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. […]
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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 […]
Ravenna council elects Flinchum mayor
By: Lisa Bicknell The Ravenna Council has three newly-elected council members and a new mayor, after Monday night’s special meeting. From left are Chris Smyth, Tammy Smyth, Mayor Valerie Flinchum, Jody Collett, Budd Tucker, and Amy Crowe. Chris Smyth, Jody Collett and Budd Tucker were elected last fall. The Ravenna City Council met in […]
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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 […]
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Hershel Clay Hatton, age 84, of Ticky Fork Drive in Ravenna, passed away Friday, December 25, 2020, at the Veterans Hospital in Lexington following a short illness. He was born March 29, 1936 in Estill County and was the son of the late John W. and Florence D. Frazier Hatton. He was a retired Martina […]
First vaccines given at Marcum and Wallace Hospital
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, […]
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Geneva Morris Moore Richardson, age 70, of Bowling Green, Ky, died on Monday, December 14th, at the Signature Health Care Center in Bowling Green, following a long illness. She was born August 29, 1950, in Estill County, a daughter of the late Dillard and Juanita King Morris. She was formerly a dietary assistant with the […]
In-person classes to resume on Jan. 4
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 […]
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Joyce Sewell, 73, of Corbin formerly of Irvine passed away at her residence with her family by her side. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio, July 29, 1947 to Paul and Betty Kuykendoll. She was a member of the Sand Hill Christian Church and worked in the coal mines and for Leggett and Platt. She […]
Kentucky Steam to host Santa drive-through event this Sunday
Irvine, Ky. — In response to overwhelming demand, Kentucky Steam Heritage Corporation will be hosting a second Santa drive-through event this Sunday, Dec. 20, from noon until 2 p.m. at the organization’s railroad repair facility at 499 Kirkland Ave. in Irvine. The first 100 children in attendance will receive a complimentary toy, courtesy of Santa […]
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