Three injured in U.S. 60 wreck Tuesday

Kentucky State Police investigated a single-vehicle, injury collision Tuesday afternoon that occurred on U.S. 60, approximately 6 miles west of Marion.

The preliminary investigation revealed that James J. Lynch, 52, of Marion was operating a 1997 Ford Explorer westbound on U.S. 60 when the vehicle exited the right shoulder of the roadway. Lynch reportedly overcorrected and lost control of the vehicle. It crossed the centerline and exited the left side of the roadway. The vehicle struck a ditch and overturned. It came to rest off the roadway on its top. 

Lynch, who was wearing a seatbelt, had to be extricated from the vehicle. He was transported by ambulance to the Crittenden Health Systems in Marion. He was later transported by ambulance to Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Ind., for treatment.  

Lynch's passengers, Theresa Hodge, 42, and Rhonda Hodge, 23, both of Marion, were transported by ambulance to the Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services in Salem.

Theresa Hodge was wearing a seatbelt, and Rhonda Hodge was not.

Trooper First Class Darron Holliman investigated the collision. Crittenden County Sheriff’s Department, Crittenden County Volunteer Fire Department, Crittenden County Rescue Squad, Crittenden County EMS, Livingston County EMS and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet assisted at the scene.

Fredonia election results

In Fredonia, Magistrate Elbert Bennett, a Republican incumbent holding the District 1 seat on Caldwell Fiscal Court, easily won re-election, defeating Ricky "Hoss" Cartwright, a Democrat, with 64.4 percent of the vote.

Also in Fredonia, Mike Board will be mayor, joined by council members Hearl "Denny" Jones, Hannah Brasher, Steve Stewart, Angela Blair, Glenna Rowland and Don Boone.

For complete results in Caldwell County, follow this link.

Judge-Elect Brandi Rogers of Marion, Ky.

Brandi Hagan Rogers was elected Family Court Judge in the Fifth Judicial District. She becomes the first elected judge from Crittenden County in that district. Read more in this week's printed edition of The Crittenden Press.

Area death

William “Bill” Howard Spencer, 84, of Livingston County died Nov. 3, 2014, at Riversbend Retirement Home in Kuttawa. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and had owned and operated Livingston County Farm and Home Supply during the 1970s. He was also a successful farmer and owned many rental properties in Ledbetter. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem.

Bechler going back to State House

Bechler (left) counting votes at the totals board.

Incumbent Lynn Bechler is headed back to Frankfort to represent the redesigned Fourth House District.

Bechler and his supporters began celebrating about 8:30 p.m., when it was clear he'd carried every county in the district except his challenger's home base – Caldwell County.

In the Bechler camp, their vote counters say he's ahead 1,766 votes to 891 with just one Christian County precinct unreported.

The district includes Crittenden and Livingston counties, too. A portion of Christian was added this election cycle, replacing a portion of McCracken.

Celebration breaks out in Rogers camp

Brandi Rogers is celebrating an apparent victory in
the Family Court Judge Race.

They are celebrating at the Brandi Rogers camp. Her vote counters say she has won the three-county election for
Family Court Judge over Ben Leonard by 50 votes.

This is an unofficial total.

The Press Online and Crittenden Press newspaper are in Marion working on the details of this and other races.

See our complete coverage in this week's printed edition, which will be on newsstands tomorrow afternoon.

Rogers won the balloting in Crittenden County by 818 votes. Although vote totals are unofficial, her supporters say Rogers won Union County by 704 votes and lost balloting in Leonard's home county of Webster by 1,477 votes.

Other than the Crittenden totals, these numbers have not been independently verified. 

2014 General Election Results

UPDATES SOME FIGURES
Includes absentee balloting. These numbers remain unofficial until certified by county clerk later this week.

CRITTENDEN RESULTS 12 of 12 Precincts Reporting
US SENATE	VOTES
Mitch McConnell	2283
Allison L. Grimes	953
David Patterson	127
Mike Maggard - Write In	0
Robert Ransdell - Write In	0
Shawna Sterling - Write In	0
Gregory Welch - Write In	0
US CONGRESSMAN
Ed Whitfield	2618
Charles Hatchett	675
KY SENATE
Dorsey Ridley	2133
KY 4TH DIST HOUSE
Lynn Bechler	2296
Jarrod Jackson	963
CRITTENDEN PVA
Ronnie Heady	2454
CRITTENDEN JUDGE-EXEC
Perry Newcom	2650
CRITTENDEN CO. ATTORNEY
Rebecca Johnson	2379
CRITTENDEN CO. CLERK
Carolyn Byford	2741
CRITTENDEN CO. SHERIFF
Wayne Agent	2808
CRITTENDEN CO. JAILER
Robbie Kirk	1706
Daniel Kemper	1635
CRITTENDEN CORONER
Brad Gilbert	2616
CRITTENDEN SURVEYOR
Jake Selph	2294
MAGISTRATE DIST 1
Jeff Ellis	260
Danny Fowler	265
CONSTABLE DIST 1
Barry Brown	332
Russ Eaton - Write In	0
MAGISTRATE DIST 2
Curt Buntin	496
CONSTABLE DIST 2
Barkley Hughes	507
MAGISTRATE DIST 3
Glenn Underdown	371
CONSTABLE DIST 3
Paul Beard	225
Roy Todd	184
MAGISTRATE DIST 4
Mark Holloman	270
CONSTABLE DIST 4
CL McDaniel - Write In	27
MAGISTRATE DIST 5
Wayne Winters	289
Donnetta Travis	375
CONSTABLE DIST 5
Wayne West	463
MAGISTRATE DIST 6
Dan Wood	386
CONSTABLE DIST 6
Billy Arflack	378
SUPREME COURT JUSTICE
Bill Cunningham	2257
APPEALS COURT JUDGE
Shea Nickell	1875
APPEALS COURT JUDGE
Donna Dixon	1854
CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE
Rene Williams	2214
FAMILY COURT JUDGE
Brandi H. Rogers	2001
Ben Leonard	1183
DISTRICT COURT JUDGE
Daniel Heady	2346
SCHOOL BOARD DIST 2
Eric Larue	328
Barrett Belt	281
SCHOOL BOARD DIST 5
Phyllis Orr	652
MARION MAYOR
Ken Floyd	373
Mickey Alexander	479
MARION CITY COUNCIL
Jared Byford	595
Jordan Murray	238
Donnie Arflack	586
Darrin Tabor	531
Junior Martin	443
Ricky Winders	307
Mike Byford	474
Dwight Sherer	583
Frank Pierce	421

Complete election coverage starts tonight

The Crittenden Press newspaper and Press Online will begin its complete election coverage tonight when polls close at 6 p.m.

The web site will be updated frequently. Remember to refresh your browser often.

Results will be posted as soon as they are available.

The printed edition, which will be on newsstands tomorrow afternoon, will include comprehensive coverage of local races and a detailed recapitulation sheet with voter results from the county's 12 precincts. Plus interviews and more.

Join us right here tonight starting at about 6:30 p.m., when the first results are announced. We will be at the courthouse following the election results.

Area death

Connie Fay Perryman, 80, of Marion died Nov. 1, 2014, at Crittenden Health Systems in Marion. Myers Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of arrangements.

Johnson's Customer Appreciation Sale

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Downtown Princeton blocked by lines

 All lanes of the west end of Ky. 91 through downtown Princeton are closed and will remain closed much of the morning because a truck has run into a utility pole, bringing down the lines.

This is near the NAPA store at the Y on the main street into Princeton.

Bowtanicals: Wreath Exchange Nov. 6-13

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Election fraud hotline open Tuesday

As voters prepare to head to the polls Tuesday, Attorney General Jack Conway reminds Kentuckians that they can help his office combat vote fraud by utilizing his Election Fraud Hotline. Kentuckians who witness election irregularities or possible election law violations are encouraged to call the Election Fraud Hotline at (800) 328-VOTE.

“Our Election Fraud Hotline is an important tool in the fight to ensure honest and fair elections for all Kentuckians,” Attorney General Conway said. “I want to encourage voters to be our eyes and ears in the polling places and report any election irregularities to our hotline.”

The Attorney General’s Election Fraud Hotline is open throughout the year during normal business hours and from 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. (CST) on Election Day. The hotline received 205 calls from more than 60 counties during the 2014 primary election and 183 calls from nearly 60 counties during the 2012 general election.

Investigators from the attorney general’s office will also be patrolling precincts and polling places across the Commonwealth during Tuesday’s primary. General Conway’s office has also worked closely with the Secretary of State’s Office, United States Attorney’s offices in eastern and western Kentucky and other members of the Kentucky Election Integrity Task Force to protect voters and the integrity of the election.

By law, the Office of the Attorney General has jurisdiction to investigate and prosecute election law violations. The office is also required by statute to conduct post-election audits in six randomly drawn counties within 20 days of the election.

Benefit tomorrow at Marion church

The Stone Family

There will be a benefit singing Sunday in Marion for Reese Adams, a Providence boy who attends church in Marion and has health issues.

Reese Adams

The Stone Family will be performing at 1:30 p.m., Sunday at Main Street Missionary Baptist Church in Marion.

State parks offering discounts to veterans

Kentucky Press News Service
The Kentucky State Parks are offering lodging discounts to current and former members of the armed services with the “USA Military Discount” program from today to March 31, 2015.

The program is available to those on active military duty, retired members of the military, veterans, members of the National Guard and reservists. Proof of military service is required at check-in.

“This special lodging offer is one way we can show our appreciation to the men and women who serve or who have served in uniform for our country,” Parks Commissioner Elaine Walker said in a news release. “Our Kentucky State Parks offer many great outdoor opportunities for military families.”

There are 17 Kentucky state parks with resorts that offer golf, fishing, hiking, and full-service restaurants. Many resorts are near or include historic sites and museums and offer programs during the fall and winter, such as elk tours, eagle watching tours and entertainment.

This offer may not be used in conjunction with other special discounts or packages. The discount is based on availability, for leisure travel only, and may exclude special events and holidays.

For more information about Kentucky State Parks and to make reservations, visit www.parks.ky.gov.

During the months of April through October, current and former members of the military can get a 10 percent lodging or camping discount.

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Son charged in quadruple Trigg murder case

Kentucky State Police detectives have charged 36-year-old Ryan Champion with the deaths of his mother, father and sister. He is also being criminally charged with the death of Vito Riservato.

State police have been actively investigating the murders of Joy Champion, Lindsey Champion, Emily Champion and Riservato since they were found at the Champion's residence in Cadiz on Oct.  26.  Since that time, investigators have been gathering evidence and speaking to a number or people culminating enough probable cause for an arrest warrant.

State police have formally charged Ryan Champion with four counts of capital murder and one count of capital kidnapping.

Champion was processed into Christian County Detention Center. 

The investigation is ongoing.

Kentucky State Police has been assisted by Cadiz Police Department, Trigg County Sheriff's Office, Christian County Sheriff's Office, and Hopkinsville Police Department.

Marion woman injured in morning wreck

A Crittenden County woman was injured in a single-vehicle accident in the county this morning.

Kentucky State Police investigated the collision that occurred around 10:40 a.m. on U.S. 60 about 2 miles east of Marion.

The preliminary investigation by Trooper First Class Darron Holliman revealed that Phelicity Yesh, 20, of Marion was operating a 2006 Dodge Charger eastbound on U.S. 60 when the vehicle exited the right shoulder of the roadway. The vehicle traveled down an embankment and overturned, coming to a rest upright.

Yesh, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was transported via Crittenden County EMS to the Crittenden Health Systems for treatment.  There were no passengers involved.

Crittenden County Sheriff’s Department assisted at the scene.