Photos courtesy of Jimmy Riley Estill County High School football coaches had the privilege last week of watching three players sign to play college level football. In top photo top row, from left to right are: Coach Russ Swim, Head Coach Jordan Marcum, Coach Boone, and Coach Barnett. In bottom row, from left to right […]

Photo by Lisa Bicknell Ruby and Harold Hunt are celebrating their 74th anniversary on February 16, 2020.  They were married in 1947.  Ruby was 18 and Harold was 20. With nearly 74 years of wedded bliss behind them, it is possible, even likely, that Harold and Ruby Hunt have been married longer than anyone else […]

Photos courtesy of Shurla Cooper Shurla Cooper puts out food for the birds, that more often than not, is consumed by some bushy-taled friends. “I don’t mind the squirrels eating it,” said Shurla. “… they can sure put it away quicker than the birds!” They cost her more, but Shurla says she thinks they are […]

Photo courtesy of Senora Childers Tyler Childers, married to Senora May Lainhart Childers, was nominated for a Grammy.  He and Senora attended the ceremony on Sunday, January 26,  in Los Angeles. By LISA BICKNELL CV&T News Editor Strolling the red carpet at the Grammy Awards with the likes of John Prine, Lizzo, Alicia Keyes, John […]

By Sherry Stokes Kraus I first met Bob five years ago at Charlie VanHuss’s funeral in Ravenna, KY.  But I had known of Bob all of my life since he was an often-mentioned example of an Estill Countian who had gone far in his personal and professional achievements in spite of humble beginnings. Bob led […]

Photo by Lisa Bicknell Makesha and Charlie Ray have opened a discount variety store in the former location of the Twinkle Tub Laundromat. By LISA BICKNELL CV&T News Editor The Treasure Box, a discount variety store, is now open for business on River Drive. While you may not notice it at first glance, the bright […]

From the CV&T archives Irvine Police Chief Brad Smith resigned from the Irvine Department on December 18, 2019. He was with the department for nine years. Irvine Police Chief Brad Smith submitted a letter of resignation to Mayor James Gross on Wednesday, Dec. 18, and his resignation was effective on Jan. 2, 2020. However, Smith […]

Photo by Lisa Bicknell The Patsey community is home to this festive display by Ed Gross and friends.  Gross welcomes people to drive by, but he asks that they not get out and walk among the wires. By LISA BICKNELL CV&T News Editor Drive up Cobb Hill, and out the ridge through the Patsy community, […]

By LISA BICKNELL CV&T News Editor The old CSX garage in the Ravenna rail yard may look unassuming on the outside, but the building, now the site of the Kentucky Heritage Steam Corporation (KHSC) shops, was bright inside with twinkling Christmas lights and smiling faces on Sunday afternoon. For those fortunate enough to reserve a […]