J.C.
Monroe, 79, of Burna, died Sept. 28, 2013, at Livingston Hospital and
Healthcare Services in Salem. Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem is
handling arrangements.
Leona Belt, 71, of Lola, died Sept. 27, 2013, at Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services in Salem. Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem is
handling arrangements.
Cora Ann Few, 63, of Marion, died Sept. 29, 2013, at Crittenden Hospital. Myers Funeral Home in Marion is handling arrangements.
Monday, September 30, 2013
Saturday, September 28, 2013
Area death
Donald Tabor, 66, of Salem, died Sept. 28, 2013. Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem is handling arrangements.
VFW post ending Monday bingo
Due to waning participation in Monday night bingo, Marion VFW Post 12022 will no longer host the weekly game.
Post Quartermaster William Clarke said Monday will be the final bingo night. Since first hosting bingo six years ago, the post has donated money raised through the game to numerous veteran and community organizations. But patrization has dwindled to a point of diminishing return.
“You can’t pay out more than you taken in,” said Clarke, adding that the post is appreciative of support it has received from bingo players.
The post will now rely on raffles and yard sales to raise money for its civic donations.
Post Quartermaster William Clarke said Monday will be the final bingo night. Since first hosting bingo six years ago, the post has donated money raised through the game to numerous veteran and community organizations. But patrization has dwindled to a point of diminishing return.
“You can’t pay out more than you taken in,” said Clarke, adding that the post is appreciative of support it has received from bingo players.
The post will now rely on raffles and yard sales to raise money for its civic donations.
Friday, September 27, 2013
Buell crowned homecoming queen
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Sturgis Road work to restrict traffic
This work along U.S. 60/Sturgis Road in the Curve Inn area of Marion is for the replacement of a cross drain. This work site is on U.S. 60 near the 10-mile marker in front of the 88 Dip Restaurant. This is in about the 100 block of Sturgis Road between Fords Ferry Road and Sunset Drive in Marion.
Some prep work at the site will require a lane restriction starting Monday morning immediately following the morning school bus run. Due to the amount of work required, delays are likely in this work zone during daylight hours on both Monday and Tuesday.
Starting at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, the roadway will be closed to all traffic. U.S. 60 is expected to reopen about midnight with metal plates temporarily covering the excavation.
During this closure passenger vehicles may detour through side streets. However, there is no practical truck detour for this closure point. Trucks should seek an alternate route via appropriate state highways.
On Wednesday, a lane restriction will resume as concrete is poured to cover the new cross drain with the roadway reopening to normal traffic flow once the concrete has cured.
Motorists should avoid this work zone, if possible, as delays are likely.
Boil Water Order Lifted: False Alarm
City officials say yesterday's boil water order, which was required by state law, turned out to be a false alarm.
Brian Thomas, director of the city's water service, said a "false-positive" result at the water testing lab in Madisonville created a situation where the boil order was necessary.
Turns out, however, that nothing was wrong in the first place, Thomas said. Such orders are necessary as a precautionary measure while followup tests are conducted to make sure drinking water is safe.
Brian Thomas, director of the city's water service, said a "false-positive" result at the water testing lab in Madisonville created a situation where the boil order was necessary.
Turns out, however, that nothing was wrong in the first place, Thomas said. Such orders are necessary as a precautionary measure while followup tests are conducted to make sure drinking water is safe.
Thursday, September 26, 2013
Conway: Growing hemp remains illegal in Kentucky
Growing industrial hemp remains illegal in Kentucky despite recent state
legislation and a U.S. Department of Justice memo dealing with
marijuana prosecutions, Attorney General Jack Conway said Wednesday.
Conway expressed his views in a six-page advisory letter to State Police
Commissioner Rodney Brewer. Conway's legal analysis drew support from
Gov. Steve Beshear but vitriol from the office of state Agriculture
Commissioner James Comer.
For the complete story, visit The Herald Leader online.
For the complete story, visit The Herald Leader online.
County offices closed Saturday
Crittenden County Courthouse offices of clerk, circuit clerk and sheriff will be closed Saturday due to the Pumpkin Festival Car Show around the court square.
Author offers living history of Kentucky’s frontier days
Renowned Kentucky author Eddie Price will be in Marion this weekend to bring to life his story of Kentucky's contributions to the United States' cause in the War of 1812."Widder's Landing," a story of life and love on the Kentucky frontier in the early 19th century, is a historical novel written by the historian and teacher from Hancock County. Price will be at Crittenden County Public Library on Saturday in period costume to present and discuss the book. He will also have period music and a PowerPoint presentation.
“Eddie Price explores the vital role Kentucky played during our second war for independence with Great Britain," wrote John M. Trowbridge, Kentucky National Guard command historian, in his review of the book. "'Widder's Landing' is a well-researched historical overview of Kentucky's role in the War of 1812, a penetrating look into the lives of Kentuckians during this tumultuous time in the history of Kentucky and our nation."
You can see the book and read further reviews on Amazon.com.
Sponsored by the library and Crittenden County Historical Society and held in conjunction with the Pumpkin Festival, Price's presentation is open to the public at no charge. The event begins at 10:30 a.m. in the library's meeting room.
Price will have copies of his book available for sale and signing.
City boil water order issued
The City of Marion has issued a boil water order effective immediately for the south end of town. The area affected with include water customers south of Bellville Street. The order is until further notice.
City Administrator Mark Bryant said a sample of water tested badly today, forcing the boil water order. He said it will be at until about noon Friday before the city knows if it can lift the order.
Water for drinking and cooking should be boiled for at least three minutes before use.
City Administrator Mark Bryant said a sample of water tested badly today, forcing the boil water order. He said it will be at until about noon Friday before the city knows if it can lift the order.
Water for drinking and cooking should be boiled for at least three minutes before use.
Homecoming parade starts at 5 p.m.
Today's homecoming parade starts at 5 p.m., followed by the powder puff football game at Rocket Stadium.
Search ongoing for cause of salmonella outbreak, 10 cases confirmed, 1 dead
Health officials have reported another patient has been hospitalized
while more than 50 others have been tested for salmonella. A source of
the illness, which has 10 confirmed cases resulting in a death and five
hospitalizations, has not been revealed. “We are trying to figure out
where it is coming from and we’ll go from there,” said Barry Franklin,
environmental supervisor for the Hopkins County Health Department. “We
have been investigating since last Wednesday.” Salmonella is a bacterial
infection caused by eating tainted or undercooked foods.
For more, visit the Madisonville Messenger online.
For more, visit the Madisonville Messenger online.
Yard sale
Huge multi-family garage sale, Fri.-Sat., 8 a.m.-4 p.m., 8068 Fords
Ferry Rd., Marion. Native American craft supplies, Sterling jewelry,
Gretsch guitar, piano, large Sentry fire boxes, tools, Husqvarna riding
mower, industrial carts, motorcycle jack, dining table with 8 chairs,
washer and dryers, beds, propane kitchen stove, GE wall oven in cabinet,
metal desk, couch, tables, lamps, cookware, glassware, LOTS more!
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Area death
Leon Fritts, 79, of Marion, died Sept. 24, 2013, at his home. Myers Funeral Home in Marion is handling arrangements.
I-24 construction season winding down
A busy construction season along the 93 miles of Interstate 24 through Kentucky is starting to wind down as work is completed along two of three major rehabilitation projects this summer.
A contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet plans to remove the I-24 work zone from the 10- to 16-mile marker in McCracken County on Thursday.
The work zone lane restrictions should be removed by about 4 p.m. Thursday, weather permitting. Motorists should be aware that some limited lane restrictions could be established along this section of I-24 for finish work over the next few weeks, if required.
Jim Smith Contracting of Grand Rivers was the prime contractor on this $14.83 million rehabilitation project that ran from the 3- to 16-mile marker on I-24. The project was divided into two sections to minimize traffic disruptions.
The project included erosion repairs, drainage improvements, guardrail upgrades and new pavement along the 13-mile section. Some of the driving surface replaced this summer had been in place since 1999. The project is being substantially completed more than a month ahead of schedule.
Jim Smith Contracting was also the prime contractor on $11.5 million in rehabilitation work along I-24/I-69 from the 31- to 45-mile marker in Livingston and Lyon counties. Some guardrail and other finish work continues with limited lane restrictions along this section from time to time.
Work zone lane restrictions for $13.97 million in rehabilitation work along I-24 from the 86- to 93-mile marker in Christian County between U.S. 41-Alternate and the Kentucky-Tennessee state line remains active. Rogers Group is the prime contractor on that section. It is expected to be complete in mid-October. Motorists are reminded to use appropriate caution in this work zone where equipment, flaggers, and construction personnel are working along the roadway in close proximity to traffic flow.
A contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet plans to remove the I-24 work zone from the 10- to 16-mile marker in McCracken County on Thursday.
The work zone lane restrictions should be removed by about 4 p.m. Thursday, weather permitting. Motorists should be aware that some limited lane restrictions could be established along this section of I-24 for finish work over the next few weeks, if required.
Jim Smith Contracting of Grand Rivers was the prime contractor on this $14.83 million rehabilitation project that ran from the 3- to 16-mile marker on I-24. The project was divided into two sections to minimize traffic disruptions.
The project included erosion repairs, drainage improvements, guardrail upgrades and new pavement along the 13-mile section. Some of the driving surface replaced this summer had been in place since 1999. The project is being substantially completed more than a month ahead of schedule.
Jim Smith Contracting was also the prime contractor on $11.5 million in rehabilitation work along I-24/I-69 from the 31- to 45-mile marker in Livingston and Lyon counties. Some guardrail and other finish work continues with limited lane restrictions along this section from time to time.
Work zone lane restrictions for $13.97 million in rehabilitation work along I-24 from the 86- to 93-mile marker in Christian County between U.S. 41-Alternate and the Kentucky-Tennessee state line remains active. Rogers Group is the prime contractor on that section. It is expected to be complete in mid-October. Motorists are reminded to use appropriate caution in this work zone where equipment, flaggers, and construction personnel are working along the roadway in close proximity to traffic flow.
Basics for signing up for the Affordable Care Act
Love it or hate it, the Affordable Care Act is inching ever closer to
reality. In fact, beginning Tuesday Kentuckians will
be able to sign up for health insurance through a state-created program
at the website, KyNect.Ky.Gov. Here are some frequently asked questions
that will help you navigate your way.
For more, visit The Herald Leader online.
For more, visit The Herald Leader online.
Duck Dynasty event at Graves County cancelled
According to Graves County Athletic Director Doug Gloyd, the Duck
Dynasty event scheduled for Graves County High School this Saturday has
been cancelled due to potential economic loss for the school’s athletic
department.
For those that purchased tickets by credit card, those costs will be credited back to your card. For those that purchased tickets through the athletic office, bring the tickets to Graves County High School before Oct. 5 and you will be given a refund. There will be no refunds after Oct. 5.
For everyone that purchased a raffle ticket, there will be no refund because a prize package will still be awarded to the winner.
For those that purchased tickets by credit card, those costs will be credited back to your card. For those that purchased tickets through the athletic office, bring the tickets to Graves County High School before Oct. 5 and you will be given a refund. There will be no refunds after Oct. 5.
For everyone that purchased a raffle ticket, there will be no refund because a prize package will still be awarded to the winner.
Kynect enrollment begins Oct. 1
Nearly half of Kentucky’s estimated 640,000 residents without health insurance could qualify for expanded Medicaid when the state’s health insurance exchange program, Kynect, opens for enrollment Tuesday. Coverage for early enrollees (those joining before Dec. 15 at kynect.ky.gov) will begin Jan. 1. Open enrollment runs through March 31. Many of the remainder who enroll will qualify for some form of a subsidy, according to Bill Nold, deputy executive director for the Cabinet for Health and Family Services’ Health Benefits Exchange.
For the full story, visit The Daily News online.
For the full story, visit The Daily News online.
USPS proposes raising stamp price to 49 cents
KENTUCKY PRESS NEWS SERVICE
The United States Postal Service today announced proposed price changes, including an increase in the price of a first-class mail single-piece letter from 46 cents to 49 cents. The proposed changes, which would go into effect in January, are intended to generate $2 billion in incremental annual revenue for the Postal Service, according to a postal service news release.
Highlights of the new single-piece First-Class Mail pricing, effective Jan. 26, 2014 include:
The Governors of the Postal Service voted Sept. 24 to seek price increases above the typical annual increases associated with changes in the Consumer Price Index.
In a letter disseminated to customers today, Board of Governors Chairman Mickey Barnett described the “precarious financial condition” of the Postal Service and the “uncertain path toward enactment of postal reform legislation” as primary reasons for seeking price changes above the CPI increase. He also indicated that the price adjustment above the CPI increase is necessary in order to ensure that the Postal Service will be able to maintain and continue the development of postal services of the type and quality which America needs.
The PRC will review the prices before they become effective Jan. 26, 2014, and must agree the prices are consistent with applicable law. The new price proposals are scheduled to be filed Sept. 26 and will be available on the PRC website at www.prc.gov and also will be available at http://pe.usps.com.
The United States Postal Service today announced proposed price changes, including an increase in the price of a first-class mail single-piece letter from 46 cents to 49 cents. The proposed changes, which would go into effect in January, are intended to generate $2 billion in incremental annual revenue for the Postal Service, according to a postal service news release.
Highlights of the new single-piece First-Class Mail pricing, effective Jan. 26, 2014 include:
- Letters (1 oz.) — 3-cent increase to 49 cents
- Letters additional ounces — 1-cent increase to 21 cents
- Letters to all international destinations (1 oz.) — $1.15
- Postcards — 1-cent increase to 34 cents
The Governors of the Postal Service voted Sept. 24 to seek price increases above the typical annual increases associated with changes in the Consumer Price Index.
In a letter disseminated to customers today, Board of Governors Chairman Mickey Barnett described the “precarious financial condition” of the Postal Service and the “uncertain path toward enactment of postal reform legislation” as primary reasons for seeking price changes above the CPI increase. He also indicated that the price adjustment above the CPI increase is necessary in order to ensure that the Postal Service will be able to maintain and continue the development of postal services of the type and quality which America needs.
The PRC will review the prices before they become effective Jan. 26, 2014, and must agree the prices are consistent with applicable law. The new price proposals are scheduled to be filed Sept. 26 and will be available on the PRC website at www.prc.gov and also will be available at http://pe.usps.com.
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