The Irvine Police Department released a statement on Monday morning that K-9 Sgt. Fritz (retired), was humanely euthanized on Monday Feb 28th, 2022 at Mountain View Animal Clinic in Ravenna Ky. with his home family and Mayor James Gross present. Sgt. Fritz (registered name was Bocephus Von Prufenpuden Lane) served the community as the Irvine […]

By: Lisa Bicknell For decades, kids wearing brightly colored baseball and softball uniforms have been lining up at the windows of The Twin on summer evenings for post-game treats.    They order milkshakes, slushy iced drinks, and ice cream cones. Opened in 1959, The Twin is the longest running restaurant in Irvine, and the second […]

Irvine Nursing Home flooded with cards and gifts By: Lisa Bicknell On January 31,  Meranda Noble, the activities director at Irvine Nursing and Rehabilitation, created a Facebook post stating that the nursing home residents would “love to be your Valentine.” “Feel free to mail or drop off valentine cards at the facility,” the post said. […]

By: Lisa Bicknell Photo submitted Carl Dennis Williams, Jr. recorded a song titled ‘Bluegrass Town Without a Train.’  William’s hit topped the Bluegrass Today charts last week. The first time recording artist Jr. Williams heard the words to the song “Railroad Town Without a Train,” he knew that it was one he’d want to record.  […]

According to the Estill County Judge-executive’s office, the Irvine bridge is set to re-open the week of February 7th—maybe. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Public Information Officer H.B. Elkins said on Monday, Jan. 31, that two concrete pours were scheduled for the week of Jan. 31-Feb.4, but the rain predicted for middle and late week may hamper […]

Photo by: Kay Young Local firefighters displayed the American flag in honor of Sgt. Johnnie Patrick, who was laid to rest at the Sunset Memorial Gardens on Sunday. Sgt. 1St Class Johnnie Lee Patrick II was laid to rest at Sunset Memorial Gardens in West Irvine on Sunday.  Patrick died while serving as part of […]

Kentucky lawmakers recently voted to extend the deadline for filing to run for political office until January 25, 2022 at 4 p.m. The following candidates had filed for offices affecting Estill County voters as of Friday, January 14. Candidate for Circuit Judge: Michael Dean Candidate for District Judge: William Delton “Bo” Leach Candidates for State […]

Lillian “Agnes” Hall Dixon recently celebrated her 100th Birthday with a surprise party given by her daughters, who are pictured at right with her. In attendance were family members and many friends. Lillian was born October, 29, 1921 in West Irvine to Grace Dunn Hall and Frank Hall. She attended Estill County High School and […]

Work continues on the Irvine bridge, as strips are cut out and rebar reinforced, then concrete poured.  Work is expected to last at least another week. In the meantime, on Dec. 28, a dump truck overturned at the end of the bypass, bringing traffic to a halt again.  The driver reportedly told police that his […]

Photo by Mike Robbins, courtesy Kentucky Steam Heritage Corp. Historic steam locomotive 2716 commands an excursion train during the 1980s. The locomotive, now under restoration by Kentucky Steam Heritage Corporation, will operate in the Northeastern U.S. within the next several years. RAVENNA, Ky. — An ambitious plan to restore and operate C&O 2716, a 75-year-old, […]