The Lake News

07/05/2024

https://www.thelakenews.com/articles/salute-to-veterans-fish-fry-july-11/

Calvert City Ministerial Fellowship invites everyone to the annual Salute to Veterans Fish Fry on Thursday, July 11, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, located at the corner of First and Ash Streets in Calvert City. All proceeds go to the Wounded Warrior Project. Tic...

07/04/2024

Calvert City History Museum made a one-day come back. Click on the link to read the story.

By Loyd Ford The Lake News Calvert City’s History Museum made a comeback for the Fourth of July at Calvert City Civic Center. Long-time residents Bobbie Foust and Janice Devine teamed up to host the event today for the AmeriBration Celebration in Calvert City but weather concerns shifted the festi...

07/03/2024

Alpaca farming gets Ag spotlight in July. Click on the link to read more.

FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 3, 2024) – Kentucky alpaca farmers and the alpaca industry add an enriching diversity to Kentucky’s agricultural economy. This month, the Kentucky Department of Agriculture and the Kentucky Alpaca Association celebrate Kentucky Alpaca Fleece and Fiber Month. “Alpacas provi...

07/03/2024

Bobbie Foust and Janice Devine have worked tirelessly on the Calvert City Museum. It is the only part of Ameribration that remains scheduled for July 4. Be sure to stop in and take a walk through Calvert City's history from 12 PM - 4 PM at the Calvert City Civic Center.

Big thanks to our Public Works department and to Bobbie and Janice for setting up this informational historical journey of Calvert City.

07/03/2024

Please be a responsible pet owner during the 4th of July festivities.

07/02/2024

AmeriBration in Calvert city has been postponed to Friday, July 5th. Click the link for all details and please share with those you know that were coming in from out of town.

Concerns about thunder storms on July 4th have resulted in the re-scheduling of the celebration to July 5, 2024. In a news release Tuesday afternoon, Calvert Area Development Association said, “Due to the high risk of thunderstorms on July 4, city leaders and Calvert Area Development Association h...

07/02/2024

US Supreme Court ruling says President has immunity for "core" official acts. Click on the link to read the story.

By: Ashley Murray and Jacob Fischler – July 1, 2024 The Kentucky Lantern (Reprinted with permission.) WASHINGTON — U.S. presidents enjoy full immunity from criminal charges for their official “core constitutional” acts, but no immunity for unofficial acts, the Supreme Court ruled Monday, sen...

07/02/2024

https://www.thelakenews.com/articles/dont-miss-these-ameribration-events-in-calvert-city/

PLEASE NOTE: In the event of inclement weather updates will be posted as soon as the decisions are made on Calvert City Kentucky Facebook and The Lake News pages. Co****le Tournament To kick off the start of AmeriBration is the WCCK Co****le Tournament beginning at 10:00 AM. The tournament....

06/30/2024

KSP suspects foul play in Possum Trot man's death. Click on the link to read the story.

POSSUM TROT, Ky. (June 29, 2024) – Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 1 received a call at approximately 8:30pm central time on June 27th from the US Forestry Service regarding an abandoned vehicle that was located in Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area. Troopers were requested to conduc...

06/26/2024

Zion’s Cause Summer Festival
Summer Festival for Kairos Prison Ministry at Zion’s cause Baptist Church at 1532 US Hwy. 68 in Draffenville on June 29th from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. There will be Music, entertainment, face painting, kid’s activities and vendors as well as a cake auction and silent auction. For vendor information call 270-559-6325 or 270-906-5771. Scan the QR Code below for more information about the prison ministry.

06/25/2024

Our photos for the Miss AmeriBration pageant are up.Click on the link to see them.

Miss Ameribration 14 – 21 Years: Left to right, Winner Gavin Grimes and 1st runner up Elyla Grace Richardson. -Photos by Loyd Ford / The Lake News

06/25/2024

Summer Slam pickleball tournament packs Calvert park. Click on the link to read more.

Calvert City’s Summer Slam pickleball tournament picked up where it left off last summer with a crowded field of competitors that reached to about 210 players. The tournament was held across this past Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the pickleball complex at Calvert City’s Doctor’s Park. Last y...

06/23/2024

Joseph Habedank Autobiography tour concert at Zion’s Cause June 23

The Joseph Habedank Autobiography tour concert at Zion’s Cause Baptist Church will be Sunday evening, June 23rd at 6:00 PM. Habedank, a former lead singer for The Perry’s, is today’s premier Christian music soloist.

If you know someone who has struggled with addiction, please invite/bring them with you. Joseph has a unique testimony of deliverance from addiction with the lead track from the collection as the highly emotionally challenging song he co-wrote called “the basement” that signifies his 10 years of sobriety from drugs.

For more information call the church office between 9:00 and 3:00 at 270-527-9696 or call Frank Sullivan any time at 270-853-0041 or Google Joseph Habedank Ministries.

Free admission. A ministry offering will be received.

06/22/2024

The body of a 41-year-old man was found floating in Kentucky Lake earlier today. Click on the link to read the story.

A 41-year-old man was found dead, floating face-down in Kentucky Lake just before noon today, 932 Cedar Point Road, near Aurora. According to Marshall County Coroner Kenny Pratt. Patt says his office and Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife are investigating the death and the man’s body will b...

06/21/2024

Illinois team wins Ronald McDonald charity fishing tournament. Click on the link to see more.

Dustin Vaal, of Farmington, KY, led his team of Tom Henkel and Jon Granat, of Naperville, IL, to victory last weekend at the Ronald McDonald House Charities Fishing Tournament on Kentucky Lake. The anglers weighed in 16 pounds at the one-day event. Harlan Thomas, Marshall County High School Fishing....

06/19/2024

Pageant date is Monday, June 24th. There will be NO REGISTRATION AT THE DOOR. Click the link for more information.
https://www.thelakenews.com/articles/ameribration-pageant-kicks-off-4th-of-july-celebration-in-calvert/

06/18/2024

Marshall County Preschool/Head Start/Early Head Start Registration now available. Follow the link below for details.

The Marshall County Preschool/Head Start/Early Head Start Program is now enrolling students for the 2024-2025 school year. Preschool applicants must be a Marshall County resident and age 3 or 4 on or by August 1, 2024. Eligibility is based upon federal income guidelines or a documented disability, r...

06/15/2024

Firemen are currently battling a fire at a home on Cherry Street in Calvert City. Click on the link to see the story. https://www.thelakenews.com/articles/explosion-and-fire-reported-at-calvert-city-home/

06/15/2024

Firemen are currently battling a fire at a home on Cherry Street in Calvert City. Click on the link to see the story.

06/13/2024

The latest edition of Lake Light with tourist and event information is out now. To view online click the link below.

06/13/2024

LCBC Vacation Bible School

Lake City Baptist Church will hold VBS July 8-12 from 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. nightly. Kids will have study time, music, skits, crafts, food and play time. The theme will be Breaker Rock Beach (God’s Rock-Solid Truth in a World of Shifting Sands). Please bring the kids for a great time! If you would like to help, please let Stephanie know at 270-564-6401.

06/13/2024

Hey folks, it's time for Vacation Bible Schools in our area.

Vacation Bible School, “The Great Jungle Journey” An Epic Cruise from Genesis to Revelation, will be held at Calvert City First Baptist Church June 17 – June 21 from 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Classes for 3 years to 5th grade (23/24 school year). Registration open online at www.calvertfbc.org or call the office at 270-395-4600. Located at the corner of 1st and Ash Streets.

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06/06/2024

Thomas "Sprout" Davis will lead AmeriBration Parade at age 100. Click on the link to read more.

06/06/2024

Food insecurity is a major issue for many children in Kentucky. Please read the story to learn more. https://www.thelakenews.com/articles/nearly-55000-children-in-the-region-face-food-insecurity/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3rA6LTBMQVR2HCcQaDoCaCA9SiRtEmhp-vWRj6IxZF9Z5C7A4OBeHJEsU_aem_AXX_GwA8_hnKZUjJ4Of0OhjIFKidkCwxjGkEscGasmGCoXRd_r2zSvPXGAEOWwdu5LOtrSx5HluQAyAnDgecSm4a

06/06/2024

Dolly Parton library available in every Kentucky county. To read more click on the link.

FRANKFORT, KY (June 5, 2024) – Today, the Governor, Lieutenant Governor and First Lady celebrated the statewide expansion of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. For the first time, every preschool child in Kentucky can have the gift of reading delivered to their home, building a love of books th...

06/05/2024

SCAM ALERT

We have been alerted that there is someone using our phone number calling area residents trying to get Medicare information from them. The caller claims that they are calling from the Medicare Division. THIS IS NOT US! We do not call to get that type of information from our patients. Please be aware of this scam and DO NOT give out your Medicare number or any other information.

06/05/2024

Let the shopping begin. 400 Mile Sale starts Thursday and runs through Sunday.
There will also be a sale located at The Lake News parking lot and From the Ground Up Food Truck on site.

Communities, cities and homeowners located along US Hwy 68 from just south of Paducah to Maysville, KY are making their plans for the hundreds of yard sales, sidewalk sales and store sales. NOW is the time to plan a sale or join a multisite. It is crucial to register your Sale with 400mile.com. Orga...