a short illness. He was born March 6, 1925 in Estill County and was the son of the late John M. and Edith Wilson Hunt. He was a […]

Obits

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Florine Arthur, age 81, of Sandhill Road in Irvine, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at her home following a long illness.  She was born April 16, 1939 in Powell County and was the daughter of the late Russell and Grace Lucas Gaylord.  She was a tax preparer and was the treasurer for the Estill […]