The new case is a 60-year-old male who is hospitalized at a local facility. As far as local officials know, this is only case of about 10 active here where the patient is hospitalized.
Friday, July 24, 2020
County COVID-19 cases reach 23 since March
District planning meeting July 28
Crittenden County School District will have a District Facilities Planning Meeting at 5:30pm on Tuesday, July 28 at the Rocket Arena Conference Room.
This meeting is open to the public.
Marion Main Street, Inc., is Dissolved
Marion Main Street, Inc., closed its books last Thursday, completing the dissolution of an organization that began 22 years ago. Over that time, Main Street had reinvested through grants and other financial means about $713,000 into the community, according to Susan Alexander, who had served as the group’s executive director the last several years.
Main Street was an influential part of growing downtowns during the late 1990s and early 2000s.
“There was grant money back then and Main Street was once an organization that was in favor at the
Rite Temp seeking qualified employee
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The business has been serving Crittenden and the surrounding counties for several years and is located on Mott City Road in Marion.
Apply by fax or email.
Thursday, July 23, 2020
Fair events this weekend
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On Saturday morning, the Little Miss pageants will begin at 10 a.m. at the Lions Club building, and the fairgrounds will be abuzz Saturday night with the sounds of trucks and tractors in a USA Pullers-sanctioned event.
Miss Pre-Teen, Teen and Miss Crittenden County will be crowned Monday night during the annual pageant at Fohs Hall.
Events are also scheduled for July 31 and Aug. 1, including the demolition derby. See complete list for details.
First responders working boating accident
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UPDATE
The body of a southern Illinois man was retrieved from the river Thursday night about 10pm. Another is believed to have drowned and rescue personnel continue to search for his body.
Crittenden County Rescue Squad sent a crew to Smithland Friday morning to assist in the search for a 46-year-old Herrin, Ill., man, who was one of two fisherman who went into the water after their boat capsized near the dam.
Kenneth Duncan, 60, of West Frankfort, Ill., was the man whose body was recovered Thursday.
ORIGINAL POST
First responders in Livingston County are working a boating accident near the Smithland dam on the Ohio River.
Early indications are that a boat capsized shortly before noon near the dam. One person was reportedly rescued and authorities are looking for a possible second victim.
More on this as information becomes available.
Job Corps Center hiring
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The center has positions available in a number of departments. Competitive wages and benefits are provided.
For more information, contact the center.
ONLINE BONUS: Marion Disc Golf Playbook
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The 18-hole course, designed by H.B. Clark, opened in June 2019. Since then, a number of local individuals have developed a newfound attraction to the sport and disc golf enthusiasts from across the region and beyond have been coming to Marion for a round.
The Thursday, July 23, 2020 edition of The Crittenden Press included a full-page feature on the disc golf course with a playbook written by Marion disc golfer Rodney Travis. As an online bonus, The Press is making this in-depth special available to non-subscribers. CLICK HERE TO VIEW PDF.
Wednesday, July 22, 2020
Another COVID case confirmed today
This one is a 65-year-old female who is self-isolated at home.
Although the county has about about 10 active cases, the most since the pandemic began, none are reportedly hospitalized at this time.
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Fairgrounds beaming with activities
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Festivities continue next week with Produce Exhibits, Cupcake Wars for 4-Hers and the ever popular Enduro and Demolition Derbies.
FAIR SCHEDULE
SATURDAY PAGEANTS
Newborn, Little Miss, Lady of Crittenden County, 10 a.m.
at Lions Club Building, fairgrounds
Gate fee $5, 5-under Free
Local Miss Pre-Teen, Teen, Miss Crittenden County (local), 2 p.m.
at Lions Club Building, fairgrounds
Gate fee $5, 5-under Free
SATURDAY NIGHT
TRACTOR & TRUCK PULL
7pm, Gate $12, ages 6-15 $5
Under 5 gets in free
MONDAY PAGEANT
Miss Pre-Teen, Teen, Miss Crittenden County (open), 6 p.m.
at Fohs Hall
Gate fee $5, 5-under Free
LATER NEXT WEEK
Enduro Derby, Friday, July 31
Cupcake Wars, Saturday, Aug. 1
Demolition Derby, Saturday, Aug. 1
Online diabetes classes begin Aug. 4
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The free classes are being held online each Tuesday and Thursday Aug. 4-Sept. 1. participants can access the class from their phone, tablet or computer.
To learn more, contact the diabetes specialists with the Pennyrile District Health Department.
Tuesday, July 21, 2020
Farmers Bank Digital Banking handy
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Digital banking allows you to check your account balance, send bill payments, reimburse friends and make deposits.
For assistance, contact the bank or simply download the app from the App Store.
Details for Driver's license, ID cards, CDL, testing
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Crittenden County Circuit Court Clerk Melissa Guill says she understands the frustrations many feel, and she wants residents to understand the easiest and safest ways to renew their driver’s license.
For starters, everyone with a normal Kentucky operator’s license or ID card that expires between March 1 and Sept. 30 can do everything by mail. There is no need to come in person to the courthouse. In fact, Guill says the U.S. Mail is clearly the safest way to handle the renewal. You may call the clerk’s office at (270) 976-4200 and request a renewal form, or print it at home.
A FORM PERSONALIZED for the CRITTENDEN COUNTY CLERK'S office is available online at The-Press.com. It includes instructions on how to complete the form and pay the renewal fee. The form and fee must be left in the drop box at the front entrance of the courthouse or sent by mail.
The clerk’s office does not accept debit or credit cards so payment must be made in cash, check or money order.
The clerk says written exams and road tests for new drivers are temporarily cancelled. She says it will be sometime in August before the can resume.
Renewal of a commercial driver’s license requires the licensee to appear in person; therefore, an appointment should be made with the clerk’s office.
The clerk’s phone number is 270-965-4200.
Pace estate auction Saturday
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The auction will be held at 416 N. Hayden Ave. in Salem.
Pace accumulated a large selection of antiques over his lifetime. Furniture, appliances and tools will also be included in the sale.
Call Bunch Brothers for more information.
Cave In Rock Ferry reopens earlier than expected
A gear box on the tug required repairs and the ferry was closed Sunday afternoon.
It was expected to be down until sometime on Wednesday. However, quick work was able to get it going today.
Monday, July 20, 2020
Kentucky issues travel, quarantine advisory
The advisory recommends a 14-day self-quarantine for travelers who went to any of eight states reporting positive testing rate equal to or greater than 15% for COVID-19 testing. The advisory also includes one state quickly approaching a positive testing rate of 15% and one U.S. Territory.
States were identified from data reported to Johns Hopkins University of Medicine Coronavirus Resource Center.
They include Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Nevada, South Carolina and Texas.
The rate of positive patient tests in Mississippi is nearing 15%, so travelers to Mississippi are also asked to voluntarily self-isolate for 14 days. Puerto Rico is the U.S. Territory that has been added.
Dr. Steven Stack, Kentucky’s Public Health Commissioner, stressed that this is a recommendation and not a mandate. “I am appealing to Kentuckians who have traveled to these states or to Puerto Rico to consider the interest of your health and the health of others. Please, if you have been to any of these places, stay home for 14 days, starting from the date you left that location.”
He added that people planning to visit these destinations in the near future would be wise to reconsider their travel plans.
“Avoid going to these areas, if you are able,” Dr. Stack said. “If plans can’t be changed, self-quarantine after getting back to Kentucky.”
He cautioned that this list could change, and he asks the public to remain aware.
Briefly, home quarantine includes these steps:
Remain at home and avoid all in-person activities. This includes work, grocery stores and pharmacies, public events and public places.
Do not have visitors in your home.
If you live in a home with other people, stay in a separate room. If this is not possible, wear a face mask when you are in the same room and stay at least six feet away from others.
Wash your hands and use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer often. Do not share personal items such as dishes, cups, forks, spoons and towels.
Do not leave home except to seek medical care. If you need to see a provider for reasons other than a medical emergency, please call in advance and discuss the care you need.
In the event of a medical emergency, call 9-1-1. Indicate that you are in home quarantine for novel coronavirus exposure. Keep a face mask on until you are asked by a health care provider to remove it.
Do not use public transportation or ride-share services.
Check yourself for fever twice a day and record it in a log or piece of paper.
Contact your local health department for additional help, including arranging for food and other essential deliveries if you are in need.
Symptoms of COVID-19 include a fever of greater than 100.4 degrees; respiratory symptoms, such as shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, and loss of smell or taste. If any of these symptoms are present, the person experiencing them should get tested for COVID-19 as soon as possible. A list of testing sites is posted on the kycovid19.ky.gov site.
Winn tag sale this week
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The estate sale for the late Judy Winn will be held this week at her residence on US. 641.
Masks are required, and those attending are asked to bring their own boxes and packaging material.
Numerous antiques are included in the sale, which begins at 5 p.m., July 22.
Fair lineup includes pulls, derbies, pageants
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A series of weekend events will highlight the Crittenden County Lions Club fair this summer.
Events are scheduled each weekend through Aug. 1.
This weekend is the Truck & Tractor Pull and a portion of the Crittenden County pageant lineup.
FAQs and Survey from School District
You can find it at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GlzKbCh80ShUy5v0LrxKCgK9SNUYAqzO/view?usp=sharing
After reviewing this information, the school district would like for parents/guardians to complete its online survey at https://forms.gle/YXq7V3gwDzAAUnVY9 to help Crittenden County Schools better plan learning options for our students.
Also, there are parent forums scheduled for Monday, July 20 and Tuesday, 21, at noon and 6 p.m., in Rocket Arena, giving parents and caregivers a chance to ask additional questions. Masks are required, and social distancing will be practiced.
"Please remember that the pandemic is an ever-evolving one, and the possibility exists that plans could change at any time. Thank you for your support as we work together toward #RocketRelaunch," the district said in a news release this morning.
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