Just-updated highway closures for Crittenden, Livingston

Crittenden County

• KY 91 is CLOSED at the 15mm at the Cave-In-Rock Ferry Landing
• The Cave-in-Rock Ferry is CLOSED Due to Floodwaters Over the Kentucky Landing until at least March 3rd
• KY 135 is CLOSED at the 4.15mm in Sawmill Hollow at the Spring Branch Culvert
• KY 1917/Wolf Creek Rd is CLOSED at the 1.5mm at the Wolf Creek Bridge
• KY 132 is CLOSED at the Webster-Crittenden County Line in the Fishtrap Area at the Tradewater River Bridge- signs posted
• KY 135 has Water Over Road signs posted at the 12.1mm at the Hurricane Creek One Lane Bridge
• KY 135 is CLOSED at the 5.5mm West of Tolu- signs posted
• KY 135 is CLOSED at the 6.7mm immediately east of Tolu- signs posted
• KY 387/Dam 50 Road is CLOSED at the 3.8mm between Cotton Patch Road and End of State Maintenance at Riverview Park- signs posted
• KY 295 is CLOSED at the 1.3mm in Dycusburg along the Cumberland River at the Dycusburg Rd Intersection
• KY 295 is CLOSED at 0.0mm at the Crittenden-Lyon County Line at the Livingston Creek Bridge- signs posted

 Livingston County

• US 60 is CLOSED with a SHORT DETOUR at the 11mm in Smithland --NO SEMI Trucks allowed
• US 60 is OPEN with Water Over Road signs posted near the 16 mile marker at the KY 137/River Road intersection between Burna and Smithland- Expected to Remain OPEN
• KY 917/Tucker-Temple Rd is CLOSED at the 3.9 to 8mm near the Hazel Creek Culvert generally North of Iuka and the KY 93 intersection- signs posted
• KY 137 is CLOSED from the 3 to 15.45mm between Birdsville and the KY 133/Lola Rd Intersection at Berrys Ferry Landing- signs posted
• KY 133/Lola Road CLOSED at 18mm from near KY 137 intersection to Berrys Ferry Landing- signs posted
• KY 70 is CLOSED with signs posted from the 0.8 to 10mm between Smithland and Tiline
• KY 453 is CLOSED with signs posted at the 14.3mm between Smithland and Coons Chapel Rd- detour via KY 937 & US 60
• KY 93/Iuka Rd is CLOSED with signs posted at the 0mm at the KY 917 intersection in Iuka
• KY 917/Stringtown Road is CLOSED with signs posted from the I-24 Overpass just north of Lake City to the 4mm at Iuka
• KY 2225/Jake Dukes Rd is Closed with signs posted at the North end where it intersects KY 93/Iuka Rd

Coyote contest rescheduled for this weekend

The coyote contest that was recently postponed for bad weather is rescheduled for this weekend.

Hunting begins at 5pm Friday and check in is at 5pm Saturday.

Register at Hodge's on Sturgis Road in Marion.

Area Death

Todd Porter, 43 of Marion died Monday. Lindsey Funeral Home in Paducah is in charge of arrangements

Schools back in session Thursday

Crittenden County Schools will be back in session Thursday. Classes were dismissed Tuesday and today for widespread illness.

This week's newspaper is loaded

The Crittenden Press is loaded this week with updates on stories that we have been following for a few days, including the widespread flooding. But there's lots more you haven't seen or heard about before today!

In defending their work, members of the Kentucky Legislature often repeat an age-old quote first uttered by a European statesman: “If you like laws and sausages, you should never watch either one being made.” 

This week The Crittenden Press will bring you a sampling of both. Follow us to the eastern segment of the county to watch the Kentucky Boones make sausage on Page 1 and on Page 2 you can find out what your local lawmakers are doing in Frankfort during the current session of the Kentucky General Assembly.

Plus, there's always sports and other news you can get nowhere else, such as the new rates for getting rid of your garbage. See these and other interested and entertaining articles in The Crittenden Press.

Area Death

Former school bus driver Arne Jorgensen, 71, of Marion died Tuesday. Gilbert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 

US 60 back open at Birdsville Y

US 60, which closed last night near the intersection of River Road in Livingston County, is back open this morning.

Floodwaters dropped at this location overnight, but Kentucky Transportation Department officials and Emergency Management personnel will continue to closely watch the site as flood waters from the Ohio River continue to rise.

This location is between Smithland and Burna.

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Schools closing Tuesday and Wednesday for sickness

Crittenden County Schools will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday due to an outbreak of illness that has affected students, teachers and staff.

The school district made the announcement at 1pm today and also said there will be no after-school activities today or for the next two while classes are cancelled. The only exception will be the boys' basketball team playing in the regional tournament at Madisonville and the Girls Regional Tournament which will begin Wednesday night at Rocket Arena.

"Our custodial staff is taking measures to make sure surfaces at school are sanitized, and we encourage you to do the same at home. This would be a great opportunity to wash jackets, hats, backpacks, lunchboxes, etc. to help us fight the spread of influenza. You may choose to use Clorox wipes if washing is not recommended," the school said in a news release.

Tuesday's missed school day will be made up Monday, April 8 at the end of spring break. Wednesday's missed day will be a Rocket Way Flu Day/NTI day.

State Highway Water over Road Report

With the forecast indicating rivers will continue to rise between now and about Thursday, floodwaters will no doubt close highways at additional locations across the region. Be cautions, plan ahead and never drive through water.

A number of county roads also remain closed. Following is a list of state highways that are closed because of flood waters.

Crittenden County
KY 91 is CLOSED at the 15mm at the Cave-In-Rock Ferry Landing
The Cave-in-Rock Ferry is CLOSED Due to Floodwaters Over the Kentucky Landing until at least March 3rd
KY 135 is CLOSED at the 4.15mm in Sawmill Hollow at the Spring Branch Culvert
KY 1917/Wolf Creek Rd is CLOSED at the 1.5mm at the Wolf Creek Bridge
KY 132 is CLOSED at the Webster-Crittenden County Line in the Fishtrap Area at the Tradewater River Bridge- signs posted
KY 135 has Water Over Road signs posted at the 12.1mm at the Hurricane Creek One Lane Bridge
KY 135 is CLOSED at the 5.5mm West of Tolu- signs posted
KY 135 is CLOSED at the 6.7mm immediately east of Tolu- signs posted
KY 387/Dam 50 Road is CLOSED at the 3.8mm between Cotton Patch Road and End of State Maintenance at Riverview Park- signs posted
KY 295 is CLOSED at the 1.3mm in Dycusburg along the Cumberland River at the Dycusburg Rd Intersection
KY 295 is CLOSED at 0.0mm at the Crittenden-Lyon County Line at the Livingston Creek Bridge- signs posted

Livingston County
US 60 is CLOSED with a SHORT DETOUR at the 11mm in Smithland --NO SEMI Trucks allowed
US 60 is EXPECTED to close due to floodwaters at the 16 mile marker between Burna and Smithland sometime Monday FEB 25th based on observations and the river forecast
US 60 Work Zone at 1.4 in Ledbetter for placing material to raise roadway elevation- Delays Likely
KY 917/Tucker-Temple Rd is CLOSED at the 3.9 to 8mm near the Hazel Creek Culvert generally North of Iuka and the KY 93 intersection- signs posted
KY 137 is CLOSED from the 3 to 15.45mm between Birdsville and the KY 133/Lola Rd Intersection at Berrys Ferry Landing- signs posted
KY 133/Lola Road CLOSED at 18mm from near KY 137 intersection to Berrys Ferry Landing- signs posted
KY 70/Tiline Rd is CLOSED from the 7.5 to 8.3mm between Smithland & Tiline- signs posted
KY 70 is CLOSED from the 7.6 to 7.8mm near the Vaughn Road intersection and Sugar Creek Bridge- signs posted
KY 70 is CLOSED at the 0.8 to 1mm just east of Smithland- signs posted
KY 453 is CLOSED at the 14.3mm between Smithland and Coons Chapel Rd- signs posted with detour via KY 937 & US 60
KY 93/Iuka Rd is CLOSED at the 0mm at the KY 917 intersection in Iuka- signs posted
KY 917/Stringtown Road is CLOSED from the I-24 Overpass just north of Lake City to the 4mm at Iuka- signs posted
KY 2225/Jake Dukes Rd is Closed with signs posted at the North end where it intersects KY 93/Iuka Rd

Lyon County
KY 819/Sunnyside Loop is CLOSED at the 2.5mm at the Panther Creek Bridge
KY 1943 is CLOSED atthe 3.4mm near Skinframe Creek- signs posted
KY 295 is CLOSED at the Crittenden-Lyon County Line at the Livingston Creek Bridge- signs posted

Second Region Boys' Basketball Tournament

Second Region Boys' Basketball Tournament
at Madisonville

MONDAY’S GAMES
UHA vs Crittenden Co., 6pm
Union Co. vs Caldwell Co., 7:30pm

TUESDAY’S GAMES
Lyon Co. vs Henderson Co., 6pm
Madisonville vs Christian Co., 7:30pm

FRIDAY’S GAMES
Semifinals, 6pm
Semifinals, 7:30 pm

SATURDAY’S GAME
Championship, 6pm

Highway closed at Dycusburg

KY Highway 295 is closed at Dycusburg in southern Crittenden County due to Cumberland River floodwaters.

A number of other roads in the county are closed or under water.

See the list of closed roads in a previous post.

Rockets settle for runner-up in district

Crittenden County lost 54-40 to Lyon County in Thursday's Fifth District Tournament championship game at Smithland.

Rockets Hunter Boone, Preston Turley and Gabe Mott were selected to the all-tournament team.

State Highways: Updated Closing Report

Crittenden County
KY 91 is CLOSED at the 15mm at the Cave-In-Rock Ferry Landing
The Cave-in-Rock Ferry is CLOSED Due to Floodwaters Over the Kentucky Landing until about Feb 25th
KY 135 is CLOSED at the 4.15mm in Sawmill Hollow at the Spring Branch Culvert
KY 1917/Wolf Creek Rd is CLOSED at the 1.5mm at the Wolf Creek Bridge
KY 132 is CLOSED at the Webster-Crittenden County Line in the Fishtrap Area at the Tradewater River Bridge- signs posted
KY 135 has Water Over Road signs posted at the 12.1mm at the Hurricane Creek One Lane Bridge
KY 135 is CLOSED at the 5.5mm West of Tolu- signs posted
KY 135 is CLOSED at the 6.7mm immediately east of Tolu- signs posted
KY 387/Dam 50 Road is CLOSED at the 3.8mm between Cotton Patch Road and End of State Maintenance at Riverview Park- signs posted

Livingston County
KY 917/Tucker-Temple Rd is CLOSED at the 3.9 to 8mm near the Hazel Creek Culvert generally North of Iuka and the KY 93 intersection- signs posted
KY 137 is CLOSED from the 3 to 15.45mm between Birdsville and the KY 133/Lola Rd Intersection at Berrys Ferry Landing- signs posted
KY 133/Lola Road CLOSED at 18mm from near KY 137 intersection to Berrys Ferry Landing- signs posted
KY 70/Tiline Rd is CLOSED from the 7.5 to 8.3mm between Smithland & Tiline- signs posted
KY 70 is CLOSED from the 7.6 to 7.8mm near the Vaughn Road intersection and Sugar Creek Bridge- signs posted
KY 70 is CLOSED at the 0.8 to 1mm just east of Smithland- signs posted
US 60 has REOPENED at the 11mm in Smithland at the floodwall
KY 453 is CLOSED at the 14.3mm between Smithland and Coons Chapel Rd- signs posted with detour via KY 937 & US 60
KY 93/Iuka Rd is CLOSED at the 0mm at the KY 917 intersection in Iuka- signs posted
KY 917/Stringtown Road is CLOSED from the I-24 Overpass just north of Lake City to the 4mm at Iuka- signs posted

Lyon County
KY 819/Sunnyside Loop is CLOSED at the 2.5mm at the Panther Creek Bridge
KY 1943 is CLOSED atthe 3.4mm near Skinframe Creek- signs posted

Also, in Webster County KY 109 is expected to close about dark this afternoon due to high water. This is between Clay and Providence near the Wheatcroft community.

Truck strikes backhoe, flips in town

Update: The driver of the pickup has been identified as Dakota Koerner of Marion.

Original Post
The driver of a Dodge pickup appeared to be okay, but rescue squad members had to cut him out of the cab after the vehicle flipped on East Bellville Street at about 8:30am today.

While the investigation is still ongoing, it appears that the pickup was heading east when it struck a glancing blow against a City of Marion backhoe doing work on the right side of the street. The truck then overturned.

The backhoe operator was not injured.

Bagging at Smithland against the Ohio River

The Ohio River continues to threaten homes and in the case of this photo, the City of Smithland in Livingston County.

Sand bags have been placed along the riverfront to keep the swollen river from encroaching upon more property.

A short, in-town detour was set up in Smithland on Wednesday because high water had closed US 60 at one point in the town. However, that closure has now ended and traffic is moving through Smithland on US 60.

For more on road closings, stay tuned to The Press Online.

The Press: News that's New to You

Pam Collins (center) and other citizens have a plan
to get rid of old homes and make butterflies happy. Read
about the proposal in this week's Press.

Sure, there's a whole bunch of rain and roads are closed all over the county due to flooding.

You probably already know that the ferry is shut down until at least next week, and it's likely that you know who won the district tournament basketball games at Smithland Monday and Tuesday.

But, there's a world of other things going on in Marion and Crittenden County that aren't so obvious. We know, it's hard believe there's something going on that you haven't read about on Facebook or heard at the beauty shop. But it's true.

News that's New to You this week in The Crittenden Press printed edition includes a proposal to replace blighted properties in the city with butterfly bait, some ranking changes for city patrolmen, a number of felony indictments and probation revocations in circuit court, a new meeting time idea for Marion City Council and an update on the planned disc golf course at Marion-Crittenden County Park.

No, we won't tell you it's raining! But, we will keep you informed with real community news that affects you.

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Area Deaths

Author and civic leader Ethel Tucker, 101, of Marion died today. Gilbert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Longtime farmer in the Tolu community, Robert Lee White, 101, died today. Myers Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Bobby Wayne Hillyard, 80, of Marion died Sunday. Gilbert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Several roads remain closed due to high water

The Cave In Rock Ferry remains closed due to floodwaters over the Kentucky landing until about Feb. 25. Meantime, the following highways in Crittenden County remain closed due to water over the road:

• Ky. 91 North at the 15-mile marker at the Cave In Rock Ferry Landing
• Ky. 135 at the 4.15-mile marker in Sawmill Hollow at the Spring Branch Culvert
• Ky. 1917/Wolf Creek Road at the 1.5-mile marker at the Wolf Creek Bridge
• Ky. 132 at the Webster-Crittenden County line in the Fishtrap area at the Tradewater River Bridge
• Ky. 135 has water over road signs posted at the 12.1-mile marker at the Hurricane Creek one-lane bridge

District Tournament: At a Glance

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Road Closings for High Water

Crittenden County
KY 91 is closed near the ferry landing and Cave In Rock Ferry is closed until at least Feb. 24 due to flood waters.
KY 135 is closed at Sawmill Hollow
KY 1917 (Wolf Creek Road) is closed last the 1.5 mile mark.
There are a number of COUNTY ROADS also closed. Click Here to read a list of closing which are posted on the Crittenden County Sheriff's Department Facebook Page.

Livingston County
KY 917 (Tucker-Temple Road) is closed 6.9 to 7.2 mile mark.
KY 137 (River Road) has water over the road signs posted at the 9.3 to 9.8  mile mark.
KY 137 (River Road) has water over the road signs posted at the 13.12 mile mark.
KY 137 is closed from the 5.28 to 15.45 mile mark.
KY 133 (Lola Road) at 18 mile mark from near the KY 137 intersection to Berrys Ferry Landing.
KY 70 (Tiline Road) is closed from the 7.5 to 8.3 mile mark between Smithland and Tiline.

Opening March 1 in Marion

Schools dismissing today at 1pm

Crittenden County Schools will be sending students home today at 1pm due to the threat of wintry weather. 

All after-school activities are cancelled, including tonight’s basketball games.

Wintry weather expected today, flooding continues

A winter weather advisory has been posted by the National Weather Service NWS for western Kentucky from noon today through 3 a.m. Saturday, and flood warning remains in effect.

Mixed precipitation is expected with total snow and sleet accumulations of up to 3 inches are expected, generally along and north of a line from Greenville, Mo., to Greenville, Ky. Farther south, ice accumulations averaging around 0.1 inches are expected.

Precipitation will begin first in southeast Missouri and southwest Illinois early this afternoon and then progress eastward to include the entire region by sunset. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the afternoon and evening commute home from school and work. Travel conditions will deteriorate during evening.

Temperatures and sunshine Saturday should help reduce the effects of the wintry mix. The high for Saturday is expected to be 39, with mostly sunny skies all day. However, very light freezing rain and snow will be possible Saturday night from the Ozark Foothills through southern Illinois and the Evansville Tri State. Isolated slick spots may develop on bridges and untreated roads.

Flooding, ferry
A flood warning remains in effect for Crittenden County and all western Kentucky counties bordering the Ohio River. Minor to moderate flooding is forecast on most area rivers, with some not expected to crest until well into next week.

The Cave In Rock Ferry remains closed due to high water on the Ohio River. NWS forecasts the river at Shawneetown, Ill., to begin falling Wednesday morning based on past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time. As currently forecast, the ferry could possibly open as early as Monday, Feb. 25.

Written drivers’ tests are administered between 12:30 and 1:30 p.m. each Friday in the Crittenden  Circuit Clerk’s office. In the event of inclement weather, please call (270) 965-4200 before showing up to courthouse.

Repubican committee meets

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Area Death

Former longtime deputy PVA in Crittenden County, Evelyn Woodall Corley, 93, of Marion died Tuesday. Myers Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Highway crews prepping for winter event

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is preparing for a winter weather event that is expected to include freezing rain starting Friday afternoon with possible impacts on traffic into Saturday morning.

Due to rain in the forecast before temperatures drop below freezing, crews in Kentucky’s 12 westernmost counties will be unable to pre-treat for this event.

Based on the latest forecast update, a winter mix that is likely to include freezing rain is expected to move across the region starting around 4 p.m., Friday, continuing until the early morning hours on Saturday.  Ice accumulations are expected to be enough to impact travel during the overnight hours and into the early morning on Saturday.

Motorsts who plan to be on the road overnight Friday and into Saturday morning, or have travel plans to neighboring states, should be aware that freezing rain is expected and that ice accumulations are likely create hazardous driving conditions.

What's News this Week?

The Big News this week is Bad News for Marion.

Kentucky's National Guard is making an exit. See this week's printed edition for details and the Guard's storied history in this community.

The high school's first student-athlete swimmer competes in a regional meet. See sports for details of this and the upcoming Fifth District Basketball Tournaments.

Plus, there's news of an audit with regard to the county's finances and a report on school safety in Crittenden County.

These and other stories are making news right here where you live.

There’s only one source of comprehensive news and sports coverage in Marion and Crittenden County. Never miss out on what’s going on in your community. We have our ear to the rail and always keep you posted on what’s happening. Subscribe today to ensure that real news reporting continues in your community. Get the printed edition or read the entire paper online with a subscription to The Press, starting at just $2.95.

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Coyote contest this weekend

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Cave in Rock Ferry closing at 6 p.m.

The Cave In Rock Ferry closed at dark Tuesday. The ferry is closing for several days due to rising water on the Ohio River. Watch video below for details and illustration.

Additionally,  in Crittenden County, the following roads are closed due to being under water: Cool Springs, Enon Church, Providence and Hebron Church roads and Chase Matthews Drive.

Ferry officials say high water on the Ohio River could stall

the operation for a week or more.

COMING SOON TO MARION, KY.

In the Former Pamida Building

I-24 accident in Lyon causes traffic detour

UPDATE: Site is now clear and all lanes are open.

ORIGINAL POST
Kentucky Transportation Department is reporting a crash involving a passenger vehicle and a tractor-trailer on I-24 Westbound in Lyon County near the Truck Scales between Exit 40 and Exit 31.

First responders were just arriving on scene about 10:30am. The interstate in the westbound lane was initially closed. Motorists need to detour west via the US 62 at the Eddyville-Kuttawa Exit 40 along US 62 and return to I-24 at Exit 27 in Calvert City.

Smoking cessation class begins Feb. 19

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Athletics Hall of Fame Inducts Cozart, O'Leary

Angie Hobbs O'Leary and David Cozart will be inducted into the Farmers Bank Marion-Crittenden County Hall of Fame tonight during a ceremony between the varsity basketball games. Read More about the new members to the hall of fame.

Crittenden County hosts St. Mary tonight. Tipoff of the first game between the girls' teams is 6pm.

Homecoming is also tonight. Coronation ceremony to crown and king and queen will be at 5:30pm.

Flooding could shut ferry as early as mid-week

Users of the Cave In Rock Ferry will want to monitor our news reports at The Press Online for potential closure of the service as early as Wednesday, Feb. 13 due to flooding.

National Weather Service hydrological prediction for the Ohio River at Shawneetown, Ill., puts the river above operational limits of the ferry as early as noon Wednesday. That forecast could be additionally affected by local rains or flow from upriver.

Service could be halted for several days, according to the forecast.

According to the ferry operator, the service generally closes when the river gauge is at 42.5 feet at Shawneetown. At that level, Ky. 91 North leading to the ferry landing in Crittenden County becomes impassable.

Area Death

Loya Charles Travis, 92, of Marion died Tuesday. Services are today at Caldwell Springs Baptist Church. Gilbert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Tonight is homecoming; hall of fame

Crittenden County will have its high school basketball homecoming tonight with a 5:30pm ceremony prior to the varsity doubleheader against Paducah St. Mary.

Also this evening, the Farmers Bank Marion-Crittenden County Hall of Fame will induct two new members. That ceremony will be between games. See this week's printed edition of The Crittenden Press for details about new inductees.

First responders headed to stranded vehicle

Emergency responders were called to the Deanwood area in the eastern part of the county where a motorist was stranded in flash flooding along Piney Creek.

A passerby reports that a Dodge Durango is off of Ky. 120 and next to the creek bank in a flooded field.

The entire state is under a flash flood warning. Motorists should never attempt to drive through flood waters.

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News from This Week's Newspaper

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In this week's newspaper:

• We get you up to date on the latest developments in the coming Wet-Dry Vote.
• There are changes at Marion Baptist Church Family Life Center and we will get you caught up on the latest.
• In court news, a deputy jailer is in a bit of trouble. Get the details.
• And find out what's happening to your property values. It might not be so good.
• Plus much more local news and sports you can get nowhere else.

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CASA online auction begins Saturday

An online auction to benefit the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program in Hopkins, Webster and Crittenden counties will run Saturday through Feb. 16. Items for auction include a Colts football, a Predators hockey puck, Reds tickets and a number of other times, which can be seen at facebook.com/casaofhopkinswebstercrittenden/ beginning Saturday.

Join Us Live: Football Signing Day in Crittenden County

Six Crittenden County seniors were recognized during a
College Football Signing Day event Wednesday at Rocket Arena.

Those recognized for signing to play collegiate football were seniors Hunter Boone, Ethan Dossett, Brock Langston, Devon Nesbitt, Sean O’Leary and Parker Johnson. 

Four went to Campbellsville, one to UT-Martin and one to the University of the Cumberlands.

See The Crittenden Press printed edition for details.

The Ceremony was Broadcast Live on LIVE on FACEBOOK.

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MCC recruiting instructors tonight at Ed-Tech Center

Madisonville Community College (MCC) is trying to recruit adjunct instructors for a number of classes that could be offered in Marion at the Ed-Tech Center starting in the fall.

There will be a Adjunct Fair at the Ed-Tech Center from 6 p.m., to 7:30 p.m., tonight and again Tuesday, March 5 at the same time when prospective instructors can meet with MCC representatives.

Adjunct instructors must meet minimum requirements, which vary depending upon which courses are taught. Some require a master’s degree while others require only an associate’s degree.

The Madisonville college is needing instructors for air conditioning/HVAC, astronomy, automotive, biology, business, chemistry, communications, computer info technology, economics, EMT-paramedic, English, health sciences, machine tool, nurse aid, math, phlebotomy, psychology and sociology.

If you plan to attend the Marion fair in March, RSVP to (270) 824-8564 or by emailing kay.hawkins@kctcs.edu.

Advanced Planning: Next Year's School Calendar

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Here is next year's calendar for Crittenden County Schools District.

The 2019-2020 Calendar was approved at the January meeting of the Crittenden County Board of Education.

Keep up with all of the school happenings in The Crittenden Press from sports to student activities and official board of education business, we have it all. 

The Press has information you will find nowhere else. Get the printed copy, or the full online version.

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De-Iced: Ferry operating normal now

Although Cave In Rock Ferry closed early Friday due to ice in the Ohio River, the warmer temperatures cleared those issues up over the weekend.

The ferry is operating on a normal schedule, but fog on Monday was pretty heavy as illustrated in this photograph sent to us by Hutch Goad of Marion.

Deputy jailer facing criminal charges

A Crittenden County deputy jailer is facing misdemeanor criminal charges for third-degree sexual abuse, plus other allegations following an incident involving another jail employee inside the jail late last year.

This week's printed edition of The Crittenden Press will have details.

Area Deaths

Eddy L. “Ike” McDowell, 66, of Fredonia died Saturday. Lakeland Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Eddyville is in charge of arrangements.

Inez Evelyn Drennan, 97, of Fredonia, formerly of Marion, died Sunday. Gilbert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Jesse Young, 75, of Marion, formerly of Sturgis, died Sunday. Whitsell Funeral Home in Sturgis is in charge of arrangements.

Fitness expert featured at Woman's Club meeting

Woman’s Club of Marion will meet Wednesday with Serena Dickerson, owner of Full Body Fitness Studio, as the guest speaker. Refreshments will be served at 1 p.m. followed by Dickerson’s presentation at 1:30 p.m. Guests are invited to attend. The club building is located at 126 E. Carlisle St.

Roads slick in some areas this morning

Here's an update on road conditions in the county.

Since the live road report this morning, we have spoken with local officials who say there were indeed a couple of accidents this morning where motorists slid off of slick roads. 

The highway around the rock quarry on US 60 East was still slick an hour or so ago and there was a bad spot on US 60 West near Airport Road. Also, Ky. 120 was reportedly slick earlier this morning all the way to the county line where there was a minor accident. 

Be careful and don't assume the roads are perfectly clear. There could still be slick spots this morning.

Crittenden County Schools are closed this morning. Livingston is going, but on a one-hour delay.

Here is this morning's Live Winter Road Report

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No school again today

Due to overnight sleeting that created slick road conditions, school officials have called off classes again today. 

In Livingston, schools will open one hour late.