Irvine, Ky. — In response to overwhelming demand, Kentucky Steam Heritage Corporation will be hosting a second Santa drive-through event this Sunday, Dec. 20, from noon until 2 p.m. at the organization’s railroad repair facility at 499 Kirkland Ave. in Irvine. The first 100 children in attendance will receive a complimentary toy, courtesy of Santa […]

The star that beams down from Rock House Mountain upon the city of Irvine has become a community icon, cheering the hearts of Estill Countians as they look forward to the Christmas season each year. The iconic star has been around for so long that the story of how it came to be has become […]

Photo by Lisa Bicknell The Ravenna City Council agreed to spend $5,000 from the city’s inheritance from Charlie Vanhuss to decorate the park for Christmas.  Councilwomen Tammy Howard, Valerie Flinchum and others worked for days decorating the park.  The Irvine Fire Department also pitched in with the help of one of the trucks to hang […]

By: Lisa Bicknell Korean War Veteran Tommy Lisle was recently presented a “Quilt of Valor” at his home.  His daughter Susan Rader said that typically the quilts are presented in a group, but because of COVID-19, Lisle’s quilt was presented to her dad at home. Rader said her father was very moved by the presentation, […]

By: Lisa Bicknell Estill County Judge-executive Donnie Watson provided a rundown of the latest Estill County coronavirus numbers during Monday night’s fiscal court meeting.  Watson explained that the virus is at a critical point, as he urged county residents to take it very seriously.  Wear masks, wash hands frequently, and practice good hygiene, he reminded. […]

Photo by Jerry Eltzroth Veteran Louis Officer addresses those gathered at the Ravenna Memorial Park on Saturday. By Jerry Eltzroth CV&T Contributor Veterans Day began when President Wilson declared Armistice Day to be a celebration of the end of World War I. The Armistice was signed in 1918 on the 11th month, 11th hour, and […]

By: Lisa Bicknell The COVID-19 pandemic was not the reason Stevie Tipton and Tera Hardy decided to open a produce stand, but as the pandemic unfolded, it became clear that the time was right. Back in January, Tipton had gone south for a fishing trip, and he saw someone selling a truck load of tomatoes […]

From the Estill County Public Library As you have probably already heard, the Estill County Public Library board of directors voted to move to Phase III of the library’s re-opening plan on Monday, October 26th,  at 9:00 a.m.  Phase III reopening allows for limited in-person services at the new 184 Broadway location, with safety precautions […]

By: Lisa Bicknell Early voting began Tuesday, Oct. 13th at the BB&T building, and will continue, Monday, thru Fridays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays 8 a.m. to 12 noon until November 2nd. “We are doing drive-through voting using the drive thru lanes at the bank,” said County Clerk Brian Crowe. “We are excited and feel […]

By: Lisa Bicknell Dry Branch resident Kristen Samples Stepp has always had a “huge love for cooking.”  When everyone else her age was watching movies and sitcoms, she was watching the Food Network and cooking tutorials. In 2016, she tried her own hand at making a tutorial and posted a YouTube video with instructions for […]