What's news this week in Crittenden County

Marion farmers' market concept

Farmers’ Market Week in Kentucky concludes Saturday, but users of the outdoor produce market in Marion have something to continue celebrating well beyond the weekend. Marion Tourism Commission has reached an agreement with Alan Stout to purchase the lot on which the local farmers’ market is located. Tourism Director Michele Edwards said the deal is expected to close next week.

Read this and the following stories in this week's issue of The Crittenden Press:

• Alcohol petition to be unveiled this week.
• Local author to speak on autism, related book.
• COUNTY FAIR: Miss Crittenden County 2015 and other fair pageant results and photos.
• COUNTY FAIR: Walton looks for victory in derby after beating cancer.
• Fredonia parade grand marshals Feagan, York.
• County replacing deficient bridge.
• AOC no longer interested in city hall for family court.
• Motorcycle crash kills Princeton man, 36.
• Fancy Farm one-of-a-kind experience.
• Democratic gubernatorial ticket candidate visits town.
• School district inks K9 Resources deal.
• July soggiest month since 2009, crops said to be in good shape.
• Blind man making way across country on bike.
• City’s tornado siren sounds 2 false alarms.
• Delinquent county property tax bills will be sold Aug. 27.