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There were 29 cases reported in the county over the seven-day period from Dec. 25 through Dec. 30, which is an incidence rate of 47.02 when the state’s formula per 100,000 population is applied. On Kentucky’s COVID-19 website, the color-coded map is clearly not current as it shows Crittenden in the Yellow with a 4.9 incidence rate. Based on data provided by the area health district, the rate should actually be well into the Red, which has a threshold incidence rate above 25.
Area health officials say data lag and an overwhelmed reporting system is likely to blame for the apparent inaccurate data on the state website located at kycovid19.ky.gov.
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Harvesting a buck of a lifetime is... well, it’s a lifetime achievement.
Unless, you’re Chris Woodall.
The 41-year-old Marion man has more than duplicated a feat he rang up 19 years ago. Woodall is now one of a remarkably few hunters on earth who can boast multiple such milestones.
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The whitetail sported a rack with 23 visible points and roughs out at nearly 200 inches on the Boone and Crockett scoring system.
“I am very fortunate, very humbled by it,” Woodall says.
It’s a mainframe 12-pointer with incredible mass and characteristics like kickers, fliers and drop tines that certainly put this deer among the best ever harvested in Crittenden County, a place known for trophy whitetails.
The story begins more than a year earlier when a neighbor showed him a trail camera photograph of a monster buck. The deer was never seen in daylight, only captured on camera in the dark of night. That season, Woodall believes he may have had a close encounter with the deer in a heavily thicketed area with limited sight distance.
“I just believed in my gut that was a big deer, maybe this one,” he said.
Earlier this fall, another neighbor found a picture of this buck on one of his cameras. It, too, was taken at night. But no one hunting in the area had laid eyes on this trophy buck during the daytime. At least until 4 p.m., Nov. 28.
Woodall is a self-described old-school hunter. He doesn’t rely on too many gimmicks to harvest big bucks, but his formula is well tested. In 2001, he bagged a huge buck that grossed 180-plus and went
If taxes are not paid or postmarked by that day, there will be a 5% penalty added.
The penalty goes up to 21% if not paid by Jan. 31.
Crittenden County had 16 new cases of COVID-19 announced today. All were recovering at home.
The cases range in age from 5 to 93. Nine of the cases were age 70 or over.
There have been 38 cases reported in the area over the previous seven-day period, 400 since the pandemic began and six deaths since April 1.
Bea Hardin, 97, of Hampton died Monday, Dec. 28, 2020. Boyd Funeral Directors and Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.
Shirley L. O’Neal, 82, of Newburgh, Ind., died Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020 at her home. Ziemer Funeral Home East Chapel in Evansville is in charge of arrangements.
Billie Jewell (Mitchell) Belt, 85, of Salem died Monday, Dec. 28, 2020, at Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services in Salem. Boyd Funeral Directors and Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.
Brandon Matthew Ladd, 44, of Smithland died Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020 at the Ray & Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah. Boyd Funeral Directors and Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.
William D. Marvel, 93, of Marion died Monday, Dec. 28, 2020 at Crittenden County Health and Rehab. Gilbert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Beverly Susan Gerard, 75, of Marion died Monday, Dec. 28, 2020 at Crittenden County Health and Rehab. Gilbert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Madeline Crider Belt of Marion died Saturday, December 26, 2020. Myers Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
John Paul, Hamilton, 81, of Marion ied Saturday, December 26, 2020. Myers Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Charles Hoffman, 81, of Marion died Friday, December 25, 2020 at his residence. Vanover Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Sammie George Belt, 82, of the Joy died December 26, 2020 at the Ray & Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah. Boyd Funeral Directors and Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.
Dorothy Ann Wesmoland, 74, of Marion, died Monday Dec. 29, 2020 at Morganfield Nursing & Rehab Center in Morganfield. Whitsell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Delois Ann Tinsley, 86, of Marion died December 27, 2020 at Crittenden County Health and Rehab. Gilbert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Gregory Eugene Belt, 61, of Joy died December 20, 2020 at his home. Boyd Funeral Directors and Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.
Crittenden County has reported 21 COVID-19 cases since Christmas Eve.
Today was the first time the local caseload has been updated because of the holiday.
Most of the cases reported today were elderly. Fourteen were over the age of 60 and 11 were 75 over or older. All were reported to be self isolated with none hospitalized.
Over the past seven days, 28 cases have been reported here. There have been 385 cases here since the pandemic began.
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Chip Michalove is known as the “Great White Shark Whisperer” who has hooked a 3,500-pound great white shark a few miles off the South Carolina coast.
The Kentucky native moved to Hilton Head Island in 1989 and now owns and operates Outcast Sport Fishing. However, his love for Kentucky basketball has never stopped.
That’s why last weekend when Kentucky played Louisville, his boat was not available for charter. It’s the same in March if Kentucky is playing in the NCAA Tournament.
“I was born in Lexington and spent about the first 10 years of my life in Louisville before my parents divorced and I moved to Hilton Head with my mom,” Michalove said. “I still get back to Lexington about twice a year to catch a game. I like to see games like Louisville, North Carolina and Kansas. But the boat never leaves the dock on the Kentucky-Louisville game or for NCAA Tournament games. Everyone knows that.”
He almost named his boat “Bleed Blue” but knew that might not be a good business move with Indiana and Tennessee fans.
“But our logo is a great white (shark) with a jockey and the jockey silks are blue and white checkered,” he said. “My dog is named Cali after (John) Calipari because I am a huge fan of his. I believe he’s vastly underrated. I hate seeing all the heat that has been on him. Some of it has been ridiculous but he’s great at developing players.”
His first sports memories are his parents pulling for Kentucky and/or Louisville. He remembers arguing with elementary school friends about UK and the Cards. He remembers getting to watch stars like Rex Chapman of Kentucky or Pervis Ellison of Louisville play when he got to go to games. He jokes one of his best days was when Chapman followed him on Twitter.
“My dad still lives in Louisville and we are best friends. We talk Kentucky basketball or football almost every day,” Michalove said. “He does not keep up as I do with recruiting, coaching changes and
Charles Hoffman, 81 of Marion died Friday, December 25, 2020 at his residence. Vanover Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Katherine F. Champion, 98, of Marion died December 25, 2020 at Salem Springlake Health and Rehab. Gilbert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Vern Thompson, 69 of Ledbetter died December 14, 2020 at his home. Boyd Funeral Directors and Cremation Services was in charge of arrangements.
Inez Lasher, 98, of Brook Park, Ohio, formerly of Salem, died December 21, 2020. Boyd Funeral Directors and Cremation Services was in charge of arrangements.
MURRAY STATE
Several area students were named to the Murray State University Dean’s List for the fall semester. To earn a spot on the Dean’s List a students must be a full-time undergraduate enrolled in 12 or more hours in graded courses and have attained a term grade point average of a 3.50 or above.
Following are students on the list from Crittenden County and nearby communities.
From Marion: Logan Belt, Hannah Berry, Madison Champion, Emma Rose Colwell, Gavin Dickerson, John Claude Duvall, Lauren Gilchrist, Ethan Hunt, Jesse Imboden, Jared Lundy, Amanda Lynch, Matt Lynn, Brianna Martin, Carissa Powell, Dayton Simpkins, Ellie Smith and Sam Winders.
From Fredonia: Cady Stribling, Ellie McGowan, Abril Ruvalcaba-Cuevas and Hannah York.
From Salem: Emmalea Barnes, Tabitha Paden and Josey Tolley.
From Sturgis: GraciLou Ackerman, Ashley Conway, Tyler Fuesler, Abby James, Carson O’Guin, Caroline O’Guin, Mallory White and Alexis Wright.
CAMPBELLSVILLE
Seven area students were named to the Campbellsville University President’s and Dean’s lists for the fall term. On the President’s List were Mandy White of Morganfield and Heather Murphy of Princeton. On the Dean’s List were Kaylee Graham of Marion, Hannah Bennett of Morganfield, Emily Hibbs of Morganfield, Hannah Greenfield of Princeton and Ashley Stuart of Princeton.
WEST KENTUCKY COMMUNITY & TECHNICAL COLLEGE
West Kentucky Community and Technical College recognized more than 840 candidates for graduation during a virtual Fall 2020 Commencement program aired on the college's Facebook page and YouTube channel on Friday.
Following are those who earned degrees or certificates. Graduates are listed by the county of residence.
Crittenden County: Jason Tyler Smith, Associate in Applied Science Degree in the Criminal Justice Program; Rachael Marie Haley, Associate in Applied Science Degree in the Nursing Program; Brandyn Elizabeth Murray, Associate in Science Degree; Jimmy Dale Rose, Certificate in the Auto
Anyone with an emergency can dial 270-965-3500 to make sure their call gets through to local dispatchers.
It is not clear how long this situation will last.
Crittenden County reported just one new case of COVID-19 on Wednesday, and that will be the last day for reporting of new diagnoses until Monday, Dec. 28 due to the extended holiday period.
The county has reported 20 cases over the previous seven-day period and 364 since the pandemic began. Wednesday's case was a 20-year-old female who is recovering at home.
Stay safe this holiday season. Take applicable precautions to keep not only yourself, but your loved ones free from the virus.
Some offices in the Crittenden County Courthouse, including the clerk and PVA, will be closing today at noon and will remain closed until Monday in observance of the Christmas holiday.
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All but one of the new diagnoses were age 58 or above, with one being a 92-year-old male. There was also a 17-year-old male confirmed on Tuesday.
Sixteen of the cases reported here in the past seven days have been age 50 or above while there have been seven age 17 or younger.
There have been 363 Crittenden County residents who have tested positive since April 1. That’s about four percent of the population. There have been sixth deaths associated with COVID-19 in this county, a death rate of 1.7 percent of those infected.
Livingston Hospital began providing vaccines today, pictured is Dr. Barnes receiving a shot from infectious control nurse Jessica Head.
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A Marion man faces drug trafficking charges in Caldwell County after being pulled over in a traffic stop just before midnight Monday in Fredonia.
According to a Caldwell County Sheriff’s Department news release, Deputy Kenneth Vincent observed a vehicle traveling north on Ky. 91 and making a right turn onto Cassidy Avenue in Fredonia, failing to use a turn signal.
Deputy Vincent conducted a traffic stop and could smell a strong odor of marijuana. Upon further investigation, Deputy Vincent charged and arrested Dawson Close, 21, of Mott City Road with Trafficking in Controlled Substance 2nd Degree 1st Offense (Drug Unspecified), Trafficking in Controlled Substance 3rd Degree 1st Offense, Trafficking in Marijuana (less than 8 oz) 1st Offense and Possession Drug Paraphernalia.
Close was lodged in the Caldwell County Jail.
City leaf collection has ceased for the season.
Marion City Administrator said the leaf gathering crew worked for weeks while shorthanded due to the pandemic.
"At the end we mostly were fulfilling requests, but I think we got all of them," Ledford said about the leaves.
The city's fall leaf collection is a service greatly appreciated by most residents and property owners Marion.
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Among the new diagnoses is a nine-month-old child. Another is a 71-year-old female, who is hospitalized. Otherwise, all were recovering at home.
There have been 13 cases reported here in the last seven days, which continues to show a downward trend in the virus in Crittenden County.
There have been 357 cases reported in this county since the pandemic began, including six deaths.
UPDATE 4:15pm: Ferry has reopened
The ferry made a final run at about 10:50 a.m., after winds shifted to create hazardous river conditions. The ferry reports sustained winds of about 20 miles per hour with gusts of 35 miles per hour in mid-river at the crossing.
Based on the weather forecast, winds are expected to remain high until about sundown.
The ferry will attempt to provide timely notice when the wind speed drops sufficiently to allow service to resume.
Those paid after that date will be subject to a 5% penalty through Jan. 31.
The penalty goes up to 21% after Jan. 31.
The county publishes in the newspaper its list of delinquent taxpayers in early 2021.
Pennyrile District Health Department, which serves five area counties including Crittenden and Livingston, requested 500 doses for each county to vaccinate local first responders and healthcare providers. It's unclear whether all of those doses will make it to each county. Those in line for the shot if they want it will be doctors, nurses, paramedics, firemen, police and the like.
“I plan on being first in line to get mine when it becomes available,” said Marion Police Chief Ray O’Neal. He wasn’t sure how many other officers would opt to receive the vaccine.
Will you take the vaccine once it's available to you? Respond to our online poll before noon Monday to be counted. Results will be printed in this week's newspaper.
Crittenden County schools are officially on holiday break, and it's unclear whether the governor's announcement on Friday might affect their return in 2021.
Classes have been almost exclusively virtual for the last three weeks, although CCES students did go in person for a week during the state's mandated closure for Red Zone counties.
Gov. Andy Beshear said yesterday that his new executive order will recommend that public and private schools hold off on in-person learning until Jan. 11. Crittenden County is scheduled to return to class on Tuesday, Jan. 5.
The governor's move to push back the start of in-person classes would likely help minimize the spread of COVID-19 after the holidays, he said.
Beshear's new order says public schools that are not in so-called Red Zones on the state's color-coded COVID map could restart on schedule as long as they meet the following guidelines:
The jolly old elf had to make special arrangements to be here during the pandemic and will be taking particular precautions.
Please make sure children are wearing a mask and maintaining approprirate social distancing. A dropbox will be provided where wish lists can be deposited and Santa will make sure they get to the North Pole in time for Christmas.
Also, today is your chance to vote on your favorite local Christmas scene.
Have you traveled the Christmas Decoration Trail yet? If not, get going and cast your ballot today. The Chamber of Commerce will tally the votes and announce the winners on Sunday. Cast your vote on the Chamber’s Facebook page, where you can also find a map for the trail.
You can get a hard copy of the map at Farmers Bank branch, at the kiosk behind the Extension office or at Marion Welcome Center.
Five new cases of the COVID-19 virus were confirmed in Crittenden County today, bringing its pandemic total to 351.
Among today’s cases was a three-year-old boy. There have been 11 children under the age of 10 diagnosed with COVID since April 1.
There have been 19 cases in the past seven days, which would keep the county in the so-called Red zone after numbers had fallen enough yesterday for Crittenden to emerge from among the most critical pandemic counties in Kentucky for the first time in a more than three weeks.
Although cases on Friday spiked a bit, the frequency of positive diagnoses has trended lower in the past few days.
There were two new cases reported Thursday, which brought the county’s seven-day total to 14. Based on the state’s formula for updating its color-coded map, that would drop Crittenden out of the Red zone and into the Orange. However, a data lag between western Kentucky and Frankfort has typically meant a multi-day delay in accurate response on the map. Go to the Map Here. County's in the Red are deemed the most critical, and more restrictive guidelines are suggested for them.
A seven-year-old male and a 78-year-old female were the lates two cases in Crittenden County, bringing the yearly total to 346.
Livingston reported 11 new cases on Thursday, one was hospitalized.
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The county’s total is now 344 since the pandemic began.
Among the cases reflected in Crittenden County’s Wednesday total was a 14-year-old male and a 34-year-old male. Otherwise, all of the individuals were age 57 or older. All were recovering at home.
There have been 27 cases reported in the county over the past seven days, an incidence rate of 43.8 and still in the red based on the state’s formula and color-coded COVID map. Despite the six new cases, virus diagnoses are trending downward here.
Across the five-county Pennyrile Health District, numbers were up considerably on Wednesday with 30 cases confirmed in Lyon County, 12 in Trigg and nine in Livingston and Caldwell counties.
The single-vehicle crash occurred Tuesday between Princeton and Fredonia.
Caldwell County Sheriff's Department investigated the rollover wreck, charging Charles Gray, 71, of Sulphur Springs Road in Marion with driving on DUI suspended license.
Gray was taken into custody because of two outstanding warrants, one from Caldwell County for failure to appear in court and one in Crittenden County for failure to pay court-ordered fines.
Gray was lodged in the Caldwell County Jail.
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Although official fall wildfire hazard season ended on Tuesday of this week, local officials say it’s always wise to be cautious, particularly this year when rainfall has been limited. November was one of the driest in years and although December is shaping up a bet wetter there’s still plenty of reason to exercise great caution when burning outdoors.
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There were six new cases of the coronavirus reported in Crittenden County on Monday. There were none Sunday and one on Saturday, bringing the county’s seven-day total to 35 cases.
All of those diagnosed in the past few days are recovering at home. The cases announced on Monday were all adults over the age of 40.
There have been 338 cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Crittenden County since the pandemic began. Livingston County, which has had 400 cases during the pandemic period that began April 1, had just one new case on Monday.
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For a man who’d perfected the art of listening and responding to others, it’s understandable that Dean Akridge finally had something to say.
Dean Akridge is Fredonia through and through, but he’s a little bit Crittenden, a tad Caldwell and a pinch of Lyon County. His mother hailed from the Deanwood area of Crittenden County and his wife’s parents once operated a popular restaurant in Marion.
The Fredonia Valley is Akridge’s fatherland, but he’s lived and taught school in Marion, toured the ruins of Hiroshima while in Japan courtesy of Uncle Sam and seen the inside of a bunch of gymnasiums in Kentucky and beyond because of his abilities and interest in sports. A collegiate basketball player at Murray State University, a U.S. Army veteran, husband to Nona for 60-plus years, lifelong Christian and a businessman with an uncanny ability to attract and keep customers, Akridge has piled up more than enough experiences from which to draw insights for a book.
His voice weakened by time and his mobility fading from a life on his feet, Akridge remains a robust spirit, living “day by day” as he says. He remains just a hop, skip and a jump from the rural hardware stores he and his family built into something of a regional empire, serving farmers, homeowners,
There will be no in-person classes this week, Dec. 14-18, in Crittenden County Schools. However, the district will resume its bus route lunch deliveries and the daily drive through at the back of CCES. Visit the school district's Facebook page or website for updated route information, including times and locations.
The CCES drive-through will operate daily, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Any student may receive a hot lunch and a breakfast for the following day.
See bus routes and drive through information here
Dec. 18 will be the final day of remote instruction until school resumes in January. More information will be provided over the holiday about the return to school on Jan. 5.
In fact, the news has been enough to light up their entire holiday.
The two nurse practitioners at Livingston CARE Clinic will receive up to $40,000 to pay off their student loans over the next two years.
“The KSLRP is a very competitive program in which numerous applicants compete for a limited number of awards. Previously, when Livingston Hospital’s pharmacist was selected, there were 53 applicants and nine awardees,” said Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services CEO Liz Snodgrass.
Snodgrass also explains that KSLRP is a program to incentivize providers to practice in Kentucky’s rural communities.
“We are truly blessed to have these two providers as part of the Livingston Hospital family. They are both talented, passionate and committed to the patients we serve mainly in Livingston, Crittenden and Lyon counties,” added Snodgrass.
The $15 million Healthy at Home Utility Assistance Fund helps those who are struggling to pay water, sewer, electric or gas bills due to COVID-19. Those who qualify can receive up to $500 for water and wastewater bills and up to $400 to pay gas or electric utility bills.
The fund expires on December 31, or earlier if the fund is depleted, so eligible Kentuckians should apply now. To date, $6.81 million has already been requested.
Team Kentucky is partnering with Kentucky’s Community Action Network to distribute these funds statewide. To receive funds, households must have an income up to 200% of the federal poverty line, have past due utility bills and have been economically impacted due to COVID-19.
“We know that many of the people who have been hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic also face
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There have been 32 cases reported here in the past seven days.
All of those diagnoses announced Friday were at home recovering. The individuals ranged in age from 15 to 60. Four were teenagers.
Since April 1, 3.8 percent of the population in this county has been diagnosed with the disease at one point or another. There have been six deaths here related to COVID-19.
Like most everything else, fundraising in the wake of a global pandemic has experienced many challenges. Stuff The Bus, an initiative to collect teen gift items for Crittenden County’s Community Christmas, is no exception. Student organizer, Maggie Blazina, a junior at Crittenden County High School, said she is thankful to live in a community that supports each other and meets challenges head-on.
“Our community is known for its support of one another,” said Blazina, “especially our students. When it became clear that our traditional method of collecting wouldn’t work this year, I knew my community would stand in the gap, and they did.”
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Blazina, a junior and active 4-H member at the county and state level, first developed the idea of Stuff The Bus as a 6th grader, while assisting friends at Baptist Health Paducah with a similar event, called Stuff The Truck. She said it’s a great way for students like herself to connect to the community and develop leadership skills. After introducing the idea to her 4-H club, they immediately supported the initiative and learned many lessons along the way.
“There are many parts of this event to coordinate,” said Blazina. “Learning how to plan and work with others helps students like myself learn collaboration skills that will surely benefit us in the future.”
In the past, Crittenden County’s middle and high schools have come together to donate items in a Community Christmas drive, with a friendly competition among classrooms. Items were then loaded onto a school bus and driven to the count’s distribution center. This year, however, with middle and high school
The county has experience a spike in the virus over the past two days with 16 newly diagnosed cases. Among today’s diagnoses are a 3 and 10 year old.
Over the past seven days, the period of time the state uses to determine each county’s incidence rate, Crittenden has had 28 cases. Since the pandemic began, this county has seen 323 cases of the virus and six deaths related to COVID-19.
The Pennyrile District Health Department also announced six new deaths today, four in Livingston County and two in Caldwell County. In Livingston, the deaths were a 92-year-old male, 88-year-old male, 91-year-old female and a 76-year-old female.
Kentucky's restaurants and bars can reopen to 50-percent in-person dining capacity starting Monday when the executive order that closed them to in-person dining expires. Gov. Andy Beshear made the announcement at Thursday's daily press briefing. See further guidance below.
Crittenden County School District issued the following statement late this afternoon:
Unfortunately, Crittenden County has been updated to "red" today, as indicated by the Kentucky Department for Public Health Covid-19 Dashboard. This means that our elementary school students must return to remote learning next week, Dec. 14-18. Elementary students who are in person learners, however, will continue with in-person learning tomorrow, Friday, Dec. 11.
To clarify, there will be no in person learning for elementary, middle, or high school students beginning Monday, Dec. 14 until we return from Christmas break on Jan. 5.
We will share information with you about next week's feeding plan tomorrow. Getting our students back to in person learning is a community effort, and we appreciate your help in the weeks to come with continued mask wearing, social distancing, hand washing, and personal health monitoring. We thank you, as always, for your flexibility and support.
The shortfall, if it persists through next week, will likely mean sacrificing food vouchers for those who’ve applied for assistance, said Brandie Ledford, one of the local volunteers orchestrating the Community Christmas effort.
Distribution day is one week from Friday, on Dec. 18 at Marion Baptist Church.
Click the image at right to enlarge for instructions on how to contribute.
“To make sure you’re eligible for many USDA programs, you need to file an accurate crop acreage report by the applicable deadline,” said Nina Hunt, FSA County Executive Director.
The following acreage reporting dates are applicable for Crittenden and Livingston County:
To complete your acreage report, please call the Crittenden/Livingston FSA office to schedule an appointment. FSA can work with producers to file timely acreage reports by phone, email, online tools and virtual meetings as well as by appointment in person.
The Crittenden/Livingston County FSA office will provide maps to producers along with instructions for completing and returning the maps through either mail or email. After planting is complete, producers must return the signed form certifying their acreage report to the FSA office through mail, email or OneSpan for eSignature by the dates listed above.
The following exception applies to acreage reporting dates:
•If the crop has not been planted by the acreage reporting date, the acreage must be reported no later than 15 calendar days after planting is completed.
•Non-Insured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) policy holders should note that the acreage reporting date for NAP-covered crops is the earlier of the dates listed above or 15 calendar days before grazing or harvesting of the crop begins.
For questions, please call the Salem Service Center at 270-988-2180.
