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U.S. NAVY PHOTO
The USS Arizona burning after the Japanese attack on Pearl
Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941.
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Gov. Beshear encourages individuals, businesses, organizations and government agencies to join in this tribute.
Friday, December 5, 2014
Flags directed to half-staff in remembrance of Pearl Harbor
Area deaths
Richard E. Rozwalka Sr., 72, died Friday at his residence in Marion. Myers Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Alfred C. "Al" Winters, 92, of Crayne died Friday at Crittenden Health Systems. He was U.S. veteran of World War II. Gilbert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Alfred C. "Al" Winters, 92, of Crayne died Friday at Crittenden Health Systems. He was U.S. veteran of World War II. Gilbert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Work on Ky. 453 to restrict traffic
The four-Lane section of Ky. 453 will be restricted to one lane at mile-point 2.808 north of Grand Rivers to allow deck patching on the overpass that crosses U.S. 62.
Northbound traffic will be restricted to one lane in this work zone on Monday and Tuesday. Southbound Traffic will be restricted to one lane on Wednesday and Thursday.
Due to time required for concrete patching material to cure, the work zone will remain up overnight at this location.
Motorists traveling Ky. 453 should be alert for slowing and merging traffic as they approach the U.S. 62 interchange. Appropriate caution is required where equipment, flaggers and bridge maintenance personnel are along the roadway in close proximity to traffic flow.
This maintenance project is scheduled on a weather permitting basis.
Rockets open season tonight at Trigg
The Lady Rockets will also be in action tonight at Cadiz. The girls have already played twice this season and won both of those games.
See team photos, action shots and other fun stuff on The Crittenden Press Photo Page: click here.
Marion Leaf Collection Schedule
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City residents are encouraged to participate in the town-wide leaf collection process. Residents should rake leaves to the curb, but not into the street, as the schedule dictates for their particular area of town. City workers will come by and collect the leaves according to this schedule, which is also printed in The Crittenden Press newspaper. Weather or other factors could prompt changes to this schedule so be aware of it weekly through November and December. CLICK HERE for a higher resolution PDF of the schedule, which can be printed.
Thursday, December 4, 2014
Wreck blocking traffic on U.S. 641 at Mott City
A wreck is blocking traffic on U.S. 641 near Mott City. It appears both lanes of traffic have been blocked off by the two-vehicle collision.
NBC’s Todd to give Murray State Presidential Lecture
MURRAY LEDGER & TIMES
Chuck Todd, NBC News’ political director and the moderator and managing editor of "Meet the Press," will be the speaker for Murray State University’s 2015 Presidential Lecture Series. The event is scheduled for Feb. 24 at 8 p.m. in Lovett Auditorium on campus.
Admission to the lecture is free and is open to Murray State students, faculty and staff, and the general public. The auditorium is located at the corner of 15th Street and Olive Boulevard.
Chuck Todd, NBC News’ political director and the moderator and managing editor of "Meet the Press," will be the speaker for Murray State University’s 2015 Presidential Lecture Series. The event is scheduled for Feb. 24 at 8 p.m. in Lovett Auditorium on campus.
Admission to the lecture is free and is open to Murray State students, faculty and staff, and the general public. The auditorium is located at the corner of 15th Street and Olive Boulevard.
BBB warns online shoppers to beware of phishing scams using retailers’ names
The Better Business Bureau is
warning online holiday shoppers to watch out for phishing scams that are
hitting area email boxes disguised as emails from popular retailers.
The links contained in the emails have the potential to cause viruses to
be installed on the user’s computer.
BBB has received several calls this week from Kentucky residents who report getting the bogus emails using the Costco name. Online technology news sources also report other stores’ names being used in the emails, like Home Depot, Walmart and Target.
“With Cyber Monday just past, and many people ordering holiday gifts from Internet sites, it would be easy for someone to believe that an email appearing to be from a retailer is the real deal,” Jack Frank, BBB president and CEO said. “The con artists know this and are taking advantage of that by trying to either steal information, or installing a virus on their computer.”
BBB advises consumers who receive a suspicious email that appears to be from a legitimate retailer to place their cursor over the link in the email, without clicking on it. A box will appear showing the true source of the link. Consumers that have reported the scam to the BBB stated that when they click on the link, it takes them to a completely different website.
BBB has received several calls this week from Kentucky residents who report getting the bogus emails using the Costco name. Online technology news sources also report other stores’ names being used in the emails, like Home Depot, Walmart and Target.
“With Cyber Monday just past, and many people ordering holiday gifts from Internet sites, it would be easy for someone to believe that an email appearing to be from a retailer is the real deal,” Jack Frank, BBB president and CEO said. “The con artists know this and are taking advantage of that by trying to either steal information, or installing a virus on their computer.”
BBB advises consumers who receive a suspicious email that appears to be from a legitimate retailer to place their cursor over the link in the email, without clicking on it. A box will appear showing the true source of the link. Consumers that have reported the scam to the BBB stated that when they click on the link, it takes them to a completely different website.
Woman injured in U.S. 641 wreck
Kentucky State Police investigated a single-vehicle, injury collision that occurred today on U.S. 641 at Weldon Road, about 2 miles south of Marion. The accident occurred just before noon on a rain-slicked roadway.
The preliminary investigation revealed that Gloria Tidwell, 62, of Marion was operating a 2001 Ford pickup northbound on U.S. 641 when she lost control on the wet road. The vehicle exited the right side of the roadway and struck a concrete culvert. It came to rest upright, off the road.
Tidwell, who was wearing a seatbelt, was transported via ambulance to the Crittenden Health Systems for treatment. There were no passengers involved.
Trooper First Class Darron Holliman investigated the collision. A Crittenden County constable and Crittenden County EMS assisted at the scene.
Christmas Parade is Saturday
The annual Christmas Parade in downtown Marion starts at 1 p.m., Saturday.
Lineup for entries is at noon. There are 82 entries in this year's parade.
Santa will be in town, too. See this week's printed edition of The Crittenden Press for details.
Lineup for entries is at noon. There are 82 entries in this year's parade.
Santa will be in town, too. See this week's printed edition of The Crittenden Press for details.
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
Old Ledbetter Bridge demolition continues
The demolition contractor on the old Ledbetter Bridge has successfully topped Pier C nearest the Livingston County shoreline of the Tennessee River. The 83-year-old pier proved to be more resilient than expected.
The demolition crew tried to pull the pier over early this morning. That effort was unsuccessful. The crew then spent the rest of the day chipping additional concrete off the base of the pier just above the water line. At about 3 p.m., the crew hooked onto cables attached to the pier and started pulling again. The top of the pier came over with a resounding splash at 3:19 p.m.
While the extra work required to top the pier cut into the demolition timetable, engineers are confident they can still drill the pier base and have it prepared for explosives by sometime on Friday. With several hours needed to load explosives into both piers, a detonation would be expected late Friday afternoon, weather permitting.
Once the crew has drilled Pier C on Thursday and Friday morning, they’ll be able to establish a more accurate blasting schedule for the pier bases.
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 1 Spokesman Keith Todd says extra time required to top Pier C is a good indicator of craftsmanship and engineering that went into the old bridge when it was constructed in 1931.
While there could be some weather issues on Friday, the demolition crew is optimistic they can be ready for a detonation. The crew will then use a crane to pluck concrete chunks of the remaining piers from the river bottom.
The demolition crew tried to pull the pier over early this morning. That effort was unsuccessful. The crew then spent the rest of the day chipping additional concrete off the base of the pier just above the water line. At about 3 p.m., the crew hooked onto cables attached to the pier and started pulling again. The top of the pier came over with a resounding splash at 3:19 p.m.
While the extra work required to top the pier cut into the demolition timetable, engineers are confident they can still drill the pier base and have it prepared for explosives by sometime on Friday. With several hours needed to load explosives into both piers, a detonation would be expected late Friday afternoon, weather permitting.
Once the crew has drilled Pier C on Thursday and Friday morning, they’ll be able to establish a more accurate blasting schedule for the pier bases.
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 1 Spokesman Keith Todd says extra time required to top Pier C is a good indicator of craftsmanship and engineering that went into the old bridge when it was constructed in 1931.
While there could be some weather issues on Friday, the demolition crew is optimistic they can be ready for a detonation. The crew will then use a crane to pluck concrete chunks of the remaining piers from the river bottom.
Area deaths
Paul Fraliex, 79, of Burna died Dec. 3, 2014, at his home. Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem is handling arrangements.
James Michael Reynolds, 37, of Mayfield died Dec. 2, 2014, at his home. Dunn’s Funeral Home in Eddyville is in charge of arrangements.
James Michael Reynolds, 37, of Mayfield died Dec. 2, 2014, at his home. Dunn’s Funeral Home in Eddyville is in charge of arrangements.
US 60 closed in Livingston County
UPDATE: Both lanes of the road were opened as of 1:25 p.m.
UPDATE: One lane is now open and traffic is moving slowly through the crash site. Crews will be there most of the day making repairs to the power lines so slow=moving traffic can be expected.
U.S. 60 is closed in Livingston County at the Birdsville 'Y' where Ky. 137 intersects the highway.
The crashed knocked down a power pole and lines are across the highway.
Kentucky transportation officials say a vehicle crash has occurred there and it could be several hours before the highway is re-opened.
What's News this Week in Marion?
We're answering these and many other questions in this week's printed edition of The Crittenden Press, which will be on newsstands this afternoon.
Find The Press at Conrad's, Food Giant, Five Star, Glenn's Apothecary, Rocket Fuels, Liberty Fuels, KB Pharmacy, Salem Pharmacy, Salem Foods, Newton's Grocery, Tambco, Fredonia Foods, Salem Pit Stop and at The Press Office where our news rack is open 24/7.
- What time is Lunch with Santa on Saturday?
- When's the Christmas Parade?
- Where is the county's longest road?
- Is Rocket Arena's name for sale?
- Why are all the gas lines being replaced in town?
- What's the name of the new 4-H agent?
- What national honor did Mauri Collins receive?
- Who solved the bottle mystery?
- Which local group named Elizabeth Floyd and Wendy Lucas to its board of directors?
- County Attorney Rebecca Johnson's office is among the top 10 in what category?
- Underdown: Where was the Marion Opera House?
- What's the Lady Rockets basketball record after 2 games?
Monday, December 1, 2014
Area deaths
Frankie Estelle Cook, 93, of Marion died Nov. 29, 2014, at Crittenden Health Systems in Marion. Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of arrangements.
Nina Mae Fritts of Marion died Dec. 1, 2014. Myers Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of arrangements.
Sandra "Sandy" Frederick Duncan, 46, of Fredonia died Nov. 29, 2014, at home. Morgan's Funeral Home in Princeton is in charge of arrangements.
Dorothy M. Grimes Henry, 80, of Dycusburg died Nov. 30, 2014, at Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services in Salem. Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of arrangements.
Robert Roy Driver, 78, of Marion died Nov. 29, 2014, at Crittenden Health Systems in Marion. Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of arrangements.
Nina Mae Fritts of Marion died Dec. 1, 2014. Myers Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of arrangements.
Sandra "Sandy" Frederick Duncan, 46, of Fredonia died Nov. 29, 2014, at home. Morgan's Funeral Home in Princeton is in charge of arrangements.
Dorothy M. Grimes Henry, 80, of Dycusburg died Nov. 30, 2014, at Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services in Salem. Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of arrangements.
Robert Roy Driver, 78, of Marion died Nov. 29, 2014, at Crittenden Health Systems in Marion. Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of arrangements.
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