Witt remains devoted to ‘sweetheart’ of 73 years
By LISA BICKNELL CV&T News Editor Ray Witt walked to the nursing home to see his wife almost every day until very recently. Ray Witt took very seriously his vows to love Eunice Hutchinson “for...
View ArticleSearch and rescue dogs help bring “G” home safely
Photo submitted Little George Jordan gives Roxy a hug of appreciation after the bloodhound helped track him down on Sunday afternoon. By LISA BICKNELL CV&T News Editor The call came in to 911...
View ArticleChamber welcomes new businesses on Main
Photos by Lisa Bicknell In top photo, members of the Estill County Chamber of Commerce cut the ribbon for WSKV’s Pickup Country and Alight Marketing Agency, owned by Jessica Stevens and Sean Howard,...
View ArticleHall named Ky. Artist of the Year
By LISA BICKNELL CV&T News Editor Last week, Ravenna artist Tim Hall was presented the prestigious Governor’s Artist Award for 2018-19 by the Kentucky Arts Council. He was the only recipient of the...
View ArticleEDA director presented award during Brushy Fork Institute
Photo submitted From left to right are Brushy Fork Institute Director Donna Daniels, Becky Crawford, Joe Crawford, and Cambel Crawford. Joe is holding a painting he was presented when he received the...
View ArticleMeet Jerry, the painter
By LISA BICKNELL CV&T News Editor He whistles while he works. Sometimes he hums or even sings a few lines. Not surprisingly, there is a smile on his face most of the time. Meet Jerry, the painter....
View ArticleMarching Engineers sweep Bands of America Competition
Submitted by Jason Bowles ECHS Band Director The Estill County Marching Engineers are Bands of America Regional CHAMPIONS! The band made their inaugural journey to Johnson City, Tennessee this past...
View ArticleHomecoming Court 2019
From left to right in bottom photo are Sophomore Princess Chelsea Riddell, daughter of Greta Hammonds, Junior Princess Jordan Brooks, daughter of Jason and Jerri Brooks; and Freshman Princess Haley...
View ArticleIrvine receives $85,000 grant
JACKSON, Ky. — During a visit to Irvine on Wednesday, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Department of Rural and Municipal Aid Commissioner Gray Tomblyn II announced $85,000 in discretionary funds...
View ArticleCompeting bands show some love
Lafayette band supporters donate for Estill Marching Engineers to compete in national competition By LISA BICKNELL CV&T News Editor Photo courtesy of Nelson Benton The Marching Engineers will be...
View ArticleSome TVs must be rescanned to continue to receive local channels
Here’s how to not miss a moment Millions of U.S. households that watch television using an antenna may need to rescan their TVs to continue receiving some of their local channels. Nearly 1,000 TV...
View ArticleWoman swims from pond as car sinks
By LISA BICKNELL CV&T News Editor A sixty-six year old woman escaped her sinking vehicle on Thursday after she accidentally veered into a pond on Hwy. 82 in Estill County. Barbara Hunt, 66, of...
View ArticleMarching Engineers advance to National Semi-Finals, place runners up in Class A
by Jason Bowles, ECHS Band Director The Estill County High School Marching Engineers competed in the Bands of America Grand National Championships this past week at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis,...
View ArticleHeritage farmers and a business recognized
By LISA BICKNELL CV&T News Editor Two farmers and one business were recognized on Thursday night during the annual Heritage Farm-City Banquet. Jack Stickney and Barry Jason Williams were named...
View ArticleNeal indicted on several counts
Christopher Chad Neal, 28, of 2755 Millers Creek Rd., was indicted by the Estill County Grand Jury on November 22, 2019 on seven counts. According to the indictment, Neal, who was formerly the captain...
View ArticleEltzroth named Kentucky Colonel
Photo by Lisa Bicknell On Sunday, Shelby Horn, at left, presented a certificate to Jerry Eltzroth, at right, naming him a Kentucky Colonel. The two CV&T contributors have become good friends...
View Article‘Lunch with Santa’ All aboard 2716
By LISA BICKNELL CV&T News Editor The old CSX garage in the Ravenna rail yard may look unassuming on the outside, but the building, now the site of the Kentucky Heritage Steam Corporation (KHSC)...
View ArticleChristmas at Patsey
Photo by Lisa Bicknell The Patsey community is home to this festive display by Ed Gross and friends. Gross welcomes people to drive by, but he asks that they not get out and walk among the wires. By...
View ArticleSmith resigns from Irvine Police Department
From the CV&T archives Irvine Police Chief Brad Smith resigned from the Irvine Department on December 18, 2019. He was with the department for nine years. Irvine Police Chief Brad Smith submitted a...
View ArticleThe Treasure Box
Photo by Lisa Bicknell Makesha and Charlie Ray have opened a discount variety store in the former location of the Twinkle Tub Laundromat. By LISA BICKNELL CV&T News Editor The Treasure Box, a...
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