Donald Reed “Hurtsy” Easley, 75, of Birmingham, Ala., formerly of Marion, died July 7, 2014. Ridout’s Trussville Chapel in Birmingham is in charge of arrangements.
Eric Lee Knight, 34, of Adolphus, Ky., formerly of Marion, died July 5, 2014, in Nashville, Tenn. Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of arrangements.
Tuesday, July 8, 2014
Monday, July 7, 2014
Youth football camp this week
Crittenden County’s youth football camp will be held Thursday through Saturday (July 10-12) at Rocket Arena.
The camp is for youngsters age 5-15 and will run from 8 to 11 a.m., each day of camp.
Rocket football coaches and high school players will be instructors. Campers will learn fundamentals of football in individual and team settings. There also will be flag football games held at the end of each day. That event is a favorite among campers.
Registration forms are available at The Crittenden Press. Campers may also register on the first day of camp. Cost is $30, but discounts are available for families with more than one registrant.
Area death
Steven A. Newcom, 62, formerly of Chandler, Ind., died July 4, 2014, at Gentiva Inpatient Unit in Fort Worth, Texas. Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of arrangements.
Local girl on hunting show
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| Katya with her big Tolu buck |
Davies harvested a huge buck in Tolu early last fall and the hunt was recorded on videotape.
The show can bee seen on DirecTV channel 604.
Sunday, July 6, 2014
'How the West Was Won' showing in Smithland
Livingston County Historical and Genealogical Society will show “How the West Was Won” on Saturday in the old courthouse in Smithland.
Portions of the 1962 movie were filmed in Smithland.
Were you an extra in this movie? Come by and share your stories with the group. Those wishing to dress in costume are encouraged to do so.
Doors will open at 4 p.m. for everyone to reminisce, socialize and enjoy the music, displays and memories. The movie will start at 5 p.m. and will be shown in the courtroom.
Concessions will be available. Admission is free, but donations will be accepted.
The historical and genealogical society hopes to be able to present other movies throughout the year. For more information, call (270) 928-4656.
Portions of the 1962 movie were filmed in Smithland.
Were you an extra in this movie? Come by and share your stories with the group. Those wishing to dress in costume are encouraged to do so.
Doors will open at 4 p.m. for everyone to reminisce, socialize and enjoy the music, displays and memories. The movie will start at 5 p.m. and will be shown in the courtroom.
Concessions will be available. Admission is free, but donations will be accepted.
The historical and genealogical society hopes to be able to present other movies throughout the year. For more information, call (270) 928-4656.
Saturday, July 5, 2014
Area death
Shelby Jean Penn, 75, of Marion died July 3, 2014, at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville, Tenn. Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of arrangements.
Area death
Randy Campbell, 55, of Ledbetter died July 4, 2014, at Baptist Health Paducah. Arrangements are incomplete at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem.
Friday, July 4, 2014
Area death
William G. “Bill” Adams, 57, of Marion died July 3, 2014, at Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services in Salem. Arrangements are incomplete at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem.
Man injured in Fords Ferry Road crash
UPDATE:
Kentucky State Police have identify the individual in the wreck as Danny A. Fowler, 39, of Marion. He was flown by PHI Air Medical from Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services to an Evansville, Ind., hospital for treatment. There were no passengers involved.
Fowler was charged with DUI and cited to court by Trooper First Class Darron Holliman.
ORIGINAL POST
One man was injured in a single-vehicle crash this morning on Fords Ferry Road.
The identity of the injured man has not been released. He was reportedly being flown to a regional hospital with a head injury.
Kentucky State Police have identify the individual in the wreck as Danny A. Fowler, 39, of Marion. He was flown by PHI Air Medical from Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services to an Evansville, Ind., hospital for treatment. There were no passengers involved.
Fowler was charged with DUI and cited to court by Trooper First Class Darron Holliman.
ORIGINAL POST
One man was injured in a single-vehicle crash this morning on Fords Ferry Road.
The identity of the injured man has not been released. He was reportedly being flown to a regional hospital with a head injury.
Thursday, July 3, 2014
Work to close Wilson Farm Road
Today, Crittenden County's state highway maintenance crew plans to close Ky. 1905/Wilson Farm Road at mile-point 0.9 near Duke's Golf Course. This closure is to replace a cross drain.
On Monday, the crew plans to close the road at mile-point 1.9. This closure on Monday is also to replace a cross drain.
The roadway will close starting at about 7 a.m. each day. The roadway is expected to reopen by about 3 p.m. each day.
There will be no marked detour.
Both dates are weather permitting.
On Monday, the crew plans to close the road at mile-point 1.9. This closure on Monday is also to replace a cross drain.
The roadway will close starting at about 7 a.m. each day. The roadway is expected to reopen by about 3 p.m. each day.
There will be no marked detour.
Both dates are weather permitting.
Area fireworks displays scheduled
At least two local fireworks displays have been promoted for Independence Day.
Tolu will present its fifth annual Fourth of July Blowout on Friday at the community center. Giveaways include a 46-inch flatscreen television, a handmade quilt and $100 gift card. Concessions begin at 4 p.m. Fireworks begin after dark. All proceeds go to benefit the Tolu Community Center.
Meantime, Salem Baptist Church will host its own celebration from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Christian Life Center. There will be free barbecue, back-seat lawnmower races, music, games and inflatables. Fireworks begin at dusk.
Other area fireworks displays
Today
Tolu will present its fifth annual Fourth of July Blowout on Friday at the community center. Giveaways include a 46-inch flatscreen television, a handmade quilt and $100 gift card. Concessions begin at 4 p.m. Fireworks begin after dark. All proceeds go to benefit the Tolu Community Center.
Meantime, Salem Baptist Church will host its own celebration from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Christian Life Center. There will be free barbecue, back-seat lawnmower races, music, games and inflatables. Fireworks begin at dusk.
Other area fireworks displays
Today
- "Sparks along the River" at Venture River Waterpark in Eddyville, 9 p.m.
- Moors Resort on Kentucky Lake, dusk.
- The Homeplace Smoke Balloon at Land Between the Lakes, 4 p.m.
- Lake Barkley State Park, dusk.
- Fireworks from Kentucky Dam Marina, dusk.
- "Blast Over Kuttawa Harbor” shot from Old Kuttawa Beach, 9 p.m.
- Kenlake Marina in Aurora, dusk.
- "Thunder Over Eddy Bay" at Eddy Creek Marina Resort, 9:30 p.m.
Wednesday, July 2, 2014
Patriotic service set for tonight
A community patriotic service in observance of Independence Day is being sponsored by the Crittenden County Ministerial Association and American Legion Post 111. The annual event will take place at 6:30 p.m. today at Marion Baptist Church Family Life Center.
The service, the 13th since 9/11, is being called "Remembering Our Heroes." All veterans, current members of the military, law enforcement, firefighters, emergency medical personnel and dispatchers will be recognized.
The service, the 13th since 9/11, is being called "Remembering Our Heroes." All veterans, current members of the military, law enforcement, firefighters, emergency medical personnel and dispatchers will be recognized.
Area deaths
Norma
Wuster, 101, of Franklin, Ind., formerly of Livingston County died July 1, 2014, at the Franklin United Methodist Community Home. Arrangements are incomplete at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem.
Lance E. Lynn, 29, of Marion died June 27, 2014, at his home. Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of arrangements.
Jessica Marie Lynn, 27, of Marion died June 27, 2014, at her home. Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of arrangements.
Leora Lynch Landers, 88, of Marion died June 30, 2014, in Dallas, Texas. Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of arrangements.
Lance E. Lynn, 29, of Marion died June 27, 2014, at his home. Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of arrangements.
Jessica Marie Lynn, 27, of Marion died June 27, 2014, at her home. Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of arrangements.
Leora Lynch Landers, 88, of Marion died June 30, 2014, in Dallas, Texas. Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of arrangements.
Tuesday, July 1, 2014
Storm has left hundreds without power
UPDATE
As of 7:15 a.m. Wednesday, power had been restored to all KU customers in Crittenden County; however, in the Sheridan area of the county, four Kenergy customers remain without electricity after an outage occurred at 11:15 p.m. Tuesday. Power was expected to be restored by 9 a.m. Wednesday.
ORIGINAL POST
Pockets of residence across Marion and Crittenden County are without power this evening after strong winds ripped through the area on the front end of a cold front moving east.
Maxine Croft said power has been out since about 6:30 p.m. all across the Tolu area where she lives. In fact, Kenergy Corp.'s outage map shows 748 customers affected by that outage, which covers an area from Crayne to west of Marion and northwest to the river at Carrsville and Tolu. Kenergy crews are currently on the scene assessing the situation.
In Weston, one Kenergy customer is without power and another 35 have no electricity in Dycusburg. A crew is currently at that site as well and expects to have power restored before 9 p.m.
In Marion, Kentucky Utilities Co. is currently showing only two outages affecting five customers. KU is reporting no other outages in the county and expects all electricity to be restored by 10:30 p.m.
There are also several reports of trees down across roads in the county. There are trees felled on Frances Road, Levias Road and Hebron Church Road. There are also six reported down across Reiters View Road. Just before 9 p.m., Crittenden County Road Department crews were working overtime en route to remove the trees from the roadways.
As of 7:15 a.m. Wednesday, power had been restored to all KU customers in Crittenden County; however, in the Sheridan area of the county, four Kenergy customers remain without electricity after an outage occurred at 11:15 p.m. Tuesday. Power was expected to be restored by 9 a.m. Wednesday.
ORIGINAL POST
Pockets of residence across Marion and Crittenden County are without power this evening after strong winds ripped through the area on the front end of a cold front moving east.
Maxine Croft said power has been out since about 6:30 p.m. all across the Tolu area where she lives. In fact, Kenergy Corp.'s outage map shows 748 customers affected by that outage, which covers an area from Crayne to west of Marion and northwest to the river at Carrsville and Tolu. Kenergy crews are currently on the scene assessing the situation.
In Weston, one Kenergy customer is without power and another 35 have no electricity in Dycusburg. A crew is currently at that site as well and expects to have power restored before 9 p.m.
In Marion, Kentucky Utilities Co. is currently showing only two outages affecting five customers. KU is reporting no other outages in the county and expects all electricity to be restored by 10:30 p.m.
There are also several reports of trees down across roads in the county. There are trees felled on Frances Road, Levias Road and Hebron Church Road. There are also six reported down across Reiters View Road. Just before 9 p.m., Crittenden County Road Department crews were working overtime en route to remove the trees from the roadways.
Area deaths
Clara Lee Whitt, 91, of Marion died June 29, 2014, at her home. Myers Funeral Home in Marion is handling arrangements.
William Kent, 70, of Calvert City died June 30, 2014, at his home. Arrangements are incomplete at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem.
Anita Howard, 42, of Salem died July 1, 2014, at Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services in Salem. Arrangements are incomplete at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem.
Gabrielle Maria "Gabby" Schanz, 14, of Marion died June 30, 2014, in Marion. Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of arrangements.
William Kent, 70, of Calvert City died June 30, 2014, at his home. Arrangements are incomplete at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem.
Anita Howard, 42, of Salem died July 1, 2014, at Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services in Salem. Arrangements are incomplete at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem.
Gabrielle Maria "Gabby" Schanz, 14, of Marion died June 30, 2014, in Marion. Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of arrangements.
Double death investigation
Kentucky State Police are investigating two deaths. Police were notified about 8:30 p.m., Monday of the discovery of a man and woman found dead in their home on Ky. 91 North. The man was aged 29 and woman 27.
An autopsy is being conducted today at the state medical examiner's office in Madisonville.
No names are being released pending the outcome of the autopsy.
An autopsy is being conducted today at the state medical examiner's office in Madisonville.
No names are being released pending the outcome of the autopsy.
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