Deer Creek Church Road closed for Easter play

Deer Creek Church Road will be closed for approximately 1½ hours Friday, April 2 and Saturday April 3 beginning at approximately 5:30pm. 

The closure will be at the intersection of SR 297 and Deer Creek Church Road with a temporary detour available just past that intersection via the access road.  

The closure is to accommodate an outdoor Easter play being conducted by the Deer Creek Baptist Church. The Church will have its security team on site to help with traffic directions as needed and will put up and take down the temporary road closure barriers each night.

Governor says 16-older can get vaccine

Gov. Andy Beshear announced today that all Kentuckians 16 and older will be eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine beginning April 5. Only the Pfizer vaccine is approved for 16 and 17-year-olds.

“This is a good day. This news means that we will beat the president’s goal by a month to have COVID-19 vaccinations opened up to everyone,” said Gov. Beshear. “We are seeing in a number of states an increase in cases and hospitalizations, and it’s happening among younger people. We want to get ahead of the more aggressive COVID-19 variants and make sure that we fill every available appointment. Make a plan to get your shot of hope.”

Consider Fohs Hall for your next event

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Fohs Hall in Marion is the ideal venue for your next event. 

Whether it is a small celebration, anniversary party or corporate meeting, Fohs Hall is an historic setting with plenty of room to accommodate your needs.

The former school is the site of community events such as concerts, plays and special performances by school groups. It is also available for private events.

To learn more about space availability, contact Elliot West.

Blackford Church Road closing for repairs

Blackford Church Road, the gravel portion of it, will be closed periodically this week and next week, from 7am to 3pm while improvements are being made by the Crittenden County Road Department. 

Alternate routes should be planned by motorists during these periods.

Man injured in crash inside city

A young man was injured when a pickup crashed on North Weldon Street Tuesday about 1:30pm.

One individual was flown to a nearby hospital by Air Evac.

Not further details about the wreck were immediately available.

Marion Police Department and EMS ambulances were on the scene.

CCMS going to school remotely Wednesday-Friday

Due to some positive COVID-19 cases among students and staff, Crittenden County Middle School will not have in-person classes the remainder of this week. Instead, middle school students will do their school work remotely Wednesday, March 31-Friday, April 2. 

School officials say the cancellation of in-person classes will allow for enhanced sanitizing and deep cleaning. This change is only for Crittenden County Middle School students. All elementary and high school students will continue with their regular in-person and virtual learning plans.

Easter goody bags available at Salem Springlake

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Get your Easter goody bag from Salem Springlake Friday.

The Salem healthcare facility will share Easter Cher between 3-5 p.m., Friday, April 2 at its N. Hayden Street address.

Hop by to pick up an Easter goody bag. Supplies are limited.

Par 4 hiring manufacturing positions

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Marion's largest manufacturing business is hiring.

Applications are being accepted at Par 4 Plastics for press operators and warehouse employees.

Forklift experience is required for warehouse work, and the company is hiring for second and third shifts.

Apply online or at Par 4, located on Industrial Drive in Marion.

14 new COVID cases in past week

Crittenden County has had a handful of new COVID-19 cases diagnosed in the past few days, but the trend remains palatable.

There were six cases over the weekend bringing the county's seven-day total to 14. 

Vaccinations remain widely available at local health departments, hospitals and other regional sites. 

Remove the Risk; properly dispose of meds

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Keeping opioids away from children and adults to whom they are not prescribed is the goal of the Remove the Risk program.

The Pennyroyal Center is involved in the campaign called Remove the Risk. Officials encourage all families to dispose of unused or unneeded opioids rather than keeping them in medicine cabinets where they can be obtained by people for whom they are not prescribed.

Visit FDA.gov/DrugDisposal to learn where you can take medications. There are several authorized disposal locations in the area. 

Ellington Detailing reopening April 12

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Ellington Detailing in Marion will re-open April 12. 

Owner Rommel Ellington, Jr., thanks members of the community for the well wishes and prayers for his son Ian, who was injured March 20 in a motorcycle accident.

Until April 12, Ellington will be with his son, who is still hospitalized, and thanks everyone for their understanding during this time.

Liberty Tire offers competitive salary, benefits

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Want to earn a great salary with all the benefits?

Join the team at Liberty Tire Recycling, a nationwide provider of tire recycling services. Located in Marion, Liberty Tire transforms more than 140 million tires into raw materials each year.

In addition to highly competitive salaries, Liberty Tire Recycling offers its CDL drivers four anniversary bonuses in addition to multiple benefits like medical, dental, vision, matching 401k and more!

Apply by sending resume to PO Box 265, Marion, KY.

Buntin conducting spring consignment sale

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Looking for new farm equipment? Have some to sell?

Call Curt Buntin at Buntin Auction Service.

Buntin Auction Service is accepting items for consignment, including tractors and farm implements.

The spring sale will take place Saturday, April 17. Call Curt Buntin for more information.

Job Corps center needs welding instructor

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The Earle C. Clements Job Corps Academy is searching for a welding instructor.

The applicant must be certified an by the American Welding Society.

To view all employment options, visit mtctjobs.com.

Marion man charged in Livingston murder

A Marion man is charged with murder and first-degree burglary after he allegedly broke into a Livingston County home Saturday and killed a 56-year-old woman.

Claude L. Brown, 24, was charged and lodged in the McCracken County Jail following an investigation by Kentucky State Police and the Livingston County Sheriff’s Department.

According to reports, Livingston authorities responded to a disturbance at a Lola Road home. When they arrived, Karla S. Haley, 56, was found with multiple stab wounds. Haley was taken by EMS to Livingston Hospital where she lated succumbed to her injuries. 

According to state police, Brown is believed to have broken into Haley’s home and stabbed her during a fight. 

Rusty Gate open for spring season

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The Rusty Gate Farms Garden Center is open 

for spring!

The Marion nursery is located on Fords Ferry Road inside the Marion city limits.

Stop by and see the blooming plants, ferns and bedding plants owner Jessica Cummins has prepared for the spring season.

The garden center is open daily, Monday through Saturday.

Easter egg hunt April 3 hosted by MBC

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Hunt eggs with Marion Baptist Church!

An Easter egg hunt for youth ages 2 through fifth grade will be held at Marion City-County Park at 10 a.m., April 3.

The event will take place on the youth soccer field.

Webster authorities looking for child

 

Own a truck? Operators wanted

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Do you own your own semi-tractor? An established company serving western Kentucky is searching for a driver.

Position offers excellent pay and fuel rebates.

Call to learn more. (219) 663-5678, extension 17.

School planning committee meets Monday night

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Crittenden County Schools' Local Planning Committee (LPC) will meet to review the district's facility plan related to construction and school facilities improvements.

The LPC has, for several months, been directed through the process of identifying local building needs and prioritizing those with the help of state officials. 

On Monday night, the LPC will vote to move forward with the 2017 district facility plan.

For more information, contact Superintendent Vince Clark.

City leaders find option in sewer dilemma

Facing a dilemma with its plan to build a new sewer plant, the City of Marion established a rate hike Monday night for its Environmental Fee that's charged on water and sewer bills. 

The increase will be about half of what had originally been proposed earlier this month after state authorities told Marion it needs a greater revenue steam to secure a government-backed low-interest loan to fix sewer problems. The Division of Water is mandating that the city resolve the sewer situation by building a new plant, which will cost more than $13 million.

The environmental fee will go up about $14 for the average water and sewer customer starting July 1, and could rise again in July 2022 if further funding is not secured from additional sources.

In next week's newspaper, The Crittenden Press will have all the details of Monday's council meeting with insight into where more dollars might be found and what council members are saying about the situation. We will also have a chart showing the precise fee you will pay based upon usage. 

One dozen cases here in past week

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COVID-19 vaccinations are more widely available and open to a wide group of Kentuckians.

Individuals 18 and over can schedule appointments at health departments in the area. Gov. Andy Beshear says that starting Monday there will be broader availability in other parts of the state.

There was one new case of the virus reported in Crittenden County on Thursday, bringing its March total to 41 cases and its seven-day total to one dozen for the period ending March 25.

Meanwhile, there were 726 new cases of the coronavirus reported statewide. The top 10 counties were Jefferson with 121, Fayette 49, Scott 39, Kenton 34, Daviess and Simpson 22, Christian and Warren 15, while Boone and McCracken had 14. Only a handful of counties are now in the so-called Red Zone. See the map here.

Press available by email each Wednesday

Did you remember to pick up your Press? Tired of waiting on the mail? If either of these is a recurring problem, we've got the solution. We'll email you The Press.

No passwords to remember, no trip to the mailbox. It will simply be in your in-box around noon each Wednesday.

Call today to start receiving the PDF version of the full Crittenden Press.

Courthouse will be open for shelter tonight

In preparation for high winds and possible tornados this evening Crittenden County Courthouse will be open for a shelter location if needed.  

The Carlisle St. entrance will be open for access to the basement for anyone that needs shelter.

 

Job Corps Center has job openings

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Earle C. Job Corps Center is looking for employees.

The center has positions available in a number of departments. Competitive wages and benefits are provided.

For more information, contact the center.

Courtney named Rockets' head football coach

Crittenden County School District has announced that Gaige Courtney has been promoted to head football coach of the Rockets.

Courtney, 30, accepted the position after meeting Wednesday afternoon with Supt. Vince Clark.

A 2009 graduate of Crittenden County High School, Courtney played on the Rockets 2008 football team that advanced to the Class A state semifinals before losing to Beechwood. He went on to play collegiately at Kentucky State University, graduating in 2013 and staying on the staff as a graduate assistant for more than a year. 

From there, Courtney spent a two-year assistant coaching stint at Webster County before returning to Crittenden County in 2017 as linebackers coach. He was promoted to defensive coordinator the following season and has led a unit ranked among the state’s best the past three seasons. 

“I feel blessed and excited,” Courtney said. “There’s a whole lot of work to do and it’s time to get going.”

Courtney becomes just the second CCHS graduate to become head coach of the Rocket football team.

Supt. Clark said Courtney’s hiring signals what will be a seamless transition after the recent resignation of former head coach Sean Thompson, who will be going to Paducah Tilghman.

“I am very happy to have someone lead this program that has been part of it and connected to it and who cares about the players and this community,” Clark said. “He understands the culture here, and Gaige will continue the momentum that has been established in our football program.”

100 does of vaccine here on Thursday

ANYONE 18 AND OLDER

Crittenden County Health Department has 100 appointments available for COVID-19 vaccinations on Thursday, March 25.  

If you would like to make an appointment, call the health department at 270-965-5215. 

Anyone 18 and older is eligible to receive a vaccine. 

The health department is currently only offering the two-dose Moderna vaccine for appointments on March 25. 

Local public officials encourage you to not wait, make an appointment today.

Par 4 hiring press operators, warehouse workers

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Marion's largest manufacturing business is hiring.

Applications are being accepted at Par 4 Plastics for press operators and warehouse employees.

Forklift experience is required for warehouse work, and the company is hiring for second and third shifts.

Apply online or at Par 4, located on Industrial Drive in Marion.

Grant Rogers offers WoodmenLife insurance

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Do you have life insurance? Are you preparing for your family's future? 

You may not realize that you can secure $100,000 in life insurance coverage for as little as $17.24 a month.

Grant Rogers, a WoodmenLife Financial Representative, can give you all the details.

Rogers has an office in Marion and serves the area with multiple WoodmenLife products.

Call today to discuss financial planning (270) 965-3333.

Free tree seedlings on Friday

Crittenden County Conservation District, in cooperation with the Kentucky Division of Forestry, will be hosting its spring tree seedling giveaway from 10 a.m., until noon on Friday, March 26 at the district office on East Bellville Street across from The Crittenden Press. 

Seedlings will include cypress, river birch, yellow poplar, shumard oak, pawpaw, pecan and the persimmon. Each person will be limited to no more than six trees.

Spring Fling at Ledbetter store

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A new store in Lebetter is having a spring fling this weekend.

On Saturday and Sunday, March 26-27, a Spring Fling Sale at C New Creations will showcase the store's home decor, gift shop and refurbished furniture.

Stop by and shop beginning at 10 a.m., and meet owner Connie New.

Take note: It's Diabetes Alert Day

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Today is Diabetes Alert Day.

The Pennyrile District Health Department wants you to to use it as a wake-up call that focuses on the seriousness of diabetes and also for understanding your risk.

The Diabetes Risk Test is for anyone who wants to assess their risk for developing diabetes.

Find out if you or someone you love is at risk for Type 2 Diabetes.

For more information, contact Ali Perryman, a registered dietician, or Kelly Dawes, certified diabetes care and education specialist, at the Pennyrile District Health Department.

Vaccine open to almost anyone, cases down

COVID-19 cases remain moderate here and vaccine is available for a much broader segment of the community. 

There have been a handful of new cases reported early this week, bringing the county’s seven-day total to 14 for the period ending Monday.

Anyone 50 and over pr an essential worker of any age can now call the health department for an appointment. Even if you think you do not qualify by age or occupation, call the health department and speak to a clerk. You may indeed qualify immediately. If not, your name can be put on a wait list. Local public health officials say individuals on the wait list are being called daily to receive a vaccine.

Both the two-dose Moderna and one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine are available at the health department.

The hospital and Glenn’s Pharmacies are also offering vaccine. 

It was announced yesterday that 1 in every 4 Kentuckians has already been vaccinated. 

Self-employed can qualify from PPP through First United

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If you think your business could qualify for a Payroll Protection Program (PPP) Loan, give First United Bank a call.

People who are self employed, such as independent contractors, farmers or owners of small businesses may qualify for forgivable PPP loans.

Call Charlie at Marion's First United Bank to initiate the application process today.

Rockets regional game on YouTube tonight

Watch it on YouTube

Crittenden County’s boys’ basketball team opens Second Region Tournament action tonight against University Heights in Hopkinsville.

A limited number of tickets were available for player families. However, the game will be broadcast live on YouTube by the UHA sports network. Tipoff is at 6:30pm. You can watch it for free. Here is a link.

The Rockets (13-9) played UHA once this season, also at Hopkinsville. CCHS led by three at halftime of that matchup, but lost 61-54. UHA (12-9) beat Hopkinsville in overtime last week to win its district championship. The Rockets finished runner up in the Fifth District, losing the tournament championship game against Lyon County.

Due to pandemic precautions, all opening-round games for the regional tournament are being played at sites of district champions. The semifinal-round games are at 6:30pm on Wednesday and Thursday at Madisonville. and the regional championship game is at 6:30pm Saturday at Madisonville.

Frazer Law offers legal services for real estate

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Frazer Law Office in Marion has been serving residents of Crittenden and surrounding counties since 1968. The business was developed by the late Bill Greenwell whose practice focused on real estate law.

Marion attorney Bart Frazer is proud to continue offering the professional services that Greenwell started at his office on Main Street in Marion. Real estate is the largest investment most people will make in their lifetimes. Frazer Law Office is a trusted source to handle your real estate transactions.

Frazer Law Office handles a multitude of legal services, including but not limited to family law, probate and estate planning, personal injury and debt collection.

Visit the Frazer Law Office online at Frazer-law.com.

County court will meet in special session

Crittenden County Fiscal Court will meet in special session at 8:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 31 the courthouse to open bids for a new road department tractor.

Remove the Risk: Properly dispose of medication

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Keeping opioids away from children and adults to whom they are not prescribed is the goal of the Remove the Risk program.

The Pennyroyal Center is involved in the campaign called Remove the Risk. Officials encourage all families to dispose of unused or unneeded opioids rather than keeping them in medicine cabinets where they can be obtained by people for whom they are not prescribed.

Visit FDA.gov/DrugDisposal to learn where you can take medications. There are several authorized disposal 

locations in the area.

Semi- driving positions available

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Do you own your own semi-tractor? An established company serving western Kentucky is searching for a driver.

Position offers excellent pay and fuel rebates.

Call to learn more. (219) 663-5678, extension 17.

LISTEN: Woman's Club's restroom, and Marion's finest Women

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The Crittenden Press gets you ready for the weekend with an interesting podcast interview of two prominent local women who know a little bit about the community's history. 

Listen in as local historian Brenda Underdown and former Woman’s Club President and district governor Susan Alexander trace the history of some of Marion’s most successful women. 

In our nearly 50-minute podcast, the two explore the earliest roots of the town's Woman’s Club and they examine the fascinating lives of Madileen Small, Pearl Smith, Juanita Burks and a few other Marion natives as The Press continues to celebrate of Women’s History Month.

Go Here to Listen Now

Firemen on the scene of two blazes

Authorities are trying to determine whether
anyone was inside when this barn caught fire.

UPDATE 2

Crittenden County Coroner Brad Gilbert has confirmed that a single victim died in the fire. The body has been identified as that of Nathan Wright, 30, who was the property owner. An autopsy will be conducted tomorrow in Louisville. 

UPDATE

The coroner was called to the scene of the barn fire, but authorities have not released and further information at this time.

ORIGINAL POST

Multiple local fire departments were engaged in two different fires at around 2 pm today.

One was a barn that reportedly burst into flames following some type of explosion inside. The other fire was a backhoe that was ablaze in a field near the intersection of KY 365 and US 60.

Firefighters, law enforcement and EMS were on the scene of the barn fire where officials were trying to determine if someone was inside. Initially, they were having trouble getting too close to the blaze as the sound of ammunition exploding inside was creating a great deal of caution.

4-H Shooting Sports taking sign ups for season

 Crittenden County 4-H Shooting Sports is having registration for local youngsters age 9-18.  

There will be a sign up meeting at 6 p.m., on Monday, March 22 at the Crittenden County Extension office annex on U.S. 60 East. 

Registration cost is $10. There is a mandatory safety training class at 6 p.m., the following Monday, March 29 at the Crittenden County Extension Park (former Crittenden County Gun Club on Ky. 91).  

The shooting sports program includes instruction, live firing and competitions for shotgun, rifle and black powder weapons.

Call the Extension office at 270-965-5236 for more details.

13 COVID cases here over past week

Crittenden County reported 13 new cases of COVID-19 over the seven-day period from March 12-18. There were two new cases yesterday. About half of the cases over the past week have been teens and only one person over 70 has tested positive. 

Crittenden County High School closed to in-person classes today in order to sanitize after the recent uptick in young people getting the virus. Also, the girls' basketball team was forced to withdraw from postseason play this week due to COVID-19 protocol. 

Local providers continue to offer vaccine in Crittenden and Livingston counties to almost anyone interested in getting it. See The Crittenden Press for a complete lineup of options and phone numbers.

Schools resort of virtual learning only on Friday

Crittenden County School District announced that it will forgo in-person learning for all Crittenden County High School students on Friday.

This is due to recent positive COVID-19 cases at the high school.

All high school students will engage in remote learning to allow for enhanced sanitizing and deep cleaning procedures

"Please note that this change is only for Crittenden County High School students. All elementary and middle school students will continue with their regular in-person and virtual learning plans. Thank you for your flexibility as we continue to put our students' and staff members' safety first," the district said in a statement released at noon today.

No in-person high school Friday

Due to recent positive COVID-19 cases at Crittenden County High School, all high school students will engage in remote learning on Friday, March 19. 

School officials say this will allow for enhanced sanitizing and deep cleaning procedures while our students are learning virtually.  This change is only for CCHS students. All elementary and middle school students will continue with their regular in-person and virtual learning plans. 

Lady Rocket withdraw from postseason play

Due to COVID-19 protocol, Crittenden County’s girls basketball team has withdrawn from postseason play.

Coach Shannon Hodge made the announcement just before noon today. No further details will be made public due to privacy issues.

The tournament was abruptly postponed for three days earlier this week as school officials and coaches from across the Fifth District scrambled to find a way that the tournament could proceed with Crittenden County in the lineup when it became apparent that COVID issues had emerged. As it turned out, those attempts were not enough to overcome consequences of the pandemic.

“We are grateful for them giving us an opportunity to try to play,” Hodge said. “The coaches in our district are all good friends and I have a great deal of respect for them.”

The Lady Rocket basketball season, one of the best in school history, is finished with the girls boasting a 16-4 record and having played in the All A Classic State Tournament final four.

“Nothing can happen that will take away or tarnish what this team has accomplished,” Hodge said. “We have had a wonderful year, having won the All A regional championship, playing in the state semifinal, sweeping the district during regular season, getting the No. 1 seed for the tournament and being the No. 2 ranked team in the region (RPI) heading into postseason. None of that can be taken away by the pandemic.”

The Fifth District Girls’ Basketball Tournament will begin Friday night at Cadiz. I was supposed to have started Tuesday of this week. Livingston Central, which was slated to play the Lady Rockets, will get a first-round bye. Trigg County and Lyon County will play in the opening round with the winner facing Livingston Central in Saturday night’s championship.

Crittenden County's boys' basketball team is playing in tonight's district championship game at Cadiz. They will take on Lyon County in the title game for the fourth straight year. Tipoff is 7pm. Tickets are sold out. 

Main Street donates last dollar to museum

Marion Main Street, Inc., which dissolved last year, completed distribution of the last of its assets to the Crittenden County Historical Museum last week.

Former Main Street director Susan Alexander said the group donated its last $150 in cash to the museum in honor of the late Emily Shelby, who died in October. Shelby was a Main Street director for about a dozen years and chaired the group’s board of directors for nearly 10 years.

Alexander said that the memorial was made as part of Women in History Month. She said Shelby was instrumental in having the community’s 25-page history coloring book published a few years ago.

“She was a preservationist,” Alexander said of Shelby.

Main Street also funded a series of YouTube videos last summer. Those were also done in memory of Shelby’s contributions to the community.

The museum will open for the season on April 7.

Pictured are (from left) Marion Tourism Director Michele Edwards, former Marion Main Street Executive Director Susan Alexander, Museum Director Brenda Underdown and former Main Street directors Elliot West and Maria Belt.

Order your Easter ham from Marion Pit Bar-B-Q

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Easter just around the corner!

Celebrate April 4 with a whole or slicked ham from Marion Pit Bar-B-Q.

BBQ or smoked hams are available, but you must call to order by Friday, March 26.

Pick-up will be April 2-3.

Marion Pit Bar-B-Q will be closed April 4 in observance of Easter.

Backwater subsides, county roads emerge

There might be a whole lot more water falling in the form of rain today, but the backwater from area rivers and streams is subsiding. 

The county's long list of road closings is now much shorter. As of this morning, only Providence Road, Enon Church Road and Cool Springs Road remained under water.

Just a few days ago, that list included more than one dozen roads. 

Local leaders face big sewer dilemma

Marion's sewer plant off Adams Street.

It really stinks, and everyone on the Marion City Council agrees that the dilemma they face over the sewer system is a complicated mess.

The Crittenden Press was at Monday night's council meeting and this week's full edition of the newspaper has a detailed article about how much more money local residents will have to pay on their water and sewer bills to assure Marion remains in compliance with Division of Water mandates.

There are no easy answers, and it's unclear which path will be taken. 

A handful of new COVID cases here

A handful of new COVID-19 cases, including a backlog of a few diagnoses, were announced this morning by public health officials.

Crittenden County had four new cases reported yesterday, including three teens. There were four more over the previous four days, bringing the county’s seven-day total to nine cases between March 10-16. That will continue to keep the county in the so-called Orange Zone on the state’s color-coded COVID map.

The health department in Marion has vaccine available. Call 270-965-5215 to schedule your appoint for Thursday.

Crittenden County Judge-Executive Perry Newcom said the trend in cases is reassuring that perhaps the vaccine is working.

"Good news is that we aren’t seeing our senior members with positives as most have now been given their complete first and second doses of vaccine, which I am hoping... is an indication of the effectiveness of the vaccine," Newcom said.

County roads remain under water

Crittenden County Road Department is reporting a number of areas where flooding is causing transportation issues.

The following roads are currently under water at some point:

• Providence Road
• Enon Church Road
• Cool Springs Road
• Blackford Church Road
• Caney Fork RoadLong Branch Road
• Bells Mine Road
• Weston Road
• River Road
• E-Town Ferry Road
• Charlie May Road
• Monroe Wesmoland Road
• Phin Croft Road

Statewide tornado drill on Tuesday

 Emergency sirens were set off in Marion and Crittenden County Tuesday morning just before 9:30am as part of a statewide tornado drill.

Frazer Law your local real estate attorney

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Frazer Law Office in Marion has been serving residents of Crittenden and surrounding counties since 1968. The business was developed by the late Bill Greenwell whose practice focused on real estate law.

Marion attorney Bart Frazer is proud to continue offering the professional services that Greenwell started at his office on Main Street in Marion. Real estate is the largest investment most people will make in their lifetimes. Frazer Law Office is a trusted source to handle your real estate transactions.

Frazer Law Office handles a multitude of legal services, including but not limited to family law, probate and estate planning, personal injury and debt collection.

Visit the Frazer Law Office online at Frazer-law.com.

Tough decisions await Marion City Council

Will an environmental fee your already pay water and sewer bills be going up again?

Marion City Council will meet in regular, monthly session tonight at 5pm at city hall to discuss a number of pressing issues, including its plan to build a multi-million-dollar sewer treatment plant. 

The city began preparing to pay for the new plant more than five years ago and created an environmental fee that was tacked onto sewer bills in 2016. That fee went up in 2019 as it became apparent that more money would be needed. And now, with bids indicating a greater-than-expected-cost to build the proposed sewer plant, council members will have to decided whether to increase the environmental fee again, perhaps even doubling it.

Selecting a contractor for the sewer plant project is also on tonight's agenda.

More information is available here, on the city's public website. 

Marion Discount Tobacco & Liquor has St. Pat's supplies

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A trip to Marion Discount Tobacco & Liquor will get you in the mood for St. Patrick's Day.

The Sturgis Road store has everything you need for a mid-week celebration of the Irish holiday, March 17.

Use the convenient drive-thru window or come in to check out the selection.

Ferry is back open

Cave In Rock Ferry will be open today, March 14, beginning at 8 am. 

The ferry had been closed for more than a week due to flooding on the Ohio River. 

PODCAST: Women in History Month with Dr. Jamie Perry

In our continued coverage of Women’s History Month, The Crittenden Press sat down for an interview with Dr. Jamie (Tabor) Perry, a Marion native and family practice physician. 

She lives in Lyon County and is raising a family that includes four very active children.

We talk with her about juggling a demanding professional career with a hectic family schedule, some of her early mentors and women who helped shape her values and work ethic, plus a whole lot more.

LISTEN NOW

Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday

Daylight Saving Time officially begins at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 14. 

At that time, we will jump from 2 a.m. to 3 a.m., source of the familiar saying "spring forward" about the annual start of Daylight Saving Time. 

Daylight saving time will last until Nov. 7. 

Much of the country has been observing Daylight Saving Time since 1918.

Thompson is leaving Rocket football

Rocket football Coach Sean Thompson met with his team today on campus and told players that he is resigning in order to accept another head coaching position.

It’s expected that later today, Paducah Tilghman will  name him its head football coach for the 2021 season. 

Thompson, the first Crittenden County graduate to become head football coach at his alma mater, has guided his teams to three straight district championships and three berths in the state quarterfinals while posting a record of 28-8 in three seasons. 

His team was 7-3 last year, losing to eventual Class A state runner-up Kentucky Country Day in the playoffs.

A 2004 graduate of Crittenden County High School where he played quarterback, Thompson played as a receiver in college at Campbellsville University. 

The Tilghman coaching position has been open since January when Jonathan Smith resigned after posting a 22-11 record over three seasons and taking the Blue Tornado to the state quarterfinals in 2019.

Thompson first joined the Rocket football coaching staff in 2009 then left to spend a few years at Union County with then-Braves head coach Steve Carter (a former Rocket assistant who is now Superintendent of Schools at McCracken County). Thompson returned to CCHS to serve as offensive coordinator and assistant head coach before being named the new skipper, replacing 27-year head coach Al Starnes in January of 2018. 

Five COVID cases here in past week

Crittenden County's incidence of COVID-19 continues to drop markedly as more and more individuals are being vaccinated.

There was one new case reported on Thursday and there were three Monday. Over the seven-day period between March 5-12 there were five new cases of the virus reported in Crittenden County.

Meet the Doctor Friday at G&M Treatment Center

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A local drug addiction treatment center will be hosting an open house and Meet the Doctor Day Friday, March 12.

Meet the Doctor between 8 a.m.-6 p.m. 

G&M Treatment Center is located in Darben Plaza next to Hometown Chiropractic.

Moderna vaccine available today in Marion

Crittenden County Health Department has about 60 extra doses of Moderna vaccine available today for anyone in Phase 1C of the state's vaccine guidelines. 

Phase 1C is not just for individuals 60 and over. If you have an underlying health issue or are obese, you can get a shot even if you’re younger. Also, if you are in manufacturing, volunteer in education, work in the energy sector or public transit, to name a few, you can get a shot even though you’re not age 60. Go to the state website www.kycovid19.ky.gov to see if you qualify for the vaccine. It might help you avoid a quarantine or mask in certain situations.

Call for an appointment this morning at 270-965-5215.

Flooding affecting several county roads

Crittenden County Road Department is reporting a number of areas where flooding is causing transportation issues.

The following roads are currently under water at some point:

• Providence Road
• Enon Church Road
• Cool Springs Road
• Blackford Church Road
• Caney Fork RoadLong Branch Road
• Bells Mine Road
• Weston Road
• Water Street
• River Road
• E-Town Ferry Road
• Charlie May Road
• Monroe Wesmoland Road
• Barnett Chapel Road
• Phin Croft Road

There is also water over the road on Ky. 135 at Saw Mill Hollow.

Hydro-Gear hiring assembly, machine operators

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Hydro-Gear in Princeton is looking for assembly and machining operators.

Starting pay for all shifts is $14-$15 per hour.

To learn more about the company or to submit an employment application, visit www.staffsolutions.com.

Frazer Law Office continues Greenwell legacy

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Frazer Law Office in Marion has been serving residents of Crittenden and surrounding counties since 1968. The business was developed by the late Bill Greenwell whose practice focused on real estate law.

Marion attorney Bart Frazer is proud to continue offering the professional services that Greenwell started at his office on Main Street in Marion. Real estate is the largest investment most people will make in their lifetimes. Frazer Law Office is a trusted source to handle your real estate transactions.

Frazer Law Office handles a multitude of legal services, including but not limited to family law, probate and estate planning, personal injury and debt collection.

Visit the Frazer Law Office online at Frazer-law.com.

One new death; COVID cases moderate here

COVID-19 continues at a moderate level in Crittenden County as more residents are becoming inoculated. 

The county has had 15 cases reported over the past week, which keeps Crittenden out of the state’s Red Zone. There were three cases reported here on Monday and no cases were reported on three of the last five days.

There has, however, been one new Crittenden County death attributed to the virus. Public health officials do no disclose the names of individuals who have passed away with COVID-related issues or their date of death. The new death brings the county total to 22 since the pandemic began. It was included in Friday’s weekly COVID-19 data update from the Pennyrile District Health Department. 

Rocket Tire hiring in Marion

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The full-service oil and tire dealer in Marion is looking for employees.

Rocket Tire on Sturgis Road is located in the former Pamida building on Sturgis Road.

Employees are sought for several positions, including general laborers, forklift operators, tire and lube techs and machine operators.

To learn more, apply in person at Rocket Tire.

Road closures in Crittenden County

As floodwaters along the Ohio River and its tributaries begin to rise in the lowlands of Crittenden County, it is likely that more roads will become impassable this week.

For now, these are the affected by high water:

• Providence Road
• Enon Church Road
• Cool Springs Road
• River Drive
• Phin Croft Road
• Elizabethtown Ferry Road
• Weston Road
• Barnett Chapel Road
• Monroe Wesmoland
• Charlie May
• River Road 
• Water Street in Tolu

Additionally, Travis Cemetery is not passable without a four-wheel drive vehicle and on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week, McMican Road near Marion-Crittenden County Park will be closed due to repair work.  

Covid vaccines available for 60-over

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Individuals who meet the criteria for Phase 1C of the Covid-19 inoculation plan may now receive the vaccine.

Phase 1C targets individuals age 60 and older and anyone over age 16 who is at highest risk for Covid-19 according to CDC guidelines.

There are at least nine locations in the immediate area to obtain a vaccination.

There are three Crittenden County locations and at least two each in Livingston and Caldwell counties. 

Each vaccination site requires an appointment. Call or register online at the location of your choice.

To learn more about the Covid-19 vaccine, visit govstatus.egov.com/ky-covid-vaccine.