by Lisa Bicknell, Citizen Voice and Times Editor The Estill County Fiscal Court met in a special called meeting last Monday afternoon, December 30, to take care of some end of year business, but most of the meeting was focused on the concerns of many about their second amendment rights. Those concerns arose after a […]
The Treasure Box
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 […]
Smith resigns from Irvine Police Department
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 […]
Christmas at Patsey
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, […]
‘Lunch with Santa’ All aboard 2716
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 […]
Eltzroth named Kentucky Colonel
Photo by Lisa Bicknell On Sunday, Shelby Horn, at left, presented a certificate to Jerry Eltzroth, at right, naming him a Kentucky Colonel. The two CV&T contributors have become good friends within the past year as they’ve learned they have much in common. By SHELBY HORN CV&T Columnist The highest honor awarded […]
Neal indicted on several counts
Christopher Chad Neal, 28, of 2755 Millers Creek Rd., was indicted by the Estill County Grand Jury on November 22, 2019 on seven counts. According to the indictment, Neal, who was formerly the captain of the Irvine Fire Department, is charged with first degree wanton endangerment for brandishing a loaded firearm at Logan Beckler without […]
Heritage farmers and a business recognized
By LISA BICKNELL CV&T News Editor Two farmers and one business were recognized on Thursday night during the annual Heritage Farm-City Banquet. Jack Stickney and Barry Jason Williams were named Heritage farmers, and Ravenna Food Mart owners George and Becky Oliver received a Heritage award for their business. The awards presentation began with agriculture teacher […]
Marching Engineers advance to National Semi-Finals, place runners up in Class A
by Jason Bowles, ECHS Band Director The Estill County High School Marching Engineers competed in the Bands of America Grand National Championships this past week at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. On Thursday, the band turned in an amazing performance in the preliminary round of the competition. A total of 92 bands from across […]
Woman swims from pond as car sinks
By LISA BICKNELL CV&T News Editor A sixty-six year old woman escaped her sinking vehicle on Thursday after she accidentally veered into a pond on Hwy. 82 in Estill County. Barbara Hunt, 66, of Powell County, was able to keep her wits about her long enough to immediately hit the window power button when she […]