by Lisa Bicknell, CVT Editor It was the Easter we all needed. By “we,” I mean my family, but I hope the same can be said of your Easter. Last year at this time, most churches were not having in-person services. We were in the middle of the first Covid-19 surge, and the pandemic was […]
Moms and Derby Day
by Lisa Bicknell, CVT Editor How was your Derby Day? Did you flounce around Churchill Downs in a flowery dress and a big hat while drinking a mint julep? Me neither. Perhaps you chose instead to observe International Garden Naked Day? You’ll be happy to know I passed on that one too. Instead I chose […]
1000 hours outside?
by Lisa Bicknell, CVT Editor Our two oldest grand-kiddos were at my house the other day while their momma was at work. I try to keep them off “screens” as much as possible, but that’s a lane they continually want to drift into. We had made breakfast, eaten breakfast, and read a storybook on the […]
Correction:
A story, titled “You may be eating horse meat with those fries,” which ran in the Citizen Voice Times on Thursday, September 29, erred by including discussion of beef served by Wendy’s restaurants. A Wendy’s spokesperson stated, “The fresh, never frozen beef used at Wendy’s restaurants is nothing but pure 100% North American beef. There […]
Your presence will make a difference
by Lisa Bicknell CVT Editor I hope everyone who possibly can will come to the informational rally concerning the landfill which is to take place on Saturday night at the high school track. The event is being organized by the Concerned Citizens of Estill County. Several members of CCEC are not from Estill County, but […]
Mother’s Day: Life’s about change
by Lisa Bicknell CVT Editor I hope all you moms out there had a wonderful Mother’s Day. While I wish that for you, I know that it’s a tough day for many mothers, particularly those who have lost children, or whose relationship with their children is less than ideal. Life is not a Hallmark commercial. […]
Shaffer urges banning of fracking in Kentucky
by Robert Shaffer Kentucky needs to ban fracking everywhere in the state. While there are many reasons why it needs to be banned, one reason is critical. It needs to be banned because, for decades to come, it will cause many Kentuckians to die from lung cancer. Hydraulic fracturing increases the release of radon. Radon […]
Fracking raises risk of Radon poisoning
by Robert W. Shaffer Berea, Kentucky Lexington Energy intends to begin hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, in the Red Lick Valley of Estill and Madison Counties when the way is clear. This is one of the most picturesque places in Kentucky. According to a recent report, Lexington Energy has submitted 18 leases to the Madison County […]
Company’s coming-we need to get ready
By LISA BICKNELL CV&T Editor Last Wednesday night, members of five Trail Town committees met to discuss and plan the next steps toward Irvine/Ravenna becoming certified Kentucky Trail Towns. A lot of planning and paperwork go into completing the application packet. Joy Brown, chair of Morehead Trail Town’s task force, said Morehead worked for two […]
Trump energizes the GOP’s base but gives the party establishment heartburn
By H.B. Elkins CV&T Guest Columnist Donald Trump is not going to be the Republican nominee for president. That’s all but certain. But his presence in the GOP primary is certainly making things interesting. Trump’s entry into the race has energized much of the party’s base of conservative voters, who are tired of the party’s […]
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