Photos submitted Above, Gene and Elaine Smith moved to the Drip Rock area  from Alabama.  They are members of the Estill County Farmers Market. By LISA BICKNELL CV&T News Editor Editor’s note:  This is the first in a series of articles introducing Estill County Farmers Market vendors to the community.  Meet Elaine and Gene Smith […]

These cyclists proudly take a break at Ada’s Place on Drip Rock after pedaling up the steep, winding hill. Photo submitted By Kris Davis With the Bluegrass Cycling Club The Mountain Mushroom Festival attracted more than 50 cyclists from Central and Eastern Kentucky to Estill County on Saturday. Many of the cyclists were members of […]

By LISA BICKNELL CV&T News Editor Photo by Lisa Bicknell Estill Springs second graders sang “My Old Kentucky Home” before the school board on Thursday night. Estill Springs Elementary was spotlighted during Thursday night’s Estill County Board of Education meeting. Teachers participating in #KyCharge gave a presentation.  It is a grant-funded program that benefits students […]

CSX, RJ Corman to transport historic locomotive through Central Kentucky to new home in Ravenna Submitted by the Kentucky Steam Heritage Corporation A giant piece of Kentucky’s past will be rumbling through the bluegrass this summer. Chesapeake and Ohio 2716, a massive 75-year old steam locomotive, will be making a triumphant journey from the Bardstown […]

By LISA BICKNELL CV&T News Editor The Estill County community was rocked last week by news of another scandal involving an employee of the school system. Two people were arrested following an investigation that began after Superintendent Jeffrey Saylor received a call on April 1 stating that there were rumors circulating that a high school […]

Destruction of chemical weapons at BGCAPP scheduled to begin in June RICHMOND, Ky. – The Blue Grass Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant (BGCAPP) is undergoing final preparations before destruction of chemical weapons stored at the Blue Grass Army Depot begins. “This is what we’ve been working toward for years,” said Jeff Brubaker, BGCAPP site project manager. […]

Photo by Lisa Bicknell Yvette  Young, at right in red, opened Playtime Daycare more than 20 years ago.  The business has grown a lot over the years.  Yvette says she typically sees 70 to 80 kids a day now. A little more than 20 years ago, Yvette Young decided to take a leap of faith […]

Photo submitted Leonard Young, left, is pictured with Kentucky River Superman, center, and Micah Ayres, at right.  At right, Jenny is treeing hard. By LISA BICKNELL CV&T News Editor What began as a family pastime when Leonard Young was just a child has now become an almost nightly activity-and a way to win trophies, recognition—and […]

By LISA BICKNELL CV&T News Editor Photo by Lisa Bicknell Estill County Jailer Bo Morris pleaded with the fiscal court Monday to give his three full time staff members raises.  He said his employees have been with him five to eleven years and still only make about  ten dollars an hour. The first thing on […]

By LISA BICKNELL CV&T News Editor Torrential rains on Saturday night resulted in another round of flooding on Sunday morning that closed many roads. School was called off again on Monday and Tuesday after students missed last Thursday and Friday for flooding and illness. The river crested at 31.73 feet on Monday morning. Local officials […]