What's news this week in Crittenden County...

Summer Reading started Tuesday at the
public library. Above, sisters Karlee and Emily
Hardin get down to business with some coloring
during the opening ceremonies of an Olympics-
themed summer of sharpening young reading skills.

In many ways, Hurricane Camp Meeting can be boiled down to a numbers game. There’s a head count for campers. This year, almost 70 young folks – the most ever – will ascend upon the grounds, bringing their laughter, pillows, tooth brushes and excitement to the forested hillsides that are tranquil and tame for the other 51 weeks out of the year.

For more on this story and the following headlines, pick up a copy of this week's issue of The Crittenden Press:

• FORGOTTEN PASSAGES: Hurricane Camp offers 128 years of history.
• Vets invited to appreciation luncheon.
• Crittenden Relay nears 2016 goal.
• Audit of sheriff takes issue with practices.
• OPINION: Flag Day reminder to stand for heritage.
• Schools close successful year, look ahead.
• CCES final 9 weeks honor roll.
• CCMS end-of-year awards presented.
• Culvert on Hurricane road to be replaced after camp meeting.
• Rains dampen farmers’ schedule.
• 36th Marion High Reunion July 2.
• County woman injured in wreck.
• Chamber discussing idea of farm-to-fork dinner featuring nothing but local tableware.
• Community Christmas classes slated.
• Salem man arrested for second-degree robbery.
• Woman’s Club earns 7 state awards.
• Library’s top 10 includes Amish fiction.
• SPORTS: End-of-season baseball, softball stats.
• Senior center monthly evening fundraiser set for tonight.
• Dual credit offered at no cost to students.