Browning appreciates community support in mayoral bid

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Marion Mayor-Elect D'Anna Browning sends Thanksgiving wishes to local voters.

Browning will replace Jared Byford in January as the first female of the City of Marion.

Special thanks are also extended to voters who elected her Nov. 8.

What's News in This Week's Full Edition

In this week's full edition of The Crittenden Press readers will get a complete water crisis update from our coverage of the Marion City Council's Monday meeting where engineers and the city's new consultant Tim Thomas (pictured) briefed local leaders about the ongoing response. 

Also, find out what's creating shivers at the courthouse. Although the building is scheduled to be torn down soon, there's a need for a new heating system.

County government is considering a new solid waste ordinance that could remove competition in commercial trash collection. Right now, businesses can shop around for their trash pickup and dumpster service, but this proposal would change all that. See this week's newspaper for details.

Find out in this week's Press why a magistrate has resigned.  

Fohs Hall has some big events coming up, including a very popular area syphoned. 

What's going on with local restaurant sales? We take a look at the data.

Also, in this week's full edition you can get caught up on plenty of other local news and get the rifle deer harvest totals, which continues to puzzle local gunners.

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PVA closing at noon today

The Crittenden County Property Valuation Administrators office is closing today at noon for the Thanksgiving holiday. The office of the PVA, in the courthouse basement, will be closed until Monday.

Marion Baptist preparing Thanksgiving for community

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Marion Baptist Church will continue its tradition of serving a free meal on Thanksgiving.

Between 11 a.m.-1 p.m., community members may stop by and have the traditional Thanksgiving meal consisting of turkey, dressing and more.

Meals will be delivered to those who cannot attend. Call (270) 965-5232 to request a delivery.

KY Homestead Exemption up to $46,350

Kentucky Department of Revenue (DOR) has set the maximum homestead exemption at $46,350 for the 2023 and 2024 tax periods. By statute, the amount of the homestead exemption is recalculated every two years to adjust for inflation. The 2023-2024 exemption reflects a $5,850 increase over the 2021–2022 exemption of $40,500.

To qualify for the homestead exemption, a person must be at least 65 years old during the tax period or classified as totally disabled by any public or private retirement system. The property must also be owned, occupied and maintained as the taxpayer’s personal residence on the January 1 assessment date to be eligible for this exemption. 

“The last two years have presented many challenges, as together we have faced a worldwide health pandemic and endured two major natural disasters,” Gov. Andy Beshear said. “The tax savings available

For trusted legal advice, contact the Law Offices of Rebecca Johnson

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When you need trusted legal advice, turn to the Law Offices of Rebecca Johnson.

With offices located in Marion for more than 30 years, Johnson has experience in the areas of estate planning and administration, tax and prenuptial planning and living will directives.

Other areas of legal counsel include medicaid qualification, powers of attorney and irrevocable and revocable trusts.

Contact Rebecca Johnson if you need assistance in this areas.

Crittenden County Schools seeking bus drivers

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Crittenden County School District continues to search for individuals interested in joining its transportation team.

The district is in the middle of a "Keep Education Moving" campaign, and is encouraging individuals who may be interested in the benefits available to bus drivers to please apply. 

There is a shortage statewide of bus drivers, which is affecting many school district. Locally, the board of education has been beefing up the salary and benefits for bus drivers in an attempt to attract new applicants. 

To learn more call the Crittenden County Board of Education.

SIC offers outdoors programs

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Love the outdoors? Looking for a new path that meets your interests? Consider one of many outdoors education paths at Southeastern Illinois College.

Southeastern Illinois College (SIC), located in Harrisburg, Ill., has multiple options for students seeking careers in the outdoors.

Some of the degrees offered lead to careers as a park ranger, fish and game warden, range manager and wilderness and adventure tourism specialists.

Visit sic.edu/outdoor or email cte.recruiter@sic.edu to learn more.

Get the 2022 Crittenden Outdoors Hunting Guide

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Have you checked our free, annual Crittenden County Outdoors Hunting Guide?

It is available in print at participating locations in Marion.

Rifle Deer Season is in full swing. Grab a copy at one of our participating location, or check out this electronic issue to get all of the news about local hunting opportunities. 

On the cover is Fredonia trophy hunter Kevin Chambliss with his 2021 buck that won the Marion Big Buck Contest sponsored by Marion Tourism and Recreation Commission and Hodge's Outdoor Sports.

Rocket Football | State Quarterfinal Info

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Watch Game Here | Broadcast Provided by Holy Cross

Friday Kickoff 6:30pm Central Standard Time

At Pleasure Ridge Park High School

Tickets $10 Cash at the Gate

Kentucky Class A State Quarterfinal

There is no school in Crittenden County on Friday

Peoples announces new CD rates

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Competitive rates on Certificates of Deposit are trending, with the interest rate on 3- to 12-month CDs ranging from 4.0-4.65 APY at The Peoples Bank in Marion.

Stop by the main office in Marion to discuss investing in these CD rates, which have rebounded recently and are attracting attention.

Crittenden County honored by football officials association

Crittenden County has won the School of the Year Award presented by the Second Region Football Officials Association.

Pictured are Rocket football coach Gaige Courtney, CCHS Principal Dr. Melissa Quertermous and CCHS Athletic Director Bryan Qualls with a plaque presented to the school last weekend.

Read more about this honor and why CCHS earned it in next week's full edition of The Crittenden Press. 

Structure fire in Salem closes highway

Highway 60 in Salem was closed for about three hours overnight as firemen worked to put out a blaze that erupted at workshop.

The highway through Salem reopened about 4 a.m., but water from fire trucks had frozen on the pavement making it slick. Caution is urged in that location on the east edge of Salem near the hospital.

Chamber hosting breakfast Wednesday

Crittenden County Chamber of Commerce will host one of its routine Leadership Breakfast events staring at 7 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 16 at Rocket Arena. 

The event is being sponsored by H&H Home and Hardware and local educator and former U.S. Army Ranger Denis Hodge will be the guest speaker. 

Tickets are $15 per person.

Rifle deer season opens Saturday

In case you haven't noticed all of the extra traffic on local roads this week, the rifle deer season begins Saturday. 

Hunters are pouring into the county, which is one of the top destinations for deer gunners in Kentucky. 

This week's full edition of The Crittenden Press examines some trends in deer hunting and recent harvest data, and we take a look at what outdoorsmen can expect this weekend when they take to the field.

Grab this week's Press at newsstands in Marion, Salem and Fredonia. And good luck finding a big buck!

School hosting Veterans Day Salute

United States Navy veteran Vicki Hatfield, a teacher and coach at Crittenden County High School, will be the featured speaker during the school-wide Veterans Day service at CCHS beginning at 9 a.m., on Friday, Nov. 11. 

Crittenden Elementary School students will be performing songs, the CCHS band will perform and student artwork from each school will be displayed. Additionally, VFW representatives will be on hand to announce winners of the annual Patriot Pen essay contest. 

The event is open to the public.

Veterans Day: Thankful for those who serve!

You can celebrate Veterans Day Friday at a service at the Crittenden County High School's Rocket Arena at 9am. The school-wide event is open to the public. Teacher and Naval veteran Vickie Hardin will be the keynote speaker.

Also, Fredonia will mark the day at 11:11am at its Veterans Memorial. Bring a lawn chair to enjoy the service. 

Crittenden County has 542 veterans living this community, according to the U.S. Census.

Thank you for serving and God bless America!

Percent of Crittenden residents that are veterans: 7.8% (542 veterans) 
Living Veterans by war based on 2020 Census:

• World War II: 8 
• Korean War: 70 
• Vietnam War: 276 
• Gulf War (08/1990 to 08/2001): 78 
• Gulf War (09/2002 or later): 51

Bowtanicals Open House Friday, Saturday

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Bowtanicals Florist & Gifts in Marion will be hosing its annual Christmas Open House Nov. 11-12.

Refreshments will be served, and shoppers will be offered 20 percent off their purchase.

The open house will be held at both the Marion and Salem Bowtanicals locations between 5-8 p.m., Friday, Nov. 11 and from 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 12.

Crittenden County Election Results 2022

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CONTESTED RACE RESULTS:

Sheriff: Evan Head defeated Don Young

District 6 Magistrate: Scott Belt defeated Jason Martin.

Mayor: D’Anna Browning beat Donnie Arflack and AJ Valentine Jr.

City Council: Elected were: Randy Dunn, Bobby Belt, Glenn Conger, Wanda Olson, Dwight Sherer and Mike Byford.  

For a complete wrap-up on all of the Crittenden County election totals see this week's full edition of The Crittenden Press, which will be on newsstands Wednesday at around noon. 

Black Friday preview ongoing at Johnson's

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It's not Black Friday, but Johnson's Furniture & Appliances in Marion is giving shoppers an early preview.

Select La-Z-Boy recliners are on sale at Johnson's for $399.

Stop in today to see the selection and enjoy some early Black Friday savings.