According to the Estill Development Alliance (EDA), “Small business is the engine that will run our country’s economic recovery and growth.” For years a facility has been discussed that would provide the support needed for small businesses to thrive in Estill County. This dream came to fruition last week when the EDA unveiled its newest venture:... »
Anyone that has driven by Cedar Village Restaurant on Richmond Road has seen the brick marquee that consistently reads “OPEN.” The marquee read “OPEN” for the last time last week and this week it shows a sad message. It now reads, “Thanks to all our customers. We’ll miss you.” Owners Tom and Sharon Whitaker closed the doors... »
Estill County held their annual reunion weekend June 15 and 16, which included a golf scramble, sock hop and lots of food. The Estill County reunion weekend kicked off on Friday afternoon with the golf scramble at the Estill County Golf Club. Five teams played out the course, with the team of Paul Wiseman, Pete... »
A Powell County man has been arrested in connection with an armed robbery that took place in Estill County last month. Terry Abshear, 27, of Irvine Road in Clay City, was arrested last week by Kentucky State Police Trooper Erwin Eiserman. Abshear, along with Joshua Back, also of Powell County, entered into the home of Sheila... »
Irvine Division of Police Chief Brad Smith arrested an Irvine woman on a warrant for prostitution Monday. According to the warrant of arrest issued by IDP Officer Adrian McKinney on June 2, Vickie S. Campbell (aka Vickie Cornett), 39, of Turner Avenue, agreed to engage in sexual conduct with a man in return for $10. The... »
Even the summer heat wave couldn’t keep some of the children indoors as Estill County celebrated their annual “Longest Day of Play” on Monday afternoon. The event is to help bring children out on the summer solstice, or the longest day of the year. Although the actual summer solstice was Wednesday, Courtney Barnes, health educator,... »
There was an open meeting at Ravenna City Hall Monday morning to hear suggestions for use of extra municipal funds. City Clerk Kim Parks said there is $14,851 in municipal funds, including more than $2,000 carrying over from last fiscal year, that must be used for roads in the city. She asked for suggestions... »
Just before noon on Tuesday, June 12, a man entered the Cash Express on Richmond Road in Irvine and made some big demands. According to a press release from Trooper Paul Blanton, Kentucky State Police Public Affairs Officer, an Irvine man robbed the check-cashing store with a metal pipe. The employee working at the time told... »
James 5:16 says. “Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed.” With this scripture in mind, Susan Lynch hopes to offer an open door and a place for people to feel comfortable talking about their struggles with others. She hopes to do this through the Celebrate... »
Last week, I read an article about New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg placing a ban on supersized sodas in an effort to cut down on obesity. At first, this came off to me as taking away a person’s freedom of choice. But after reading some of the statistics from New York City, I quickly... »
