Greenwell dragging history into state golf event

When Crittenden County junior golfer Sam Greenwell tees it up tomorrow afternoon at the Leachman Buick GMC Cadillac/KHSAA State Golf Championship at Bowling Green Country Club, he will be dragging a lot of dormant history behind him.

Greenwell shot 2-over par last week in the First Region Tournament to become the first Rocket male golfer to earn a state tournament berth since 1995.

In fact, last week The Press reported it had been since 1992, but further research found that Ryan Perry qualified for the state finals in ’95. There have been so few to reach the state level that records are old and dusty.

Greenwell tees off at 12:42 p.m., Friday. If he shoots well enough to make the second-day cut, Greenwell will play another 18 holes on Saturday, vying for a state championship.

STATE QUALIFIERS
Males from Crittenden County
2019 Sam Greenwell
1995 Ryan Perry
1992 Russell Nelson
1991 Darrick Myers
1983 Ric Hughes
1982 Ric Hughes
1981 Mark Stone
1972 Mike Stone

Marion City Council meets Oct. 21

Marion City Council will meet at 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 21 at city hall for its regular monthly meeting. This week’s issue of The Crittenden Press listed an incorrect date for the meeting.

Holiday closings include Press, senior center

The Commonwealth of Kentucky and many cities and counties in the state will not be observing Monday’s Columbus Day holiday. That includes both the City of Marion and Crittenden County, as all offices and operations of both local governments will be open, as are the public library and Extension service.

Closed, however, will be Crittenden County Senior Citizens Center, banks and all federal offices, including the U.S. Postal Service. No mail will be delivered Monday.

The Crittenden Press will also be closed Monday, but next week’s issue of the paper will be distributed on Wednesday as usual. The advertising deadline will also be extended into Tuesday.

Trick or Treat in Marion set for Halloween evening

The annual Trick or Treat on Main Street will be held on Halloween evening.

A number of downtown businesses and churches participate in the trick-or-treating event designed for children.

The event will be held from 3:30pm to 5pm.

Stay tuned for additional details as Halloween nears.

Also, don't forget at the Tolu Haunted House, every Saturday night until Halloween. And as a bonus, it's open this Friday, Oct. 18 night, too!

Gilchrist finishes final round at state tournament

Crittenden County High School senior Lauren Gilchrist finished her second and final round today at the Kentucky Girls' State Championship Golf Tournament.

Gilchrist shot a 10-over-par 82 in today's round at the Bowling Green Country Club.

She is currently in the clubhouse, sitting tied for 44th place overall with a two-day score of 83-82-165. Many golfers are still on the course and the final standings will not be available until late this afternoon.

Gilchrist finished 38th overall last year with a 36-hole score of 81-87–168.

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Ferry is back open today

The Cave In Rock Ferry, which was idled yesterday for repairs, is back operating today.

Livingston Schools to not use U.S. 60 bridge

A spokesman for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KyTC) said the U.S. 60 bridge over the Cumberland River at Smithland is safe despite Livingston County Schools’ decision to not allow its buses to cross during upcoming construction to repair a beam damaged by overweight trucks crossing the structure.

Keith Todd said the call to not permit buses to cross when repairs begin was made by school officials after the Cabinet briefed them on their construction plans.

The school system notified parents of their plans Friday with an automated phone message, citing student safety as the reasoning.

Todd said it will be several weeks before repairs begin on the bridge. It will require lane closures and width restrictions, as well as some possible overnight closures. But the bridge will remain safe to cross for vehicles under the reduced weight limit instituted earlier this year.

For this story, see Wednesday's edition of The Crittenden Press.

Sheriff's audit report cites errors

Audits of Crittenden County Sheriff Wayne Agent’s 2017 tax settlement and fee accounts cited a combined seven findings inspectors said were areas of concern. Kentucky Auditor Mike Harmon’s reports, however, suggested no wrongdoing in the department, merely procedural and accounting errors.

The audits were released Tuesday. State law requires an annual audit of the accounts of all 120 Kentucky sheriffs.

Many of the findings in the audits appear to be inherent to public offices with small staffs like his, which consists of three regular field deputies but only one office deputy. Those related findings include a lack of adequate segregation of duties and weak internal controls, something found routinely in previous years in both the sheriff’s department and other local public offices.

"We've taken corrective action," Agent said. "We've hired a part-time person to help a little bit."

For the complete story, pick up tomorrow's copy of The Crittenden Press.

Methodists celebrate World Communion Day

Crittenden County's three United Methodist churches came together on Sunday at Riverview Park (formerly Dam 50) to celebrate World Communion Day.

The service was led by Pennyrile District Superintendent Scott Stith whose message included a glimpse of the varied ways communion is given and taken throughout the world.

A picnic lunch was held following the worship service.

There are three United Methodist churches in the county – one in Marion, one in Dycusburg and another in Tolu.

For more about the Pennyrile District Methodist churches, click here.

Gilchrist in clubhouse awaiting cut's news

Crittenden County senior Lauren Gilchrist, playing in her fourth state tournament on Tuesday at Bowling Green Country Club, shot an 11-over-par 83 and is currently in the clubhouse waiting for all of the roughly 140 golfers to complete their rounds.

It could be 6pm or so before Gilchrist finds out whether she will make the cut and play on Wednesday in the final round of the Leachman Buick GMC Cadillac Girls' State Championship. The top 42 girls will make the second-round cut.

Gilchrist shot a 9-over 81 last fall and made the cut, finishing 38th in the state after both rounds.

Auction Saturday on Depot Street

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Bunch Brothers Auctioneers & Realty will conduct an auction Saturday in Marion.

The sale is the estate of the late Linda Schumann.

In addition to home, contents and a vehicle, a neighboring residence is also included in the auction.

For pictures and additional information, visit Bunch Brothers' website.

Ferry idle today for mechanical issue

The Cave-in-Rock Ferry will be temporarily out of service today to a mechanical issue.

The crew started some routine maintenance work after the ferry made the last run Minday. During the overnight hours they determined some parts will be required that will not be available until sometime later today.

The Cave-In-Rock Ferry will be temporarily out of service until repairs are completed.

Burn ban remains despite light rains

Despite Sunday's and today's early-morning rains, an outdoor burning ban is still in effect for all of Crittenden County due to prolonged hot and dry conditions. With rainfall totals from a quarter-inch to just more than a half-inch over the last two days, conditions are still rife for fires to get out of control. The ban will remain in effect until lifted by Judge-Executive Perry Newcom. As of today, 109 of Kentukcy's 120 counties had burn bans in effect. Violation of the burn ban can result in fines of up to $500.

Voter registration ends today

Today is the last day to registered to vote in the Tuesday, Nov. 5 general election in Kentucky. Prospective voters can register or check their registration inside Crittenden County Clerk Carolyn Byford's courthouse office until 4 p.m. local or online at GoVoteKy.com unitil 3 p.m. local time. Mail-in voter registration forms must be postmarked by today. On this year's ballot are statewide races for governor/lieutenant governor, attorney general, secretary of state, auditor, treasurer and agriculture commissioner. The absentee voting machine will be set up in Byford's office beginning Monday, Oct. 14 and running through Monday, Nov. 4. Absentee voting is for people who will be out of the county on Election Day or who may have difficulty making it to the polls due to age, illness or physical disability.

4-H Week proclaimed in county

In recognition of National 4-H Week, Judge-Executive Perry Newcom (seated at left) has proclaimed this Crittenden County 4-H Week. Pictured with Newcom are local 4-H members Paul Combs (seated at right) and (back from left) Caleb Combs, Taylor Haire and Maegan Potter and Crittenden County 4-H Youth Development Agent Leslea Barnes. 4-H is the nation's largest youth development organization, supporting nearly 6 million youth across the country and more than 500 in Crittenden County. For more information on Crittenden County 4-H, grab a copy of this week's issue of The Crittenden Press on newsstands Wednesday.

PERFECTION! Jr Pro Rockets go undefeated

Avery Thompson goes for a big gain after a catch.

Crittenden County's fifth- and sixth-grade Junior Pro football team made it a clean sweep of the league this season, beating Webster County 12-0 on Saturday at Rocket Arena to complete an undefeated regular season.

The young Rockets will host the post-season Junior Pro Jamboree on Oct. 19-20 at Rocket Stadium.

For complete details of Saturday's game and more on the post-season pairings, see this week's printed edition of The Crittenden Press.

Two closed restaurants soon to reopen

One of two popular Marion restaurants that closed within days of the other in August will soon be re-opening with only a handful of noticeable changes. Plans for the other are revamp the restaurant and open in early 2020.

A deal was closed earlier today with new owners who plan to re-open Marion Pit Bar-B-Q, sometimes known as Jack's by the Tracks because of its location near what was once a railbed. The barbecue restaurant, featured prominently in Southern Living magazine in the past, closed in mid-August. Purchased locally, the new proprietors plan to keep the name unchanged and the same recipe for the eatery's barbecue and unique sauce.

Meantime, Tony's Main Street Italian Grill that closed in late August has been purchased by a separate set of local owners and is currently being refurbished. Tentatively planned as Gameday Pizza and Wings, the restaurant across from the courthouse in Marion could open early next year.

For more details on plans for the two restaurants, pick up next week's issue of The Crittenden Press on newsstands Wednesday.

H&H hosts its Ladies Night 2

- SATURDAY -

H&H Home and Hardware in Marion, Ky., will host another Ladies' Night on Saturday. 

Big Johnz BBQ truck will be there plus music by DJ Remix MC, DIY Crafts with Paint Samplers and Viki Carlson's Chalk Paint Demonstrations. 

It's PARTY TIME at H&H Home and Hardware

The fun starts at noon, but Ladies Night Specials begin at 7pm. 

Be in line by 6pm for Live Entertainment and Early Bird Specials.

Two Distinguished Alumni inducted

Dr. Johnny Newcom (left) and Jonathan Burdon (right) are pictured with Crittenden County Superintendent of Schools Vince Clark following the two men's induction Friday afternoon as Crittenden County Distinguished Alumni. Newcom, a Marion chiropractor, was inducted largely on his volunteerism in the community, particularly with youth. Burdon, founder and CEO and SDA Media, was inducted as an entrepreneur. He lives in Nashville, Tenn., where his company is located.