Hot April days have festival organizers concerned that morels may be gone by this weekend’s festival. However, Steven Walters found this tiny one earlier in the week, an indication that morels are still coming up. Walters said he’d be surprised if they aren’t still being found this weekend. Walters, a veteran morel hunter, said it’s […]
Jail discussion continues
By LISA BICKNELL CV&T News Editor During Monday night’s Estill County Fiscal Court meeting, the court approved a resolution to borrow $400,000 from Citizen’s Guaranty Bank to pay insurance premiums, audit expenses, outstanding jail claims, and workman’s comp and liability insurance. Judge-executive Wallace Taylor made no mention of using any of it to repair the […]
Ravenna hears first reading of disaster resolution
By SUSAN LYNCH CV&T Contributor Ravenna Mayor Estine Tipton brought the meeting to order at 6 p.m., and the first topic of discussion was the building damage caused by the March storm. A significant amount of damage was done to the city hall roof, but the insurance money has already arrived and things are well […]
To Aaron, with love
Aaron Stamper has been named an honorary firefighter by several local fire departments. He was also named an honorary fire marshal by State Fire Marshal Mike Haney on Friday. He was especially excited to receive signed photos of Coach Cal and the team. Below, his mailman, Budd Tucker, has been busy making deliveries. See […]
Estill native publishes children’s book
By LISA BICKNELL CV&T News Editor Alicia King Broaddus has published her first children’s book. Estill County native Alicia King Broaddus has branched out from her career in graphic design, technical illustrating and technical writing to follow her passion. Her first children’s book, Penny Pig Takes a Bath, tells the charming story of a pig […]
Two arrested following accident on Main
This vehicle driven by Zackery T. Jones reportedly hit a parked van on Main Street before hitting this pole. Jones was charged with DUI, third offense, as well as other charges. A wreck on Main Street resulted in the arrest of two men who were charged with alcohol intoxication and multiple other violations. On Friday, […]
SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Residents of Kentucky
SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Residents of Kentucky Affected by Severe Thunderstorms, Tornadoes, Winds and Hail WASHINGTON – Kentucky businesses and residents affected by severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, winds and hail from Feb. 28 through March 1, 2017 can apply for low–interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, SBA Administrator Linda E. McMahon announced […]
My to-do list got revised in a hurry
By LISA BICKNELL CV&T News Editor Dozens of families are reeling from the aftermath of the terrible winds that hit Estill County on Wednesday. I haven’t been able to cover everyone’s stories as well as I would have liked because we’ve been in the midst of a crisis of our own. I do apologize if […]
100 mph winds rip through county, leaving path of destruction
By LISA BICKNELL CV&T News Editor The strongest storms Estill County has seen in years damaged random sections of the county with winds as high as 100 mph on Wednesday morning, according to the National Weather Service. Eighteen homes were considered destroyed, with at least roofs blown off. It is estimated that 175 homes were […]
Squabble over road continues, group plans to bypass
Photo by Lisa Bicknell Troop Leader Emma Day is pictured at left with Girl Scouts from Troops 661 and 7182 . They were presented certificates by Judge Wallace Taylor for earning bronze and silver medals for various community service projects. Good weather has given county road crews the opportunity to do some of the work […]