Rockets open play in All A tonight

The Rockets lost a district game
at Lyon County on Jan. 4.

Crittenden County's boys' basketball team will open play in the All A Classic Second Region Tournament tonight at Lyon County.

The Rockets (5-10) face the Lyons (11-6). The teams met twice this year in the regular season. Lyon has won both encounters by scores of 62-49 and 75-50.

Tipoff is at 7pm.

The winner will play at Dawson Springs Friday night in the semifinal round against University Heights, the top-ranked team in the region.

Local woman on Jeopardy! today

Marion's Kathleen Guess will appear on the television show “Jeopardy!” today at 3:30pm on WPSD Local 6.

Guess, an assistant librarian at the Crittenden County Public Library, was in California late last year to film a segment on the game show. It's been a closely kept secret about how well she did.

The library will host a special viewing party for the public. The event begins at 2:30 and runs through 4 p.m.

Area Deaths

George "Red" Benton, 74, of Marion died Saturday. Gilbert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Thelma Jean "Tootie" Rushing, 78, of Marion died Friday. Gilbert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Nora L. Johnson, 83, of Salem died Sunday. Boyd Funeral Directors and Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.

New church sanctuary dedicated tonight

Crittenden County’s largest church congregation will celebrate the opening of its new sanctuary tonight with a special dedication service at 6:30pm at Life in Christ Church on Ky. 91 South, formerly US 641.

Although the church started using the new building for its services a couple of weeks, the formal grand opening is tonight.

Tipoff 6pm tonight in big makeup game

Crittenden's Matthia Long
fights for position in the
first meeting with Trigg.

Tonight there will be a makeup game for a key district showdown between the Lady Rockets and Trigg County at Marion. The contest was snowed out Friday. Tipoff is at 6pm at Rocket Arena. There will be a JV game following the varsity contest. There will be no boys' game tonight. It is tentatively scheduled for late this week.

This evening's girls' contest is a critical Fifth District matchup as Crittenden takes on surprising league contender Trigg County.

Trigg beat Crittenden back in early December for its first district victory since 2012.

The Lady Wildcats and Rocket girls currently share the lead in the Fifth District title race. Both teams are 3-1 in district games this season. Which ever squad wins this matchup will have an inside track on winning the regular-season title and its No. 1 seed for postseason.

Crittenden cancels school events for weather

UPDATE: There will be no weekend varsity varsity basketball games.

ORIGINAL POST
Due to pending winter weather, all Friday night and Saturday morning activities are cancelled.

Friday after school activities are approved but must be concluded by 4:30 p.m. to allow safe travels to home base.

Saturday afternoon and evening events will be evaluated tomorrow morning and a decision will be made by 10 a.m.

According to National Weather Service in Paducah winter weather/mix will hit our area around 6-9 p.m. today and depending on the temperatures and precipitation we may get from 1-3 inches.

Key girls' game: First Place in district at stake

Crittenden sophomore Lilly Hayes has emerged as a regular
in the Lady Rockets' lineup.

SECOND UPDATE
No games will be played this weekend.

GAMES CANCELLED 

The games tonight have been canceled. So is Rockets’ game tomorrow at Hardin County, Ill.

The Trigg game could be played tomorrow night. A decision will be made at noon Saturday.

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ORIGINAL POST

Crittenden County's girls' basketball team has a key Fifth District matchup at Rocket Arena tonight against surprising league contender Trigg County.

The Lady Rockets and Lady Wildcats met back in December at Cadiz and Trigg won the game, its first district victory since 2012. Trigg has continued to improve and comes to Marion with a share of the Fifth District lead.

Both Trigg and Crittenden are 3-1 in district games this season. Who ever wins this matchup will have an inside track on winning the regular-season title and its No. 1 seed for postseason.

Tipoff in the girls' game is at 6pm.

The Rockets also host Trigg County tonight. Trigg enters the contest in third place in the league, just ahead of Crittenden County, which is winless in district games this season. The boys play the nightcap.

Transportation crews preparing for winter storm

National Weather Service graphic show weather advisory areas

According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KyTC), a winter storm will impact much of the area starting late Friday afternoon and continuing into the weekend.

While it appears most of the winter mix and snow will go north of our counties, KyTC crews in District 2 are preparing for accumulations that could impact travel, particularly along our Ohio River border counties and the northern portion of the district.

KyTC posted more detailed information on pre-treating efforts with additional District 2 Snow & Ice Team plans for this winter weather event at Facebook.com/kytcdistrict2. The weather post is at about 2:45 p.m., on our timeline and pinned to the top of the page. You do not have to be a Facebook member to access this page.
A link to the latest National Weather Service forecast is available in the post.

The following is a special weather statement from the National Weather Service:

Accumulating snow possible Friday night and early Saturday.

A storm system will bring the potential for accumulating snow to the much of the region Friday night into early Saturday. While the heaviest snow is forecast across the northern portions of southeast Missouri and southern Illinois, enough snow could
accumulate across far southeast Missouri, southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, and western Kentucky to result in travel impacts Friday night and early Saturday morning.

At this time, total snow accumulation is forecast in the 1 to 3 inch range. Locations from Evansville to Cairo and Poplar Bluff are more likely to be on the top end of that range, while lesser amounts are anticipated across much of western Kentucky.

Most model guidance indicates that a good portion of the region will switch over to rain during the day on Saturday. With forecast high temperatures in the mid to upper 30s, the overall impacts should lessen throughout the day Saturday.

Additional wintry precipitation may affect portions of the region Saturday night into Sunday as colder air filters in behind the departing storm system. However, any additional accumulation is
expected to be light at this time.

Area Death

Lois Vivian Hicks, 88, of Marion died Tuesday. Boyd Funeral Directors and Creamatiin Services is in charge of arrangements.

Fitzgerald is arrested in Florida

In developing news from Florida, police have captured a Marion man who has been wanted for several weeks for parole violations, and is suspected in multiple thefts in Crittenden and surrounding counties.

Last night about midnight, Brian Fitzgerald, 31, was arrested at a Walmart near Vero Beach, Fla., by Indian River County Deputies. Vero Beach is south of Orlando on the Atlantic Coast of Florida.

A fairly substantial manhunt had been underway in western Kentucky since Nov. 26 when Fitzgerald and perhaps others were identified in a theft investigation originating from Lyon County. Local authorities had several near misses in their search for Fitzgerald and state police issued a warning that he should be considered armed and dangerous.

Crittenden County Sheriff Wayne Agent was notified early this morning that Fitzgerald had been captured in Florida. The sheriff said investigators there were working on getting a warrant to search Fitzgerald’s vehicle. He was arrested after a short foot chase, prompted by the report of him being involved in a shoplifting incident at Walmart. Sheriff Agent says that it appears Fitzgerald was traveling alone, but he is still awaiting more information from law enforcement officials handling the case in Florida.

Information for this developing story became available after the printed edition of this week’s newspaper was already published. Therefore, The Press will continue to follow this case online.

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Police investigating Marion burglaries

Local police are investigating three burglaries in Marion over the past few weeks.

They could use your help locating some of the stolen items and perhaps identifying the culprits.

See this week's Crittenden Press printed edition for details.

If you know anything about these burglaries, call (270) 965-3500 and remain anonymous. 

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Area Death

Shirley Ann Champion, 78, of Hampton died today. Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem is in charge of arrangements.

Area Death

Grace D. Riley, 97, of Salem died Thursday. Boyd Funeral Directors and Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.

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Deal to sell hospital is done

This week's Crittenden Press printed edition includes all the details regarding the completed sale of the local hospital.

There's a new name revealed and a list of 36 services that sellers negotiated as part of the deal that must continue to be offered at Crittenden Hospital for at least three years.

Get the entire story in our printed edition, on sale now at local vendors. Or by subscription through the complete online version.

Join us in 2019 with local news

When it comes to local news, we hope you know where to turn in 2019. The Crittenden Press works tirelessly to bring you real news from this community and beyond. Please continue to join us 2019 as we keep an eye on what's happening right here in Marion and Crittenden County.

The first issue of the New Year leads with the completion of the sale of the local hospital. Starting this week, there is a name change and new ownership. Get the details only in this week's Press. Our story includes a list of services that will be staying as part of the transition.

Plus, this issue brings you coverage of a newly elected fiscal court, a retiring Supreme Court justice who's mighty close to Crittenden County, the fourth traffic fatality of 2018, local government news, a Crittenden Springs Road man who survived a near-fatal tractor accident and complete sports coverage of holiday basketball tournaments and what's next for the Rockets and Lady Rockets.

There’s only one source of comprehensive news and sports coverage in Marion and Crittenden County. Never miss out on what’s going on in your community. We have our ear to the rail and always keep you posted on what’s happening. Subscribe today to ensure that real news reporting continues in your community. Get the printed edition or read the entire paper online with a subscription to The Press, starting at just $2.95.

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Area Death

Mary Rose Gilland, 63, of Marion died Tuesday. Gilbert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Press back on schedule today

After taking a print week off for the holidays, The Crittenden Press is back this week.

The January 3, 2019 issue will be available on newsstands this afternoon.

There's some big news brewing in this first week of the New Year and you will not want to miss this edition.

Highway blocked in Sturgis

A section of Ky. 365 (North Monroe Street) in Sturgis is blocked due to a building with a structural issue that creates a hazard for passing traffic.

The road is closed between US 60 and 4th Street.  The City of Sturgis plans to use an excavator to raze the building.

Motorists may self-detour via side streets.