Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Blitz Starts Today

Kentucky State Police will participate in the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s annual International Roadcheck enforcement program from May 17-19. This 72-hour enforcement blitz occurs in the U.S., Canada and Mexico to ensure commercial motor vehicles and drivers comply with regulations.

“We want every vehicle on our roadways to be in proper working order for the safety of the driver operating that vehicle and everyone traveling on our roadways,” said CVSA President Capt. John Broers with the South Dakota Highway Patrol.

Inspectors will be looking for critical vehicle inspection item violations outlined in the North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria. If a violation is found, the vehicle will be placed out of service and will not be able to operate on the road until the identified issue is corrected.

Each year, CVSA focuses on a specific aspect of roadside inspection during International Roadcheck. This year, the focus is on wheel ends. Wheel end components support the heavy loads carried by commercial motor vehicles, maintain stability and control, and are critical for braking. According to CVSA, wheel end components account for about one vehicle out-of-service violations during International Roadcheck, and past data consistently shows wheel ends as a top 10 violation.

What is happening to Lake George Fish

Daniel Newcom of the Salem
Fire Department pulled a large-
mouth bass from Lake George.

A Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources biologist says many of the fish from Lake George will survive and if and when the levee is repaired and the lake restored, the fishing should be even better.

Adam Martin, sport fish biologist with KDFWR, has been monitoring the situation and staying in touch with local leaders about the affects the draw-down of the lake will have on aquatic creatures. 

Because the water that’s leaving Lake George is flowing into Old City Lake, many of the fish are being somewhat naturally relocated. Martin said some will certainly go through Old City Lake at its spillway and be farther relocated via Crooked Creek to the Ohio River. There will be some die off of fish in Lake George, however, even if pockets of water exist once the draw-down is complete.

There has been discussion of relocating fish that might get trapped in pockets of water, particularly mature bass, which stand no chance of surviving a prolonged stay in such quarters. If fish are transplanted to another location it would likely be to ... Read the rest of this article in the May 12, 2022 full edition of The Crittenden Press.

Hicks seeking PVA position

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Misty Dalton Hicks is asking for your vote!

Hicks vows to serve the office of Crittenden County PVA with honesty, fairness and respect.

Hicks will have an open-door policy and will assist and inform Crittenden County voters.

Bridge deck replacement near Carrsville

A contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) plans a work zone lane restriction on KY 135 (Tolu Road) in northern Livingston County starting Monday, May 23.

This work zone is near the 12 mile marker is to allow deck restoration and maintenance work on the Buck Creek Bridgein the Carrsville community about a mile west of the Livingston-Crittenden County Line.  The bridge is immediately west of the KY 137 (Bethel Hill Road) intersection.

Motorists should be prepared to encounter one-lane traffic with alternating flow controlled by an automated signal. Some delays are possible during the movement and placement of equipment to facilitate the work.  Caution is required where equipment, flaggers, and construction personnel are along the roadway in close proximity to traffic flow.

Approximately 100 vehicles travel this section of KY 13 in a average day.

Harper Construction, LLC, is the prime contractor on this $252,629 bridge deck and maintenance project.  The target completion date is June 24.

All you need to know about voting Tuesday

Voting in what could be one of the most important local primary elections in decades begins at 6 a.m., Tuesday in Crittenden County. In the debut of a new election framework, Republicans will almost single-handedly choose a new generation of leadership in the county.

Technically, some voting started in April with mail-in absentee balloting and last week early voting was held at the courthouse. Through early voting and absentee voting, there have already been 440 ballots completed for the primary election. 

Now, traditional voting will be held at local polls from 6 a.m., until 6 p.m., tomorrow, which is Primary Election Day in Kentucky. Some of the poll locations have changed, which will we discuss further into this article.

The state’s primaries are closed, meaning voters from the two major parties can vote for only their own party’s candidates. Independents and third-party voters cannot vote in Kentucky primaries.

Three long-serving office holders are retiring this year – Sheriff Wayne Agent and PVA Ronnie Heady, each with 24 years; County Attorney Rebecca Johnson with 16 years; and Jailer Robbie Kirk, with eight years. Additionally, former County Clerk Carolyn Byford retired mid-term in late 2020 after more than two decades in that office.

“Turnout for primaries is typically low,” said County Clerk Daryl Tabor, “but with familiar names not on the ballot for the first time in more than two decades, our election team is expecting a busy four days of voting … at least from Republicans.”

That’s because Democrats in Crittenden County have little to vote for in this election, with only U.S. Senator on the ballot. Only three Democrats are running for the 20 partisan local offices that will be filled by voting this year, and each are unopposed in their primary, so they do not appear on the May ballot.

Republicans, though, will essentially pick the next county clerk, PVA, and jailer, all of whom will face no Democratic opposition in the November general election in November, though write-ins and third-party

SBDM meets Tuesday afternoon

Crittenden County High School Site-Based, Decision-Making Council will meet at 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 17 in the school library

Hicks seeks PVA position

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Misty Dalton Hicks is asking for your vote May 17.

Hicks vows to serve the office of Crittenden County PVA with honesty, fairness and respect.

Hicks will have an open-door policy and will assist and inform Crittenden County voters.

Swim team informational meeting May 22

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An informational meeting has been scheduled for Marion Stingray Swim Team.

An informational meeting will be held at 2 p.m., 

May 22 at the pool. Registration is 6 p.m., June 2.

The Stingrays practice at Marion Golf & Pool and compete in several home and away competitions 

during the summer months.

Election Day: Clerk's Office Limited to Voting Activity

 

Need credit? Talk to First United Bank

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Have you considered a home equity line of credit? 

Talk to Charlie Day at First United Bank in Marion to determine whether you qualify.

A home equity line of credit can help you finance 

major expenses such as home improvement, medical expenses or college tuition fees. 

Charlie Day can put First United Bank to work for you.

Willingham running for 5th District magistrate

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Dale Willingham is seeking a seat on the Crittenden Fiscal Court. 

Willingham is against government over-reach, against mandates and against higher taxes.

Willingham humbly asks for your vote. Early voting is underway in Crittenden County, and Election Day is 

May 17.

Perryman vying for 5th District Magistrate

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Travis Perryman of Marion is seeking election as 5th District Magistrate.

As a magistrate, Perryman would represent his district on the Crittenden County Fiscal Court.

Perryman appreciates your consideration May 17.

Williams vies for county clerk

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Belinda Williams is seeking election as Crittenden County Clerk.

Williams has worked in medical billing for more than 20 years. She holds certificates for medical office technology and medical billing specialist.

If elected, she pledges she will work for the people and appreciates your 

vote May 17.

Hoover seeks Crittenden County Sheriff position

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Crittenden County native Chuck Hoover asks for your vote 

in the May 17 primary election.

Hoover has served as a Crittenden County Sheriff's Deputy 

since 2014 and worked for the Marion Police Department for 

10 years prior.

As a deputy, Hoover sees the problems facing Crittenden County and pledges to use his resources to help combat those issues.

Hoover asks for your vote May 17.

Candidate cited after false alarm at home

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A home invasion call to police Wednesday night led to a candidate for local public office being cited for misdemeanor possession of marijuana. 

Ashley Smith, a candidate for county clerk, told officers who went to her home to answer a 911 call that two pipes containing burnt marijuana residue found in the garage were not hers. Police charged Smith with possession of marijuana. 

Smith told investigators the pipes belonged to her husband, who was at work out of town. 

Her husband, Kyle Smith, told The Press Thursday in a phone call that the drug paraphernalia was indeed his and that he plans to speak with the county prosecutor to take responsibility for the items.

Marion Assistant Police Chief Bobby West and County Deputy George Foster responded to the home late Wednesday night on Depot Street in Marion after Smith’s teenage daughter feared someone was breaking into the house and phoned for help. A residential alarm system had indicated that someone had tried to enter the home. However, police found no evidence of a break in.

Smith, 37, was not home at time, but she arrived soon after police had gotten there and determined that the intrusion was a false alarm. 

Investigators told Smith that during their search of the home they smelled burned marijuana in the garage. Smith denied being responsible for it. She told police that she had not smoked marijuana. 

Other than denying ownership of the pipes containing marijuana residue, Smith told The Press that she could not speak further about the incident without an attorney’s advice.

The election for county clerk is Tuesday.

Simple possession of marijuana is not an arrestable offense in Kentucky. It is a Class B misdemeanor. Smith was cited to district court and she is scheduled to appear on June 1.

Rushing seeks 5th District magistrate seat

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Greg Rushing is seeking re-election as 5th District Magistrate. 

He has served Crittenden County residents in various capacities for 40 years, including a career in law enforcement. 

Rushing would appreciate your vote May 17.

Head seeks election as Crittenden Sheriff

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Crittenden County Sheriff's candidate Evan Head asks for your vote in Tuesday's election.

Head is committed to the community, dedicated to progress and seeks justice for all.

Head was born and raised in Crittenden County and pledges to be proactive in his efforts to protect and serve his community.

Hicks seeks PVA post

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Misty Dalton Hicks is asking for your vote May 17.

Hicks vows to serve the office of Crittenden County PVA with honesty, fairness and respect.

Hicks will have an open-door policy and will assist and inform Crittenden County voters.

Agent seeks election as Crittenden sheriff

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Crittenden County Sheriff's Deputy Ray Agent is seeking the county's top law enforcement post.

Agent, the has been endorsed by Livingston County Sheriff Bobby Davidson.
He commends the career he has had, the fairness he exhibits and the professionalism with which he has executed his position.

Agent asks for your vote May 17.

Grimes seeks seat on fiscal court

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Matt Grimes is seeking a seat on the Crittenden County 

Fiscal Court. He wants to put his managerial experience to 

work for the citizens in District 2.

Grimes will be dedicated to managing road and bridge 

projects, attending to the needs of his district, and he  has the knowledge necessary to weigh financial decisions facing 

the fiscal court.

Grimes appreciates you selection for #3 on the ballot May 17.