BOIL WATER | City issues order

City of Marion has implemented another boil water order, which will remain in effect until further notice.

City officials are somewhat optimistic that the order will not last long.

“Hopefully it won’t be more than a day or two,” said City Administrator Diane Ford-Benningfield.

She said the city is having trouble obtaining enough chemicals to treat the high levels of ammonia in its freshwater reservoirs. Other areas are experiencing similar issues, and finding the volume of chlorine necessary to combat the ammonia has proven difficult, Ford-Benningfield said.

In May, Marion residents faced a three-day boil water advisory. Since Jan. 1, there have been four city-wide boil water advisories. 

North Walker closed at failed culvert

Due to a culvert failure, North Walker Street is closed at a point near the PACS building and Crittenden County Food Bank between Second Street and East Mound Park. 

The street will be closed to through traffic until city crews can make repairs. 

Farewell to CCMS kicks off demolition

A ceremony to say goodbye to the original Crittenden County High School was held Monday morning. Most recently used as Crittenden County Middle School, the 1949 section of the school was demolished this week.

Listen to retired teacher Teresa Hastie Foster and others who share memories from their time at CCHS and CCMS on this Press YouTube video: https://youtu.be/ckdbXG2KF9w?si=15GdxbLW8Cxpx-4N

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Farewell to CCMS today at 9

A ceremony to bid farewell to the original Crittenden County High School building begins at 9 a.m., today in front of Crittenden County Middle School. The building most recently served as Crittenden County Middle School and will be replaced by a new two-story addition.

Former students and teachers Mickey Alexander, Bob Cook, David LeNeave and Teresa Foster and Crittenden County historian Brenda Underdown will be part of the program, along with Crittenden County Board of Education Chair Chris Cook, Superintendent Tonya Driver, and CCMS Principal Ashley Frederick.

Light refreshments will be provided, and the ceremony will take place rain or shine. 

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Sheriff's Activity Report | Lyon County

LYON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE MEDIA RELEASE

EDDYVILLE, Ky. - On Sunday, June 1, 2025, around 8am, Sheriff Brent White responded to KY 819 for a suspicious person complaint. The caller stated a subject was hitchhiking near Bill Thompson Road and he was not known in the area. Upon arrival, Sheriff White did not locate anyone. Several hours later, another caller reported finding a motorcycle off an embankment in a wooded area off Bill Thompson Road near Knight Road. Further investigation revealed the motorcycle had been involved in a collision on Bill Thompson Road and abandoned on the property. The person who was seen walking from the area is the suspected driver; however, he has not been identified. The motorcycle was impounded by the Sheriff’s Office. If anyone has information concerning this incident or the motorcycle’s operator, please call the Sheriff’s Office at 270.388.2311.

- On Sunday, June 1, 2025, around 3:25pm, Sheriff Brent White responded to KY 293 for a two-vehicle, non-injury collision. The investigation revealed a 2015 Ford F150 with a boat/trailer in tow, driven by David French (60) of Eddyville, pulled onto KY 293 and into the path of a West bound 2004 Chevrolet Suburban, driven by Rhett Miller (53) of Princeton. No injuries were reported in the collision.

- On Monday, June 2, 2025, around 5pm, deputies received a call about a suspicious person at the Eddyville Fivestar convenience store. The caller indicated a male subject in a black, Jeep Cherokee was attempting to entice three juvenile females with alcoholic beverages if they would come back to his RV to party with him. The male suspect fled in the Jeep after being confronted by a friend of the female juveniles. The suspect was later identified by deputies and Kentucky State Police (KSP) Troopers after he

City council meets in special session

Marion City Council will meet in special session at 5 p.m., Wednesday, June 11 at city hall.

On the agenda is introduction of an amendment to the city's classified employ and non-elected officials' pay plan.

Road Closures this month in Crittenden

Three roads in Crittenden County will be closed this month for drainage work, according to a notice from the Judge-Executive’s office.

Crayne Cemetery Road (CR 1161) will be closed June 16–18 for installation of a new cross-drain culvert near Lloyd Road (CR 1163).

Lloyd Road (CR 1163) will then be closed June 19–20 for similar work at the intersection with Crayne Cemetery Road.

Blackburn Church Road (CR 1134) will be closed June 23–25 to install multiple cross drains near the 5.464-mile point at Bevins Branch.

All dates are weather-dependent. 

Paving Work to Begin June 11 in Marion

A contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will begin daytime milling and paving work Wednesday, June 11, in Marion. The work will require lane restrictions in several areas with flaggers and signage directing traffic.

Three locations are scheduled for resurfacing:

• KY 91 (mile points 4.5 to 11.5): From the U.S. 60/KY 91 intersection in Marion north to Deer Run Lane.

• U.S. 60/Main Street (mile points 9.2 to 9.7): From East Gum Street to Second Street.

• KY 981/Old Salem Road (mile points 0 to 0.45): Between U.S. 60 and KY 91.

Rogers Group is the prime contractor. Work is expected to be complete by June 30, weather permitting. Motorists should use appropriate caution in the work zones.

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Hurricane Camp Meeting begins Monday

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The 137th annual non-denominational church revival 

at Hurricane Church begins Monday, June 9. 

Youth camp coincides with the nightly church services, and meals are offered in the grounds' dining hall off KY 135 near Tolu.

The beloved outdoor services feature ministers and music from local churches at 7 nightly.

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Call Mr. Paint. 

Mr. Paint, a regional painting company, is hiring for Monday-Friday employment.

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Annual mineral show this weekend in Marion

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The Ben E. Clement Mineral Museum is gearing up for its largest mineral show to date this weekend in Marion.

Vendors and displays will be open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday at historic Fohs Hall.

A new display room will be unveiled inside the Clement Museum as well.

Need better air? Call Rite Temp.

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Rite Temp Heating and Air Conditioning is under new ownership. Ira Hancock of Morganfield has purchased the business from Peter Irish and will continue to operate the business at its location on Mott City Road 

in Crittenden County.

Hancock and his wife Chasity also own Fiers Heating and Air Conditioning in Paducah. The Hancocks' sons Landon, Owen and Jaden also work in the family 

businesses.

FREE FISHING This Weekend in KY

Anglers can enjoy Kentucky’s lakes, rivers and streams without a license June 7-8 as the state hosts its annual Free Fishing Weekend.

The event waives all fishing license and permit requirements for residents and out-of-state visitors alike, offering an open invitation to fish public waters statewide.

Regulations on size and creel limits remain in effect, and fishing on private property still requires landowner permission.

The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources encourages families to explore local events, many geared toward young anglers, and to take advantage of online resources at fw.ky.gov — including how-to videos, fishing forecasts, and maps of stocked waters.

For mobile access to regulations, lake locations, and fish stocking reports, download the “Fish Boat KY” app.

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Lyon County releases weekly sheriff's report

LYON COUNTY SHERIFF’S WEEKLY ACTIVITY

- On Sunday, May 25, 2025, around 4:40pm, Deputy David Carroll and Sheriff Brent White responded to a disturbance complaint involving an intoxicated customer at an Eddyville business. They made contact with Richard Pruneda (42) of Edingburg, TX who had driven to the business and once inside, made comments which greatly alarmed a female employee. Deputy Carroll arrested Pruneda and charged him with DUI-1st Offense. The 2025 Volkswagen he was driving was impounded to the Sheriff’s Office impound lot. Pruneda was later lodged in the Crittenden County Detention Center.

- On Monday, May 26, 2025, after 11am, Sheriff Brent White received a request from Richard Pruneda who had bonded out of jail, to obtain his personal items from the vehicle which was impounded on Sunday, following his arrest for DUI. When Sheriff White went to collect and inventory those items, he discovered suspected Cocaine in Pruneda’s possessions in the trunk of the car. Sheriff White requested Eddyville PD Chief Jordan Parrish to detain Pruneda at the Super 8 Motel, which he did. Pruneda was arrested again and charged with Possession of Controlled Substance-1st Degree, 1st Offense (Cocaine). He was again lodged in the Crittenden County Detention Center.

- On Monday, May 26, 2025 just after 8:30pm, Deputy Bobby Beeler responded to KY 295 North for a single-vehicle, injury collision. His investigation revealed Jessica L. Owen (18) of Eddyville was driving a 2005 Ford Explorer, North bound on KY 295 when she lost control of the vehicle before leaving the roadway, traveling down an embankment and overturning. Owen was transported by Lyon County EMS to an area hospital. No other occupants in the Owen vehicle were injured. The Eddyville Fire Department, Eddyville Police Department, and Lyon County EMS assisted Deputy Beeler at the scene.

- On Tuesday, May 27, 2025, around 1pm, deputies served an arrest warrant on Zachary Dickerson (27) of Richmond, charging him with Violation of a KY EPO/DVO out of Madison County. Dickerson awaits extradition back to Madison County.

- On Wednesday, May 28, 2025, around 1:30pm, deputies served an arrest warrant on James M. Belt (26) of Morganfield. Belt was charged on a Crittenden Circuit Court bench warrant for Non-payment of Court

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