Crittenden County Central Ballot Processing Committee will meet at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22 at the County Office Complex to process mail-in absentee ballots. Both major political parties are represented on the committee, which is comprised of Mandi Shuecraft, Brenda Guess and Sue Padget.
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On Main Street later this evening will be the annual Homecoming Parade.
Parade-goers should be cautious around work zones at the corners of Main and Carlisle, Main and Gum and Main and Depot streets.
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Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is planning a milling and patching project along I-24 in Livingston and McCracken counties on Thursday, Oct. 17 which will result in temporary lane restrictions.
Motorists should expect the interstate to be restricted to one lane on eastbound I-24 at the nine mile marker in McCracken County, and at the westbound 32 mile marker in Livingston County.
McCracken County work is about two miles east of Exit 7 at U.S. 52. The Livingston County work is located just west of the Cumberland River Bridge.
Work is scheduled to begin around 4 a.m. and be completed the same day.
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LYON COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
- On Wednesday, October 9, 2024, around 11:20am, Chief Deputy Sam Adams located and arrested Nathaniel L. Hunter (20) of Eddyville at a home in the Lamasco community. Hunter was served with a Caldwell District Court bench warrant for failure to provide proof of domestic violence counseling. He later posted a cash bond and was released from custody.
- On Wednesday, October 9, 2024, around 5:30pm, Sheriff Brent White stopped a vehicle near the Post Office on Commerce Street in Eddyville. Further investigation led to the arrest of Omar Ivan Martinez-Torres (23) of Eddyville. He was arrested and charged with No Operator’s License, Failure to Wear Seat Belts, Possession of Open Alcoholic Beverage Container in Motor Vehicle, Possession of Marijuana, Drug Paraphernalia-Possession, and DUI-1st Offense. He was lodged in the Crittenden County Detention Center.
- On Thursday, October 10, 2024, around 2pm, Chief Deputy Sam Adams located and arrested Melissa Blackburn (49) of Kuttawa at a home on KY 1271. Blackburn was served with a Fayette District Court bench warrant for failure to appear in a traffic and drug case. She later posted a cash bond and was released from custody.
- On Friday, October 11, 2024, around 11:30am, Chief Deputy Sam Adams arrested Rose Russell (42) of Eddyville on a Daviess County complaint warrant charging her with Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle-1st Offense. Russell voluntarily surrendered herself to the Sheriff’s Office and later posted a cash bond before being released from custody. The case was investigated by the Owensboro Police Department.
- On Saturday, October 12, 2024, just after 8am, Chief Deputy Sam Adams responded to a single vehicle collision on US 62 East at the I-69 interchange. His investigation revealed a 2001 Chevrolet Silverado, driven by Terry Hunt (58) of Eddyville was East bound when two deer entered the roadway causing him to lose control when he attempted to avoid the animals. Hunt’s truck collided with the end of a guardrail and then overturned. Hunt was injured and transported to an area hospital by Lyon County EMS. The Eddyville Fire Department also assisted Chief Deputy Adams at the scene.
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Caldwell County’s 2024 property tax bills will be mailed Oct. 30. They become due and payable Nov. 1. Property tax bills are mailed directly to the owner.
Drop box for payment is available on the East side of the Caldwell County Courthouse. Sheriff’s Department hours are 8 a.m., to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. The sheriff's office observes state holiday closures. Payments can be cash, check, cashier's check, money order or credit card if in person. Postmarks are accepted as payment date. Desk stamps are not accepted.
A 2% percent discount is available to taxpayers who remit during November. Face amount is due in December and in January there is a 5% penalty. That penalty goes to 21% in February.
Columbus Day, celebrated on the second Monday of October in the U.S., commemorates Christopher Columbus’s arrival in the Americas on October 12, 1492. It marks a significant moment in history, symbolizing the beginning of European exploration and colonization of the Western Hemisphere. The holiday became official in 1937, largely influenced by Italian-American communities celebrating their heritage, as Columbus, an Italian explorer, represented a source of pride.
However, the day has sparked increasing controversy in recent years. For many, especially Indigenous communities, Columbus’s legacy is tied to the brutal colonization and suffering of native populations. This has led to the rise of Indigenous Peoples’ Day as an alternative, aiming to honor the cultures and histories that existed long before Columbus’s arrival.
While Columbus Day remains a federal holiday, the growing movement for Indigenous recognition reflects a shift toward more inclusive historical narratives. The holiday now offers a chance to reflect on both the achievements and the darker consequences of exploration
It will be a beautiful weekend to take a road trip on the Livingston County Bale Trail.
On the trail you can help stamp out hunger for mankind and shelter animals, and benefit organ donation. See this week's full edition of The Press for details.
Here's a bale trail lineup to get you started.
The closure will take place at the 1.7 mile marker near the Glendale Baptist Church.
Work is scheduled from 6:30 a.m., through 4 p.m., weather permitting, and should be completed in one day.
All thru traffic should seek alternate routes during construction.
Click the image below to get a full-sized rendering of the Nov. 5 ballot
See next week's full edition of The Crittenden Press for more explanation on the Kentucky Constitutional Amendment Questions and the Medical Marijuana Questions on your local ballot. Also, see the October 10, 2024 full edition of The Press for a comprehensive look at where and when you can vote on Election Day Nov. 5 and even before.
