š± How muskrats nearly caused big trouble at Madisonvilleās City Park Lake
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In today's newsletter:
- How muskrats nearly caused big trouble at Madisonvilleās City Park Lake
- How the Maroons turned a rivalry showdown into an 11ā2 statement win
- How a Crofton carjacking turned into a multi-county high-speed chase
Also on today's calendar: Evening of Stars and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 88 and low of 65 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Saturday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 72, low: 42.
- Sunday: Sunny; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 65 and low of 43 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. Quick action saves Madisonville dam from muskrat damage, causing sinkhole (spectrumnews1.com) ā A recent muskrat burrow caused a sinkhole and minor water loss at Madisonvilleās City Park Lake South, but quick action by city crews kept the dam safe and neighbors out of danger. The lake will stay lowered for several weeks while engineers repair the damaged section and work with the Kentucky Division of Dam Safety. Trapping crews are relocating the muskrats so the park can keep balancing wildlife and recreation. 
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2. Maroons Storm past rivals in dominant display at Elmer Kelley (the-messenger.com) ā Madisonville-North Hopkins baseball fans saw a big rivalry win as the Maroons pounded Hopkins County Central 11ā2 at Elmer Kelley Stadium, powered by a 12-hit outburst and strong pitching from Blake Prow. Junior Ryder Sandidge and senior Aidan Arp led the offense, while a controversial ejection added drama ahead of the teamsā rematch on the Stormās home field Thursday. Ā Ā Ā
3. Escaped Christian Co. inmates lead police on high-speed chase (the-messenger.com) ā Law enforcement based in Madisonville say two escaped Christian County inmates are back in custody after allegedly carjacking a vehicle on South Madisonville Street in Crofton and leading troopers on a multi-county high-speed chase. The driver faces numerous charges, while another escapee was returned to the Christian County Detention Center as the investigation continues. Ā Ā Ā
4. Jacquelyn Hickman, 61, of Hopkinsville (wkdzradio.com) ā A woman born in Madisonville in 1964, Jacquelyn āJackieā Hickman, is being remembered for her decades of service in Christian County schools and her deep involvement at Princeton Street Baptist Church. Family and friends can attend visitation and funeral services Saturday, April 18, at the church in Crofton, with burial to follow at Foster Gardens Cemetery. Ā Ā Ā
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Show & Go Car Club āCars for Casaā Cruise-In
Madisonville City Park, 755 Park Ave, Madisonville
1:00 pm
Saturday April 18
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Other local events
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2026 Silent Auction Fundraiser Ends
Hopkins County-Madisonville Public Library , 425 East Center Street , Madisonville
10:00 am -
Storytime AM
Hopkins County Madisonville Public Library , 425 East Center Street , Madisonville
11:00 am -
Storytime PM
Hopkins County Madisonville Public Library , 425 East Center Street , Madisonville
4:00 pm -
Evening of Stars
The Ballard Convention Center , 605 E Arch St , Madisonville
6:00 pm -
A Spring Concert featuring the MCC Singers
Glema Mahr Center for the Arts , 2010 College Dr , Madisonville
7:00 pm -
The MCC Singers Spring Concert
Glema Mahr Center for the Arts , 2010 College Dr , Madisonville
7:00 pm -
Comedian ZANE LAMPREY in Madisonville, KY
Tradewater Brewing Company , 111 W Arch St , Madisonville
7:00 pm
Saturday April 18
Wednesday April 22
Friday April 24
Thursday April 30
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š Events Nearby
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2026 Silent Auction Fundraiser Ends
Hopkins County-Madisonville Public Library , 425 East Center Street , Madisonville
10:00 am -
Storytime AM
Hopkins County-Madisonville Public Library , 425 East Center Street , Madisonville
11:00 am -
Storytime PM
Hopkins County-Madisonville Public Library , 425 East Center Street , Madisonville
4:00 pm -
TALK DERBY TO ME ā HOPKINS COUNTY HAPPY FEET
The Ballard Convention Center , 605 E Arch St , Madisonville
10:30 am
Saturday April 18
Wednesday April 22
Thursday April 23
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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