2 traffic deaths in Crittenden in 2019

Fatal traffic accidents were down markedly in 2019 in the seven-county Kentucky State Police Post 2 Area, which includes Crittenden County.

There were no fatal crashes reported in the Post 2 District in December 2019 and 28 for the whole year.

There were no automobile motorists killed in traffic crashes in Crittenden County in 2019, but one passenger on a motorcycle died as a result of a crash on Ky. 135 and a Marion woman died when a truck crashed into her home on Old Morganfield Road.

Rob Austin, spokesman for the state police in Post 2, said ... for the rest of this article, see the Jan. 30, 2020 printed edition of The Crittenden Press.

Four Chaplains service in Salem Sunday

American Legion Post 217 of Burna will present its annual Four Chaplains Service at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Salem on Sunday.

The service will begin at 11 a.m. All veterans in the area are invited to attend, along with community members who are interested in hearing an emotional service.

American Legion posts nationwide remember Four Chaplains Day with memorial services that pay tribute to the courageous chaplains and the brave young men who lost their lives on that fateful night during World War II. This will be the 77th anniversary of the sinking of the United States Army transport Dorchester and the selfless acts of four U.S. Army chaplains aboard. The Dorchester tragically sunk on Feb. 3, 1943, while crossing the North Atlantic, transporting troops to an American base in Greenland.

“As we remember this tragic event, remember today those who continue in the work of our country to see we have the freedoms we have today,” said Faye Gibson, of the Legion’s auxiliary. “Freedom is not free. May God continue to bless our military and our country.”

Students going back to school Friday

Crittenden County students will be back in school on Friday.

Classes were cancelled on Thursday due to a water line break and boil water order in the City of Marion.

Students are reminded to bring their completed NTI packets to school on Friday. If students complete their work while out of school on designated NTI days, the missed day does not have to be made up.

Narcan training Thursday in Eddyville

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Four accidental overdoses in one weekend in Lyon County earlier this month has prompted quick efforts by the Pennyrile District Health Department to educate and train the public on the benefits of Narcan, the life-saving drug that reverses the effects of drug overdose.

A training at the Lyon County Convention Center at Lee Jones Park in Eddyville will be offered from 3-6 p.m., Thursday (today). Free Narcan kits will be given to those attending the training, which only takes 10-15 minutes.

Jim Tolley, interim director of the Pennyrile District Health Department, said Narcan has a very high rate of saving lives. He said the Lyon County overdoses happened to adults ages 30-60.

“These kits are not just for addicts, and the sooner they are administered the better,” Tolley said.

Boil water advisory lifted

The City of Marion has just lifted the boil water advisory inside the city limits.

The advisory was issued Wednesday when state workers hit a water line on Old Salem Road.

The interruption of water service caused the dismissal of school in Crittenden County on Thursday.

City Administrator Adam Ledford said at 2:25 p.m., Thursday the city was alerted that the test samples were approved, allowing city officials to cancel the boil water advisory.

Area Death

Ricky Bowman, 66, of Eddyville died Tuesday. Dunn's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

More work on Main Street

Once Harper Construction has completed its concrete curb and gutter work on the south end of Main Street, the state contractor plans to move its crew to the other side of the courthouse square for additional improvements on North Main Street.

Curb and gutter replacements along Main Street began in early November.

As work is completed on the south side, crews will move to an area recently marked by cones on the east side of North Main Street.

The additional work will be in front of McDonald’s and traffic will be reduced to one-lane and flagged while construction is underway.

Boil Water Update for City of Marion

Marion City Administrator Adam Ledford says the boil water order issued earlier today was in response to a broken water distribution line on Old Salem Road, near the high school campus.

Repairs have already been made and the system is being recharged, Ledford said.

The boil order will resume until at least 4pm on Thursday. Safe Drinking Water Guidelines require boil orders to be in place for 24 hours following such an incident.

School in Crittenden County has been cancelled for Thursday due to the boil order. Superintendent Vince Clark said it would be nearly impossible to prepare about 1,300 students their school meals and keep fresh drinking water available throughout the school day without water from the tap.

Pictured are crews who were working on the water line late Wednesday afternoon.

School cancelled Thursday; Boil Water

Crittenden County School District has cancelled all classes for Thursday due to a water issue in Marion.

Marion city officials announced a boil water order early Wednesday afternoon after a six-inch distribution line was damaged during roadside construction on Old Salem Road near the high school and middle school campus.

School Superintendent Vince Clark said that because of the boil water situation, all county schools will be closed on Thursday. It will be considered a Rocket Way NTI Day. High school students should do the first "A Day" NTI day assignments.

NTI is a Non-Traditional Instruction option that allows students to work from home. The school district is allowed to use 10 NTI days per year and they do not have to be made up later in the school year.

Boil water advisory issued

At around 1:50 p.m. Wednesday, the City of Marion issued a boil water advisory.

State workers hit a 6-inch pipe on Old Salem Road, prompting the water department to issue the advisory, according to city clerk Layten Croft.

No indication of the duration for the boil water recommendation has been given. Check back for updates.

Area Death

Donald Gene McClure, 85, of Marion died Tuesday. Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of arrangements.

Sculptures topic of Fireside Chat

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Marion resident Kathleen Guess presents interesting facts about art sculptures during the annual Community Arts Foundation-sponsored Fireside Chat.

Held at 7 p.m., Thursday at the Woman's Club of Marion, Guess' discussion will include information about sculptures in ancient Greek culture through present day masterpieces.

Guess, youth librarian at the Crittenden County Public Library, holds a Master's of Art History degree from the University of St. Andrews University in Scotland.

Not your father's pot: Hidden in Plain Sight

Want to learn more about today's drugs and how to know if your

pre-teen or adolescent is using? See this week's printed edition of

The Crittenden Press newspaper for further information from

Trooper Corey King's presentation in Marion on Monday night.

Area Death

Robert Lee Rice, 69, of Marion died Sunday, Jan. 26. Myers Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of arrangements.

Livingston sheriff searching for missing man

The Livingston County Sheriff's Office is requesting the public's assistance in locating a missing person, Gary L. Cowen, 62, of Salem.

Cowen was last seen on Tuesday, Jan. 21 in rural Livingston County on Johnson Road.

Cowan is described as a white male, six feet tall and weighing 140 pounds. He has blue eyes and brown hair.

In a news release about the missing individual, Livingston County Sheriff's Department described Cowan as possibly "suffering from some mental health issues." He is not believed to be a danger.

Anyone with information should contact the Livingston County Sheriff's Department at (270) 928-2122 or the Kentucky State Police at 1-800-222-5555.

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1,000 Points and counting ...

Crittenden County High School junior Preston Turley scored 25 points – 16 in the first half – Friday to lead the Rockets to a win over Fort Campbell. His effort gets him into the prestigious 1,000-Points Club.

Teammate Gabe Mott is not far behind and should reach the coveted mark by the end of this coming week.

There will be a recognition of all of Crittenden County basketball's 1,000 Points Club members at Rocket Arena on Feb. 7. Get all of the details in your printed edition of The Crittenden Press.

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Crittenden firefighters responding in Livingston

A two-story home is on fire in the Hampton area of Livingston County.

Authorities in Livingston County have asked for mutual aid from Crittenden County Volunteer Fire Department.

Reports are that the home was fully engulfed when firemen first arrived about 3pm Friday.

Legislative Highlights from this week in Frankfort

News from the Kentucky General Assembly

The pace of action in Frankfort for this 60-day legislative session has been fairly brisk as several measures took steps forward in the lawmaking process this past week include the following:

“Born alive” act. Senate Bill 9 would require that no infant born alive – including one that survives a failed abortion attempt – be denied appropriate medical care. Violation of the proposed law could result in the revocation of a medical provider’s license and felony charges. The bill was approved by the Senate Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection Committee on Thursday and now goes to the full Senate for consideration.

Youth smoking and vaping. Senate Bill 56 would specify in state law that anyone under 21 years old is not allowed to possess tobacco products and vaping products. This would place state law in line with recently approved federal law regarding youth smoking and vaping. Under Senate Bill 56, officers could confiscate such products from people not old enough to use them

Learn to identify drug use in teens

Crittenden County Attorney Rebecca Johnson says Monday's program at the Marion Ed-Tech Center is a must-attend for parents, grandparents, guardians or anyone who wants to know more about recognizing subtle hints of drug usage, particularly among youngsters.

Johnson says the program should appeal to every parent whether they have suspicions about drug use or not.

Master Trooper Corey King of the Kentucky State Police will make the presentation. He is a 19-year veteran of the state police and is assigned to Post 16 in Henderson. He resides in Owensboro.

The purpose of this workshop is to ensure that parents and other authorities receive adequate information needed to recognize when a person, especially an adolescent, may be using drugs, Johnson said. The goal is to increase early intervention rates by supplying parents and other authorities with the knowledge and tools necessary to identify the warning signs of drug usage; thereby decreasing the probability that the person will continue drug usage or develop a drug addiction.

The program will have some primary objectives it plans to meet, including helping attendees learn to identify the current, most prevalent drugs, recognize physical and emotional symptoms of drug usage, recognize the material signs of drug usage and understand the importance of early intervention.

There will be snacks and drawings at the event. No reservation is need and the program is free.

Marion Pizza Hut closing

Marion’s Pizza Hut will serve patrons for the final time Wednesday. District manager Denise Crawford confirmed Thursday that the restaurant is closing. 

Crawford said the economy and other changes led to the franchise owner’s decision to close the restaurant. The Eddyville location will remain open.

Some of the half dozen employees may transition to the Eddyville restaurant, Crawford said. 

“We’re very sad,” Crawford said. “We have been through this before and it is never a happy thing.”

The store opened in Darben Plaza more than 30 years ago and was a popular hangout for teens and family restaurant complete with a juke box, game room and party room.

Time to schedule Livingston preschool screening

It’s time to schedule your child for a pre-school screening in Livingston County.

Livingston Preschool screenings will be held from 8:30 a.m., to 3 p.m., on May 1 at the Livingston County Extension office.

Appointments can be scheduled by calling 270-928-2244 or 270-988-4000

Crittenden adds 178 to donor program

In Crittenden County in 2019, 178 names were added to the Trust for Life’s registry, and $1,365.75 was given to the Trust for Life through public donations at Melissa Guill’s circuit court clerk’s office.

In total, 4,238 Crittenden residents are on the lifesaving donor registry.

There are currently more than 2 million people registered as organ donors in Kentucky, and more than 99 percent of them ... read more in this week's printed edition of The Crittenden Press.

Hampton couple charged with sexual abuse

A man and woman from Hampton in Livingston County have been arrested on a number of sexual abuse charges following an investigation by the Kentucky State Police.

State Police say the received a call from Livingston County High School regarding a possible incident involving the sexual abuse of a juvenile.

Paxton L. Faulkner Yates, 31, and Christina L. Faulkner Yates, 39, both of Hampton were arrested on various felony charges.

State Police say Paxton Faulkner Yates admitted to sexual contact with a juvenile relative on multiple occasions. Police also say he admitted to photographing and videoing the acts.

State Police said Christina Faulkner Yates reportedly confirmed a juvenile relative had sexual intercourse on multiple occasions with her husband. She further admitted to taking photos and videoing the sexual acts then sent them to her husband electronically, state police said in a news release issued today.

Paxton L. Faulkner Yates was arrested and charged with two counts incest (forcible compulsion/incapable of consent or under 18 years of age), a class B felony; one count of use of a minor under 18 years of age in a sexual performance, a class C felony; possession/viewing matter portraying sexual performance by minor, a class D felony; and two counts of third-degree rape, a class D felony.

Christina L Faulkner Yates was arrested and charged with two counts of incest (forcible compulsion/incapable of consent or under 18 years of age), a class B felony; one count of possession/viewing matter portraying sexual performance by minor, a Class D felony; and one count of distribution of matter portraying sexual performance by minor, a class D felony.

They were each lodged in the McCracken County Detention Center.

The investigation in ongoing and is being conducted by Detective David Dick with the Kentucky State Police.

Local prosecutor weighs in on truth in sentencing

It is no secret that incarceration costs have been a driving force with legislative action over the last several years in Kentucky and other states. As jail costs have skyrocketed and other economic concerns have presented major budget constraints for Kentuckians, our state legislature has sought radical changes in the Kentucky Penal Code and administrative regulations. Some of these changes have been very transparent and others have not.

One of the ways the legislature has sought to save money is a mandate of deferred prosecution or presumptive probation for drug possession cases. In addition, the legislature cut the penalty time back from 1-5 years for possession of schedule II narcotics such as heroin, cocaine or methamphetamine to 1-3 years for the ... Read Commonwealth Attorney Zac Greenwell's complete op-ed piece in this week's printed edition of The Crittenden Press, on sale at newsstands now.

Rifle giveaway will benefit animal shelter

A Henry Golden Boy .22 rifle is being given away as a fundraiser for the Mary Hall Ruddiman Canine Shelter.

The gun was donated by Willard and Melissa Guill and Kristi Beavers.

Tickets are $1 each or six for $5. Call (270) 965-2006 or message the shelter on Facebook to purchase a ticket.

Drawing will be held Feb. 14.

Retail value of the gun is $550, and it can be viewed at Hodge’s Sports and Apparel in Marion. Tickets are available at Hodge's and the Circuit Clerk's office at the courthouse.

Area Deaths

Maudie Rae Summers, 80, of Marion died Tuesday. Gilbert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Judith "Judy" Myers, 72, of Sullivan died Monday. Gilbert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Area Death

Janice Marie Dunbar Harris, 67, of Salem died Sunday. Boyd Funeral Directors and Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.

Press closed today

The Crittenden Press will be closed Monday, January 20 in recognition of Martin Luther King day. 

The Early Bird will be delivered one day late this week due to the holiday and postal delivery schedules.

The Crittenden Press will be on a normal schedule this week.

If you need assistance today please call 270-704-0447.

Deer season ends Monday

Monday is the final day of deer season in Kentucky.

Archery season, which opened way back in September, is the longest deer hunting season of the year. It will close on Monday.

Hunters may use traditional archery equipment, compound bows or crossbows through Monday.

Also, the archery wild turkey season ends Monday.

Area Deaths

Robert E. Bates, 62, of Marion died today. Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of arrangements.

Rosalee Wallace, 74, of Crayne died today. Myers Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of arrangements.

Mary Jean Ramage, 92, of Hampton died Friday. Boyd Funeral Directors and Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.

Area Death

Mary Jean Ramage, 92, of Hampton died Friday. Boyd’s Funeral Directors and Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.

Area Death

Anthony Lee “Tony” Collins, 65, of Sturgis died Friday. Whitsell Funeral Home in Sturgis is in charge of arrangements.

North College Street house for sale

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This 2 bedroom house a couple of blocks from the courthouse is idea for families starting out or older couples downsizing.

Al Starnes of Coldwell Banker Service 1st Realty is showing the listing, which is 1,300 square feet and has an unfinished basement and finished attic.

Call Starnes to see this home.

Second Amendment Rights movement

A local movement to adopt some type of stance supporting Second Amendment Rights may gain steam this morning. A large crowd of gun rights supporters is expected at this morning's regular meeting of the Crittenden County Fiscal Court.

Magistrates are expected to discuss some type of public decree that would show local solidarity for Second Amendment Rights.

The meeting starts at 8:30am at the courthouse.

 

Cardinals Caravan in Paducah, Evansville

Cardinals Caravan
Autographs, chat with players, meet former stars

Participants
Players: Tyler O'Neill, Ryan Helsley, Andrew Knizner, Seth Elledge. Former Cardinals Kerry Robinson, Rick Ankiel.

Sunday in Evansville
at Screaming Eagles Arena, 6 p.m

Monday in Paducah
at McCracken Convention and Expo Center, noon

Area Death

Karen Yvonne Millikan, 64, of the Lola Community died Wednesday. Boyd Funeral Directors and Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.

Rogers WoodmenLife agent

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Planning ahead is important for life and after death.

WoodmenLife representative Grant Rogers can discuss life insurance options with you to ensure you are adequately prepared for the future.

To learn more about what WoodmenLife has to offer, contact Rogers, a licensed agent serving Crittenden and the surrounding area.

Rockets host UHA tonight in All A

Junior Preston Turley leads Crittenden in scoring and
rebounding this season. See this week's newspaper
for statistical leaders for the Rockets and Lady Rockets.

Crittenden County will host University Heights in tonight's opening round of the boys' All A Classic Basketball Tournament at Rocket Arena.

Tipoff is a 7pm.

Crittenden has won just one of its last six games, but the Rockets are climbing in the polls. CCHS is ranked seventh in the region, its highest mark of the season.

University Heights (7-8) is ranked third in the Second Region after being No. 8 a week ago. The Blazers have had quality wins over Christian County and Hopkinsville in the last seven days, prompting their ascension in the poll.

Follow the Rockets and Lady Rockets weekly in the printed edition of The Crittenden Press.

BOYS 2ND REGION MEDIA POLL
1. Madisonville
2. Webster County
3. University Heights
4. Henderson County
5. Christian County
6. Hopkinsville
7. Lyon County
8. Crittenden County
9. Caldwell County
10. Trigg County

Time to register for Kindergarten

Do you have a child who will be ready for Kindergarten next school year?

If so, it's time to pre-register your child.

Crittenden County School District is preparing for the 2020-21 school year and asking parents of next year's Kindergarten-aged students to pre-register online. Any student who will be five years old by Aug. 1, 2020 is eligible to attend.

Every Kindergarten student needs to pre-register, even those who are currently in Crittenden County's preschool classes.

The process is easy, says Diana Lusby, director of pupil personnel for the school district.

"Just click on this LINK and answer a few questions about your child," she said.

You may also call Crittenden County Elementary School at 270.965.2243 to register your child.

Ferry will reopen Tuesday morning

Cave in Rock Ferry will reopen at 6am Tuesday following repairs today to the tug boat.

A damaged manifold was discovered late Sunday, prompting the decision to idle the boat and make the necessary repairs on Monday.

It will be back in a regular schedule Tuesday. 

All A Classic Opening Rounds

CCHS Season Passes will not be honored

for Tournament Games Tonight and Tuesday at Rocket Arena

GIRLS’ OPENING ROUND
MONDAY, 7pm various sites
Livingston at Crittenden
UHA at Caldwell
Ft. Campbell at Lyon
Dawson Springs, bye

SEMIFINALS THURSDAY
at Dawson Springs
Upper bracket 6pm
Lower bracket, 7:30pm

FINAL SATURDAY
At Dawson Springs, 4pm


BOYS’ OPENING ROUND
TUESDAY, 7pm various sites
Dawson at Lyon
UHA at Crittenden
Caldwell at Livingston
Ft. Campbell, bye

SEMIFINALS FRIDAY
at Livingston Central
Upper bracket 6pm
Lower bracket, 7:30pm

FINAL SATURDAY
At Smithland, 7pm

Ferry closed for repairs on tug

Cave in Rock Ferry will be closed today and perhaps tomorrow (Monday and Tuesday) in order to makes repairs to the tug boat.

A damaged manifold was discovered late Sunday, prompting the decision to idle the boat and make the necessary repairs.

Stay tuned to The Press Online for updates.

Area Death

Loeta Faye Riddle, 82, of Marion died Friday. Myers Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Incumbent Bechler has opposition for House seat

There will be a race in the Kentucky House 4th District in the fall of 2020.

Four-term Republican state Rep. Lynn Bechler of Marion will be challenged by Democrat Alonzo Pennington of Princeton.

Friday was the filing deadline for major party candidates seeking election in 2020.

Three candidates have filed to seek the unexpired seat on the Kentucky Court of Appeals, including Crittenden Circuit Judge Rene Williams. Also filing were Paducah attorney Chris McNeill and Paducah attorney Jason Coltharp of Paducah.

See next week's printed edition of The Crittenden Press for further details.

School superintendent evaluation released

Crittenden County's Board of Education has released its recent evaluation of Superintendent Vince Clark.

The school board conducts annual evaluations of the district's top administrator, following standard guidelines established by the Kentucky Department of Education.

This week's printed edition of The Crittenden Press has results of that evaluation and excerpts from commentaries by the board of education.

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Flooding expected over next 3 days

Winds are already picking up in Crittenden County, and rain will soon follow.

Forecasters are warning of potential record rainfall starting tonight and continuing through Saturday.

There is a chance for a three-day total in excess of six inches of rain with accompanying 30-50mph winds.

With a forecast of heavy rainfall into the weekend, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) encourages everyone to get ready for the possibility of flooding.

“Flooding can happen anytime, even in winter months,” said FEMA Region V Administrator James K. Joseph. “Make sure your family knows how to stay safe before extreme weather occurs – don’t attempt to walk or drive through flowing water and verify your mobile phone is enabled to receive Wireless Emergency Alerts to warn you of dangerous conditions and other emergencies in your area.”

Stay tuned to The Press Online for any updates as this weather event moves through the area, including the status of the Cave In Rock Ferry service and road closures. 

Circuit Court in session today in Marion

Crittenden Circuit Court is in session today with Judge Rene Williams on the bench.

This will be the first docket Judge Williams has heard in Marion since declaring as a candidate last week for the 2020 special election to the Kentucky Court of Appeals.

Monthly circuit court dockets can be located here at The Press Online by clicking the LINKS tab at the top of the page.

The Press provides coverage of circuit court hearings, pleadings and sentencings every month and publishes a detail recap of dispositions of felony cases. You can only read those articles in the printed edition of The Crittenden Press. See next week's newspaper for a followup article on today's cases.

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Judge anticipates push for 2A Sanctuary here

Crittenden County Judge-Executive Perry Newcom anticipates a grassroots movement here to compel local leaders to explore making this community a Second Amendment Sanctuary.

A wave of communities across Kentucky, and beyond, have been adopting measures that they hope will insulate them from potentially stricter, future gun laws.

Whether local governmental action of this fashion would have any buoyancy against future state or federal law remains to be seen. However, the push is real and Newcom says he will be prepared for it as soon as next week when county magistrates convene for their regular monthly meeting.

See this week's printed edition of The Crittenden Press for further details.

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Young vocalists, actors sought for musical

A spring musical is coming to Marion’s big stage.

It’s uncertain the title, but a condensed version of a Broadway musical will be presented in late April by middle and high school students.

Auditions for the hour-long musical will be held between 5:30-7:30 p.m., Jan. 14 at Fohs Hall.

Directing the production will be vocal instructor Michelle Crider. Her husband Corey, an operatic baritone, will assist with stage choreography.

Crider said she will determine the title of the musical after she sees the vocalists interested in participating. Usually the junior musicals have 11-28 people, and some actors/vocalists can double in two roles.

College Street house for sale

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This two-bedroom home located in Marion has lots of potential with a bonus room, finished attic and unfishished basement.

If you're looking to buy in Marion, whether it's a starter house or you're ready to downsize, check this one out.

Call Al Starnes at Coldwell Banker to see this and other area listings.

Estate leaves money to Fohs Hall

A Crittenden County man has left a sizable sum of money to Fohs Hall.

Thousands of dollars were part of a life insurance bequest left by a Marion native who moved away during his professional career, but came back home for retirement.

When he passed away last summer, Fohs Hall found out that it was a beneficiary of his estate.

See this week's printed edition of The Crittenden Press for details.

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Area Death

William E. Adams, 79, of Fredonia died Monday. Morgan's Funeral Home in Princeton is in charge of arrangements.

Judge Williams seeks higher court

Crittenden Circuit Judge Rene Williams has filed to seek a position on a higher court.

Williams has served as circuit judge for Crittenden, Webster and Union counties for the past 16 years and before that was a district judge here.

Williams is a lifelong Webster County resident.

See this week's printed edition of The Crittenden Press for details.

Area death

Longtime civic leader Janet H. "Judy" Winn, 85, of Marion died Sunday. Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of arrangements.

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Sunday buffet at Anna Mae's

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Anna Mae's restaurant on Main Street in Marion is open on Sunday and recently began offering a buffet. Convenient for just after church, the buffet features a variety of meats and vegetables.

Delivery is also available every day.

Visit the family-owned restaurant any day of the week at 218 S. Main Street.

Area Death

Douglas E. McKinney, 78, of Joy died Wednesday. Myers Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of arraignments.

McFarland Auction Saturday

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Area deaths

Henry Barbee “H.B.” Phillips, Jr., 89, of Marion died Wednesday. Gilbert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Stephen Douglas Bebout, 55, of Paducah, formerly of Marion, died Sunday. Arrangements are under the direction of Lone Oak Chapel of Milner & Orr Funeral Home in Paducah.


 

Area death

Billie Earl O’Dell, 87, of Paducah died Friday, Dec. 13, 2019. Hughes Funeral Home of Paducah was in charge of arrangements.

No printed edition of Press this week

As a reminder to our readers, there is no printed edition of The Crittenden Press this week.

Next week's newspaper will be published on schedule.

Thank you and Happy New Year!