Easter egg hunt Saturday at fairgrounds

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Search for thousands of eggs Saturday, April 19 at the Crittenden County Lions Club Fairgrounds.

The annual Easter egg hunt sponsored by Marion Baptist Church begins at 10 a.m.

The event is arranged by age group.

Papineau auction is April 26

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An auction April 26 will sell Papineau property beginning at 9 a.m.

Preview large items prior to auction by contacting auctioneer Curt Buntin.

Plenty of tractors and farm equipment will be sold, including John Deere, New Holland and other major brands.

The auction will take place at 3020 Jackson School Rd., Fredonia.

ROAD CLOSINGS | State Highways | Tuesday noon

Here is the list of state roads in Crittenden, Livingston, and Lyon counties currently impacted by high water:

Crittenden County

• U.S. 60 CLOSED near the 22.5 MP, near the Crittenden-Union County Line

• KY 91 CLOSED at about the 15 MP (leading to Cave-In-Rock ferry; ferry is also closed)

• KY 120 CLOSED at the 16 MP (Tradewater River)

• KY 132 CLOSED at the 1.973 MP

• KY 135

  • CLOSED between 0–2.15 MP (near the Crittenden-Livingston County Line)

  • CLOSED between 4.15–5.3 MP (between KY 297 and KY 723, east of Tolu)

  • CLOSED between 6.6–7.35 MP (between KY 723 and KY 1668, near Tolu)

  • CLOSED at 12.1 MP (One Lane Bridge near KY 91)

• KY 1917

  • CLOSED at 1.5 MP (Wolf Creek, between Wolf Creek Rd and Roberts Rd)

  • CLOSED at 3.35 MP (south of KY 120)

• KY 365 CLOSED at 7.7 MP (between Bells Mine Rd and Crittenden-Union County Line)

Livingston County

• KY 917/Tucker Temple Rd CLOSED between 6.9–8.3 MP

• KY 137/River Rd CLOSED between 0–15.2 MP (U.S. 60 to KY 133/Lola Rd)

• KY 133/Lola Rd CLOSED from 18.3–18.8 MP (near KY 137/River Rd)

• KY 1608/Maxfield Rd CLOSED from 2–3.1 MP (between KY 763 and KY 135)

• KY 135/Tolu Rd

  • Open with water at 10.8 MP (one lane passable, use caution)

  • CLOSED between 11.7–13.3 MP (between Carrsville and Crittenden-Livingston line)

• KY 70/Tiline Rd

  • CLOSED between 0–1.8 MP (where KY 70 meets U.S. 60 in Smithland)

  • Open with water between 6.9–9.3 MP (near Tiline)

Lyon County

• KY 819 CLOSED at 2.3 MP (Panther Creek)

Lyon County Sheriff's Report

- On Monday, April 7, 2025, around 2:51pm, Deputy Josh Travis served a Lyon Circuit Court bench warrant on Michael J. Burns (38) of Eddyville. Burns was charged with Probation Violation for Felony Offense. He is lodged in the Crittenden County Detention Center.

- On Tuesday, April 8, 2025, around 12:15pm, Deputy Josh Travis and Sheriff Brent White responded to a two-vehicle collision on US 62 in Kuttawa. The investigation revealed a 2024 Volvo dump truck, driven by Charles D. Buie (71) of Paris, TN collided with the rear of a 2012 Chevrolet, driven by Jamie Travis (57) of Kuttawa. Travis was attempting to turn across US 62 onto Mt. Pleasant Road, when Buie’s vehicle collided with her vehicle as she entered the median crossover. No injuries were reported in the collision.

- On Wednesday, April 9, 2025, around 10:06pm, Deputy Josh Travis charged Michael W. Overbaugh (40), of Kuttawa, with being a Fugitive from Justice. Overbaugh was listed as a fugitive from the state of Tennessee for a felony probation violation. His original conviction was for Possession with Intent to Manufacture, Sell, or Deliver Methamphetamine, whereby he had received an 8-year prison sentence in Montgomery County in 2019 and was later placed on state probation. Overbaugh is lodged in the Crittenden County Detention Center.

- On Thursday, April 10, 2025, beginning at 7pm, deputies led by Deputy Shannon Oliver served the following warrants:

- Joshua E. Harper (35) of Eddyville, Lyon Circuit Court indictment warrant charging him with Criminal Trespassing-3rd Degree, Possession Controlled Substance-1st Degree (Methamphetamine), and Public Intoxication. Harper is lodged in the Crittenden County Detention Center.

- Jalen R. Williams (25) address unknown, Lyon Circuit Court indictment warrant charging him with Assault-3rd Degree-Inmate Assault on Correctional Employee and Persistent Felony Offender-1st Degree. Remains lodged with the KY Department of Corrections.

- Michael Austin (34) address unknown, Lyon Circuit Court indictment warrant charging him with Promoting Contraband-1st Degree and Persistent Felony Offender-1st Degree. Remains lodged with the KY Department of Corrections.

- Khalid A. Zaahir (45) address unknown, Lyon Circuit Court indictment warrant charging him with Assault-3rd Degree-Inmate Assault on Correctional Employee and Persistent Felony Offender-1st Degree. Remains lodged with the KY Department of Corrections.

- Corey E. Wooley (42) address unknown, Lyon Circuit Court indictment warrant charging him with Assault-3rd Degree-Inmate Assault on Correctional Employee and Persistent Felony Offender-1st Degree. Remains lodged with the KY Department of Corrections.

J- ohn Buckley (42) address unknown, Lyon Circuit Court indictment warrant charging him with Promoting Contraband-1st Degree and Persistent Felony Offender-1st Degree. Remains lodged with the KY Department of Corrections.

- Marcus A. Johnson (46) address unknown, Lyon Circuit Court indictment warrant charging him with Promoting Contraband-1st Degree and Persistent Felony Offender-1st Degree. Remains lodged with the KY Department of Corrections.

Jessie Parke (47) address unknown, Lyon Circuit Court indictment warrant charging him with

Vendors welcome to LSC event

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Craft vendors and home-based businesses are invited 

to participate in the 10th anniversary celebration 

planned at LSC Structures in Marion on Saturday, 

May 3.

The event will be held on the lot containing LSC Structures' portable buildings at 704 S. Main St., in Marion.

Call (270) 704-5430 to register.

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KY 453 back open south of Smithland

KY 453/Iuka Road has reopened at mile point 11.5 following the completion of a new concrete box culvert southeast of Smithland. The section, located between KY 937 (Cutoff Road) and Cothron Road, had been closed since mid-March due to flash flood damage.

A contractor finished replacing the damaged culvert, restoring access to a roadway that averages about 1,335 vehicles daily. The repair project was included in the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s District 1 Roadshow Report.

HIGH WATER REPORT | Road Closings

Floodwaters Close Multiple Roads in Crittenden, Livingston and Lyon Counties

High water as of 8 a.m., this morning has closed or restricted traffic on several state highways in Crittenden, Livingston and Lyon counties.

In Crittenden County, the following roads are closed:

• KY 1917 at mile points 1.5 (Wolf Creek) and 3.35, both due to high water.

• KY 91 at MP 15 leading to the Cave-In-Rock ferry, which is also closed.

• KY 120 at MP 16 near the Tradewater River.

• KY 132 at MP 1.973.

• KY 135 from MP 0 to 2.15 near the Crittenden-Livingston County Line; from MP 4.15 to 5.3 between KY 297 and KY 723 near Tolu; from MP 6.6 to 7.35 between KY 723 and KY 1668; and at MP 12.1 near KY 91 at the One Lane Bridge.

• U.S. 60 at MP 22.5 near the Crittenden-Union County Line.

• KY 365 at MP 7.7 between Bells Mine Road and the Crittenden-Union County Line.

In Livingston County, closures due to high water include:

• KY 917/Tucker Temple Road from MP 6.9 to 8.3.

• KY 137/River Road from MP 0 to 15.2 between U.S. 60 and KY 133/Lola Road.

• KY 133 from MP 18.3 to 18.8 near the KY 137 intersection.

• KY 1608/Maxfield Road from MP 2 to 3.1 between KY 763 and KY 135.

• KY 135/Tolu Road from MP 12.4 to 13.3 near the Crittenden County Line.

KY 70/Tiline Road is open in Livingston County but water is over the road from MP 0 to 1 near Smithland and from MP 8 to 9 near Tiline. One lane is passable in both areas; drivers are advised to use caution.

In Lyon County, KY 819 is closed with high water at MP 2.3 near Panther Creek. KY 295 South is open but has water over the roadway near MP 3.6 at the entrance to U.S. 62.

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YOUTH LEAGUE TEAM ROSTERS

 

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12-UNDER BASEBALL

Coach: Adam Dayberry
Players:
Bryce Dayberry, Cooper Rich, Axel Topp, Bode Merrill, Liam Schultz, Kyler Atwell, Brantley Sunderland, Jase Wallace, Kolbie Hocking, Zavian Bell, Trennen Sellers

Coach: Wendy Williams
Players:
Mason Williams, Xander Jones, Knox Champion, Barrett Brown, Noah Baker, Koltyn Woodall, Rex Boone, Tripp Martin, Jordy Byford, Tristan Harris, Conner Partee, Briley Hackney

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12-UNDER SOFTBALL

Coach: Brad Adams
Players:
Mattie Moss, Melina Keller, Sydney Keller, Olivia Mattingly, Aria Kinnis, Danielle Farmer, Blakelee Gardner, Carly Crider, Scarlett Bock, Annslee Hurst, Elizabeth Greenwell, Bradie Hackney, Isabel Geary

Coach: Chad Nelson
Players:
Adelynn Nelson, Brooklyn Lovell, Ava Tabor, Kora Belle Penn, Mela Kate Penn, London McCord, Whitley Lovan, Fiona Louden, Aubrianna Odom, Kaylynn Little, Emma Shae Holland, Isabella Milby

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10-UNDER BASEBALL

Coach: Matt Cornwell
Players:
Cam Cornwell, Jagger Renfro, Asher Blake, Sam Morries, Cohen Sherer, Bryar Whittington, Cooper Ellington, Sawyer Bock, Beckett Hunt, Kam Matthews, Lane Dismore, Lucian McDowell, Christian Peek

Coach: Charlie Day
Players:
Brody Day, Nathan Travis, Hayden Atwell, Kayson Atwell, Jaxson Congenie, Boone Tabor, Liam Frederick, Bryan Curnel, Gunner Smith, Owen Flahardy, Axel Quertermous, Collin Hardesty, Quincy Louden

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10-UNDER SOFTBALL

Coach: Ashley Hildebrand
Players:
Callie Hildebrand, Chloe Cates, Jordan Champion, Ella Rustin, Leighton Bumpus, Kailea Mason, Cadie Buchanana, Addie McMackin, Jozie Beth Fitch, Allyson Williams, Elizabeth Dunbar

Coach: Ryan Blackburn
Players:
Anna Beth Blackburn, Hadlee Henager, Avery Epley, Karsin Gardner, Gracie Freeman, Annalese Maraman, Caitlyn McElroy, Addison McElroy, Braylen Brown, Adalyn Tinsley

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8-UNDER BASEBALL

Coach: Charlie Day
Players:
Maddux Day, Trae Burton, Easton Burton, Dayton Easley, Case Winters, Bennett Sunderland, Krue Gardner, Harrison Schultz, Weston Gilkey, Will Gass, Bailey Bebout, Isaiah Myers

Coach: Todd Perryman
Players:
Clarke Perryman, Heaton Davis, Aiden Vasquez, Trail Perryman, Asher Fowler, Cade Collins, Carson Hill, Wyatt Brown, Ryder Blackburn, Boomer Snyder, Alton Gibson, Blake Elder

Coach: Joe Cappello
Players:
Lincoln Cappello, Crea Farmer, Grayson Robinson, Gage Mayers, Jon Ross Joyce, Scotty Crotty, Gunnar Whitehair, Beau Byford, Jed Orr, Connor Buchanan, Gunner Watson, Reid Bingham

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8-UNDER SOFTBALL

Coach: Brittney Buell-Schneider
Players:
Kendall Buell-Belt, Breckyn Henager, Haven Henager, Brighton Guess, Faith Crotty, Allie Brooke Kirk, Alexandria Vasquez, Harper Goldman, Caroline Williams, Camreigh Venable, Bella Pierson, Reid Bingham

Coach: Stephen Smith
Players:
Charley Smith, Beckett Bebout, Hazel Riley, Zaylie Tinsley, Eliza Nelson, Birdie Brown, Stevie Renfro, Bryza Curnel, Lynleigh Hubbard, Quinn Maddux, Natalie Travis, Emberly Mclevain

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CCYSA SOCCER ROSTERS

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12-UNDER – The Tornados

Coaches: Sarah Shepherd, Kayla McDonald
Players:
Aaliyah Butts, Tia Belt, Paige Tinsley, Kynslee Shepherd, Cade Hart, Lily Robinson, RJ Harris, Samuel Morries, Jaxon Courtright, McKenzie Courtright, Emma Knowlton, David Luke Stokes, Ellie Stokes, Ella Knowlton

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10-UNDER – Bad Apples

Coaches: Bayley McDonald, Taylor Hardin
Players:
Knox McDonald, Nolan Hardin, Zander McFarland, Brylee Curnel, Omar German, Maddie Young, Blake Beck, Madison Muff, Toni Grace Cosby, Jemma O'Neal, Felicity Galloway, Matthew Millikan, Kingston Myers, Mia Rose

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8-UNDER

Pink Ladies
Coaches: Leslie English, Todd Benjamin
Players:
Tatelynn Kitchens, Charley Hardin, Amelia Conger, Gerdie English, Kora Freeman, Stella Cochran, Hazelynn Allen

Blueberry Bombs
Coach: Kenzie McKinley
Players:
Alaina McKinley, Miguel German, Elise Driver, Nellie Singleton, Brinley Quertermous, Randy Hughes, Colton White

Mighty Mints
Coaches: Crystal Driver, Landon Driver
Players:
Charlestyn Driver, Rylan Reed, Presley Snyder, Boomer Snyder, Anaiya Maraman, Rory Felton, Lila Hughes, Isabelle Warwick

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6-UNDER

Pink Panthers
Coaches: Ali Perryman, Travis Perryman
Players:
Hattie Mae Perryman, Roman Hale, Asher Hale, Lynlee Shewcraft, Journey Jackson, Teighan Phillips, Joziah Williams, Jacob McKinney

Royal Blue
Coaches: Jacob Courtney, Maggie Wring
Players:
Thad Courtney, Jameson Courtney, Beckham Wring, Brayson Reed, Layton Herrin, Paige Ward, Elena Gasca, Kodie Todd

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4-UNDER

Baby Sharks
Coaches: Taylor Berry, Magan Cruce
Players:
Sadie Driver, Cade Hunt, Morgan Sanders, Brooks Cruce, Jett Berry, Rylee Russelburg

Mini Blue Rockets
Coaches: Jazmen Hughes, Mike Snyder
Players:
Georgia Snyder, Leiland Hughes, Jackson Warwick, Calliope Renschler, Jordyn White, Beau Brantley

Red Hot Chili Peppers
Coaches: Shelby Werne, Terry Werne
Players:
Sloane Werne, Hollyn Riley, Jase Hill, Haven Brown, Memphis Nesbitt, Scarlett East

FOR A CUTOUT COPY See the April 3, 2025 edition of The Crittenden Press

US 60 closing tonight

U.S. 60 East at the Union and Crittenden County line will close at 7:30 p.m., due to high water, according to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet.

Officials said there is currently no plan to reopen the road Friday morning. Updates will be provided as conditions change.

Play First United's Eggventure!

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Ten Easter eggs are hidden in Marion businesses and public places. Find one to participate in First United Bank's first-ever Eggventure, April 12-18.

When you find an egg, hop over to First United 

Bank, located at 305 N. Main St., in Marion, and 

claim your prize! 

One golden egg contains an eggstra-special prize!

Contest ends at 4 p.m., April 18.

STATE HIGHWAY REPORT | Water and Roads

Updated 10am Friday, April 11

Water has begun creeping over the road at the Crittenden and Union Line on US 60 and will likely get high enough later today that it will be closed, too. Right now it is passable.

Other state highways closed in the area.

Crittenden County

KY 1917 is CLOSED with high water at the 1.5 MP (Wolf Creek). This is between Wolf Creek Road and Roberts Road.

KY 1917 is CLOSED with high water at the 3.35 MP, south of the intersection with KY 120. 

KY 91 is CLOSED with high water at about the 15 MP leading up to the Cave-In-Rock ferry. The ferry is closed. 

KY 120 is CLOSED with high water at the 16 MP off the Tradewater River. 

KY 120 is CLOSED with high water at the 14.3 MP, just past Enon Church Road. 

KY 132 is CLOSED with high water at the 1.973 MP.

KY 135 is CLOSED with high water between the 4.15 MP (Sawmill Hollow) and the 5.3 MP. This is between KY 297 and KY 723, east of the community of Tolu.

KY 135 is CLOSED with high water at the 6.6 MP. This is between KY 723 and Barnett Ford Road, near the community of Tolu.  

KY 135 is CLOSED with high water at the 12.1 MP near the intersection with KY 91. This is locally known as One Lane Bridge. 

U.S. 60 is open with high water near the 22.5 MP off the Tradewater River, near the Crittenden-Union County Line. Use caution. KYTC flaggers are on site to assist traffic. 

KY 365 is CLOSED with high water at the 7.7 MP between Bells Mine Road and the Crittenden-Union County Line. 

Livingston County

KY 917/Tucker Temple Road is CLOSED with high water between the 6.9-8.3 MP. 

KY 137/River Road is CLOSED with high water between the 0-15.2 MP. This is between U.S. 60 and KY 133/Lola Road. - NEW/UPDATED

KY 133/Lola Road is CLOSED with high water from the 18.4-18.8 MP, near the intersection with KY 137/River Road. 

Lyon County

KY 295 S is open with high water near the 3.6 MP near the entrance of U.S. 62. 

KY 819 is CLOSED with high water at the 2.3 MP (Panther Creek).

Water rising between Marion | Sturgis

Rising water levels along US 60 near mile point 22.5 at Sullivan are threatening to close the highway by Friday afternoon, according to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet.

The roadway remains open today, but engineers reviewing flood forecasts and 2011 data anticipate high water will force its closure April 11. A potential detour via KY 365 is also expected to flood and could close between 4 and 7 p.m. Friday.

Due to the uncertainty of the situation, closure times may shift. KYTC plans to issue a more accurate update by noon Friday.

WATER OVER ROADS | State Highway Report

Crittenden County

KY 1917 is CLOSED with high water at the 1.5 MP (Wolf Creek). This is between Wolf Creek Road and Roberts Road.

KY 1917 is CLOSED with high water at the 3.35 MP, south of the intersection with KY 120. 

KY 132 is CLOSED with high water at the 1.973 MP.

KY 120 is CLOSED with high water at the 16 MP off the Tradewater River. 

KY 91 is CLOSED with high water at about the 15 MP leading up to the Cave-In-Rock ferry. The ferry is closed. 

KY 120 is CLOSED with high water at the 14.3 MP, just past Enon Church Road. 

KY 135 is CLOSED with high water at the 4.15 MP (Sawmill Holler). 

KY 135 is CLOSED with high water at the 12.1 MP near the intersection with KY 91. This is locally known as One Lane Bridge. 

USE CAUTION - U.S. 60 is open with high water near the 22.5 MP off the Tradewater River, about one mile from the Crittenden-Union County line. Watch for flaggers. 

Livingston County

KY 917/Tucker Temple Road is CLOSED with high water between the 6.9-8.3 MP. 

KY 137/River Road is CLOSED with high water between the 3.5-15.2 MP. This is between Birdsville Road and KY 133/Lola Road. 

KY 133/Lola Road is CLOSED with high water from the 18.4-18.8 MP, near the intersection with KY 137/River Road. - NEW

Lyon County

KY 295 S is open with high water near the 3.6 MP near the entrance of U.S. 62. 

KY 819 is CLOSED with high water at the 2.3 MP (Panther Creek). 

TRAFFIC ALERT | 60 West guardrails today

A contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) plans a work zone lane restriction on U.S. 60 between Salem and Marion on Thursday, April 10.

Traffic will be restricted to one lane near the 1.14-mile marker along U.S. 60 between KY 855 and KY 297 so a crew can install replacement guardrails at a recent culvert replacement project.

Motorists should be alert for signs and flaggers and shift to open lane in the work zone. Appropriate caution required.

Estimated duration for completion is one day, weather permitting.

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Enon's Walk Through Calvary begins April 16

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Celebrate the Easter season with a Walk Through Calvary at Enon General Baptist Church.

Between April 16-19, visitors to the church grounds 

can read the scriptures that Jesus experienced each 

night before the crucifixion.

On Sunday, April 20, the empty tomb will celebrate Jesus' resurrection.

Services are at 7 nightly, with Easter services beginning at 7 a.m., April 20. 

Tinsley benefit is Saturday

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An Italian dinner and silent auction are part of a benefit for Melissa Tinsley.

Donations will be accepted and a silent auction will raise money for Tinsley.

The event is scheduled between 5-8 p.m., Saturday, April 12 at Salem Baptist Church Christian Life Center.

Buntin consignment sale is Saturday

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Buntin Auction service will conduct its annual spring consignment sale on Saturday, April 12.

Beginning at 9 a.m., at Buntin Auction Service in Sheridan, auctioneer Curt Buntin will sell an 

abundance of farm equipment, vehicles, tools, trailers and more.