County clerk's office closed this morning

 Crittenden County Clerk's office will be closed from 9 to 11 a.m., this morning while the county's delinquent tax sale is conducted. 

School district looking for bus drivers

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With just under four weeks before the start of a new school year, the Crittenden County Board of Education is searching for new bus drivers.

Pay for drivers starts at $16.67 per hour, and includes benefits.

Visit crittenden.kyschools.us to apply.

Detour route closure near Lyon-Crittenden Line

A contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) plans to close a section of KY 1943 (Skinframe Creek Road) in northern Lyon County on Friday, July 26.

KY 1943 will be closed to traffic from the Skinframe Creek Bridge to the intersection with KY 373 and Joe Peek Road in Lyon County to allow full-width paving.  This section of KY 1943 will be closed between noon and 6 p.m., Friday.

This section of KY 1943 has been getting heavy detour traffic due to the closure of KY 295 at the Livingston Creek Bridge at the Lyon-Crittenden County Line south of Dycusburg.

Paving the roadway full-width allows paving to be completed more quickly, and provides a smoother ride when completed.

McClure auction Saturday, Aug. 3

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Buntin Auction Service is handling the estate sale 

of the late Charles McClure.

The auction will take place at 301 Wilson Farm Rd., near Marion beginning at 9 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 3.

In addition to farm equipment and furniture, the sale will include recreational and outdoor vehicles, collectibles and tools.

Horse trapped in crash on KY 91

On July 22, Caldwell County Sheriff Deputy Anthony Brown responded to Marion Road for a single vehicle collision involving a horse trailer. 

Lori Baird 46, of Dawson Springs was traveling south on Marion Road when the trailer hitch separated from the ball and veered into a ditch, flipped over a came to rest partially in the south bound lane. 

The horse was trapped inside the trailer. Deputy Brown was assisted at the scene by Caldwell County Fire and Rescue, Fredonia Fire and Rescue, and Wallace Towing. 

BREAKING | US 60 will not close this weekend

Details are just being learned, but motorists expecting US 60 west of Marion to be closed this weekend can rest easy for a few more days. 

Now, it appears that repair jobs are being consolidated and all of it will be conducted over 4 days next week.

We're gathering more information on this breaking news and this week's full edition of The Crittenden Press will include more details and what else is in store for the state highway west of Marion.

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Roe Wafford Road closed today and tomorrow

 Roe Wafford Road in rural Crittenden County will be closed to through traffic today and tomorrow while county crews replace a cross tile.

The closure will be approximately one-quarter mile northwest of box number 1340.

From 7 a.m., until 3 p.m., on Tuesday and Wednesday, Roe Wafford Road, which located in the northern part of the county in the Amish area, will be closed.

Deed room closed at county office complex

The deed room in the county clerk's office at the Crittenden County Office Complex will be closed Friday, July 26 until noon for the delinquent tax sale that begins at 9 a.m.

Road closing affects Tabor Road traffic

The Lyon County road that connects with Crittenden County's Tabor Road will be closed Tuesday further creating travel issues for motorists between the two counties. 

A contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) plans a daytime closure of KY 1113 in northern Lyon County on Tuesday, July 23.

KY 1113 runs northward from KY 1943 (Skinframe Creek Road) to the Lyon-Crittenden County Line, where it connects with Tabor Road. Due to the closure of KY 295 at the Livingston Creek Bridge south of Dycusburg, KY 1113 and Tabor Road have been getting heavy traffic.

On Tuesday, KY 1113 will be closed from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., to allow full-width paving along 6/10ths of a mile of roadway from KY 1943 to the Lyon-Crittenden County Line at the bridge crossing Livingston Creek.

There will be no marked detour.

The paving crew will work to complete the full-width paving as quickly as possible.

Heavy traffic has created several issues along KY 1113 and Tabor Road. With assistance from Lyon County personnel, the KYTC Crittenden County Highway Maintenance Crew recently placed gravel to improve shoulders along the detour route.

The section of KY 1113 in Lyon County is being paved up to the county line to further improve travel while it is being used as a detour.

The placement of equipment needed for the work will require the roadway to be closed.

The paving crew will provide emergency vehicle access as quickly as possible and will provide local residents with access, with delays likely.

Lone Star has building materials

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Lone Star Building Supply in Princeton offers a full lumber yard and sells building supplies for all types of construction.

Musgove Overhead Doors is part of the business, and both divisions offer free quotes.

Lone Star Building Supply is located on U.S. 62 between Princeton and Eddyville. 

US 60 closures over next 2 weekends

US 60 just west of Marion will be closed for extended periods over the next two weekends.

Following are closures: 

Starting this Friday, US 60 will be closed to through traffic for two days between Crittenden Springs Road (KY 1668) and KY 297 at the bottom of Moore Hill. The highway will close at 6 a.m., Friday, July 26 and is expected to reopen around 6 p.m., Saturday, July 27. 

Additionally, US 60 will closed for three days the following weekend from Friday, Aug. 2 through the early hours of Monday, Aug. 5. This closure will be near Airport Road. The federal highway will be closed at the work site starting at 6 a.m., on Friday, Aug. 2. It will remain closed through the weekend, but is expected to reopen around 7 a.m., on Monday, Aug. 5. Then, traffic will be limited as additional finish work will be completed and a guardrail will be installed. During this portion of the work, US 60 will be restricted to one lane with alternating flow controlled by flaggers.

This week's full edition of The Crittenden Press will have further information. 

Parkway restricted starting today

The eastbound Audubon Parkway in Henderson County will be restricted to one lane starting this afternoon, and lasting through Wednesday morning as crews address concrete issues at the 2.5 mile marker.

The right lane of the parkway will close starting this afternoon and will reopen when work is completed.

Some delays are possible during the movement and placement of equipment to facilitate the work. Appropriate caution is required where equipment, flaggers, and personnel are along the roadway near traffic flow.

Livingston County Back to School Events

Annual Cardinal Kickoff for Livingston County Schools will be held Monday, July 29 from 5-7 p.m. 

This is hosted by FRYSC and will have several vendors and local organizations giving away school supplies and other goodies. 

Location of the event has yet to be determined due to work at Livingston Central High School. However, if it’s ready the event will be there.

Back to School night for the schools are as follows: 

•South Livingston Elementary School - Aug. 1 from 3:30-6:30 p.m.

•Livingston Central High School - Aug. 5 from 3-6 p.m.

•Livingston County Middle School - Aug. 5 from 5-7 p.m.

•North Livingston Elementary School - Aug. 5 from 5-7 p.m.

Show and Shine on July 25

Marion’s monthly Show and Shine Car Show will be held starting at 5:30 p.m., on Thursday, July 25 at Marion Commons located at 213 S. Main Street. 

Marion Tourism and Recreation Commission sponsors these events during summer months.

Moxley joins Rocket Tire staff

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David Moxley brings more than 40 years automotive experience to Rocket Tire.

Located on Sturgis Road adjacent to H&H Home and Hardware, Rocket Tire offers car, truck, diesel, heavy duty mechanic work and DOT inspections.

The service center has a large inventory of new and 

used tires and Valvoline oil products.

Fish Tale Aims to Improve Angler Experience

A tale of the perils at Lake George is leading to possible better fishing opportunities at the 2.5-acre pond near the park and Victory Gardens known to some as Goose Lake. 

City leaders are beginning to discuss ways to improve experiences at the pond, partly because Lake George is no longer open for fishing due to perils associated with its earthen dam.

See this week's full edition of The Crittenden Press for details. 

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Lapco seeking farm hand

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Lapco land and cattle company in Crittenden County is hiring.

Applications and job description can be found online at thelapco.com.

Evans joins county attorney office

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Cobie Evans has joined the office of Crittenden County Attorney.

Evans, who has had a private practice in Marion for several years, is now an assistant county attorney.

His office is located at 200 S. Main St., Marion.

Free movie Saturday at fairgrounds

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Families are welcome to a free movie Saturday night 

at the Crittenden County Fairgrounds. The first 100 entries will receive free concessions.

Between Rivers Search & Rescue and local partners 

are presenting the movie "Dog," at dusk. Gates open 

at 7 p.m.

Smooth pavement coming to four-way

The intersection of Main and Gum streets, which recently was made a four-way stop in Marion, is 

getting a pavement upgrade.

Deep groves the roadway made over time by heavy trucks in the eastbound lane of Gum Street are being repaired.

Traffic is restricted on Gum Street temporarily while work is performed.

Groundbreaking for new housing complex

A large housing complex is going up near the fairgrounds and park. 

Earlier this week, local officials took part in a formal groundbreaking ceremony. 

Pictured at the complex site on McMican Road are (from left) County Judge Perry Newcom, development manager Marty Collins, Mayor D’Anna Browning and Homeland, Inc. representative Katrina Myers.

For new details about the project, see this week's full edition of The Crittenden Press.

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Fair events begin Saturday with car show

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Events begin Saturday at the Crittenden County Fairgrounds for the 2024 Crittenden County Fair lineup.

The six-event schedule kicks off with a car show at the fairgrounds from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

See this week's Press for the fair catalog, which contains a complete list of 4-H competition categories.