The summer of 2012 has been one for the record books. Extreme temperatures have forced heat advisories across the nation, wildfires are raging across the globe and the lack of sufficient rain has made conditions even worse. Parts of Kentucky are suffering from extreme drought conditions and others are being monitored closely for water shortages. Most... »
There have been 17 confirmed cases of whooping cough in Estill County, according to the Estill County Health Department. Judy Collins, regional epidemiologist, said the cases of whooping cough, or pertussis as it’s medically referred, has reached “outbreak status.” “Pertussis is a contagious disease that is spread through respiratory droplets,” Collins said. “Basically, you breathe in... »
An Irvine woman was arrested after an altercation at Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital (MWMH) when she wanted to leave her mental evaluation early last week. Irvine Division of Police Chief Brad Smith said Donna Boyd, 50, of Ed Riddle Road, was at MWMH for a mental health evaluation when she became angry because she... »
A man and woman were arrested on Pea Ridge after selling narcotics to witnesses cooperating with the Irvine Division of Police. Phillip “Ran” Hall, 35, and Penny Hall, 44, of Pea Ridge Road were arrested on July 13 following a six -month investigation. IDP Officer Kenny Brandenburg said in his uniform citation, “Myself as well as... »
Department of Highways Public Information Officer H.B. Elkins said Estill Countians used to taking the “back roads” into Madison County will need to make a detour or choose an alternate route beginning next week. Construction on a bridge carrying Wisemantown Road (KY 499) over Drowning Creek is scheduled to begin Monday, July 23. The construction was... »
The playground equipment at the Veteran’s Memorial Park in Ravenna is up and ready thanks to a group of teenage volunteers that worked several days last week. The group from Canfield Presbyterian Church in Canfield, Ohio, completed the project as part of the Burnamwood Appalachian Ministries (BAM). BAM Co-Director Patrick Jeter said Ravenna City Clerk Kim... »
District 1 Constable Danny Conrad attended Monday night’s fiscal court meeting to question about his position as constable. In January, the court approved the decision to dispatch the constable on a call, if necessary. “It’s been since January and they have never dispatched a call,” Conrad said. District Judge Wallace Taylor told Conrad the decision to dispatch... »
I still find it incredible that people don’t fully understand how NOT private social networking sites are. In some cases the pure stupidity of some individuals actually leads to a positive outcome, though, as news from Chicago this week revealed. For the third time this year, an attack was filmed and them uploaded to Facebook. Police... »
As I sit here on the eve of my 21st birthday, I can’t help but reminisce of the year that has just passed. To most people, this would mean finding your mistakes and promising to better yourself in the upcoming year. But instead I like to think of this past year as a trial... »
Garden Thyme Herb Club The Garden Thyme Herb Club will meet Thursday, July 19, at 6 p.m., at The New Beginning Church fellowship hall. Armilda Sparkman will present a lesson on making laundry detergent. Linda Parsons will be making herbal vinegars. Everyone is invited to attend. Lo-Co Beginners Fast-pitch Pitching Camp Pitching camp for 8-12 year old girls will... »
