A Beattyville couple filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital, Dr. Roi Reed and Marshall Emergency Services Associates in Estill Circuit Court on Oct. 2. Jessyca Phillips and Christopher Phillips filed the suit on behalf of themselves and as administrators of the estate of their infant son who died Nov. 3, […]
Couple caught allegedly ‘doing’ drugs
By Rhonda Smyth CV&T News Editor Estill Deputy Sheriff Russell “Doc” Morris got a tip that a man and woman were “shooting up” outside of Arvin’s Apartments on Wisemantown Road. When Morris arrived at the apartment he alleged observed the couple, Paula L. Voils, 29 and Roy Sturgill, 35 sitting in a black Chevrolet truck. […]
Papa Hunt would be proud to know grandson carrying on his traditions
By Don White CV&T Writer Thanks to Papa Hunt, there’s not much about horses Gary Baber doesn’t know. Lately, he’s become more of an authority on goats too. “They’re no trouble, and they don’t stink like I thought they would,” says the 52-year-old South Irvine resident. He should know. For the past three years the […]
Courthouse News
Drivers Licenses Marcus C. Spurgeon, Franklin, R. Lynch, Johnnie L. Abney, Jessie P. Hall, Charles Young, Shayla Johnson, Anita Conrad Intermediate Licenses Megan L. Young, Chelsea R. Alexander, Justin R. Calico, Chelsea N. Garrett, Hailey M. Dawes Permits Ronald L. Yeary, Cody S. Turner, Rachel Flynn, Joshua B. Sewell, Daniel W. Rogers, Wesley […]
A New Judge
William “Bo” Leach was helped into his robe by his grandmother, Edric Newman shortly after taking the oath of office as district judge at the courthouse last Friday. Newman served as Madison County Circuit Clerk for many years and Leach credits spending time with her in the courthouse as one of the reasons he became […]
Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital receives funding
Congressman Ben Chandler was at Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital Monday to deliver a check for $167,000 to fund the Technology Quality Improvement Project that helps conbat heart disease in Estill and surrounding counties. A portion of the money will be used to purchase needed cardiac equipment that will enable MWMH to transmit diagnostic images […]
Design for new West Irvine school revealed
By Rhonda Smyth, CV&T News Editor A schematic design for the proposed new West Irvine Elementary School building was presented to the Estill County School Board by Ross Tarrant Architects at a meeting at central office Monday. But the first order of business was an executive session to discuss the purchase of some property near […]
A new chapter in the books for Estill Co. Public Library
By Don White, CV&T Staff Writer With the recent hiring of Glenn Kahmann as director, a new chapter has been written in the history of Estill County Public Library. Although only 24, the native of Walton in Boone County has gained valuable experience through education and on-the-job training. Becoming a librarian wasn’t something the youngest […]
$475,000 offer on building
By Rhonda Smyth, CV&T News Editor The Estill County Fiscal Court had a decision to make. Whether to accept an increased offer on the Stacy Lane property they wish to sell or wait for another buyer who will agree to their terms. At their regular monthly meeting last week, the court agreed to accept $450,000 […]
Officials open new park
By Rhonda Smyth, CV&T News Editor It was not the prettiest of days Friday as a group of more than 60 gathered at the site of the new Kentucky River Park and Recreation Center at Wisemans Crossing. The rain poured but it didn’t dampen anybody’s spirits as the parks and recreation board President Scott Jones […]