'Tis the season | LEDBETTER BRIDGE work

LEDBETTER, Ky. — The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will implement daytime lane restrictions on the U.S. 60 Tennessee River “Ledbetter” Bridge beginning Tuesday, July 8.

Crews will conduct a detailed inspection of the bridge using an under-bridge inspection vehicle starting at 8 a.m. daily for about three days. A team of climbers will also perform a hands-on inspection during this time.

Traffic will be restricted to one lane, alternating sides of the bridge as work progresses. Motorists should be alert for flaggers, signage and arrow boards directing traffic across the bridge, which connects McCracken and Livingston counties and carries about 6,500 vehicles per day.

The lane restriction is expected to end by 3 p.m. Thursday, July 10, weather permitting. Drivers are urged to use caution in the work zone.

Once this inspection is complete, crews will move to the U.S. 60 Cumberland River “Smithland” Bridge around Friday, July 11.

TODAY | KY 120 closed 2 hrs near county line

A two-hour closure is scheduled for KY 120 in Crittenden County around 4:45 p.m. today, June 30, as a Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) contractor relocates equipment.\

The shutdown will occur near mile point 15 in a narrow curve, approximately 1.5 miles from the Crittenden-Webster County Line and the Tradewater River. The roadway is expected to be blocked for about two hours.

Drivers are urged to plan ahead and take alternate routes during the closure.

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Milling and Paving on KY 120 today

MARION, Ky. – Milling and paving work began Monday along KY 120 in Crittenden County, where a contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has established a daytime work zone.

Crews are resurfacing the highway between KY 132 and the Crittenden-Webster County Line, covering mile points 12.2 to 16.5. Additional paving is planned from mile point 5.2 to 8.1, stretching from KY 654 to Cave Springs Road, east of Marion.

Motorists should expect delays and watch for signage and flaggers directing traffic through the work zone. The project is being completed by Rogers Group and is expected to wrap up by Nov. 15.

Lane Restrictions | Start tomorrow on 641

Starting Tuesday, July 1, motorists should expect intermittent lane restrictions on U.S. 641 in Lyon County as crews begin work on a commercial development project.

The construction will take place between KY 3169/New Bethel Road and Beck Road, near mile point 4, between Eddyville and Fredonia. The project includes building three entrances for a new solar farm.

Work will take place during daylight hours through Thursday, July 3. Drivers are advised to use caution and watch for signage, flaggers and arrow trucks in the work zone.

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ACTIVITY REPORT | Lyon County Sheriff Brent White

LYON COUNTY SHERIFF'S REPORT

- On Thursday, June 19, just after 10:30 a.m., Chief Deputy Sam Adams responded to a single-vehicle collision in Kuttawa on Lake Barkley Drive. The investigation revealed a 2025 Honda motorcycle, driven by Susan P. Sims, 51, of Kuttawa, was northbound on Lake Barkley Drive. Sims lost control of the vehicle in a curve around Kuttawa Mountain. The motorcycle slid on its side and struck a guardrail. Sims was transported to an area hospital by Lyon County EMS with non-life-threatening injuries.

- On Monday, June 23, just before 6 p.m., Deputy Bobby Beeler and Sheriff Brent White responded to a trespassing complaint off U.S. 641 North, approximately two miles north of Eddyville. The investigation revealed two men and a woman were located on farm property after their vehicle was found at the entrance to a cornfield. All three were detained. Kristen L. Gore, 31, of Almo; Clint A. Puckett, 30, of Benton; and Austin D. Brindley, 26, of Kuttawa were arrested and charged with second-degree criminal trespassing. They were lodged in the Crittenden County Detention Center.

Later that evening, around 8:30 p.m., Deputy Beeler responded to a disturbance complaint on KY 93 South, about 9.5 miles south of Eddyville. His investigation resulted in the arrest of Roy G. Byers Jr., 45, of Eddyville, who was charged with fourth-degree assault (domestic violence/no visible injury). He was lodged in the Crittenden County Detention Center.

- On Wednesday, June 25, around 8:20 a.m., Chief Deputy Adams served a Lyon District Court bench warrant on Martin A. Hawkins, 49, of Cecilia. She was charged with failure to appear in court in a DUI-related case. Hawkins was turned over to the Lyon County Jailer and later lodged in the Crittenden County Detention Center.

About 10 minutes later, Captain Dennis Beckett served a criminal complaint and summons from Livingston District Court on Shawn Guill, 42, of Salem in connection with a cold check case. Guill was cited and released.

That evening, just after 8:30 p.m., Deputy Beeler responded to a two-vehicle, non-injury collision at an Eddyville business. The investigation revealed a 2005 Chevrolet, driven by Azariah C. Rich, 16, of Princeton, collided with a parked and unoccupied 2023 Lincoln owned by Bret L. Brewer, 64, of Benton. No injuries were reported.

- On Thursday, June 26, around 6:45 p.m., Deputy Shannon Oliver located Connor Richie, 23, of Kuttawa on Elm Street and served him with a Lyon District Court criminal complaint and summons. Richie was charged with two counts of fourth-degree assault (domestic violence) stemming from a May 22 incident investigated by Deputy Oliver. He is scheduled to appear in Lyon District Court in July.

- On Saturday, June 28, around 5:20 p.m., Deputy Beeler investigated a trespassing incident near Saratoga Methodist Church involving individuals reportedly using metal detectors on private property

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Chamber cuts ribbon at Cutter's Furniture & Antiques

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A new used furniture store opens in Marion Tuesday, July 1. Cutter's Furniture & Antiques, operated by Cutter Singleton, is located at 118 E. Bellville Street across from The Crittenden Press.

The Crittenden County Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon cutting ceremony at 8:30 a.m., Tuesday.

Let Rite Temp cool you off!

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Call Rite Temp Heating and Air Conditioning if your 

air conditioner is under-performing.

Rite Temp, located on Mott City Rd., in Marion, services residential and commercial and offers professional sales and installation.

Rite Temp is proud to serve Crittenden and the surrounding areas.

Crazy Train Fireworks has your July 4 fun

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Stock up for the Fourth of July with fireworks from Crazy Train Fireworks.

Located in Marion, Crazy Train Fireworks has stacks and tables full of small, entertaining fireworks for kids and powerful candles, lanterns and mortar shells for adults.

Crazy Train is open 10 a.m.-10 p.m., at 206 Sturgis Rd. 

MAIN STREET PAVING | Friday in Marion

🚧 PAVING UPDATE: U.S. 60/Main Street 🚧

After a brief delay, KYTC's contractor will begin paving through downtown Marion Friday, June 27.

🚗 Please avoid on-street parking between Bellville and Depot Streets during the work to keep the zone clear and crews safe.

Fiscal Court meets in special session Monday

 Crittenden County Fiscal Court will meet in special session at 5 p.m., Monday, June 30 at the county office complex to close out of the fiscal year.

VICTORY GARDENS begin distribution soon

Marion’s Victory Gardens are once again offering free produce to the community, marking their 15th summer of operation. 

Daily distributions begin Monday, June 30 and will continue on weekdays from 9 a.m. to noon throughout the summer and early fall. 

Visitors should enter through the westernmost gate between the pond and former armory.

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Paving in town, avoid street side parking

A contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) will continue paving work today along U.S. 60 in Crittenden County.

Crews are working toward Main Street in downtown Marion. During paving operations in the downtown area, drivers should avoid on-street parking between Bellville and Depot Streets.

HIGHER CONSEQUENCES for Loose or Barking Dogs

Marion City Council has approved an ordinance amendment, increasing penalties for violations of the city’s animal control regulations.

Under amended ordinances, fines have been significantly raised for vicious animals running at large, not on a leash and barking at night. 

The ordinance specifies that penalties apply per animal and are cumulative, with each day of noncompliance counted as a separate offense.

See The Crittenden Press for further details.

Fohs Hall Marion's cultural event center

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Something cultural awaits at Fohs Hall in Marion.

The historic building located on Walker Street is a special event venue for a number of celebrations, and frequently hosts activities by the Community Arts Foundation.

This week, Fohs Hall is home to a Kids Drama Camp.

Interested in getting rates for your next event? Contact Elliot West.

All aboard... Crazy Train has fireworks

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Stock up for the Fourth of July with fireworks from Crazy Train Fireworks.

Located in Marion, Crazy Train Fireworks has stacks and tables full of small, entertaining fireworks for kids and powerful candles, lanterns and mortar shells for adults.

Crazy Train is open 10 a.m.-10 p.m., at 206 Sturgis Rd.

Two roads still under water

Two Crittenden County roads are still affected by high water.  

Those roads are Providence Road and Enon Church Road in the eastern part of the county along the Tradewater River and its tributaries.