Here’s how to not miss a moment Millions of U.S. households that watch television using an antenna may need to rescan their TVs to continue receiving some of their local channels. Nearly 1,000 TV stations across the nation are changing frequencies through July 2020 to help make airwaves available for fast-growing high-speed mobile broadband services, […]
Competing bands show some love
Lafayette band supporters donate for Estill Marching Engineers to compete in national competition By LISA BICKNELL CV&T News Editor Photo courtesy of Nelson Benton The Marching Engineers will be performing at the high school for the community on Saturday night at 7 p.m. They are gearing up to head to national competition in Indianapolis. In […]
Irvine receives $85,000 grant
JACKSON, Ky. — During a visit to Irvine on Wednesday, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Department of Rural and Municipal Aid Commissioner Gray Tomblyn II announced $85,000 in discretionary funds for repairs to several city streets. The investment supports Gov. Matt Bevin’s commitment to prioritize transportation infrastructure projects and increase economic opportunity across the Commonwealth. “The […]
Homecoming Court 2019
From left to right in bottom photo are Sophomore Princess Chelsea Riddell, daughter of Greta Hammonds, Junior Princess Jordan Brooks, daughter of Jason and Jerri Brooks; and Freshman Princess Haley Angel, daughter of Danny Angel and Traci Wilson.
Marching Engineers sweep Bands of America Competition
Submitted by Jason Bowles ECHS Band Director The Estill County Marching Engineers are Bands of America Regional CHAMPIONS! The band made their inaugural journey to Johnson City, Tennessee this past weekend to compete in the Bands of America Regional Championship. The band was part of a field of 33 total bands from nine different states in […]
Meet Jerry, the painter
By LISA BICKNELL CV&T News Editor He whistles while he works. Sometimes he hums or even sings a few lines. Not surprisingly, there is a smile on his face most of the time. Meet Jerry, the painter. Jerry St. Saviour, that is. Jerry was born in Maine, in the living room of his mother’s house, […]
EDA director presented award during Brushy Fork Institute
Photo submitted From left to right are Brushy Fork Institute Director Donna Daniels, Becky Crawford, Joe Crawford, and Cambel Crawford. Joe is holding a painting he was presented when he received the John B. Stephenson Service Award last week. Estill County leader and Executive Director of the Estill Development Alliance, Joe Crawford was honored with […]
Hall named Ky. Artist of the Year
By LISA BICKNELL CV&T News Editor Last week, Ravenna artist Tim Hall was presented the prestigious Governor’s Artist Award for 2018-19 by the Kentucky Arts Council. He was the only recipient of the artist award, which recognized him for his exquisite wood carvings of birds, flowers and other wildlife. Many in Estill County may not […]
Chamber welcomes new businesses on Main
Photos by Lisa Bicknell In top photo, members of the Estill County Chamber of Commerce cut the ribbon for WSKV’s Pickup Country and Alight Marketing Agency, owned by Jessica Stevens and Sean Howard, above. By LISA BICKNELL CV&T News Editor The Estill County Chamber of Commerce gathered for a ribbon cutting on Main Street last […]
Search and rescue dogs help bring “G” home safely
Photo submitted Little George Jordan gives Roxy a hug of appreciation after the bloodhound helped track him down on Sunday afternoon. By LISA BICKNELL CV&T News Editor The call came in to 911 dispatch at 2:24 on Sunday afternoon. A four year-old boy had been playing in the yard at his home on Copperhead Road, […]