It’s officially 2023 as residents of the county of Lyon celebrated the New Year last weekend. Let’s take a look back at some of the major headlines reported in 2022.
January
- The Lake Berkeley Chamber of Commerce will set up a distribution site to serve tornado victims.
- The British Research and Education Center in Princeton begins the rebuilding process after December’s tornadoes.
- For the first time in school history, the Lyon County women’s and men’s basketball teams won the Region 2 All-A Championship.
- US Senator Rand Paul visits Eddyville, Kentucky.
February
- Lyon County Water District, Eddyville and Kuttawa all receive funding as part of the Cleaner Water Grant.
- Jaime Green resigns as police chief.
- Coleman Brooke Dixon becomes Police Chief
- Shire Bookstore announces grand opening.
march
- Judge Clarence Allen “Woody” Woodall Resigns as Circuit Judge
- Dean Ackridge, a pillar of our community, has passed away.
- I finally finished cleaning up the rubble from the tornado in December.
- Chanin Hiland has resumed practice at Eddyville.
- Jamus Redd becomes a circuit court judge.
April
- Holiday Hills Campground is celebrating its grand reopening.
- The Realtors Commission of Kentucky and Lake Berkeley is hosting a community-wide Easter egg hunt.
- Bluegrass Bass Bash returns to Lake Barkley.
- The Lyon County primary school’s robotics team competes in the provincial competition.
May
- High school 4-H members host TATU programs for 4th and 5th graders.
- The City of Eddyville allows alcohol sales on Sundays.
- Years 4 and 5 “work” in local businesses to gain hands-on experience.
- A memorial service will be held for Princeton native Jodie Cash.
- Brandon Knoth is appointed District Judge.
June
- Cannonball Run returns to Kuttawa.
- Wade White has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Valley Authority.
- An amazing red wolf pup is born at Land Between the Lakes.
- Bright Life Farms was awarded the State Farm Neighborhood Assist Program.
- Governor Andy Beshear marked the six-month anniversary of the December tornado.
- URKREC Restructuring Fund Approved.
Sheriff’s Boys and Girls Ranch opens this season.
July
- Many local businesses celebrated with a 4th of July community event.
- Eddyville Riverport receives state grants.
- Members of the Beverly Rogers Academy of Dance entered the Platinum National Dance Competition.
- Nonnie’s Place hosts a golf tournament to raise money.
August
- Kentucky First Lady Britney Beshear visits Princeton.
- Josh Schenk and Judy Driggers were named Citizen of the Year and Grand Marshal.
- Kenergy Announces Fiber Internet Partnership.
- The “Champions” program receives grants.
- A founding festival will be held.
- Kuttawa Fire Chief Bill Compton has been named the 2022 Volunteer Chief of the Year.
September
- Terry McKinney Submitted as Writing Candidate for Lyon County Judge
- Live on the Lawn returns with Oktoberfest.
- US Senator Mitch McConnell, Republican, Kentucky, presents White at TVA nomination hearings.
- Saratoga United Methodist celebrates its 200th anniversary.
- Michael Bergman presents his book at an event at The Shire.
October
- The US Senate Committee on the Environment and Public Works approves White’s TVA nomination.
- New facility opens in Rivers Bend.
- The Rose Hill Museum hosts tour groups sponsored by the Corvette Museum.
- Two local students compete in a deaf, HoH regional spelling bee.
November
- The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office has unveiled a memorial to fallen officers.
- A general election is held and Green is elected as the new judge.
- The Lake Berkeley Chamber of Commerce launches the “Keep the Cheer Here” program.
- Al Brunelle of Princeton received the AARP Kentucky Andrus Award for Community Service.
- 4-H partnered with the Lion County PTO to run a successful food drive.
December
- White resigns as presiding judge and Green is sworn in.
- Christmas in Kutawa draws large crowds.
- Commemorates one year since the tornado in December.
- Deb Domke resigns as Executive Director of Lake Barkley Chamber of Commerce and is succeeded by Monica Walker.
- White was officially appointed to the TVA board.
- New Eddyville Mayor Greg Greene and City Council are inaugurated.
