The strains of “Pomp and Circumstance” performed by the Estill County High School Concert Band, under the direction of Jason Bowles, signaled the start of commencement exercises on Friday May 11 at Hoover Niece Field. There were 167 graduating seniors. Junior ROTC Commander Trevor Charles introduced cadets bearing the flags and asked male graduates to... »
The curfew ordinance and bids for old City Hall were discussed at the Irvine City Council meeting Monday night. The curfew ordinance would require those under the age of 18 to be off the streets by midnight. Jim Walters, Irvine resident, has been a driving force behind the getting the ordinance passed. “If you know there’s... »
An Estill County woman has been summoned to appear in Estill District Court for receiving stolen property after she was found in possession of stolen campaign signs. Estill Deputy Sheriff Russell “Doc” Morris reported that Elizabeth Hudson, 22, Valley Drive, possessed a campaign sign that had been taken from a vehicle parked in front of... »
A change in editorial leadership can shake things up at any newspaper, but the Citizen Voice & Times expects a smooth transition when one news editor retires and a new one comes in. Whitney Katelyn Leggett, 21, of Winchester, is not a stranger to Estill County or the Citizen Voice & Times as she has... »
The Citizen Voice & Times welcomes Kentucky Press Association Summer Intern Kyle Woosley, 20, of Mt. Sterling. Kyle is a 2009 graduate of Montgomery County High School and is a junior at Eastern Kentucky University, majoring in journalism with a minor in sociology. He attended Morehead State University for two years where he majored first... »
I have put a lot of thought into what I wanted to say to you as I write my last Rhonda’s Remarks for the Citizen Voice & Times. I will retire on Tuesday, May 22. I will send the last pages to the printer, I will say goodbye to my co-workers and so I must... »
Dry Branch road closing In order to replace two drainage pipes, the Kentucky Department of Highways plans to close KY 794 (Dry Branch Road) in Estill County on Thursday, May 17. The road will be closed between mile markers one and three from approximately 8 a.m. until the work is finished during afternoon hours. Estill County Public Library The... »
Chester Brinegar, 71 Chester Brinegar, 71, of Clark County, widower of the late Ruby Lynn Osborne Brinegar, died Thursday, May 10, 2012, at his home. He was born in Wagersville, on Sept. 22, 1940, to the late Andrew Jackson Brinegar and Velda Plowman Brinegar. He was a retired tobacco farmer and a member of the... »
Cobb Hill Church of Christ There will be a gospel meeting with Bro. Chris Coffey at the Cobb Hill Church of Christ, Friday, June 1 and Saturday, June 2, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, June 3, at 10 a.m. There will singing at 2 p.m. and service will be at 3 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Williams Memorial Baptist The... »
Kayla Lynn Banks, Daughter of Wanda Hall and Wayne Banks, Myrtle R. Rose D.A.R. History Award: $500, Delta Kappa Gamma: $200, Mamie West-Scott Memorial Sch.: $200, MSU Eagle Excellence Award: KEES X2 Frances Barker, Daughter of Anita Barker, University of the Cumberlands Academic Sch., EKU Regents Sch.: $22,308. Lucas Barnes, son of Jeff and Patty Barnes,... »
