Local News
AJET general store: more than meets the eye
In March, 2013, Earl Kelly opened what he calls an “old-style general store” beside the Twin on River Drive. Customers might be skeptical of that claim when they walk in and see mostly video games, tee-shirts and Harley leathers, but Kelly says he doesn’t keep a lot of the things he sells in stock but... »
Sexual abuse charges added in investigation on Spout Springs
An investigation into drug activity on Spout Springs has led to the arrest of a local father and son, one of which has been charged for sexually molesting minors. Robert F. “Bobby” Warner, 76, of Spout Springs Road, was arrested Wednesday, April 24, and charged with first-degree sodomy of a victim less than 12 years... »
Ford crowned Miss Mountain Mushroom Festival 2013
The 23rd Annual Mountain Mushroom Festival festivities began Friday evening with the Miss Mountain Mushroom Festival, where 28 girls competed for the title. Fifteen-year-old Makayla Ford walked away with the crown and the title but several other girls were awarded sashes, medal and tiaras in younger age groups. Ford is the daughter of Joey and Amanda... »
Knife was used in robbery on Pea Ridge
Two local men have been arrested for a robbery that took place in Estill County last week. Larry Rose, 27, of Winkler Cemetary Road, and Bradley Hardy, 37, of Hardy Road, were arrested on April 23, and charged with first-degree robbery by Kentucky State Police Trooper Jason Carpenter. According to Carpenter’s report, Rose and Hardy were... »
Police Beats for May 2, 2013
Irvine Police Department 4-22 Jeff McQueen, 28, of Main Street, was arrested at Shell Mart on Richmond Road by Officer Jeff Knuckles and charged with driving under the influence (DUI), second offense, and operating a motor vehicle on a DUI suspended license. 4-23 Daniel Gilbert, 25, of Broadway was arrested by Knuckles and... »
‘I think I’ve caught Mushroom Mania’
I’ve been preparing for the last month for the big event that I’ve been told the Mountain Mushroom Festival is. From getting stories ideas for pre-coverage, gathering schedules, mapping out my plan of attack and then making sure to get plenty of rest the night before, I was ready. My sweet nephew has also been... »
Celebrating a century…
Alverta Hymer Brinegar recently celebrated her 100th birthday with family, friends and neighbors at a reception given in her honor at Thomas Baptist Church on Saturday, April 13. Alverta was born on April 12, 1913. She married Willie Howard Brinegar, who passed away several years ago, and the couple had six children (two deceased), nine... »
Clerk finds minutes approving $6,800 loan
After searching through the minutes of previous meetings, Ravenna City Clerk Kim Parks announced last week that the city council had approved a loan to be used for work on a piece of land that belongs to the railroad company. At the most recent Ravenna City Council meeting, the members discussed several bills that were... »
Local man arrested for sex crimes in Texas
An Estill County man has been arrested and is facing charges for sex crimes he committed in Texas almost two years ago. Donald Lee Stone, 32, of 6th Street in Ravenna, was served a warrant for being a fugitive from another state by Kentucky State Police Trooper Jason Carpenter last week. Stone was indicted in February... »