County road crews recently launched the Riverview Park boat dock.
The temporary pier is installed seasonally. It is a convenience for pleasure boaters and fishermen.
A concrete ramp is located at the park on the Ohio River, which is also known as Dam 50.
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Crittenden County Chamber of Commerce will host a Leadership Breakfast starting at 7 a.m., on Wednesday, June 26 at The Venue (former Woman’s Club Building) with Dr. Tyler Hamilton of Livingston Hospital leading a program about addiction in the community.
Candy’s Kitchen is catering the event.
A preliminary investigation by Kentucky State Police found that Shawn G. Colman, 61, of Louisville, IL was operating a 2025 Kenworth, traveling eastbound just before 11 p.m., on US 60 when the rig exited the right shoulder of the roadway striking a power pole and overturning.
Colman, the driver, was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Crittenden County coroner.
State police investigators were assisted on scene by the Crittenden County Sheriff's Department, Crittenden County Rescue Squad, Crittenden County EMS, Marion Police Department and state highway crews.
The investigation is ongoing byAccident Reconstructionist Aaron Jestes.
A benefit singing led by Cutter & Cash and The Kentucky Grass will be held starting at 7 p.m., Saturday at Fohs Hall. Beneficiaries will be four local individuals either deceased or currently battling life-threatening illness.
Troy McGahan, one beneficiary of the concert proceeds, passed away earlier this week. His survivors will be presented with a share of the charitable gifts.
Kevin Maxfield and Amanda Locke, who are fighting cancer; and Lee Boone, who suffered a series of strokes, will also benefit from the event.
There is no admission to the event, but donations are being accepted.
McGahan was a WMJL on-air radio personality. He hosted the West Kentucky Wakeup Show weekdays from 6 to 9 a.m.
Maxfield is a member of the Marion Tourism and Recreation Commission, Boone is a longtime auto body repair specialist and Locke works in the nursing field.
The show will feature a variety of music genres with performances by local entertainers, including Corey and Michelle Crider, David Conyer, The Davis Family, Linda Brown, Lacie Duncan, Anna Beth Blackburn and Eli Moss. Doors open at 6 p.m.
“I expect a very big crowd, standing room only,” said Brennan Cruce, bass player for The Kentucky Grass.
Make contribution checks payable to Marion Cares.
Today is Summer Solstice, the day when the earth reaches its maximum tilt toward the sun
It is the longest day of the year and the official start of summer.
There will be approximately 15 hours of daylight today with the sun rising at 5:31 a.m., and setting at 8:17 p.m.
The Crittenden Press, along with the federal, state and county offices and banks will be closed Wednesday, June 19 in observance of the Juneteenth federal holiday. Juneteenth, officially Juneteenth National Independence Day, is celebrated on June 19 to commemorate the ending of slavery in the United States.
This week's edition of the newspaper will be available at normal outlets.
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Trees across the landscape have been damaged by the insects egg-laying ritual.
See this week's full edition of The Crittenden Press for further details.
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Motorists have dealt with a closure of US 60 in front of the schools and hospital this week.
Next week it will be closed farther out of town.
The highway will be closed to traffic from 6:30 a.m., until 2 p.m., on Tuesday, June 18 to allow crews to replace a cross drain at the top of Moore Hill near the water tower.
The road will be closed to through traffic between KY 297 and KY 1668.
Students in grades 2-6 will learn acting techniques and public speaking skills and enhance self-confidence and memorization skills during a five-day drama camp at Fohs Hall.The camp runs daily from 1-4 p.m., at Fohs Hall.
"Drama Camp is the most fun kids will have all summer – it’s an experience they won’t want to miss," says Community Arts Foundation member and coordinator
Kim Vince. "This is a great opportunity for kids to gain skills locally to enhance their acting skills, build confidence, and create lifelong memories."
Pre-registration is required to ensure a spot. Early bird registration is $75 through June 7. Late registration is $100, with a final deadline of June 14. Registration is required to help organizers plan and pick an appropriate play for the number of participants.
Professional guidance will be given by Corey and Michelle Crider and additional volunteers.
Camp activities will include workshops, interactive games and rehearsals, all leading up to a public performance at 4 p.m. on June 21. This final showcase will allow campers to shine and share their newfound skills with family and friends.
To register, contact Vince at 270-704-1446 or register at https://forms.gle/invjwCWwWH3czdk4A.
Get out your Time Machine and get revved up for this week's news.
Can you name everyone in this 1989 picture of the Living Christmas Tree?
We have taken a stab at it in this week's paper.
Some voices of the past could be rocking the holidays once again.
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The moth was accidentally introduced to America just over 100 years ago.
Since then, it has spread across a great portion of the country, particularly the Northeast and now westward and southerly.
See the June 6, 2024 full edition of The Crittenden Press for further details on the program to track the month's movement.
There will be a special meeting of the Crittenden County High School Site-Based Decision-Making Council meeting at 3:30 p.m., Thursday at the high school.
“If people reach out to me, I am not too big for anybody,” said the 6-7 Almoner. “I am open to any opportunity and talking to anyone. That’s just my natural personality. I am a nice guy. If you want to talk to me, I will. I am not the most outgoing person but I am not shy either.”
He admits it did surprise him a bit when he had “thousands of people” following him after he became interested in transferring to UK to play for coach Mark Pope.
“It was tough at first but I got used to it,” he said. “I am from a small town, a small school. We didn’t get that much coverage or recognition.”
Almoner made a school record 93 3-pointers at Fairleigh Dickinson last season when he averaged 16.4 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game to earn first-team All-Northeast Conference honors.
“I always thought I could play at the highest level. I was not always thinking about that but I knew if the opportunity came, I would jump on it,” Almoner said. “It was a pretty easy sell with Kentucky. I asked my questions. I wanted some feedback and to get the Kentucky vibe. It worked out perfectly.”
Almoner had never been to Lexington before his official visit. He liked the “city vibe” but was surprised that Lexington was bigger than he thought. He also liked what the opportunity to play at Kentucky could potentially do for his basketball career.
“I want to play at the highest level to get me ready to play at the next level (NBA). I want to be able to enjoy the next level,” the Kentucky transfer said. “Shooting is my best strength. I have a good midrange game and can make plays with the ball in my hand. I use different angles and footwork.
“I have worked to develop my all-around game. My dad always told me to stay in the gym and everything you deserve will come to you. Just pray and work and good things will come. My dad
A contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) plans a night closure of Interstate 24 between the U.S. 62 Calvert City Exit 27 interchange and the KY 453 Grand Rivers Exit 31 interchange starting at 7 p.m., tomorrow.
Milling and paving at the end of the I-24 Tennessee River Bridge will require both eastbound and westbound lanes to be closed from 7 p.m. to about midnight on Tuesday.
Eastbound Detour
Eastbound I-24 traffic will be detoured off at the U.S. 62 Calvert City interchange to take U.S. 62 East to KY 453 North to return to I-24 eastbound at the Grand Rivers Exit 31 interchange.
Westbound Detour
Westbound I-24 traffic will be detoured off at the KY 453 Grand Rivers Exit 31 interchange to take KY 453 South to U.S. 62 West to return to I-24 westbound via the Calvert City Exit 27 interchange.
Flaggers will be stationed at key intersections along the detour to assist with traffic flow. There will be a substantial police presence along the detour.
Motorists who regularly travel U.S. 62 and KY 453 along the detour route should be aware of increased traffic volume while the detour is in place.
When traffic returns to normal flow around midnight on Tuesday, motorists should be aware that the I-24 work zone from the 29 mile marker to the 33 mile marker will continue to be active from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. daily.
A gospel singing to benefit four families undergoing serious medical situations will be presented by Cutter & Cash and The Kentucky Grass June 22 at Fohs Hall.
The show will feature performances by local entertainers to raise money for Troy McGahan, Kevin Maxfield and Amanda Locke, all of whom are fighting cancer; and Lee Boone, who is hospitalized after a series of strokes, according to information posted on the band’s social media. Donations accepted at the event will be divided among the four families. McGahan is a WMJL on-air radio personality and Maxfield is a member of the Marion Tourism and Recreation commission. Boone is a longtime auto body repair specialist and Locke works in the nursing field.
The event begins at 7 p.m., and includes performances by Corey and Michelle Crider, David Conyer, The Davis Family, Linda Brown, Regina Merrick, Lacie Duncan and Anna Beth Blackburn. Admission is free.
The closure will be only a short stretch of highway, but will prevent through traffic and prevent access into the main entrances of Crittenden Community Hospital and the school campus. Alternative access to the hospital on Country Club Drive and the U.S. 60 entrance to Family Practice Clinic will remain open. Also, the school campus can be accessed from West Elm Street near the bus garage.
U.S. 60 will be closed about 150 feet east of Country Club Drive to allow a large cross-drain to be replaced near the hospital entrance.
The roadway at this site is expected to close at 6 a.m., Monday and remain closed for about three days.
For more details on the road work and closure see the full edition of The Crittenden Press dated June 6, 2024.
An Illinois man in his late 30s was found deceased in a ditch. It’s unclear at this time what exactly happened.
An ambulance and local authorities were called to the scene about 3:30pm and found the man. Kentucky State Police is in charge of the investigation.
A female, who is believed associated with the victim, was taken into custody. Although both have Illinois identification, the couple is believed to have been residing not far from the scene where the man was found near the intersection of KY 902 and Stinnett Road.
Three Crittenden County roads are affected by high water as of this morning.
They are Providence Road, Cool Springs Road and Enon Church Road. All of them are in the eastern quadrant of the county and affected by backwater from Piney Creek and Tradewater River.
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Water, sewer and garbage collection rates are likely to rise in July for Fredonia utility customers.
A proposed increase was introduced during last month’s Fredonia City Council meeting. Final approval will be considered when the council meets in regular session on Monday, June 17.
For more details on this proposed increase, see this week's full edition of The Crittenden Press.
Cave In Rock Ferry has rejected the offer of Kentucky's two-year contract to operate the service across the Ohio River.
The current contract expires at the end of June. Negotiations for the last three 2-year contracts have gone until the 11th hour or later before a pact has been signed.
The state, which in cooperation with Illinois reimburses the ferry operator for expenses, has offered a 13-percent revenue bump for the coming contract period.
We will have full details in next week's Crittenden Press.
A 10-year-old Marion boy injured Monday in a bicycle crash involving an automobile on East Bellville Street is recovering at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville.
The crash happened during a brief rainstorm at about 6:30 p.m.
While the investigation remains open, no charges are pending against the driver of the automobile.
More details can be found in this week's full edition of The Crittenden Press.
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The former Woodford County High School standout who transferred to Link Academy (Branson, Mo.) for his junior season has over 20 scholarship offers including Kentucky, North Carolina, Auburn, Baylor, Kansas, Louisville and Texas A&M.
ESPN college basketball analyst Fran Fraschilla considers himself a “hoops junkie.” He’s a former head coach at Manhattan, St. John’s and New Mexico and had his first chance to watch Johnson in person at the USA tryout camp.
“He is not athletically as dynamic as (former UK guard/NBA star) De’Aaron Fox but his smooth lefty game does remind me of De’Aaron,” Fraschilla said. “A lot of guys are shooters but not many are makers. He scores so effortlessly and just has unique skills. I was really impressed with not only his outside shooting but also his ability to get to the basket and be a very creative scorer.
“To be a great scorer you have got to be able to get your own shot off and he has a knack for getting his shots. He’s not piggish at all. He didn’t look to take a shot every time he touched the ball on a team with very good future point guards. But to me, he is the best scoring guard they have.
“When I coached a guy like Jasper, I always told my staff, ‘Let’s not over complicate this. He needs to score.’ He can really add to this team with all he does but there’s no doubt his strength is putting the ball in the basket.”
Fraschilla knows Johnson is in the “early stages of his physical maturity” just like other players on the USA team. Fraschilla said Johnson, who played football two years at Woodford County, could hold his own physically now.
“He is a very elusive player. He just knows how to get himself into the right places, especially driving