Even before 1800, a ferry was serving travelers crossing the Ohio River between Kentucky and what what would become Cave In Rock, Ill. Fast forward to 2017, and the Cave In Rock Ferry is as vital as ever, offering a direct link for goods and services between two rural communities on opposite sides of the river, a shortcut for commuters and a unique experience for sightseers.
For an in-depth look at the ferry and the following headlines, pick up a copy of this week's issue of The Crittenden Press:
- Hospitals mull joining efforts
- School tax vote
- Eclipse closings now include schools
- set for Sept. 12
- Local optometrist: Eclipse blindness very real
- Shopko building, land bought for $274,000
- CCEDC wants to move on three-county group
- Report: CCMS mold spore count ‘elevated’
- Evidence leads man accused of rape to plea to lesser charge
- Massey to be county attorney in Caldwell
- 2 women turn 100 on same day
- SPORTS: Football, fall sports preview
- SPORTS: Rocket offense maturing in time for Rebels
- SPORTS: Purvis, Gilchrist earn state All A golf berths
- SPORTS: Runners gear up for 3.1-mile fall feature races
- VAUGHT'S VIEWS: Let’s take a look at UK’s colorful characters
