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Monday, February 9, 2015
Future kindergarten parents asked to take survey
If your child will enter kindergarten in the 2015-16 school year, Crittenden County Schools needs your help.
To determine the number of teachers needed for kindergarten classes, Crittenden County Elementary School is asking parents of next year’s kindergarten students to complete an online form.
The link to the six-question form is located on the school district’s main website and can be accessed at www.crittenden.kyschools.us. School officials estimate it should take less than 5 minutes to complete.
For questions on kindergarten pre-registration, contact Tonya Driver, Instructional Supervisor, at (270) 965-3525.
To determine the number of teachers needed for kindergarten classes, Crittenden County Elementary School is asking parents of next year’s kindergarten students to complete an online form.
The link to the six-question form is located on the school district’s main website and can be accessed at www.crittenden.kyschools.us. School officials estimate it should take less than 5 minutes to complete.
For questions on kindergarten pre-registration, contact Tonya Driver, Instructional Supervisor, at (270) 965-3525.
Sunday, February 8, 2015
$500 Reward for Missing Dog
Saturday, February 7, 2015
Area death
Longtime Peoples Bank employee Charles Ray Aldridge has died. He was 87. Aldridge passed away Saturday at a Madisonville nursing home. The funeral will be Tuesday at Gilbert Funeral Home.
Friday, February 6, 2015
State police warn of phone scam
The Kentucky State Police is advising all citizens to beware of phone scams requesting financial donations for fallen police officers.
KSP Post 2 in Madisonville has documented a number of people who reported receiving calls from someone who states he is with KSP or another police professional fundraiser. His goal is to try to obtain donations (credit or bank card information) for fallen officers who have died in the line of duty. When asked for more information about his authenticity, he hangs-up. Complainants advise the caller may identify himself as "Rick" and calls from a 270 area code.
The investigation is in its early stages, but this number is likely a Skype account originating overseas. KSP does not and will not ask anyone for any banking or personal information. (Although KSP is currently involved in raising funds for a fallen trooper memorial, it does not engage in cold call telemarketing activities.)
KSP recommends treating every solicitation call as a scam until proven otherwise. The best and proper way to determine the legitimacy of a charitable organization is to check with the Kentucky Attorney General's office by calling (502) 696-5300 or visiting their website at: ag.ky.gov. By law, every charitable organization must be registered with the AG's office.
The Better Business Bureau may also be a viable option to check as well.
It also should be noted that it is illegal for any lottery and/or a sweepstakes to request that you send money (for any reason). Furthermore, all foreign lotteries and/or sweepstakes are illegal.
Scams come in various forms and are always evolving into newer areas. KSP offers the following tip-offs to help avoid phone scams:
KSP Post 2 in Madisonville has documented a number of people who reported receiving calls from someone who states he is with KSP or another police professional fundraiser. His goal is to try to obtain donations (credit or bank card information) for fallen officers who have died in the line of duty. When asked for more information about his authenticity, he hangs-up. Complainants advise the caller may identify himself as "Rick" and calls from a 270 area code.
The investigation is in its early stages, but this number is likely a Skype account originating overseas. KSP does not and will not ask anyone for any banking or personal information. (Although KSP is currently involved in raising funds for a fallen trooper memorial, it does not engage in cold call telemarketing activities.)
KSP recommends treating every solicitation call as a scam until proven otherwise. The best and proper way to determine the legitimacy of a charitable organization is to check with the Kentucky Attorney General's office by calling (502) 696-5300 or visiting their website at: ag.ky.gov. By law, every charitable organization must be registered with the AG's office.
The Better Business Bureau may also be a viable option to check as well.
It also should be noted that it is illegal for any lottery and/or a sweepstakes to request that you send money (for any reason). Furthermore, all foreign lotteries and/or sweepstakes are illegal.
Scams come in various forms and are always evolving into newer areas. KSP offers the following tip-offs to help avoid phone scams:
- If it sounds too good to be true, it often is.
- High pressure sales or frequent calls.
- Immediate decision/action required (You must act now with no time to decide or research for that matter.)
- Requests a credit or debit card or any banking account information.
- Offers to send someone to your home or to overnight something.
- Offers something for free.
- Is unresponsive to questions or too quick to answer by cutting you off.
- Offers an investment without a risk. (Every investment holds some form of risk.)
- Will not provide written information or references. (Maybe hangs up when asked for written information.)
- Not registered with the Attorney General's Office.
Basketball referee is improving
The basketball referee from Hopkinsville who collapsed at the high school game Tuesday in Marion is improving. He remains hospitalized in Paducah, but his family said he is awake and talking.
See more about this matter in next week's printed edition of The Crittenden Press.
See more about this matter in next week's printed edition of The Crittenden Press.
ATV collides with car in Salem
A minor operating an ATV was sent to the hospital Thursday evening for treatment of minor injuries following a collision with vehicle on a major highway in Salem.
According to Kentucky State Police, John Blazina of Marion was headed east on U.S. 60 in a Nissan Altima when a juvenile operating an ATV attempted to cross the highway and collided with the front driver's side of Blazina's vehicle. The impact caused Blazina to lose control of his car, exit the right side of the highway and come to a final rest in a field.
The accident occurred in the 1900 block of U.S. 60.
Blazina was wearing a seatbelt and was not injured.
Meantime, the juvenile operating the ATV was transported to Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services in Salem for treatment of his injuries. The youth was not wearing a helmet.
The collision investigation continues by Trooper Cody Cecil.
Kentucky State Police was assisted at the scene by Livingston County EMS, Crittenden County EMS and Salem Volunteer Fire Department.
According to Kentucky State Police, John Blazina of Marion was headed east on U.S. 60 in a Nissan Altima when a juvenile operating an ATV attempted to cross the highway and collided with the front driver's side of Blazina's vehicle. The impact caused Blazina to lose control of his car, exit the right side of the highway and come to a final rest in a field.
The accident occurred in the 1900 block of U.S. 60.
Blazina was wearing a seatbelt and was not injured.
Meantime, the juvenile operating the ATV was transported to Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services in Salem for treatment of his injuries. The youth was not wearing a helmet.
The collision investigation continues by Trooper Cody Cecil.
Kentucky State Police was assisted at the scene by Livingston County EMS, Crittenden County EMS and Salem Volunteer Fire Department.
Thursday, February 5, 2015
BBB offers advice following Anthem insurance data breach
Tens of millions of Americans - and thousands of Kentucky residents -
could be victims of the latest corporate data breach, this one at Anthem
Insurance.
Unknown hackers apparently stole personal identifying information (PII) from current and former Anthem customers, including names, addresses, Social Security numbers, dates of birth and other information that can be used for identity theft. In a news release, the Better Business Bureau serving Central and Eastern Kentucky has tips for Kentuckians who may be affected by this breach.
Anthem has set up a separate website with information on the breach, but BBB recommends that consumers always go to a company’s main website first and follow links from there. Scammers often take advantage of data breaches and subsequent confusion to set up spoof websites and send phishing emails.
BBB offers these suggestions for consumers concerned that their PII has been stolen (also available at bbb.org/breach):
Do not take a “wait and see” approach as you may have done with breaches involving credit card data. You must act quickly. Breaches involving Social Security numbers have the potential to be far more detrimental to victims, and the damage can be difficult to repair.
Consider taking a preemptive strike by freezing your credit reports. This will not impact existing credit cards and financial accounts, but will create a roadblock for thieves seeking to create fraudulent accounts using your personal information.
At a minimum, if you know your Social Security number has been compromised, place a fraud alert on your credit reports. While less effective than a freeze, this will provide an extra layer of protection.
Take advantage of the free credit monitoring services Anthem will be offering to breach victims. While this is not a preventative measure, this will alert you to new accounts or inquiries using your Social Security number so that you can act quickly to repair the damage, the BBB said in its news release.
Vigilance is key. Regularly check your credit reports at annualcreditreport.com for unauthorized charges or other signs of fraud.
Expect that scammers will take advantage of this data breach to send out phishing emails and other messages that appear to be from Anthem, a credit bureau or other legitimate companies. Do not click on links from any email, text or social media messages about this or any other data breach.
Unknown hackers apparently stole personal identifying information (PII) from current and former Anthem customers, including names, addresses, Social Security numbers, dates of birth and other information that can be used for identity theft. In a news release, the Better Business Bureau serving Central and Eastern Kentucky has tips for Kentuckians who may be affected by this breach.
Anthem has set up a separate website with information on the breach, but BBB recommends that consumers always go to a company’s main website first and follow links from there. Scammers often take advantage of data breaches and subsequent confusion to set up spoof websites and send phishing emails.
BBB offers these suggestions for consumers concerned that their PII has been stolen (also available at bbb.org/breach):
Do not take a “wait and see” approach as you may have done with breaches involving credit card data. You must act quickly. Breaches involving Social Security numbers have the potential to be far more detrimental to victims, and the damage can be difficult to repair.
Consider taking a preemptive strike by freezing your credit reports. This will not impact existing credit cards and financial accounts, but will create a roadblock for thieves seeking to create fraudulent accounts using your personal information.
At a minimum, if you know your Social Security number has been compromised, place a fraud alert on your credit reports. While less effective than a freeze, this will provide an extra layer of protection.
Take advantage of the free credit monitoring services Anthem will be offering to breach victims. While this is not a preventative measure, this will alert you to new accounts or inquiries using your Social Security number so that you can act quickly to repair the damage, the BBB said in its news release.
Vigilance is key. Regularly check your credit reports at annualcreditreport.com for unauthorized charges or other signs of fraud.
Expect that scammers will take advantage of this data breach to send out phishing emails and other messages that appear to be from Anthem, a credit bureau or other legitimate companies. Do not click on links from any email, text or social media messages about this or any other data breach.
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
What's News in Marion this Week...
The news isn't always good in a small town, even though we'd like it to be. This week one of our own has tragically lost her life in an automobile accident in a nearby county. The Crittenden Press printed edition will be on newsstands later today and here are some stories that are included in this issue:- Tragedy: Young Marion woman dies in crash.
- A former UK basketball player will headline Crittenden County Fair this summer.
- Garbage: How does it look at your place?
- Resilient Tolu keeps on ticking.
- Snow make-up days set for school.
- Collins, Tanner graduate Pathway Academy.
- Find out who's elected school board chairman.
- Underdown's History: Fluorspar's riches.
- Students advance to state speech contest.
- Blazina, Potter win writing contests.
- Sunderland, Watson, Brantley, Little are some kids who won big prizes.
- Big T-ball hitter heading to college baseball.
- Lady Rockets will share a title.
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
Marion woman dies in crash in Livingston
Shawnna Murray, 25, of Marion died in a single-vehicle accident on Ky. 453 south of Smithland just before 1 p.m., today. A passenger, Heath Coursey of Salem, was seriously injured.
The Crittenden Press printed edition will have more details tomorrow.
The Crittenden Press printed edition will have more details tomorrow.
Basketball official taken to hospital at half
One of the three KHSAA basketball referees officiating Tuesday night's girls' basketball game between Crittenden and Webster counties apparently collapssed in the locker room at halftime.
Crittenden EMS responded and spent several minutes in the locker room before transporting the unnamed official to Crittenden Hospital.
The PA announcer at the ball game said after about a 12-minute delay that the referee had a strong pulse when he was taken on a gerny and put into the abulance. The girls' game was resumed with officials who were scheduled to referee the boys' game finishing the contest. The others apparently went to the hospital with their crewmate.
Crittenden EMS responded and spent several minutes in the locker room before transporting the unnamed official to Crittenden Hospital.
The PA announcer at the ball game said after about a 12-minute delay that the referee had a strong pulse when he was taken on a gerny and put into the abulance. The girls' game was resumed with officials who were scheduled to referee the boys' game finishing the contest. The others apparently went to the hospital with their crewmate.
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Delivery truck caper started in Fredonia
Anyone see a Feagan's Furniture delivery truck Sunday? If so, you might be able to help solve a crime.
See this week's Crittenden Press printed edition for details.
See this week's Crittenden Press printed edition for details.
Monday, February 2, 2015
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