Photo by Lisa Bicknell Bobbie Bownman has reopened the fairbarn stable and hopes to provide a “Home Sweet Home” for horses in need of one. She is also organizing a couple of horse shows for later in the year. By LISA BICKNELL CV&T News Editor Bobbie Morris Bowman remembers when her dad Jim Morris used […]
Fire destroys home on Possum Run Road
The home of Dan and Cindy Ball on Tucky Lane was destroyed by fire on Saturday evening. Fire departments from all around the area fought the blaze but couldn’t save the home. By LISA BICKNELL CV&T News Editor The home of Dan and Cindy Ball at Tucky Lane on Possum Run Rd. in the Sandhill […]
Citizens say, ‘Take it out!’
Photo by Lisa Bicknell The Concerned Citizens of Estill County hosted another public forum for Estill Countians, this time to voice their opinions on the landfill’s proposed Corrective Action Plan. The majority of those who spoke up at the meeting last night said the illegal waste should be removed. By LISA BICKNELL CV&T News Editor […]
County inmates will be transported to Three Forks Regional Jail
Jail employees will become transport assistants, some could face unemployment By LISA BICKNELL CV&T News Editor During Monday night’s meeting, the Estill County Fiscal Court continued to look for ways to generate cash flow that will allow them to begin to pay back some of the county’s mountain of debt. Judge-executive Kevin Williams presented a […]
Group presents quilt to fire victim
Photo by Mimi Tucker The Rather Bee Quilting Club presented a quilt to Nannie Muncie, who lost her belongings in a fire. By LISA BICKNELL CV&T News Editor In early October of 2017, Nannie Muncie’s home of more than 50 years was severely damaged when a fire broke out in her living room. Many of […]
Harry Dean Stanton home identified
By Jerry Eltzroth CV&T Contributor My previous two stories about Harry Dean Stanton jogged some CV&T readers’ memories. Jimmy Smithers, a former Estill County resident who now lives in Miamisburg, Ohio, told me that Harry Dean’s father, Sheridan Harry ‘Shorty’ Stanton was pictured in the Estill County Historical Society’s book titled, “200 Years in Pictures, […]
Once in a blue moon
Photo by Lisa Bicknell The new year began with a blue moon hanging over the frozen landscape. A blue moon happens when there are two full moons within the same month. Fortunately, most blue moons aren’t accompanied by sub-0 temperatures. By LISA BICKNELL CV&T News Editor “Is it cold enough for you?” That’s the question […]
Kiwanis Club names Woolery home “Grand Champion” in Christmas light contest
The home of Greg and Rita Woolery, at 671 Cantrell Street, was named grand champion winner in the Kiwanis Club Christmas light contest.
Rogers will again seek county surveyor office again
Justin M. Rogers, a Democrat, has recently filed the paperwork to run again for the office of county surveyor. Republican Sharla K. Plowman, a Republican, has announced her campaign to run for Circuit Court Clerk against incumbent Stephanie L. Brinegar, also a Republican. Gary W. Powell, Republican, has joined the race to run with Tom […]
Bonny breaks McGee’s 60 year scoring record
Photo by Lindsey Wood Last week, Caleb Bonny surpassed Delmar McGee’s 60-year-old scoring record. by Andrew Hatton CVT Sports Writer Senior Caleb Bonny made Estill County High School history last week, becoming the all-time leading scorer for Engineer basketball. Bonny broke the record set by Delmar McGee over 60 years ago. Entering the night, Bonny […]