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There’s not a lot of daylight between Mike Pape and Jason Batts on policy matters, but at a town hall meeting last week in Marion, each of the Republican congressional candidates put miles between themselves and the moderate wing of the GOP, not to mention Democrats in Washington, D.C. The town hall last Thursday night at Fohs Hall was a bit of a departure from political events in recent years sponsored by Crittenden County Republican Party. Half of the field vying for the party’s nomination to fill an open seat on Capitol Hill took the stage at the community center to answer questions on issues submitted from the audience.

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

• Dycusburg man charged with entering home, shooting pet.
• Conger to open new Marion restaurant.
• Victory Gardens continue expansion with berries.
• Community service recognized with Chamber’s annual awards.
• CCMS principal search starting.
• Tumblers earn 7 firsts at state.
• Community Christmas classes for May slated.
• Woman wins $45,000 on lottery scratch-off.
• CCHS seniors declare their post-graduation plans.
• City’s 2015 water quality report good.
• Small quake hits area early Sunday.
• 8 CCHS students earn college credit through AP tests.
• College diplomas delivered in May.
• Dental program offers Big Smiles.
• Slots open for senior food program.
• Senior center offering trips to Princeton, local Amish community.
• FORGOTTEN PASSAGES: 1921 fire destroys big portion of Marion.
• Kentucky seizing upon religious tourism opportunities within state.
• IN PICTURES: CCES Arts Extravaganza.
• SPORTS: High school diamond sports roundup.
• SPORTS: High school track and field roundup.

Spring Home & Garden section headlines:

• Tabors’ TLC overcomes challenges .city’s oldest house offered.
• Haires Masters of lost gardening art.
• Much to consider when buying carpet.
• Old wood can add new appeal around home.
• Spider ID chart for common Kentucky species.
• Beetlemania: Introduced for pest control, Asian lady beetle a nuisance.
• AC requires summer prep in spring to run efficiently.
• Home renovation projects don’t have to break bank.
• U.S basement remodels hot.
• Remodel survey reveals today’s popular projects.
• Midrange remodels offer best resale improvement.
• Downsizing can simplify life for older adults at right time.
• New features safen homes for seniors.
• Low rates driving home sales,.
• Millennials to shape housing preferences...once they start buying.
• Frugal landscaping saves budget, yard.
• Trees need annual care, too.