By: Lisa Bicknell On Thursday, July 29, one of the hottest days of this summer, the Kentucky Brotherhood kicked off a 400-mile bicycle ride to honor first responders in eastern Kentucky who died recently in the line of duty. The Kentucky Brotherhood made a stop at the Estill County courthouse on Sunday to honor fallen […]
Leslie E. Flynn, age 66, of South Winn Avenue in Irvine, passed away Friday, July 23, 2021, at the UK Good Samaritan Hospital following a long illness. He was born February 13, 1955 in Estill County and was the son of the late Bantey Levi and Eula Canter Flynn. He was a logger and had […]
‘A community on fire’
Photo by Lisa Bicknell Local officials and school board members gathered on Friday, July 23, to cut the ceremonial ribbon marking the grand opening of the new Estill County Area Technology Center. Governor Andy Beshear, center, attended the event, as well as the Powell County Superintendent, left of Superintendent Saylor. By: Lisa Bicknell The […]
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Court in Irvine, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021, at his father’s home. He was born December 17, 1958 in Madison County and was the son of Emanuel Blackwell, Jr. and the late Juelma Marlowe Blackwell. He earned his Associate’s Degree in Electrical Engineering and was a former employee of the South East Coal Co. […]
‘Never dreaded a day…’
Photos and caption by Lisa Bicknell Leon Clark recently retired after 50 years of working. His wife Lorene retired a few years ago but rejoined the work force. The couple are looking forward to new adventures during this phase of their lives. Story by: Lisa Bicknell Not many folks can claim that they went to […]
Hatfield-Barger donates painting to library
Teresa Hatfield-Barger, second from right, donated a painting by her late son John Hatfield to the new public library. She was invited to the library to see it on display on July 12, John’s birthday. From left are Kathie Watson, retiring library director; Francine Bonny; Mary Reed, Barger, and Amy Noland. Bonny, Reed and Noland […]
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Beverly Francis Hall, age 76, of Lilly Ferry Road in Irvine passed away Friday, July 9, 2021, at the University of Kentucky Hospital following a long illness. He was born October 13, 1944 in Estill County and was the son of the late Francis and Nannie Smith Hall. He was a retired farmer and had […]
School board recognizes retirees
The Estill County Board of Education recognized several district retirees last week. Above, from left to right are Transportation Director Laura Freeman and board member Tammy Hardy. They presented clocks to Kaye Hudson, Lesia Barnes and Hyman “JR” Riddell.
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Joyce Lee Young, age 85, of Irvine Kentucky passed away on Friday, July 2,2021 at Baptist Health in Lexington, Kentucky. Born in Estill County, she was the daughter of the late Roy Marcum and Stanley Horn. She was a homemaker. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by one son, Denny […]
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Faye Meek, age 91, of Main Street in Ravenna, passed away Saturday, June 19, 2021, at the Compassionate Care Center following a long illness. She was born June 6, 1930 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Leonard and Anna McIntosh Spicer. She was retired from Carhartt, Inc. and was a member […]
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