Women suit up to rush breast cancer

TACKLING FOR A CURE - You’ve seen it in the NFL, now Crittenden County has an all-out rush against Breast Cancer this week with a variety of activities to raise awareness of the disease that will affect one out of every six women.

RAIN DELAY - Action resumes Thursday at 5:30 p.m., in the all-women’s flag football tournament Girl Iron Glory at Rocket Stadium. Almost 100 women are participating in the tournament, which started Tuesday, but was postponed due to rain. Gate proceeds benefit breast cancer research.

WHAT ELSE IS HAPPENING - In conjunction with Thursday night’s Girl Iron Glory, there will be a bag toss tournament to raise money for Jennifer McDaniel, a local woman diagnosed with breast cancer. Play starts at 5 p.m. See page 13 for details.

PINK OUT FRIDAY - The Rocket football team will be hosting a Pink Out Friday night. Survivors are encouraged to join the team’s entrance onto the field. Meet at the east end zone at 7:15 p.m. All fans are encouraged to wear pink shirts. Players will be wearing pink socks, wrist bands and other pink gear. Proceeds from the sale of shirts go to fight breast cancer.

Man dies in logging accident

Brian Sosh, 25, was killed in a tree-cutting accident Tuesday morning three miles from Marion off Ky. 120. He and another man were cutting down a tree, which fell on the victim just before 9 a.m.

He was taken by ambulance to Crittenden Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Sosh is a husband and father of three young children. Our prayers are with the family.

Adult Powder Puff Football to Fight Cancer

Crittenden County Quarterback Club is bringing attention to Breast Cancer Awareness with Pink Out Week, Oct. 12-15.

A powderpuff football tournament featuring five local teams will be played Tuesday and Thursday nights at Rocket Arena. Kickoff for both nights is 6 p.m.

On Friday night, survivors will lead the Rockets onto the field when they face Fulton City. Clad in pink accessories, players and coaches will pay tribute to survivors and those who have lost battles with breast cancer, in recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Survivors are encouraged to participate by gathering in the east endzone by Rocket Arena at 7:15 p.m.

Other fundraisers will be going on throughout the week to raise money for local cancer patients, including a silent auction to benefit Jennifer McDaniel Thursday night during the powderpuff games.

Bechler to introduce Paul in Princeton

Dr. Rand Paul, candidate for United States Senate, will be bringing his statewide bus tour to McDonald's in Princeton at 4 p.m., on Wednesday. Paul will be introduced by Crittenden County's Lynn Bechler, 4th District candidate for the Kentucky House of Representatives.

Youth deer hunt this weekend

The annual youth deer hunt is this weekend. Hunters age 15-under may hunt for deer under normal statewide guidelines. The youth hunter must be accompanied by a non-hunting adult.

Other 2010-11 Deer Seasons

Archery Sept. 4 - Jan. 17

Crossbow Oct. 1-17

­Crossbow Nov. 13 - Dec. 31

Muzzleloader Oct. 16-17

Muzzleloader Dec. 11-19

Late Youth Hunt Jan. 1-2

Modern Firearms Nov. 13-28

Cornfield on fire off Sulphur Springs Road

Volunteer firemen from Crittenden County and Caldwell Springs fire departments had their hands full Friday afternoon fighting a large wildfire in a cornfield off Sulphur Springs Road in the southern part of the county.

Mack Peebles, a Florida man who owns the property, said he was pushing down cornstalks with his 4-wheeler when the fire started, apparently from the heat off the exhaust or engine. The fire had burned the ATV and more than 5 acres by the time firemen got their with equipment. Volunteers were still on the scene fighting the blaze in the late afternoon.

Accident victim dies from injuries

Police seek driver who caused wreck

Crittenden County Tipline is offering a $500 reward to anyone with information leading to charges against the person who caused an accident on U.S. 60 East Friday afternoon. The victim died early this week in an Evansville hospital.

Crittenden County Sheriff’s Deputy Don Perry said investigators are looking for the driver of a gray Ford Focus. The driver was a middle aged man, witnesses told the deputy. After allegedly causing the wreck, the driver of the Ford stopped briefly, but then left the scene headed toward Sturgis.

The accident happened at 5:26 p.m., 11 miles east of Marion near the intersection of Blackford Church Road. Witnesses told investigators the Ford Focus was passing two other vehicles on a straight stretch of the highway when it allegedly forced off the road a 1997 Ford Ranger driven by Willard L. Oliver, 78, of Marion.

Oliver was driving toward Marion and had to take the ditch to avoid a collision, investigators said. Although his vehicle was not badly damaged, Oliver suffered serious injuries. He died Wednesday at Deaconess Hospital, according to authorities.

Anyone with information can call Tipline and remain anonymous. Call Tipline at 965-3000 or call directly to the emergency dispatching center at 965-3500.

One man dead in boat collision

One man was killed early this morning when two boats collided on Barkley Lake near Buzzard Rock Marina.

Two bass boats collided in the channel. A Mississippi man died, but three others involved in the accident survived.

Princeton dentist Rohrer dies

Dr. James Rohrer, 63, of Princeton died Thursday at his home.

He was a dentist, a member of Ogden Memorial United Methodist Church and a member of Clinton Masonic Lodge 82.

He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Pettit Rohrer; one son, Lucas Rohrer of Princeton; one daughter, Mary Rohrer of Princeton; and one sister, Elizabeth Bachert of Mount Vernon, Ill.

He was preceded in death by his parents, George Nolan Rohrer and Mary Margaret Johnson Rohrer.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Morgan’s Funeral Home, with burial in Meeks Cemetery in Caldwell County.

Friends may call after 4 p.m. today at the funeral home. Masonic services will be at 7:30 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Livingston woman hurt in wreck

Vicki Lasher, 49, of Hampton was injured in a single-vehicle accident shortly after 6 p.m., Thursday night on U.S. 60 East near River Road in rural Livingston County.

According to state police, Lasher was eastbound in a Hyundai SUV when her vehicle ran off the right shoulder of the roadway. Lasher's vehicle traveled approximately 485 feet down the shoulder of the roadway before hitting a tree. She was transported to the Western Baptist Hospital by ambulance.

Youth Basketball Camp over Fall Break

There will be a boys basketball camp from children in grades K-6 this coming week while students are out of school on fall break.

Camp will be at Crittenden County Middle School gym Wednesday through Friday (Oct. 13-15). Cost is $30 for each camper. There will be fundamental instruction, competition, a camp T-shirt, basketball games, awards and other fun!

Registration is from 7:30 to 8 a.m., on Wednesday, the first day of camp. For more information, contact Rocket Basketball Coach Brad Fraser at 965-2248.

Homecoming, powder puff football photos

Click below for dozens of photographs from the homecoming parade and powder puff football game.

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Area death

James Watson 53, of Cocoa, Fla., died October 5, 2010. Memorial services are Saturday at Whites Chapel Church. Gilbert Funeral Home is in charge of services.

Authorities seeking info in US 60 wreck

Crittenden County Tipline is offering a $500 reward to anyone with information leading to charges against the person who caused an accident on U.S. 60 East Friday afternoon.

Crittenden County Sheriff’s Deputy Don Perry said investigators are looking for the driver of a gray Ford Focus. The driver was a middle aged man, witnesses told the deputy. After allegedly causing the wreck, the driver of the Ford stopped briefly, but then left the scene headed toward Sturgis.

The accident happened at 5:26 p.m., 11 miles east of Marion near the intersection of Blackford Church Road. Witnesses told investigators the Ford Focus was passing two other vehicles on a straight stretch of the highway when it allegedly forced off the road a 1997 Ford Ranger driven by Willard L. Oliver, 78, of Marion.

Oliver was driving toward Marion and had to take the ditch to avoid a collision, investigators said. Although his vehicle was not badly damaged, Oliver suffered serious neck and head injuries. He was taken by ambulance to Crittenden Hospital and later flown to Deaconess Hospital in Evansville where he was in serious condition early this week.

Anyone with information can call Tipline and remain anonymous. Call Tipline at 965-3000 or call directly to the emergency dispatching center at 965-3500.

Deputy Perry said the driver of the Focus may face charges of leaving the scene of an accident or something more serious if the victim does not recover.

Marion woman dies in Florida accident

Longtime Crittenden Hospital employee Linda Hunter Edwards died Saturday in a motorcycle accident in Florida. Her husband, Casey, was hospitalized.

Monday last day to register for Nov. 2 election

The last day to register to vote in the fall general election is Monday, Oct. 4. Anyone who registers by 4 p.m., on that day will be able to cast a ballot in the Nov. 2 election.

The absentee voting machine will be set up in the Crittenden County Courthouse starting Oct. 15 for voters who will be out of town on election day.

Individuals with disabilities may apply for an absentee ballot to be delivered by mail. They may call County Clerk Carolyn Byford at 965-3403 for more information.

Hodge crowned homecoming queen

Crittenden County High School senior Jessi Hodge was crowned homecoming queen Friday night before the Rockets beat Ballard Memorial (read game story) in the annual football game. Pictured is Hodge along with King Andrew Freeman. The court included (from left) freshmen Abby Whitney and Micah Hollamon, juniors Taylor Keister and Bryce Willis, Hodge and Freeman, 2009 queen and king Erica Leet and J.D. Gray, seniors Laken Tabor and Colin Belt, seniors Ashley Collins and Evan Cruce and sophomores Callie Doom and Devin Clark. The flower girl (in front) was Katie Perryman and crown bearer was Travis Champion.

Magistrate injured in US 60 accident

Crittenden County Magistrate Curt Buntin of Sheridan was injured in a two-vehicle, ccollision on U.S. 60 East in Mattoon Friday afternoon.

Buntin and his father, Wade, were in one vehicle. The name of the man driving the other vehicle has not been released at this point. All three were taken to area hospitals with what appeared to be non-life-threatening injuries.

Area death

World War II veteran George Coleman Foster Jr., 88, of Salem, died at 9 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2010, at Regional Medical Center in Madisonville. The funeral is Saturday at Boyd Funeral Directors.

Pumpkin Festival begins today

The annual fall celebration, for the first time this year known as the Pumpkin Festival, kicks off in downtown Marion today. There will be activities this afternoon and all day Saturday, including a ham and bean lunch at the Crittenden County Historical Museum from 11 a.m., to 1 p.m. on East Bellville street.

Click here for your complete Pumpkin Festival Planner.