No school Wednesday

School has been cancelled for Wednesday, Feb. 10 in Crittenden County.

Phone service disrupted in Tolu

Officials are looking into why phone service is out for much of the Tolu area.

AT&T has been notified.

School decision forthcoming

School officials are waiting to check area roads this evening after dark before deciding whether or not to call off classes for Wednesday. A decision will be made by 6 or 7 p.m., if at all possible, school officials said this afternoon. They wait until sundown to see which roads are clear and dry, eliminating a chance of refreezing overnight.

Closings, cancellations, etc.

Crittenden County Board of Education work session scheduled for Tuesday night has been postponed. It has been tentatively rescheduled for 6 p.m., next Tuesday, Feb. 16 at Rocket Arena.

There will be no school-sponsored athletic contests or practices today, according to CCHS Athletics Director Angela Starnes.

There will be no Upward Basketball at Marion Baptist Church tonight (Tuesday).

The winter storm that moved across the area overnight left snow accumulations ranging from 2 - 5 inches so far. This afternoon and overnight, colder air and gusty winds are expected to follow the snow, which could cause some icing and drifting on roadways.

Pictured above are: Aliyah Frutiger, 5, Marlee Sosh, 3 months, and Emma Sosh, 5. The photo was taken and submitted by their mother, Jenny Patton. Aliyah and Emma are excited about Marlee's first time in the snow near Dycusburg Tuesday morning.

3 inches and counting

As of 8 a.m., southern Crittenden County had received exactly 3 inches of snowfall. Slightly greater accumulations were reported in northern sections of the county.

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No school Tuesday

School officials in Crittenden County have just cancelled classes for Tuesday, Feb. 9 due to accumulating snow.

A county road department snow removal vehicle ran off of Brown Mines Road shortly after 8 p.m., injuring the driver. His injuries did not appear too serious, however.

Authorities say highways and side roads are becoming snow covered and very slick. Use caution if you have to be on the roads tonight or early in the morning.

State police bust Ealges

State police busted the Eagles Club in Marion Friday night, charging two individuals with the illegal sale of alcohol in a dry county.

The club on Old Piney Road in Marion has been the target of previous similar investigations.

At 7:10 p.m., Friday several troopers and state police detectives executed a search warrant at the private club. Police charged David P. Eskew, 61, and Judith K. McDonald, 69, both of Marion, with selling alcohol in a dry territory, and lodged in them the county jail.

Police say they found a large amount of alcoholic beverages, illegal gaming devices and an undisclosed amount of cash inside the club.

Area Deaths

Bobby Brewer, 73, of Marion, KY died Thursday at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville. Services are at 2 p.m. Sunday at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion. Visitation is from 6-9 p.m., Saturday at the funeral home. Masonic rites will be given at the funeral home at 7 p.m., Saturday.

Donna Ann Lester, 49, of Sturgis, died Friday, Feb. 5, 2010 at Livingston Hospital in Salem. Funeral services are Feb. 8 at Vanover Funeral Home in Clay.

Suspects identified; Channel 6 wrong, says detective

Local authorities and the Pennyrile Area Narcotics Tasks Force have released the names of the individuals picked up in a drug roundup this week. Those arrested face a variety of charges, including trafficking, complicity to trafficking or doctor shopping. The Crittenden Press printed edition will have details next week.

According to the drug task force, those arrested were: Catherine Nesbitt, 61; Gracie Nesbitt, 53; Sammy Gipson, 46; Kevin Gipson, 38; Rodney Gipson, 20; Samantha Jones, 19; Josh Jones, 21; David Bradford, 19; Kyle Tercero, 30; Sara Wells, 69; and Bradley McKinney, 36.

There are three indictment warrants that have not been served at this time. Authorities know the whereabouts of one of the suspects, but are still looking for Timothy Grant Adams, 25, of Marion and Jason Driver of Marion.

Det. Robbie Kirk of the Pennyrile Area Narcotics Task Force said WPSD-TV in Paducah incorrectly reported Thursday night that one of the men police are looking for, Adams, was in the Calloway County Jail. Kirk said the television station did not confirm its story with authorities seeking Adams and that the man they reported on is NOT the one police are looking for in Crittenden County. Anyone knowing anything about the whereabouts of Adams or Driver are encouraged to notify the local sheriff or police department by calling 965-3500.

Drug roundup continues

Crittenden County Sheriff's Department and the Pennyrile Area Narcontics Force continue to round up suspected drug traffickers in Crittenden County. The drug sweep, resulting from a more than one-year undercover investigation, has led to the arrest of 10 individuals so far and three more warrants are pending. Officers have been serving the warrants and arresting suspects for the last three days, following sealed felony indictments by the Crittenden County Grand Jury on Monday.

Most of those arrested or are on the list have allegedly been involved in manufacturing or selling methamphetamine.

As part of the investigation, police are looking for two individuals who remain at large. They are:

Timothy Grant Adams, 25, of Marion. He is wanted for questioning. Adams is 5-10 and about 170 to 180 pounds with blonde hair. Anyone encountering him should notify local police.

Jason Driver, of Marion, who is described as a mid-20s, white male, approximately 5-10 and 170 pounds with short brown hair.

Local authorities say they have arrest warrants for both men. Anyone knowing their whereabouts is encouraged to call the local police or sheriff's department.

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Drug Roundup

Crittenden County Sheriff's Department and the Pennyrile Area Narcontics Force are at this hour conducting a roundup of suspected drug traffickers in Crittenden County.

Authorities say there will be about 15 suspects arrested by the time they are through with the drug sting. Most of those arrested or on the list have allegedly been involved in manufacturing or selling methamphetamine.

As part of the investigation, police are looking for Timothy Grant Adams, 25, of Marion. He is wanted for questioning. Adams is 5-10 and about 170 to 180 pounds with blonde hair. Anyone encountering him should notify local police.