While lunch prices for most Estill County schools went up from the previous school year, one school has met standards that allow all of its students to get free breakfast and lunch. South Irvine Preschool and Kindergarten Center met the needs required to qualify for the Community Eligibility Option (CEO) opportunity. Kentucky is one of seven... »
“Do what it takes and don’t let others discourage you.” This was the advice from District Judge Wallace Taylor during his key-note speech at the Estill County General Education Development (GED) graduation. Thirty-eight of the 62 graduates walked across the stage at Estill County High School Friday night to receive their diplomas for passing the GED... »
The 2012 Estill County Fair begins Saturday, June 30, and runs through Saturday, July 7. There are also several events the next weekend on July 13 and 14. The Fair Board hopes this fair will be the “best in history.” “We strive every year to make the fair better,” Fair Board President Teddy Hunt said. Hunt said... »
An Estill County boy is recovering from injuries he sustained after he was accidentally shot in the abdomen by a friend last week. According to a press release from the Kentucky State Police, the boy and two other teens found a gun while riding their bikes. They boys told police they found the gun in a... »
A new pay lake opened just off Wisemantown road this weekend. Just minutes from town, the lake is located high on a hill overlooking a scenic valley. Owned and operated by Jesse Willis, there are nine fishing decks built out over the edge over the water. An air-conditioned bait shop on the premises also sells bait, fishing... »
Estill is part of four counties to be involved in highway projects. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has awarded two contracts totaling nearly $267,000 for highway projects in Owsley, Estill, Breathitt and Magoffin Counties within the Department of Highways District 10. According to a press release sent last week, “contracts awarded as part of the May 2012... »
As a college student, you rely a lot on outside sources of money to pay for your higher education. Scholarships, grants and work study all provide students with the money they need to succeed and earn their degree. But what students such as myself will be stuck with after college is a lot more... »
As I was driving to work the other day, it dawned on me that in just a few days, I will turn another year older. This was strange for me because a few years ago I would have been running around yelling about it a month in advance so my mom and dad “wouldn’t forget.” Growing... »
43rd Annual Mt. Missions Conference South Irvine Baptist Church will host the 43rd Annual Mt. Missions Baptist Conference will be Thursday, July 5, through Sunday, July 8. For questions or information, call 606-723-8298. Providence Baptist Church Providence Baptist Church at Winston, will have Vacation Bible School July 8-13, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., for all ages. If a... »
Farmer’s Market The Estill County Farmer’s Market is now open Tuesdays, from 3-7 p.m., and Fridays, from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., at the fairgrounds under the pavilion. Market will be in the parking lot of D&J Hardware during fair week, July 3 and 9. For more information please call Kim at 723-7101. American Legion Flag Retirement The... »
