Courthouse's front entrance closed for heater

Portable heater at courthouse

The main entrance of the Crittenden County Courthouse will be closed for the remainder of this week to facilitate the use of a portable heating unit to warm the courthouse. 

Duct work is going to be run into the courthouse through the front door, so that warm air can circulate throughout the building's hallways, offices and courtrooms. 

Front sidewalks will be closed off with appropriate signage.

This temporary heating system belongs to the Crittenden County Rescue Squad and is being deployed to eliminate continued use of multiple space heaters in the courthouse. As we reported in last week's full edition of The Crittenden Press, the courthouse is without heat because a new boiler, which was approved for purchase in June, has yet to be completely installed. 

County Judge-Executive Perry Newcom said the contractor installing the new boiler system expects to be finished by Monday. At that point, the temporary heating device can be removed.