LOCAL ELECTION COVERAGE
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Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Medical pot passes; Conger wins write-in; Williams elected in Livingston
Local pharmacy tech Nikki Conger will join all five incumbents on the Marion City Council starting in January.
Of the three write-in candidates for city council, Conger was the only one to garner enough votes to be elected. The other candidates are sitting council members whose names were on the ballot. Bobby Belt was the top vote-getter. Also elected were Randy Dunn, Wanda Olson, Taylor Davis, and Dwight Sherer.
In Crittenden County, Amendment 1 "Yes" votes accounted for 65 percent of the balloting. On Amendment 2, "No" votes carried the county with 69 percent.
Medical cannabis passed in both the city and county.
In Livingston County, Michael Williams won the race for judge-executive in a special election over interim Judge Teris Swanson.
See this week's full edition of the Crittenden Press for complete results.
We will also have more election coverage on Wednesday morning’s newscast on this website.
Harris consignment auction Dec. 7
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Tractors, trailers, trucks, field equipment and more will be accepted.
Equipment may be taken to 2104 State Route 121 S., Mayfield on Dec. 4-6.
Sale is Saturday, Dec. 7.
Monday, November 4, 2024
CCMS SBDM meets Wednesday
A special called meeting of the Crittenden County Middle School SBDM will be held at 3:45 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 6 in the principal's office.
Pierce write-in for city council
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Names of write-in candidates do not appear on the ballot. They must be written in by voters in the section of the ballot containing Marion City Council.
Lyon County Sheriff's Activity Report
LYON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
- On Friday, October 25, 2024, just after 8pm, Deputy Josh Travis responded to a single vehicle collision on Eddy Creek Road. His investigation revealed a 2016 Mazda CX-3 was operated by Alan Getz (28) of Princeton when the driver reportedly swerved to avoid a deer and lost control before leaving the roadway, traveling down a steep embankment, and colliding with a tree. No injuries were reported in the collision.
- On Monday, October 28, 2024, just before 5pm, Deputy David Carroll responded to a single vehicle collision on US 62 near Suwanee. His investigation revealed a 2019 Hyundai driven by Rilee Kent (20) of Eddyville was East bound on US 62 when she collided with a deer. There were no injuries reported and the vehicle was able to be driven from the scene.
- On Tuesday, October 29, 2024, just after 8am, deputies charged Robert L. Prater (43) of Stopover on a Contempt of Court bench warrant from Pike District Court as it pertained to a theft case. Prater awaits extradition to Pike County for this offense.
- On Wednesday, October 30, 2024, beginning around 7:30am, the Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a disturbance at the Eddyville Mall parking lot near the Pizza Hut restaurant. The investigation by Sheriff Brent White and Chief Deputy Sam Adams revealed a female, identified as Carol L. Padgett (56), of Kuttawa was previously in the parking lot of the school district during a student drop-off period when she drove around a stopped vehicle at the Elementary School and continued to the Middle School to drop off a student. A male, identified as Thomas B. Lewis (38) of Kuttawa pulled up in his vehicle beside the Padgett vehicle while she was at the Middle School and voiced his displeasure with her driving in the school
Crittenden, Caldwell schools honor veterans
Crittenden County Schools will host their annual Veterans Day celebration at 9 a.m., Monday, Nov. 11 at Crittenden County Elementary School
Student Council members at CCES are speaking. The high school band will play and second and third graders will play bells.
Caldwell County Schools invites local veterans to participate in Veterans Day celebrations on Monday, Nov. 11.
The Veterans Day Program at Caldwell County Elementary School is scheduled to begin at 7:40 a.m., in the high school gymnasium. Following the program, a light breakfast for veterans will be served. Veterans staying for breakfast are asked to contact the school at 270-365-8030 to make a reservation. Reservations must be made by Friday, Nov. 1.
After the conclusion of events at Caldwell County Elementary School, a campus-wide parade will begin. Anyone needing additional information about the parade should contact Lizzie Wynn at 270-365-8000.
Caldwell County High School will also host a Veterans Day lunch, on Nov. 11 for veterans related to Caldwell County High School students.
Saturday, November 2, 2024
3D mammography now at Livingston Hospital
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The new technology reduces the incidence of false positives and unnecessary repeat scans.
Call Livingston Hospital at (270) 988-2299 to schedule an appointment.
Friday, November 1, 2024
Ribbon cutting at H&R Block
A ribbon cutting ceremony for the new location for H&R Block's Marion office was held Friday. Pictured with the ribbon are H&R Block employees (from left) Beth Hackney, Faye Todd, Pam Todd, Jalynn Hackney, owner Jennifer Reckinger, Caprise Gardner, Melissa Grissom, children Jordyn and Jacob and Donna and Jim Stube. Community leaders present (from left) are Jessica Walker, Leah Chumbler, Wynne Potter, Shanna West, Dana Hayes, Charlie Day, Diane Ford-Benningfield, Perry Newcom, Scott Belt, Rose Dempsey, Chris Cook and Danielle Myatt.
Conger write-in on city council
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Voters are reminded that write-in canddiates' names are not on the ballot. Instead, they must be written in on the Marion City Council section on the ballot.
Conger, 30, is a lifelong Marion resident who asks for your vote Nov. 5.
Daylight Saving Time Ends Sunday
Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, Nov. 3.
Set your clocks back one hour before going to bed Saturday.
The time officially changes at 2 a.m., Sunday.
Daylight Saving Time will return Sunday, March 9.
Thursday, October 31, 2024
Stay off the lawn, it's construction zone
This morning, Crittenden County's local government and legal counsel issued a joint statement clarifying that the courthouse lawn in downtown Marion is currently an active construction site. The statement cautioned that any attempt to retrieve memorial bricks from the site is a liability concern for the county.
According to County Judge-Executive Perry Newcom, the county does not own the bricks and, therefore, lacks the authority to permit their removal.
"We are not authorized to approve the removal of any brick," Newcom explained. "Additionally, if anyone is injured while attempting to retrieve bricks, the county has grounds to deny liability, as individuals or groups would technically be trespassing in a designated construction zone."
To reinforce this restriction, appropriate signage will be posted on the courthouse lawn today.
Happy 50th Anniversary Veterans Park
Fifty years ago today, approximately 30 people attended the official dedication of Marion's Veterans Memorial Park on the corner of Travis and Weldon streets.
Marion City Council member Nancy Mick welcomed those attending and introduced other officials.
Mayor B.A. "Brownie" Phillips spoke during the ceremony and Mrs. Allen Farley acknowledged the presentation of the park to the community.
Included in the mini-park were two basketball goals and court, sliding board, three play horses, merry-go-round, climbing bars, swing set, bike rack, benches and water fountain.
The park has undergone a few renovations since it was first developed, including a makeover last spring by Marion Baptist Church.
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Olson seeks re-election
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Olson is seeking her second term in office.
Polls are open for early voting Thursday, Oct. 31 through Saturday, Nov. 2 at the Crittenden County Office Complex on Industrial Drive, and from 6 a.m.-6 p.m., at all precincts Tuesday, Nov. 5.
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Partners offers Medicare supplements
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Contact Denise Byarley at Partners Insurance in Marion for a free Medicare review.
Partners Insurance offers Medicare supplements, prescription drug plans and Under 65 Medicare plans among other forms of insurance.
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Lady Rockets out of regional
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CCHS trailed or was tied with the Lady Colonels through the first and second sets then led through most of the third before falling behind 20-19 late. Crittenden was the top-ranked team in the Second Region and had beat all regional competition this season.
See this week's printed edition of The Crittenden Press for more details.
Ferry presents alternative weekend schedule
Crittenden County Judge-Executive Perry Newcom stated that the new schedule is a short-term solution while the ferry’s owner works to recruit additional pilots.
Starting this weekend, the ferry will operate on Saturdays and Sundays from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. (12-hour schedule), and continue its weekday service from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. (16-hour schedule, Monday through Friday).
'Meat' Your Local Farmers
A “Meat” Your Farmer cutting demonstration will be held at Marion & Co., on Tuesday, Nov. 12.
Dr. Gregg Rentfrow, UK Meat Scientist, will be on hand along with West Kentucky Grown and the Crittenden County Extension Service while participants meet their local farmers.
Call the Extension service at 270-965-5236 to register.
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