IPD arrests man for trafficking
A young Irvine man has been arrested and charged with trafficking marijuana after police pulled him over on Broadway. Dakota Brian Evans, 19, of New Fox Road, was arrested June 20 by Irvine Police...
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Adult Education Center celebrates GED graduation
Paula Mullins hugs Mary Skipper, Director at the Estill County Adult Education Center, as she receives her diploma. Last Friday night, the Estill County Adult Learning Center conducted a ceremony at...
View ArticleCounty fair starts this weekend
Estill County Fair Board President Fred Brown, Jr. said he thinks this year’s fair, which starts Saturday, will offer a little something for a “diverse crowd.” In his first year as president, Brown...
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‘Independence day’ for grandson doesn’t seem so far away now
Lisa Bicknell, Columnist Here are some things that evoke that “good ol’ summertime feeling” in me: the sight of Queen Anne’s lace in bloom along the roadside, the sound of heat bugs buzzing at night,...
View ArticlePolice Beats for July 4, 2013
Estill County Sheriff’s Office 6-23 Timothy Dixon, 49, of Woods Point Lane, was arrested by Deputy Randy Farthing and charged with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence (second offense)....
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Hard work is way of life for Youngs
James Young uses teams of horses and mules to log. He said this is less damaging to the landscape than machinery. James Young said he’s been farming and performing manual labor his whole life. That’s...
View ArticleEstill County mourns loss of long-time Ravenna Councilwoman Joan Richardson
Friends and family of Joan Richardson say she will be remembered for many things, but none more than her compassion for others and her big smile. Richardson, who served on the Ravenna City Council for...
View ArticleSchool board ups dropout age to 18
The Estill County Board of Education met in special session last week to vote on implementing SB97, which raises the legal drop out age from 16 to 18. The recommendation came from Superintendent Bert...
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Grand Jury indicts 2 men for sex crimes
Robert Warner The Estill County Grand Jury returned indictments last week for six individuals including two men who are charged with sex crimes. Robert F. Warner, 76, of Spout Springs Road, is charged...
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Week of fair festivities kicks off with Miss Estill County, Teen pageants
Tierra Murphy, 18, the daughter of Sherry and Willy Murphy, was crowned the 2013 Miss Estill County at the fairgrounds Monday night. Raley Childers, 12, the daughter of Brian and Tonya Mattingly, was...
View ArticleRavenna looking for ways to make money
The Ravenna City Council discussed multiple ways to earn money for the city, as it approved the 2013-2014 budget. In her first meeting as a council member, Amy Crowe suggested a way to make money for...
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More than 60 jobs expected at new coal plant, operations to start in August
Bowie Refined Coal Engineering Manager Daniel Peterson talked with County Attorney Rodney Davis and Attorney Jennie Haymond, who worked on the litigation involving the site, about what would be taking...
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Irvine votes to pay EDA arrears
Verlon Prewitt told the council about the history of the Estill Development Alliance and asked the members to vote to pay $30,000 in arrears to the group. After tabling the discussion twice, the Irvine...
View ArticleGroup petitioning for Irvine wet/dry vote
For the second time in less than a year, Estill Countians are circulating a petition to force a wet/dry election. This time the petition is asking for a special election for the City of Irvine. Chris...
View ArticleLocal woman says thief robbed her of more than items of monetary value
What seemed like a pleasant end to a full day quickly turned into a nightmare for Ona Lee Brinegar of McKee Road on Saturday, July 6. After a day spent at a church conference, Ona Lee returned to her...
View ArticlePolice Beats for July 18, 2013
Estill County Sheriff’s Office 7-8 Aubree Duechle, 31, of Stump Road, notified Deputy Russell “Doc” Morris that she had an active warrant out for her arrest. She met Morris at the Estill County...
View ArticleFiscal Court says ‘no’ to dog ordinance, again
An attempt to establish an ordinance pertaining to barking and mistreated dogs in the county failed again at the Estill County Fiscal Court meeting Monday night. James Mullins was present at the...
View ArticleDeputy reports working 2 burglaries
An Estill County Sheriff’s deputy reported working two cases of first-degree burglary over the weekend. Deputy Randy Farthing said he worked burglary investigations on both Burton Williams Road and...
View ArticlePlanning begins for second Revive River Drive
Three friends with the goal of revitalizing support for local businesses and a passion for old friendships are working for the second year to bring the Revive River Drive event to Estill County. Nivra...
View ArticleKSP arrests 3 for trafficking pills
Two local men and another man from Ohio were arrested Saturday after Kentucky State Police completed an investigation into drug trafficking on Rice Station. KSP Trooper Jason Carpenter arrested Darren...
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