Fall Fest Irvine Free Methodist Church at 113 North Plum Street will be once again be hosting a community Fall Fest, Thursday Oct. 31 during Trick or Treat. There will be candy, facepainting, food, beverages and more. This is a family event, free to the community. Groundbreaking Nov. 3, after church on Sunday morning, there […]
Irvine receives $85,000 grant
JACKSON, Ky. — During a visit to Irvine on Wednesday, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Department of Rural and Municipal Aid Commissioner Gray Tomblyn II announced $85,000 in discretionary funds for repairs to several city streets. The investment supports Gov. Matt Bevin’s commitment to prioritize transportation infrastructure projects and increase economic opportunity across the Commonwealth. “The […]
Community News
Christmas Bazaar Saint Elizabeth Catholic Church Annual Christmas Bazaar will be Saturday, Nov. 2, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Church Hall. There will be something for everyone—decorations, gifts, toys, and food. There will also be a basement sale in the church basement. Community Wide Concert There will be a benefit gospel sing […]
OBITUARIES
Emma Lee Ballard Neal Bolton, 79, widow of Travis Neal and George Bolton, passed away Wednesday morning at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, after a long illness. Mrs. Bolton was a native of Estill County, daughter of the late James and Rosie Henry Ballard. She was a homemaker, who enjoyed tending her rose garden, […]
Homecoming Court 2019
From left to right in bottom photo are Sophomore Princess Chelsea Riddell, daughter of Greta Hammonds, Junior Princess Jordan Brooks, daughter of Jason and Jerri Brooks; and Freshman Princess Haley Angel, daughter of Danny Angel and Traci Wilson.
Church News
Singing House of Prayer on Dark Hollow Road will be having a singing on Oct. 26 at 6 p.m. Glory Road and the Praise Singers will be singing. Refreshments afterwards. Everyone is welcome. Builders for Christ On Monday, Oct. 28, at 6:30 p.m., there will be a Ladies Night at Mt. Carmel Christian Church. A […]
Community News
Barnes Reunion The family of Sam and Stanley Barnes will have their annual Barnes Reunion on Sunday, November 3, at the Estill County Fair Barn from noon to whenever. The meal will begin at 1 p.m., and all friends and family are invited to attend. Come and bring a dish or two to share. Cancer […]
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4-H News Goat Milk Soap Making Workshop There will be a goat milk soap making workshop taught by Diane Johnson of Creek Bank Homestead, on Saturday, Oct. 19, beginning at 11 a.m. Cost is $20, which must be prepaid. Register by Oct. 1. Class size is limited, and only those ages 12 and up may […]
Church News
New Bethel Baptist Singing #1 New Bethel Baptist Church #1 at Barnes Mountain will have a singing on Saturday, Oct. 19, at 6 p.m. Featured singers will be Glory Road, and refreshments will follow. All are welcome to attend. Spouts Springs Pastor Appreciation Spout Springs Baptist Church will be having a pastor appreciation service after […]
Marching Engineers sweep Bands of America Competition
Submitted by Jason Bowles ECHS Band Director The Estill County Marching Engineers are Bands of America Regional CHAMPIONS! The band made their inaugural journey to Johnson City, Tennessee this past weekend to compete in the Bands of America Regional Championship. The band was part of a field of 33 total bands from nine different states in […]