CSX, RJ Corman to transport historic locomotive through Central Kentucky to new home in Ravenna Submitted by the Kentucky Steam Heritage Corporation A giant piece of Kentucky’s past will be rumbling through the bluegrass this summer. Chesapeake and Ohio 2716, a massive 75-year old steam locomotive, will be making a triumphant journey from the Bardstown […]

By LISA BICKNELL CV&T News Editor The Estill County community was rocked last week by news of another scandal involving an employee of the school system. Two people were arrested following an investigation that began after Superintendent Jeffrey Saylor received a call on April 1 stating that there were rumors circulating that a high school […]

Destruction of chemical weapons at BGCAPP scheduled to begin in June RICHMOND, Ky. – The Blue Grass Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant (BGCAPP) is undergoing final preparations before destruction of chemical weapons stored at the Blue Grass Army Depot begins. “This is what we’ve been working toward for years,” said Jeff Brubaker, BGCAPP site project manager. […]

Photo by Lisa Bicknell Yvette  Young, at right in red, opened Playtime Daycare more than 20 years ago.  The business has grown a lot over the years.  Yvette says she typically sees 70 to 80 kids a day now. A little more than 20 years ago, Yvette Young decided to take a leap of faith […]

Photo submitted Leonard Young, left, is pictured with Kentucky River Superman, center, and Micah Ayres, at right.  At right, Jenny is treeing hard. By LISA BICKNELL CV&T News Editor What began as a family pastime when Leonard Young was just a child has now become an almost nightly activity-and a way to win trophies, recognition—and […]

By LISA BICKNELL CV&T News Editor Photo by Lisa Bicknell Estill County Jailer Bo Morris pleaded with the fiscal court Monday to give his three full time staff members raises.  He said his employees have been with him five to eleven years and still only make about  ten dollars an hour. The first thing on […]

By LISA BICKNELL CV&T News Editor Torrential rains on Saturday night resulted in another round of flooding on Sunday morning that closed many roads. School was called off again on Monday and Tuesday after students missed last Thursday and Friday for flooding and illness. The river crested at 31.73 feet on Monday morning. Local officials […]

Photos above and below by Lisa Bicknell Photo below left submitted By LISA BICKNELL CV&T News Editor Last April, Estill Countian Earl Dale Flynn entered two Corvettes in the Mountain Mushroom Festival Car Show. One was a gleaming black, shiny as a polished mirror.  The other wore a faded layer of yellow paint, with spots […]

Photo from CV&T Archives Mike Jones is pictured at left in 2001 during his first season as the Engineer’s head coach.  Matt Richardson, also pictured, was one of his star players. By LISA BICKNELL CV&T News Editor Mike Jones, head coach of the Estill County High School football team, is retiring after 18 years in […]

Former Engineer star having stand out season at Berea College By Blain Click CV&T Sports Reporter Former Estill County basketball standout Andrew Doty is having a fantastic freshman season playing basketball for the Berea College Mountaineers of the USA South Conference in NAIA.  Andrew, along with his twin brother Lane, were recruited by Berea College […]