Livingston lifts burn ban

A burn ban put into plays just days ago due to dry and arid conditions in Livingston County has been lifted, according to Judge-Executive Teris Swanson. 

The ban was issued on Sept. 3 and removed Saturday, Sept. 14 following a couple of days of rainfall.

Although ban is lifted, Swanson reminds everyone to abide by outdoors burning laws.

Staring Oct. 1 is Kentucky's wildfire season when outdoors burning within 150 feet of a grassland or woodland is prohibited during daylight hours form 6am to 6pm.

Here is how to join 4-H

Crittenden County 4-H Clubs are off and running for the new program year. Nearly a dozen different groups are available for youth and teens, including Cloverbuds, cooking, homeschool, ecology, horse, livestock leadership and Early American Heritage clubs.

A 4-H Achievement informational workshop will be held Thursday, Sept. 18 at 3:30 p.m., and again at 5:30 p.m., at the Crittenden County Extension office. The program recognizes participants’ accomplishments and is designed to increase 4-Hers’ knowledge, skills and abilities. 

Club meeting times and locations are as follows:

Geology Club – 3:30 p.m., third Monday of each month at Ben E. Clement Mineral Museum.

Horse Club – 3:45 p.m., third Wednesday of each month at Crittenden County Extension Annex.

Livestock Club – 4:45 p.m., third Wednesday of each month at Crittenden County Extension Annex.

Early American Heritage – For sixth-12th grade, meets at Crittenden County Extension Park first Monday of each month.

Cooking Club – For fourth-sixth graders, meets at 5:30 p.m., at the Crittenden County Extension Annex.

Cooking Club – For high school students, meets at CCHS Sept. 24, Oct. 15 and Oct. 29, Nov. 12 and 26 and Dec. 10 in partnership with the 21st Century Learning Program.

Horse Club – 3:45 p.m., third Wednesday of each month at the Crittenden County Extension Annex.

Livestock Club – 4:45 p.m., Sept. 18 at the Crittenden County Extension Annex.

Two homeschool clubs for Lyon and Crittenden County will begin meeting Oct. 18 in Marion, followed by monthly dates rotating between Marion and Eddyville. 

For information about the Cloverbuds program, Foresty Field Days, and any 4-H club, call the Crittenden County Extension Service at (270) 965-5236.

Snapchat post locks down school

UPDATE: Lockdown has been lifted and students have resumed normal activities on campus, according to a statement at 12:30pm by Crittenden County School District. The district said extra law enforcement will remain on school grounds for the remainder of the day.

ORIGINAL POST

Crittenden County High School and Crittenden County Middle School are on "soft lockdown" due to a Snapchat post.

The school issued a notice to parents about an hour ago saying the lockdown was being conduced "out of an abundance of caution."

Crittenden County Sheriff's Department says it is actively involved and that an investigation is ongoing by law enforcement and school officials. 

"Student and staff safety is the number one priority," the department said in its official statement. It also said characterized the lockdown a "precautionary measure."

Kentucky State Police announced yesterday that it has been responding to several school threats that have occurred across the Commonwealth this week.

“Kentucky State Police will continue to work with school resource officers, local law enforcement and school administrators to ensure the safety of all students. As a trooper and a father who has children in our school system, I can assure you that we will take any threat seriously and make arrests where possible.” said Kentucky State Police Commissioner Phillip Burnett Jr.

Game day: Give Brunch of Sandwiches a try

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A Brunch of Sandwiches sells breakfast all day, and offers unique sandwiches to satisfy any craving.

Check out the menu and click to start your order. Drive-thru pickup available.

Farmers selling truck, trailer

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Farmers Bank & Trust Co. in Marion is accepting

bids on two items – a 2011 Chevrolet 2500 and a 2004 Paam box trailer. 

Sealed bids will be accepted through 5 p.m., Friday, Sept. 13. Inspections may take place by contacting 

Jared Byford at the bank's main location on Main 

Street in Marion. 

Bid forms should be obtained by contacting Byford at (270) 965-3106.

Red Cross: Critical need for blood

 In September, the American Red Cross stresses the continuing critical need for blood products to ensure patient care. Donors of all blood types are asked to give now to keep blood supply levels rising after a summer shortage. Type O blood donors and those giving platelets are especially needed. 

A steady increase in lifesaving blood products is vital to ensuring hospitals stay ready for any situation this fall. As National Preparedness Month continues, the Red Cross highlights the importance of having a strong supply of blood products already on hand for disasters and emergencies of all kinds and to meet the needs of patients every day.

Now is the time to book an appointment and help patients counting on lifesaving transfusions. To schedule a time to give blood or platelets, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS or use the Red Cross Blood Donor App. In thanks, those who come to give Sept. 1-15, 2024, will receive an exclusive Red Cross raglan T-shirt, while supplies last. 

All who come to give Sept. 16-30, 2024, will get a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of choice. For details, visit RedCrossBlood.org/Fall. 

Upcoming blood donation opportunities Sept. 10-30

Benton Elementary School, 208 W. 11th St., Benton, KY 42025

9/30/2024: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Calvert City Civic Center, 991 E. 5th Ave., Calvert City, KY 42029

9/9/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.

CFSB Mayfield, 100 Dick Castleman Bypass, Mayfield, KY 42066

9/27/2024: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

City Hall Tourist Welcome Center, 206 E. Market St., Princeton, KY 42445

9/23/2024: 12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Fellowship Baptist Church, 890 Senior Ave., Vienna, IL 62995

9/16/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.

First Presbyterian Church, 1601 Main St., Murray, KY 42071

9/12/2024: 12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

First United Methodist Church, 210 S. Washington St., Clinton, KY 42031

9/16/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Graves County Health Department, 416 Central Ave., Mayfield, KY 42066

9/13/2024: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Knights of Columbus Hall 1418, 106 Picnic Blvd., Fancy Farm, KY 42039

9/15/2024: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Lyon County Convention Center @ Lee S Jones Park, 172 Lee S Jones Park, Eddyville, KY 42038

9/11/2024: 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Lyon County High School, 209 Fairview Ave., Eddyville, KY 42038

9/24/2024: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Mercy Health-Lourdes Hospital, 1530 Lone Oak Road, Paducah, KY 42003

9/18/2024: 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Mt Pleasant Mennonite Church, 2345 Almus Road, Wingo, KY 42088

9/20/2024: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Murray Middle School, 801 Main St., Murray, KY 42071

9/17/2024: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Paducah Blood Donation Center, 4635 Falconcrest Drive, Paducah, KY 42001

9/9/2024: 12:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.

9/10/2024: 12:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.

9/11/2024: 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

9/12/2024: 8 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.

9/13/2024: 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

9/14/2024: 8 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.

9/15/2024: 8 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.

9/16/2024: 12:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.

9/17/2024: 12:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.

9/18/2024: 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

9/19/2024: 8 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.

9/20/2024: 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

9/21/2024: 8 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.

9/22/2024: 8 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.

9/23/2024: 12:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.

9/24/2024: 12:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.

9/25/2024: 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

9/26/2024: 8 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.

9/27/2024: 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

9/28/2024: 8 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.

9/29/2024: 8 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.

9/30/2024: 12:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Smithland First Baptist Church, 237 Court St., Smithland, KY 42081

9/13/2024: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Southwest Calloway Elementary, 3426 Wiswell Road, Murray, KY 42071

9/10/2024: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.

St. John's Episcopal Church, 1620 W. Main St., Murray, KY 42071

9/26/2024: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

University Church of Christ, 801 N. 12th St., Murray, KY 42071

9/25/2024: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Woodmen Life, 1005 Poplar St., Benton, KY 42025

9/9/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.

In addition to providing lifesaving blood products, the Red Cross mobilizes relief to families affected by disasters, trains people in lifesaving skills and provides services to active and veteran U.S. military personnel and their families. Donors can feel good knowing that by supporting the Red Cross, they can help family and friends in their communities and across the country.

How to donate blood

Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enable the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.

Blood and platelet donors can save time at their next donation by using RapidPass^® to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, before arriving at the blood drive. To get started, follow the instructions at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or use the Blood Donor App.

Amplify your impact − volunteer!  

Another way to support the lifesaving mission of the Red Cross is to become a volunteer blood donor ambassador at Red Cross blood drives. Blood donor ambassadors help greet, check in and thank blood donors to ensure they have a positive donation experience.  

  

Volunteers can also serve as transportation specialists, playing a vital role in ensuring lifesaving blood products are delivered to nearby hospitals. For more information and to apply for either position visit redcross.org/volunteertoday.  

Hodges at Health First in Princeton

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Shannon Hodges, APRN-BC, FNP-C has joined the staff of Health First at its community health center in Princeton.

Hodges' practice is in family medicine and 

gerontology.

Health First accepts commercial insurance, 

Medicare and Medicaid and private pay.

Discounts and transportation are available.

Field fire near Shady Grove

Crittenden County fire departments are responding to a farm machinery fire on Earl Hurst Road off KY 120 in eastern Crittenden County near Shady Grove. 

Last week Crittenden County issued a burn ban due to dry conditions. It will remain in effect until the county receives considerable rainfall.

Estate sale rescheduled to Sept. 20-21

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An estate sale originally scheduled for Friday and Saturday has been postponed due to anticipated rainfall.

The DeWitt estate sale now will be held Sept. 20-21 on Fritts Rd., just outside the eastern Marion city limits. 

Included in the sale are cabinets,  furniture, glassware and miscellaneous items.

The sale begins at 9 a.m., both Sept. 20 and Sept. 21,
and continues until 2 p.m.

Pause to honor memory of almost 3,000

On Wednesday, America will commemorate the 23rd anniversary of the tragic events of September 11, 2001. On this day, we pause to honor the memory of the nearly 3,000 lives lost in the attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and aboard Flight 93.

We remember the victims, their families, and the countless heroes—firefighters, police officers, medical personnel, and ordinary citizens—who displayed extraordinary courage and compassion. Their bravery and selflessness remain a beacon of hope and inspiration.

We reflect on a day that tested the resilience and spirit of the American people. It was a day of unimaginable loss and sorrow, but it also showcased the strength of human compassion, bravery, and unity. Despite the divisions within our nation, we still have the potential to recognize the inherent goodness in our fellow Americans and come together in the face of stark division.

Following those attacks, the United States began the Global War on Terror as the first time we went to war with individuals responsible for the attacks instead of sovereign nations.  The United States showed inventive matters of diplomacy in a volatile area of the world.  Many of us know someone, whether a family member, friend or neighbor who served in Iraq or Afghanistan following the Sept 11 attacks. We appreciate their sacrifices and those their families made to defend our freedom.

As we mark the anniversary of September 11, let us strive to see the good in our neighbors. We owe that small measure of humility to those we have lost and to those who have sacrificed so much. Join me in praying for comfort and peace for the families whose loved ones vanished that day and, in the years, since, as our military continues to defend our great nation.

- Senator 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; and Licensing, Occupations, and Administrative Regulations; and Tourism, Small Business, and Information Technology. Most Recently, He was named co-chair of the Multimodal Freight Transportation System Improvement Task Force and a member of the 2023 Senate Committee on Impeachment. Lastly, Howell serves as Vice Chair of the Legislative Oversight and Investigations Committee and is a Capital Projects and Bond Oversight Committee member.

Buntin/Homestead offer home, personal property

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A sale Saturday on Love Cemetery Rd., in Crittenden County will be divided into two tracts and sold 

together. Tract 1 includes a 2 BR, 1 bath home, and Tract 2 include a 6.35-acre wooded lot.

The auction is conducted jointly between Buntin Auction Service and Homestead Realty.

The sale will be held behind Buntin Trailer Sales, located at 4736 SR 297 in Marion at 9 a.m., Saturday.

An automobile, furniture, outdoor furniture, beds, 

tables, dishes and knives are some of the items in the 

household portion of the sale. There is also a collection of arrowheads, other collectibles and miscellaneous power tools.

Lyon County Sheriff Reports

Here is the weekly activity report from Lyon County Sheriff's Department: 

- On Thursday, September 5, 2024, around 4:44pm, Deputy David Michelle Kent responded to a two-vehicle collision off KY 3169, 3.5 miles North of Eddyville. Her investigation revealed a 2016 Harley Davidson motorcycle, driven by David Sullivan (32) of Hickory was attempting to enter the main travel lane for a parking lot when he failed to yield the right-of-way to a 2008 Pontiac Vibe, driven by Ryan Crowder (27) of Princeton. There were no injuries reported in the collision.

- On Friday, September 6, 2024, around 1:27pm, Deputy Josh Travis arrested Angel Ford (49) of Eddyville and served a Ballard Circuit Court bench warrant for felony probation violation on her. She is pending extradition back to Ballard County Jail.

- On Tuesday, September 3, 2024, around 1:33am, Deputy David Carroll responded to a single vehicle collision in Kuttawa on Days Inn Drive. His investigation revealed a 2023 International truck, driven

Lady Rocket Vball Wins All A Region

For the first time ever, Crittenden County's volleyball girls are Second Region All A Classic champion.

The girls beat Heritage Christian Saturday morning at Hopkinsville in a tough semifinal match then dispatched Fort Campbell in the championship.

CCHS, now 8-1 on the season, will advance to play in the All A Classic State Tournament Sept. 20-21 at the Bluegrass Sportsplex at Elizabethtown. 

After beating University Heights on Thursday, Crittenden moved into the semifinal round of the regional tournament on Saturday where they won a closely contested match over Heritage Christian 25-22, 26-28, 25-23. In the final set, Crittenden fell behind 9-2, but battled back for the win. 

In Saturday afternoon's championship, Crittenden County had little trouble dispatching Fort Campbell 25-15, 25-11. 

See this week's full edition of The Crittenden Press for more on the Lady Rockets' historic championship. 

Class of '74 to reunite in October

Crittenden County High School’s Class of 1974 will hold its 50th reunion during football homecoming week.  

The class will enjoy the homecoming parade route Thursday, Oct. 17 from their entry that will include rocking chairs on a flatbed truck.  Class members participating are encouraged to bring rocking chairs.   

On Friday, Oct. 18, the class will meet at the La Cantina in Darben Plaza at 4 p.m., for dinner before moving festivities to Rocket Stadium.

“We want to set a precedent and have each 50th class reunion celebrate at homecoming,” said 1974 class member Ramona Ford. “We have talked to Superintendent Tonya Driver and will have tables and chairs set up in the end zone during the football game,” Ford said. 

Tickets for the game can be purchased in advance on the GoFan app by searching Crittenden County High School or purchased at the gate with a card. No cash is accepted for athletic tickets.  

RSVP for parade participation and dinner by contacting Ramona Ford at (270) 704-3966.  

Farmers accepting bids on truck, trailer

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Farmers Bank & Trust Co. in Marion is accepting

bids on two items – a 2011 Chevrolet 2500 and a 2004 Paam box trailer. 

Sealed bids will be accepted through 5 p.m., Friday, Sept. 13. Inspections may take place by contacting 

Jared Byford at the bank's main location on Main 

Street in Marion. 

Bid forms should be obtained by contacting Byford at (270) 965-3106.

Princeton Black Patch this Weekend

Princeton will celebrate with its annual Black Patch festival this weekend, presented by the Optimist Club for the past 54 years. 

The parade will be at 5 p.m., Friday. Street Fair will be downtown with various activities on Saturday, including a pancake breakfast, book sale, dog show, line dancing, petting zoo, inflatables and games, mule pull and wagon rides, cake walk, cruise in, music and more. 

The downtown street festival begins at 8 a.m., and a live county music show with Tim Rhodes will start at 6 p.m., to close out the event. 

Crittenden launches burn ban

On Thursday, Sept. 5, Crittenden County Judge-Executive Perry Newcom signed an executive order creating a burn ban in the county due to dry conditions that have created a hazardous situation for outdoor burning.

The order says that “due to continued dry and unseasonably warm weather conditions and the fact that long-term weather forecasts indicate no change in the current pattern which has created an extreme danger of wildfires in Crittenden County” that the ban will be enforced immediately and will remain in place until “we have received a significant amount of precipitation necessary for the removal of this ban.”

The order prohibits all outdoor burning.

Livingston County had issued a similar order earlier in the week as had other nearby counties. 

Auction Sept. 10 features 73 acres

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Harris Real Estate is selling 73 acres in eight tracts 

Sept. 10 in Crittenden County's Amish community.

The property features 3 homes, barns and two ponds.

The sale will begin at 6 p.m., at 202 Mount Zion 

Church Road near Mattoon.

Kleinik estate open house Thursday

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An open house for the estate auction of Portia Kleinik will be held between 2-7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 5 at 

12 Love Cemetery Rd., in Marion.

Real estate and personal property will be sold on Saturday, Sept. 14 behind Buntin Trailer Sales in Sheridan.

The property will be sold in two separate tracts and combined.

Homestead Auction and Buntin Auction Services are collaborating on this sale.

Livingston judge issues burn ban

Livingston County Judge-Executive Teris Swanson on Tuesday issued an executive order implementing a temporary burn ban due to drought conditions.

The order states that the ban will remain in effect until conditions improve. The ban includes campfires, recreational fires, agriculture burning, trash or debris burning, fireworks and any other activity involving the ignition and sustained burning of materials outdoors. 

Outdoor grilling and cooking on a contained cooking device are exempt.

Hodges joins Health First's Princeton staff

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Sharon Hodges, APRN-BC, has joined the staff of Health First Community Health Center in Princeton.

Hodges is a nurse practitioner whose care includes family practice and gerontology.

Transportation assistance is available through Health First, as well as discounts on healthcare and prescriptions.

For an appointment with Hodges, call (270) 365-9455.

Lyon County arrests, sheriff's reports

Here are last week's news releases from Lyon County Sheriff's Department:

- On Sunday, August 25, 2024, around 3:10pm, Sheriff Brent White was on patrol in Kuttawa when he located Eric L. Poe (35) of Kuttawa at the Recreation Area. Poe was arrested on a Failure to Appear bench warrant from Lyon District Court. He later posted a cash bond and was released from custody.

- On Sunday, August 25, 2024, around 8:15pm, Deputy David Carroll was dispatched to a single vehicle collision on KY 293 near the Saratoga community. His investigation revealed a 2006 GMC Envoy, driven by Ryan W. Hensley (42) of Paducah left the roadway after the driver reported swerving for a deer. The vehicle collided with a driveway embankment and utility pole. Both Hensley and his female passenger declined medical treatment at the scene. Deputy Carroll was assisted by Eddyville Fire Department, Lyon County EMS, and K.U.

- On Monday, August 26, 2024, around 11:15am, Sheriff Brent White responded to a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of US 62 and KY 810 South. The investigation revealed a 2017 Nissan Sentra driven by Kiya M. Hazelwood (18) of Benson, AZ was at the intersection of KY 810 and was attempting to turn onto US 62 West bound when she failed to yield the right-of-way and pulled into the path of a Kenworth semi-truck and trailer driven by Robert W. Cannon (40) of Falls of Rough, which was East bound on US 62. Hazelwood and her passenger, Ella K. Patterson (18) of Kuttawa were injured and were both transported by Lyon County EMS to Paducah hospitals. Cannon was not injured in the collision. The Kentucky State Police, Kuttawa Fire Department, and Lyon County EMS assisted Sheriff White at the scene. 

- On Monday, August 26, 2024, around 2:24pm, Deputies with the Sheriff’s Office served the following arrest warrants:

Sharon M. Willis (62) of Dana, KY – charged with Contempt of Court bench warrant from Floyd District Court.

Eric Roberts (29) of Prestonsburg, KY – charged with 1 count of Criminal Mischief-3rd Degree, 59 counts of Wanton Endangerment-1st Degree, and Persistent Felony Offender-II.

- On Wednesday, August 28, 2024, around 8:30am, Chief Deputy Sam Adams served a Lyon District Court bench warrant on Michael Keller (48) of Princeton. Keller was charged with the Contempt of Court bench warrant and remanded to District Court as it was in session at the time. Keller was later released after pleading guilty in a theft case. 

- On Wednesday, August 28, 2024, around 9pm, Deputy Michelle Kent charged Richard P. Bryant (56) of Broomfield, CO on a Lyon Circuit Court bench warrant for Probation Violation (for felony offense). Bryant was previously convicted of felony drug and related offenses. He is accused of violating his probation while out of state. Bryant was extradited back to Kentucky and lodged in the Crittenden County Detention Center.

- On Thursday, August 29, 2024, around 8:35pm, Deputy Michelle Kent responded to a commercial vehicle incident in Kuttawa. Her investigation revealed a 2018 Freightliner was on US 62 when it pulled into the Huck’s Travel Center with a tire on fire. The Kuttawa Fire Department responded to the scene and quickly extinguished the blaze. The driver, identified as Frederick L. Tate (43) of St. Louis, MO, was not injured. 

- On Saturday, August 31, 2024, around 5:52pm, Deputy Josh Travis and a KSP Trooper served multiple warrants on Amanda G. Fitzgerald (42) of Madisonville after she was extradited back to Kentucky from Tennessee. Fitzgerald was initially investigated by multiple out-county-agencies and the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office beginning in 2020 and 2021 following complaints of counterfeiting and after a search warrant was executed on Travis Road. Fitzgerald was charged with the following offenses:

Lyon County charges:

Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument-1st Degree (complicity)

Theft by Unlawful Taking $1,000 < $10,000 (complicity)

Forgery-1st Degree (complicity)

Possession of a Forgery Device (complicity)

Crittenden County charges:

Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument-1st Degree

Theft by Unlawful Taking or Disposition All Others

Caldwell County charges:

Criminal Possession of Forged Instrument-1st Degree

Criminal Possession of Forged Instrument-1st Degree

Theft by Unlawful Taking or Disposition All Others

Fitzgerald was lodged in the Crittenden County Detention Center.

- On Sunday evening, September 1, 2024, Deputies responded to the Lee S. Jones Park for a complaint involving a motorbike being driven on the soccer fields. This was the third vandalism complaint received over the holiday weekend at this county facility. A deputy located a family with a young child operating the motorbike inside the fenced-in area of a soccer field. The motorbike was impounded and the adults were identified. On Monday, September 2, 2024, Sheriff Brent White charged Jamie M. Fair (48) of Eddyville with one count of All Terrain Vehicle Violations on Public Property. She was cited to an October court date in Lyon District Court. The public is reminded that no all-terrain vehicle nor motorbike use is allowed at the Lee S. Jones Park and all park property not otherwise open to pedestrian access must have prior approval from the County before accessing it.   

Main Lake Road road work starts Tuesday

Starting Tuesday, Sept. 3, contractors will begin work to repair Main Lake Road bridge just off KY 855 South. 

Periodic road closures will be required during the two-week planned repair period. 

Work is expected to be done by Sept. 17, weather permitting. 

Motorists are encouraged to use caution in and around this work zone for the safety of all involved, said Crittenden County Judge-Executive Perry Newcom.

Sen. Howell participates in ag, PFAS meetings

Sen. Jason Howell, R-Murray, recently participated in a meeting to provide state legislators with the latest information on hot agricultural topics, including the H5N1 Bird Flu outbreak, disaster resilience in agriculture, and PFAS, or "forever chemicals," in agriculture. 

"The National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) provides opportunities for state legislators to build bridges of understanding about what agriculture offers. Our recent meeting in Louisville also provided this opportunity. It was enjoyed by all of the attendees and allowed for conversations and relationship building between legislators, which will allow for further conversations after the meeting concluded," said state Senator Annette Sweeney, R-Iowa.

Louisville hosted the 2024 NCLS Summit, where more than 5,800 legislators and policy members from across the United States and its territories joined Howell and his fellow Kentucky lawmakers and staff to connect and collaborate. 

The Agriculture Task Force, organized by NCSL, was created to examine state and federal agriculture policy issues. The task force helps develop NCSL agriculture policy, studies critical agriculture and rural development issues facing the states, explores policy options to address these concerns, and serves as a conduit for state legislative communication with Congress, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and other federal agencies.

 "This task force is beneficial because it allows all of us to see what issues other states are dealing with, whether it be unique to one state or a common challenge," Howell said. "It's an honor to be a member of

Guardsmen hosting military reunion

Guardsmen are planning a reunion at the former National Guard Armory in Marion on Saturday, Sept. 7.

Companies A and B that formerly used the armory for its headquarters typically host an annual get-together, but it’s also open to all military and their families, according to Tony Harper, a retired sergeant with the former guard unit.

The pot luck lunch event begins at 10 a.m., and ends at 2 p.m. It will include fellowship and recognition of former members who have passed away.

Harper said this will be the 11th year for the reunion, but the first at the armory in about five years. The U.S. Army closed Marion’s armory in 2019. It was first opened in 1964, but the unit began in 1925.

Game time decision: A Brunch of Sandwiches

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Fuel up for the Rockets' home game at A Brunch of Sandwiches!

Free Drink Friday with every online order.

Use the app to order and pick up at the drive-thru window.

Is your dumpster gone? One's on the way

Businesses owners and other commercial customers in Marion and Crittenden County were caught off guard this week when their trash dumpsters began disappearing. 

It appears that at least one commercial provider has been removing their trash receptacles without notifying customers. This comes as the county’s new commercial franchise agreement is set to begin next month with a new commercial provider. 

Almost a year and a half ago, Impact Waste Service was awarded a 5-year exclusive franchise to collect residential and commercial waste in Marion and Crittenden County. Impact rolled out its residential service in 2023 and is this week working to deploy dumpsters to city and county businesses and other commercial customers.

Brittany Cates, office manager for Impact, told The Press this morning that employees are making deliveries in earnest, trying to avoid a lapse in service.  Even the company owner is out delivering dumpsters, Cates said. Deliveries began earlier this week and she predicted that by Sunday most of them would be deployed.

If you are a commercial customer and have not been contacted by Impact Waste – whether your dumpster has or has not already been removed – you should call Impact at 270-584-9030 to arrange for service. 

A public hearing on the franchise and changeover was held Wednesday at the Crittenden County Office Complex. Customers of GFL stated that their dumpers were removed without any prior notice, and at least one customer said she was charged a pickup fee and contract termination fee. A customer service representative with GFL confirmed that pickup fees are being charged against accounts. Attempts by The Press to reach by phone GFL’s governmental services regional manager and/or a GFL supervisor in this area were unsuccessful. 

Crittenden County Judge-Executive said based on his understanding of the regulations governing the changeover, any fee associated with early termination of the previous service contract is not acceptable. “That’s the reason there was an 18-month wait period, so customers could be released from contracts,” the county judge said.

Commercial trash customers who have agreed to automatic payment withdrawals from their bank accounts may want to be aware of charges they might incur before those transactions are executed.

The Press will have further details on the new commercial franchise agreement in next week’s full edition of the newspaper. 

KY 365 closed next week

KY 365 in Crittenden County will be closed for approximately three days next week as the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet replaces a cross drain at the 2.33 mile point.

Message boards have been placed on the roadway at Mattoon Fire Department and near Sturgis to notify motorists of the pending construction and closing. The messages boards say that the closure will begin on Tuesday, Sept. 4.

The drain is located just north of Chandler Farm Road, and southbound traffic on KY 365 will not be able to access that county road.

There will be no marked detour, but motorists may detour around the blockage by utilizing U.S. 60 through Sullivan, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet said.

First United has Rocket debit cards

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First United Bank wants to help their Crittenden 

County customers show their Rocket spirit.

The Marion bank is also waiving debit card 

replacement fees for a limited time. 

Rocket debit cards are available at the First United's Marion Banking Center, located at 305 N. Main 

Street.

Water district special meeting Wednesday

Crittenden-Livingston Water District will hold a special-called meeting at 4 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 28 at Deer Lakes meeting room in Salem.

T.L. Maddux, chairman of the board, will facilitate the meeting with the following agenda items: Appointment of acting superintendent; consideration, discussion, approval of resolution accepting

Cleaner Waters Grant; and appointing authorized official for signing necessary documents for pending grants and resolutions.

Estate sale this weekend in Marion

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Household and shop items from the Sam Smith estate will be sold Friday and Saturday in Marion.

Located at 409 N. Walker St., the sale will include tools, furniture, dolls and much more.

Commercial garbage hearing Wednesday

A public hearing about commercial garbage colection in Crittenden County is scheduled for 2 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 28 at the county office complex. 

Impact Waste Services has won a competitive bid to provide dumpsters in the county. 

Rates are proposed at $7.50 per cubic yard in the city and $9.50 in the county, based on bids received months ago.

Long Branch Road closing for work

About 1.3 miles of Long Branch Road in northern Crittenden County will be closed to through traffic Tuesday through Friday. 

It will be closed again next week from Tuesday, Sept. 3 through Friday, Sept. 6 from 7:30 a.m., until 3 p.m. 

The work zone starts at the intersection US 60 intersection and runs 1.3 miles west. 

The work includes replacement of existing cross tiles.

Walker quiets doubters on UK defense

He was a consensus four-star high school prospect coming out of Detroit, a consensus top 300 player nationally and a top 30 defensive lineman. 

However, many colleges recruiting Deone Walker wanted him to play on the offensive line, not the defensive line where he preferred.

Kentucky recruiting coordinator Vince Marrow understood Walker could play either spot but also understood Walker wanted to play defense.

“Coach Marrow told me, ‘You come here, you can play what you want to play.’ He just wanted me to know so I would feel like if I came here and decided that I don't really like the D-line, I could move. He would have felt the same way about me if I had said O-line,” Walker said.

Walker eventually picked Kentucky over Georgia, Alabama, Michigan and a lot of other schools. The likely 2025 NFL first-round draft pick did not keep a written list of schools who told him he could not play in the defensive front but he remembers who they were.

“I got a memory of them now. Not a real list. I got a mental list,” Walker said. “People say what they want to say. It’s all about what you're gonna do and if you're gonna make them right or wrong. That was my mentality coming into college. I feel like I've made them wrong.”

He has started 25 of 26 games in his two years at Kentucky and led the team in tackles for loss (12.5) quarterback sacks (7.5) and quarterback hurries (8) in 2023. 

Defensive line coach Anwar Stewart was also involved in Walker’s recruitment and is one reason the 345-pound Walker never seriously considered entering the transfer portal where lucrative NIL deals likely awaited him.

“He was fighting to get me here and playing D-line when I was deciding O-line or D-line. It was like he just felt me and he’s never eased up on me since I got here,” Walker said. “He knows I love him being like that. He knows that I want to play at the next level, so he’s still on me like a coach should be.”

Walker averaged 56 snaps per game last season, a high volume for a player his size but UK defensive coordinator Brad White knows how much better the defense is with him on the field. Walker knows the big expectations White, UK fans and even NFL personnel have for him and Marrow has said Walker has the talent to be a potential No. 1 overall NFL draft pick. 

“I don't really look at the draft stuff. I feel like there have been a bunch of guys that were supposed to be highly-touted draft picks and then drop to the third or fourth round,” Walker said. “If you look at all that stuff too much it can get in your head too much. I've chosen to just not look

Lyon County Sheriff's Activity

The following activity was reported last week by Lyon County Sheriff's Department.

- On Monday, August 19, 2024, around 3:35pm, Sheriff Brent White was summoned to the office for a walk-in complainant regarding a civil matter. Upon his arrival, he met with Ricky J. Peek (41). Mr. Peek was upset over a tenant-landlord issue. He began raising his voice and cursing. He was warned not to do that again when others were present in the courthouse. Mr. Peek continued with his complaint and again became loud. At or about the same time, Sheriff White detected an odor of alcoholic beverage and asked Mr. Peek if he had been drinking, which he replied in the affirmative and said he had had about a fifth of liquor. He then got upset more and continued to curse at which time he was placed under arrest and charged with Alcohol Intoxication in a Public Place and Disorderly Conduct-2nd Degree. Peek was lodged in the Crittenden County Detention Center.

- On Monday, August 19, 2024, around 9:28pm, Deputy David Carroll and Deputy Josh Travis located Michael P. Keller (46) of Princeton, on Liberty Road. Deputy Carroll arrested Keller on a complaint warrant from Sheriff White’s investigation into a theft incident that occurred on July 16, 2024, off KY 293. Keller was charged with Theft by Unlawful Taking. He was lodged in the Crittenden County Detention Center.

- On Tuesday, August 20, 2024, around 3pm, Deputy Josh Travis and Eddyville Chief of Police Jordan

Check out Lone Star Building Supply

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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. 

Amish homes, property to sell Saturday

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Harris Real Estate will sell 143 acres in five tracts in Crittenden County's Amish community Saturday, 

Aug. 24.

The Turkey Knob Road property includes two homes and a workshop surrounded by timber estimated at $86,000.

Auction begins at 10 a.m.