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

Most city leaders found last week’s goal-setting session for Marion government an eye-opener to a host of serious issues facing the municipality. The city’s top official took it a step further. “It’s depressing,” said Mayor Jared Byford following last Thursday’s three-hour meeting billed by City Administrator Adam Ledford as the first step to fixing an array of problems. “It almost made me sick to my stomach.” What Byford and others found disturbing were the dozens of concerns brought to light and inventoried for the first time with virtually everyone in city government in the same room.

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

• Byford: July 31 goal to certify tax petition
• Eclipse casting shadow
• Dentist eyes filling local cavity
• CCHS ready to open new ‘Houses’
• MarionKy.gov opens virtual city hall door
• Several sentenced by court
• Grand Jury indicts 3 local individuals
• Salem man hurt in wreck
• SPORTS: Legacy of Cassidy Moss will loom large for ages
• Hand-painted, inspirational messages brightening Crittenden Countians’ days
• CCEDC hosts annual meeting
• MCC July enrollment event set for Tuesday
• Teen gets sample of college life
• COMMENTARY: Hungry Marion diners share diverse tastes
• Application OK’d for requesting city funds
• Local woman files scam gripe with AG
• Motorcycle wreck injures 3 individuals
• Treasurer touts transparency
• Foster care review volunteers sought