Friday, December 13, 2024
Thursday, December 12, 2024
Live nativity opens Saturday near Sheridan
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the live nativity presented by Deer Creek Baptist Church.
Walk through the streets and see the merchants before arriving at the manger scene surrounded by live
The event is presented from 6-8 p.m., four nights –
Walk through the streets and see the merchants before arriving at the manger scene surrounded by live
animals.
The event is presented from 6-8 p.m., four nights –
Dec. 14-17 – at Deer Creek Baptist Church, 69 Deer Creek Church Rd., near Sheridan.
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Sip 'n Shop at Marion & Co. Friday
Marion & Co. is hosting a holiday shopping experience from 6-8 p.m., Friday, Dec. 13.
A Sip 'n Shop will feature exclusive offers and giveaways during the after-hours pre-Christmas event. Shoppers can browse the contents of 85 vendor booths inside the former Conrad's Food Store.
The antique and boutique vendor mall will serve hors'doeurves, including coffee, hot chocolate and mulled cider.
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
SURVEY | From KY Sen. Jason Howell
STATE SENATOR JASON HOWELL PUBLISHES LEGISLATIVE SURVEY TO ENGAGE 1ST SENATE DISTRICT CONSTITUENTS
FRANKFORT, KY (Dec. 9, 2024)—State Sen. Jason Howell, R-Murray, is excited to announce the
As we approach Jan. 7— day one of the 2025 Legislative Session of the Kentucky General Assembly—Howell values the opinions of his constituents. The online survey will remain open until Sunday, December 22.
Constituents can access the survey directly on Howell’s legislative profile page atLegislature.ky.gov or by CLICKING HERE. To find the survey manually, visitors can follow these steps:
- Visit Legislature.ky.gov.
- Click on "Senators" under the "Legislators" drop-down tab at the top left of the home page.
- Scroll down to locate Howell, or use CTRL+F and enter his name.
- Alternatively, users can search for him by entering their county name at the top of the page.
- Once on Howell’s LRC profile, find the survey link under his district number on the right side of the page.
Howell asks constituents to participate in the survey over the next two weeks. The feedback will be crucial in shaping his legislative priorities and actions during the 2025 legislative session. The survey is only intended for residents of the counties referenced above. To identify your delegates in the Kentucky General Assembly, please use the “Find Your Legislator” tool available at THIS LINK.
Constituents can always contact Deneen’s office to share their thoughts directly or leave a message for lawmakers via the LRC legislative message line at 800-372-7181.
Additional lines for specific inquiries are:
- Bill Status Line: 866-840-2835
- Meeting Information Line: 800-633-9650
- Meeting Line en EspaƱol: 866-840-6575
- Hearing and Speech Impairment Message Line: 800-896-0305
For more information or assistance, constituents can contact Deneen at 502-564-8100 or email Jason.Howell@kylegislature.gov.
For the complete 2025 legislative calendar, CLICK HERE.
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Sen. Jason Howell, R-Murray, represents the 1st District, including Calloway, Crittenden, Fulton, Graves, Hickman, Lyon, and Trigg Counties. Howell serves as co-chair of the Interim Joint Committee on Agriculture. He is a member of the Interim Joint Committees on Banking and Insurance; Economic Development and Workforce Investment; Licensing, Occupations, and Administrative Regulations; and Tourism, Small Business, and Information Technology. Additionally, Howell serves as vice chair of the Legislative Oversight and Investigations Committee and is a Capital Projects and Bond Oversight Committee member. He also serves on the Workforce Attraction and Retention Task Force. In the Senate, Howell is a member of the Standing Committees on Banking and Insurance; Economic Development, Tourism, and Labor; Licensing and Occupations; and serves as chair of the Agriculture Committee.
BEWARE | 12 Scams of Christmas
BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU's
Naughty List: The 12 Scams of the Holidays
1. Misleading Social Media Ads: As you scroll through your social media feed, you often see products advertised. Always research before you buy. BBB Scam Tracker receives daily reports of people paying for items that they never receive, getting charged monthly for a free trial they never signed up for, or receiving an item that is counterfeit or much different from the one advertised.
2. Social Media Gift Exchanges: Each holiday season this scheme pops back up. Newer versions of this scam revolve around exchanging bottles of wine or bourbon; another suggests purchasing $10 gifts online. In all these versions, participants unwittingly share their personal information, along with those of their family members and friends, and are further tricked into buying and shipping gifts or money to unknown individuals. It's also an illegal pyramid scheme. Stick to buying your friends gifts from trustworthy businesses, and check BBB.org before you buy.
3. Holiday Apps: Apple's App Store and Google Play list dozens of holiday-themed apps where children can video chat live with Santa, light the menorah, watch Santa feed live reindeer, track his sleigh on Christmas Eve, or relay their holiday wish lists. Review privacy policies to see what information will be collected. Be wary of free apps, as they can sometimes contain more advertising than apps that require a nominal fee. Free apps can also contain malware.
4. Fake Toll Collection Texts: watch out for fake road toll collection texts, which have been on the rise
Lyon County Sheriff's Report
ACTIVITY REPORT LYON COUNTY SHEIFF BRENT WHITE
- On Sunday, December 8, 2024, at 3:42pm, Sheriff Brent White was answering a complaint of an unwanted subject at a residence when he encountered a male and female related to the complaint, walking on Liberty Road. While attempting to identify the two subjects, Sheriff White began to detain a female who was under the influence of an intoxicating substance. As he was detaining her, the male subject with her, fled on foot and ran down Liberty Road before crossing KY 293 and entering a wooded area behind a house. After securing the female, Sheriff White attempted to locate the male subject who had fled. He requested assistance from additional law enforcement units. Deputies from the Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Saratoga community where a several hour man-hunt commenced.
- The investigation revealed the female subject was identified as Paige E. Hill (24) of Princeton. She was untruthful with law enforcement about the identity of the male who fled on foot. She was also found to possess stolen property from the residence of the original complaint consisting of jewelry and a men’s wallet, as well as possessing Marijuana and drug paraphernalia. She was arrested and charged with Public Intoxication, Possession of Marijuana, Drug Paraphernalia Possession, Hindering Prosecution/Apprehension-2nd Degree, and Receiving Stolen Property. Her identity was confirmed by assistance of the Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office.
- At 8:30pm, a 9-1-1 caller reported a suspicious male on the back porch of a residence she was at. She told the dispatcher the male was requesting to utilize a phone as he was trying to request a friend to come and pick him up to
Deer Creek Nativity is Dec. 14-17
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Walk through the streets and see the merchants before arriving at the manger scene surrounded by live animals.
The event is presented from 6-8 p.m., four nights – Dec. 14-17 – at Deer Creek Baptist Church, 69 Deer Creek Church Rd., near Sheridan.
Monday, December 9, 2024
Expert surgical services at Crittenden Hospital
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Dr. Kivisto provides expert surgical services and compassionate care for outpatient and short-term inpatient procedures. Mary Jo Shuecraft said Kivisto and his wife Liz treated him like family.
Contact Dr. Kivisto directly at Family Practice Clinic (270) 965-5238 or ask your provider for a referral.
Big names featured talent at Salem benefit
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Jamey Ragle, Chris Golden and Cutter & Cash and the Kentucky Grass will perform during the event, which is a fundraiser for Cumberland River Homes.
The event is free and begins at 6 p.m.
Sunday, December 8, 2024
Lyon County Sheriff's Activity
LAST WEEK'S ACTIVITY
- On Monday, December 2, 2024, at 4:21pm, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a four-vehicle, serious injury collision on I-24 near the 41-mile- marker. The investigation by Kentucky State Police determined a 2000 Honda Passport, operated by Tiffany Anderson (44) of Hopkinsville was West on I-24 when she lost control of her vehicle and collided with a 2020 International semi driven by Tomas Almaguer-Martinez (54) of Mexico who was also traveling West. The Anderson vehicle then crossed the median and collided with a 2024 GMC Sierra driven by Tucker Heaton (42) of Princeton and a 2024 Freightliner driven by Dipen Tiwari (26) of Ohio.
- The collision resulted in Anderson being transported to a local hospital for her injuries, and James Sanders, a passenger in the Anderson vehicle, being transported to a Missouri hospital for serious injuries. Tara Rex (51) of Madisonville and James D. Simmons (42) of Paducah were both ejected from the Anderson vehicle and were pronounced dead at the scene by the Lyon County Coroner’s Office. No other serious injuries were reported. The Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the Kentucky State Police, Kuttawa & Eddyville Fire Departments, KYTC Dept. of Highways, Lyon County Coroner’s Office, and the Caldwell Coroner’s Office for their assistance to this investigation.
- On Monday, December 2, 2024, at 6pm, Deputy David Carroll was dispatched to a two-vehicle collision
Road work at Lyon-Livingston Line
This is along U.S. 62 between Chandler Road and Hopewell Road and below Barkley Dam near the Livingston-Lyon County Line.
Crews will repair a slide along the roadway embankment. A temporary traffic signal will control alternating traffic flow through the work zone. The signal will be in place 24 hours a day until completion of the project.
Weather permitting, the work is expected to be completed on Thursday, December 19 and all traffic control devices will then be removed.
Motorists should heed signage and use caution while traveling through the work zone.
Friday, December 6, 2024
HOLIDAY Things to Do
The Living Christmas Tree hosted by
Community Arts Foundation
will have the following shows at Fohs Hall
NIGHTTIME SHOWS 7 p.m.
Sat., Dec. 7, Fri., Dec. 13, Sat., Dec. 14
DAYTIME SHOWS 2 p.m.
Sun., Dec. 8, Sun., Dec. 15
Free Admission
Donations Accepted
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Santa - Grinch - Parades - More
•Fredonia Christmas Parade’s “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” is at 6 p.m., Friday, Dec. 6. Grand marshal is the cast and crew from Feagan’s Furniture.
•Marion’s Christmas Parade is scheduled for 5 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 7. The parade’s theme will be White Nights and Magical Lights. Parade lineup info will be available Thursday.
•Following Marion’s parade, the Lions Club will host its free Supper with Santa at the fairgrounds Agriculture Building.
•Eddyville will host Christmas in the Park Friday, Dec. 6 from 4 to 8 p.m., at Eddyville City Park. There will be a parade, ice skating, gingerbread bouncy house, Christmas train and carriage rides. Families can enjoy caroling and savor coffee or treats from a food truck while waiting to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus in person.
•Free on Saturday, Dec. 7 at Fohs Hall is a children’s event. It will include a reading of the How The Grinch Stole Christmas, a scavenger hunt, crafts and Santa will be there. The event is from 10 a.m., until noon.
•Main Street in Uniontown, Union County, will come alive on Sunday, Dec. 8, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Local residents will portray scenes inspired by some of the most beloved Christmas movies and stories, bringing cherished holiday memories to life. Visitors are invited to enjoy this festive event from the comfort of their cars in a special drive-through experience.
•Crittenden County Extension is offering classes Dec. 9-11 to make wreaths and evergreen balls. Classes are held at the Extension Annex.
•Caldwell County Chamber of Commerce’s Christmas Parade, “Sweet Christmas,” is at 5 p.m., Friday, Dec. 13.
•Deer Creek Church Live Nativity is 6-8 p.m., on Dec. 14, 15, 16 & 17.
•Cumberland River Homes’ “Christmas Laugh Out Loud” celebration and fundraising event is Dec. 13 at Salem Baptist Church.
•Sturgis Christmas Parade will be at 5 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 14 with a special guest - Santa Claus!
Play Small Business Bingo
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Once you Bingo by completing shopping squares, submit your card to The Crittenden Press and be entered into a prize drawing.
Obtain a Bingo card at The Crittenden Press or other participating businesses.
The Chamber of Commerce encourages local commerce!
The Chamber of Commerce encourages local commerce!
Wow! What a list of News and Do's
Murder Trial Doesn't Go
Outdoors
Zac Beverly on UCHS football
Area Basketball Scores
Get the Best Stocking Stuffers!
Full Scale Holiday Weekend Schedule
No Main Street parking for Parade
There will be no parking along Main Street in downtown Marion from 3 p.m., until after Saturday’s Christmas Parade ends.
Both sides of Main Street from Depot Street to the traffic light at Bellville Street will be coned off starting two hours before the 5 p.m., parade begins.
Local law enforcement cautions parents to be especially attentive to children seeking candy by going into the street as motorized vehicles pass by.
Judges and Master of Ceremonies Cutter Singleton will be located on the balcony of Frazer Law Office.
Thursday, December 5, 2024
Crittenden land auction Dec. 18 at The Venue
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Conducted at The Venue (formerly Woman's Club of Marion) on East Carlisle Street in Marion, the property to be auctioned is 392 acres in five tracts.
To learn more, contact agent Mark Williams at (270) 836-0810 or agent Justin Mason (270) 841-3000.
To learn more, contact agent Mark Williams at (270) 836-0810 or agent Justin Mason (270) 841-3000.
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Ferry closed Wednesday afternoon
The ferry at Cave In Rock has closed this afternoon due to high wind.
Ellington Detailing offers gift certificates
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Gift certificates are available for interior and exterior wash and detail from Rommel Ellington, Jr.,
at Ellington Detailing.
Stop by 119 W. Gum St., to buy yours today.
Stop by 119 W. Gum St., to buy yours today.
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