UPDATE: When first responders arrived at the scene, it was determined that the victims were out of the vehicle and appeared to not have any serious injuries.
ORGINAL POST
First responders from Crittenden County and Salem responded to a single-vehicle injury accident on Claylick Creek Road near the Wolf Creek Bridge in the rural southern part of the county. The accident happened about 7pm.
EMS, Crittenden County Rescue Squad, Salem Fire Department and the sheriff's department have all been dispatched to the scene.
Wednesday, October 17, 2018
What's news this week...
Upcoming are some contested local elections and a big decision is brewing over the hospital. A least one community leader believes legalized alcohol sales might be the answer to financial problems facing local government, and at the schools a policeman devotes his own time to keep kids safe.
The volleyball team's storied season ended this week, but the football Rockets have a key matchup Friday that could mean back to back titles.
Get all of your local news and sports in this week's printed edition of The Crittenden Press, on sale now at participating vendors and newsstands.
Tuesday, October 16, 2018
Truck crash between Fredonia and Eddyville
ORIGINAL POST
According to Kentucky Department of Transportation and the Lyon County Emergency Management there is a truck crash on US 641 between Fredonia and Eddyvile, just south of the Caldwell County Line.
Although the roadway was open at 5:30pm, it is expected to be closed while recovery of the large truck takes place.
Motorists are encouraged to avoid the area.
Deer Season Outlook 2018
The annual Hunting Guide is now available at participating businesses in Marion and nearby communities.
Pick one up now. They're free!
Inside you will find lots of information about local deer hunting seasons, including an outlook by local biologist Philip Sharp.
Watch the video for a taste of what he discusses in an article printed in the Hunting Guide.
Monday, October 15, 2018
Area deaths
Harold Loyd Crouch, 85, of Smithland died Sunday. Boyd Funeral Directors and Cremation Services of Salem is in charge of arrangements.
Margaret Ann Hrapeck, 84, of Marion died Friday. Myers Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of arrangements.
Margaret Ann Hrapeck, 84, of Marion died Friday. Myers Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of arrangements.
Sunday, October 14, 2018
Deer Lakes Golf Course burglarized
Livingston County Sheriff's Department is requesting the public's assistance in solving a burglary at Salem's Deer Lakes Golf Course this weekend.
Clubs, golf bags and other items were taken from the course's cart sheds late Saturday night or early Sunday morning.
See The Crittenden Press printed edition for more details.
Anyone with information regarding this burglary can call the sheriff's department at (270) 928-2122 or the Kentucky State Police at 1 800-222-5555. A cash reward could be available.
Saturday, October 13, 2018
Friday, October 12, 2018
Wednesday, October 10, 2018
Area Death
Robert Earl Hopkins, 75, of Fredonia died Tuesday. Gilbert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Read judge's Findings of Fact summary
Crittenden County Fiscal Court on Tuesday approved a measure that could set in motion the sale of Crittenden Hospital to an outside firm. Some have said it is perhaps the most important matter in recent county history, and clearly, local leaders spent several weeks pondering the proposal.
Crittenden County Judge-Executive Perry Newcom presented magistrates with a five-page summary of his Findings of Fact that was developed after researching the issue over the last few weeks. There is a more voluminous unabridged version that's several inches thick in the county archives. Click here to review the county judge's summary Findings of Fact.
Tuesday, October 9, 2018
Crittenden County seeks bids on hospital
Crittenden County Fiscal Court met in special session on Tuesday with magistrates agreeing to a measure that will likely result in the sale of Crittenden Hospital to a private healthcare company. Read the details in this week's printed edition of The Crittenden Press, which will be on newsstands Wednesday.
Dump truck crash closes 60
A dump truck crash is blocking US 60 near the Crittenden-Union Line in the lower Rosebud area near the intersection of Blackford Church Road.
The dump truck was hauling gravel which will have to be cleared from the roadway. Both lanes are blocked and traffic is being detoured until after 11am, according to transportation department officials. A detour has been established via Ky. 365.
The dump truck was hauling gravel which will have to be cleared from the roadway. Both lanes are blocked and traffic is being detoured until after 11am, according to transportation department officials. A detour has been established via Ky. 365.
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