Kentucky Steam announces first of several operations for historic locomotive...
Photo by Mike Robbins, courtesy Kentucky Steam Heritage Corp. Historic steam locomotive 2716 commands an excursion train during the 1980s. The locomotive, now under restoration by Kentucky Steam...
View ArticleBridge work, accidents continue
Work continues on the Irvine bridge, as strips are cut out and rebar reinforced, then concrete poured. Work is expected to last at least another week. In the meantime, on Dec. 28, a dump truck...
View ArticleDixon celebrates 100th birthday
Lillian “Agnes” Hall Dixon recently celebrated her 100th Birthday with a surprise party given by her daughters, who are pictured at right with her. In attendance were family members and many friends....
View ArticleDeadline nears to file for political races
Kentucky lawmakers recently voted to extend the deadline for filing to run for political office until January 25, 2022 at 4 p.m. The following candidates had filed for offices affecting Estill County...
View ArticleSgt. Johnnie Patrick laid to rest in Sunset Gardens
Photo by: Kay Young Local firefighters displayed the American flag in honor of Sgt. Johnnie Patrick, who was laid to rest at the Sunset Memorial Gardens on Sunday. Sgt. 1St Class Johnnie Lee Patrick II...
View ArticleBridge tentatively scheduled to re-open next week
According to the Estill County Judge-executive’s office, the Irvine bridge is set to re-open the week of February 7th—maybe. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Public Information Officer H.B. Elkins said...
View ArticleWilliams tops Bluegrass chart
By: Lisa Bicknell Photo submitted Carl Dennis Williams, Jr. recorded a song titled ‘Bluegrass Town Without a Train.’ William’s hit topped the Bluegrass Today charts last week. The first time recording...
View Article‘Overwhelmed, but overjoyed’
Irvine Nursing Home flooded with cards and gifts By: Lisa Bicknell On January 31, Meranda Noble, the activities director at Irvine Nursing and Rehabilitation, created a Facebook post stating that the...
View ArticleThe Twin under new ownership, but still offering favorite treats
By: Lisa Bicknell For decades, kids wearing brightly colored baseball and softball uniforms have been lining up at the windows of The Twin on summer evenings for post-game treats. They order...
View ArticleRetired K-9 Sgt. Fritz euthanized
The Irvine Police Department released a statement on Monday morning that K-9 Sgt. Fritz (retired), was humanely euthanized on Monday Feb 28th, 2022 at Mountain View Animal Clinic in Ravenna Ky. with...
View ArticleTwo Spikes, You’re Out!
By Lisa Bicknell In an unlikely turn of events, two spiked balls may have cost the opponents of the Estill County Engineers a shot at the regional championship. That was one factor; the Engineers’...
View ArticleAbney new camp director
Amanda Abney is the new director of Camp Mariposa, a year-round addiction prevention and mentoring program for youth affected by the substance use of a family member. It is a place where kids...
View ArticleNew Fire Truck Arrives
CSEPP employees and the Estill County Fire Department picked up a new pumper tanker on Thursday, March 17, 2022. The truck will go to the county’s fire station at Whispering Woods, and their old truck...
View ArticleFrom addiction to recovery, local woman ready to help others too
By: Lisa Bicknell A new round of Celebrate Recovery sessions will begin in Estill County on Monday, April 4, 2022. Jessica Winchester, one of the program leaders, stresses that anyone is welcome to...
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Obits
Glenwood “Woody” Tipton, age 78, of Laurel Street in Irvine, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2022, at his home. He was born July 27, 1943, in Irvine, KY and was the son of the late Hobert and Bessie...
View ArticleEgg-stravagant Egg Drop
Photo above, courtesy of Phyllis Alcorn Approximately 900 people attended Summitview Church’s Eggstravaganza at the fairgrounds last Saturday. Hundreds of eggs were hidden for children to hunt,...
View Article30 years of Spore Lore…
By: Lisa Bicknell Local organizers are saying the 30th Annual Mountain Mushroom Festival was once again a great success. Temperature swings have been common over the festival’s 30 year history, with...
View ArticleIsfort awarded state practitioner honor
Submitted (IRVINE, KENTUCKY) April 28, 2022 — In recognition of her excellence in clinical practice, Donna Isfort, MSN, APRN is being honored by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP)...
View ArticleStreet named ‘Blake Crowe Way’
Blake Crowe’s parents and grandson, at left, unveiled a sign marking this side street in Ravenna as Blake Crowe Way. Above, they were joined by Blake’s wife and several other family members. Mayor...
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