The Estill Springs roof project is nearly complete, just in time for the opening of school.  Work on the playground will begin in September.  In addition, new carpet will be installed in the library in the future, and some tile work will be done in the kitchen.

Photo by Lisa Bicknell During  last weekend’s Weekend on the Water, Seth Wheat from Ky’s Tourism Departmnet, presented a plaque name Irvine and Ravenna as Twin City Trail Town.  From left are magistrates Paul Tipton, Mike Abney and Gerry Flannery, Seth Wheat, Joe Crawford, and in front row, Jessica Stevens and Lindsey Rogers with the […]

Barbara Gehrer, 27, of 606 Cantril Street, was charged on July 20 after she was interviewed by Irvine police following a complaint that she purchased alcohol for juveniles on July 12.  According to the police report, Gehrer admitted purchasing alcohol for two minors three times on that date.  She also allegedly admitted purchasing marijuana for […]

Haley Dooley, center, was named Miss Estill County Fair on Saturday.  This is the first time that the winner of that category has been a local since the pageant was opened to those outside of the county in 1994.  All six contestants in the pageant were from Estill County.  At left is first runner-up Kaylee […]

By LISA BICKNELL CV&T News Editor On Monday night, the City of Ravenna accepted the nomination of Vickie Horn to fill the council seat of William VanCleve, who recently resigned. The council also discussed more transparent ways of handling the monthly financial report when they met on Monday night. Councilwoman Valerie Flinchum said that she […]

Photo by Lisa Bicknell Many Estill County farmers were busy baling hay last week after what some would consider a long overdue break in the rain. By LISA BICKNELL CV&T News Editor Much like last year, a soggy spring has delayed haying season, but after a few days of sunshine, local farmers were busy “layin’ […]

Photo by Lisa Bicknell A long line of wanna-be festival go-ers formed Friday.  Some of them said they were “Kickin’ it on the street.” By LISA BICKNELL CV&T News Editor “What in the world is going on downtown?” “Is there a parade coming through?” “Why can’t I find a space to park?”  These were the […]

Brian Aaron Tipton An Irvine man was arrested and charged last week with second degree rape and first degree sexual abuse. On Wednesday, June 5, Brian Aaron Tipton, 30, of James Street in Irvine, was served a complaint warrant which stated that on November 16 and 17 of 2017, Tipton allegedly engaged in sexual intercourse […]