What's news this week in Crittenden County

The Baby Boomer generation is one of the most influential demographics in the world today. Boomers represent roughly 28 percent of the total population of the United States, according to Baby Boomer magazine, and this means they are the largest generational segment as well as the single largest economic group in the United States. They hold 70 percent of the U.S. wealth and are expected to inherit millions of dollars over the course of the next 20 years. Baby boomers comprise a population of adults who were born after World War II between 1946 and 1964. That makes boomers people who are between 49 and 67 years old.

In this week's issue of The Crittenden Press, find our four-page pull-out dedicated to Living 50 Plus, as well as these stories:

• False alarms causing worries.
• Marion makes Big Leagues with former Bobcat Jankowski.
• City OKs list of street repairs.
• Local tax rates being set; property owners poised to pay less than statewide average.
• Local jail offering willing prisoners re-entry program.
• Get updates on county government and the school system from the judge-executive and superintendent, respectively.
• KSP: Crittenden County currently home to 16 registered sex offenders.
• Church offers Recovery for those hurting.
• Rockets to honor military, first-responders.
• Shopko looking for Packers ‘kickoff kids.’
• Marion to host 2017 solar eclipse events.
• Rosebud Curve to get high-traction surface.
• Demolition derby racing slated for Sept. 12.
• Local youth shine at state fair.
• Newcom proclaims September Suicide Awarness Month.
• SPORTS: Starnes: Win over Todd not enough to quench desire.