The Estill County Soccer coach who was placed on paid leave pending an investigation last week has been arrested and lodged in the Madison County Detention Center. Andrew J. Hatton, 28, of 1475 Blackburn Rd., Irvine,  is charged with five counts of rape, third degree, two counts of prohibited use of electronic communication device to […]

By Susan Luster Lynch CV&T Staff Writer Arthur Long left a large part of his estate to the city of Ravenna.  His lawyer recently sent a check for $383,762.92, which Long specified was to be used for the youth and needy seniors of Ravenna. There were several items on the agenda last night at the […]

By LISA BICKNELL CV&T News Editor Photo by Lisa Bicknell A section of the front wall at the Dollar General store beside Advance Auto is still boarded up after last week’s crash. Employees of the Dollar General store at 917 Richmond Rd. got quite a shock last Wednesday night when a vehicle plowed through the […]

By LISA BICKNELL CV&T News Editor The weather was fantastic and spirits were high, as the Estill Action Group hosted a “Weekend on the Water.” The event included a “Float Fest” on Saturday at the Kentucky River Recreation Park, and “Speedy Spore” paddling events on Sunday that began at the Irvine bridge. The weekend activities […]

Photo by Lisa Bicknell That’s the question entering the minds of many who are driving by the activity at the junction of Ky. 52 and Hwy. 89.  According to  a spokesperson from the state highway department, work is being done by Shield Environmental Services and consists of “in situ high pressure injections at the request of […]

Photo by  Lisa Bicknell This rusty chunk of iron is the chassis of an historic steam engine that belonged to the Indiana Transportation Mueum.  After the city of Noblesville, Indiana evicted the museum, the engine was transported to Ravenna where it will be restored. By LISA BICKNELL CV&T News Editor It was an eventful journey […]

Local distiller comes home with gold Kentucky Mountain Moonshine sent two entries to the SIP Awards, an international spirits competition in Irvine, California.  Both entries were awarded gold. By LISA BICKNELL CV&T News Editor Rumor has it that Estill County is well known for its illegal moonshine, even beyond its borders.  One local distiller, however, […]

Young athlete has big dreams Photos by Lisa Bicknell Eleven year-old Jayden Bingham, pictured above with his father Jay, will be playing in the AAU Nationals next weekend. By LISA BICKNELL CV&T News Editor Not many 11 year-olds can say they don’t eat fast food or drink caffeine, haven’t been to McDonald’s in years, and […]

Photos submitted Austin Dunn, above, was recently diagnosed with two types of cancer.  Friends and family have organized several fundraisers to help Austin make the trip to Boston or Texas, the only two places with facilities that treat his type of cancer. At right, Meredith Hardy and Alaina Thomas help with a road block. By […]

Photo by Lisa Bicknell One young patient gets a free eye exam on opening day of ‘Operation Bobcat.’ The military clinic is offering free medical screenings through June 24th at the Estill County High School. By LISA BICKNELL CV&T News Editor Operation Bobcat, a military-sponsored medical clinic, opened last Friday at the Estill County High […]