Casadeen Croft, 96, of Burna died Nov. 23, 2013, at Salem Springlake Health and Rehabilitation Center in Salem. Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem is handling arrangements.
Anna Pauline Penn, 72, of Marion died Nov. 21, 2013, at Ochsner Hospital in Slidell, La. Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion is handling arrangements.
Sunday, November 24, 2013
Saturday, November 23, 2013
Offices close to observe Thanksgiving
All city, county and state government offices will be closed Thursday and Friday in observance of Thanksgiving. This includes Marion City Hall, all courthouse offices, Crittenden County Public Library and the Extension Service. In fact, all courthouse offices will close at noon Wednesday and will not reopen until Dec. 2. Meantime, only Thanksgiving Day is a federal holiday.
The Crittenden Press will also be closed on Thursday and Friday. The newspaper will hit the streets as usual on Wednesday, but because mail will not be delivered on Thanksgiving Day, subscribers should receive their paper a day late.
The Crittenden Press will also be closed on Thursday and Friday. The newspaper will hit the streets as usual on Wednesday, but because mail will not be delivered on Thanksgiving Day, subscribers should receive their paper a day late.
Friday, November 22, 2013
Area death
Tina Louise Eberle, 44, of Marion died Nov. 21, 2013, at Baptist Health Paducah. Myers Funeral Home in Marion is handling arrangements.
Thursday, November 21, 2013
Area death
Eugene A. Guess, 86, of Spokane, Wash., formerly of Marion, died Nov. 15, 2013, at his home. He was cremated and will be laid to rest in Spokane.
Fires destroy homes, devestate families
In the span of five days, two Crittenden County homes were destroyed by fire, claiming all of the residents’ possessions, including pets.
On Nov. 13, a fire on Love Cemetery Road started in an outbuilding and spread across the yard, engulfing a home owned by Sherry Scott. Living in the home with her were her children, Will, 24, and Olivia, 18, as well as an 11-month-old grandchild, Willow.
No one was injured, but the family lost four pets to the blaze, as well as all of the home’s contents.
The fire reportedly started in an outbuilding and spread to the home. Sherry Scott said bullets in the outbuilding exploding from the heat of the flames is what first alerted the family to the fire. Sheridan Volunteer Fire Department Chief Evan Head said the fire spread to another building and then across the yard to the home. The family, he said, was unable to put out the flames with fire extinguishers and a water hose. Sheridan, Crittenden, Tolu, Caldwell Springs, Fredonia and Salem volunteer fire departments also responded to the blaze.
Sherry said she and her husband David, who died of cancer in May, moved to the property 25 years ago. The family tentatively plans to rebuild on their five acres.
The American Red Cross put the Scotts up in a hotel in the days right after the fire and contributed a prepaid credit card for the family to begin buying needed items. The family is now staying with a neighbor.
An account has been set up at The Peoples Bank in Marion to accept donations to help the family. Also, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Deer Creek Baptist Church will be hosting a drop-off day for anyone wishing to donate items to the family’s recovery. Accepted will be new or gently used clothes and shoes, non-perishable food, monetary donations and gift cards. For more information or sizes, contact Jessi Champion at 704-0473 or jchampionmarion@yahoo.com.
On Sunday, a fire just south of Marion on U.S. 641 destroyed a home lived in by Sandra Tabor, according to firefighters. The house reportedly belonged to Aaron Davis.
Donnie Arflack, a volunteer with Crittenden County Volunteer Fire Department, said Tabor had apparently stepped out of the home Sunday afternoon to visit a neighbor and when she returned, the home was ablaze. No one was hurt, but the fire destroyed all of Tabor’s belongings and a vehicle and claimed the life of her dog.
“It went pretty quick because it was so windy,” Arflack said.
Firefighters from Caldwell Springs and the City of Marion’s fire department responded.
As with the Scotts, the Red Cross was able to provide immediate assistance in the form of a prepaid credit card. Geraldine Shouse, who heads up the Red Cross in Crittenden County, said she can be reached at 965-3980 by anyone wishing to assist Tabor with the fire recovery.
On Nov. 13, a fire on Love Cemetery Road started in an outbuilding and spread across the yard, engulfing a home owned by Sherry Scott. Living in the home with her were her children, Will, 24, and Olivia, 18, as well as an 11-month-old grandchild, Willow.
No one was injured, but the family lost four pets to the blaze, as well as all of the home’s contents.
The fire reportedly started in an outbuilding and spread to the home. Sherry Scott said bullets in the outbuilding exploding from the heat of the flames is what first alerted the family to the fire. Sheridan Volunteer Fire Department Chief Evan Head said the fire spread to another building and then across the yard to the home. The family, he said, was unable to put out the flames with fire extinguishers and a water hose. Sheridan, Crittenden, Tolu, Caldwell Springs, Fredonia and Salem volunteer fire departments also responded to the blaze.
Sherry said she and her husband David, who died of cancer in May, moved to the property 25 years ago. The family tentatively plans to rebuild on their five acres.
The American Red Cross put the Scotts up in a hotel in the days right after the fire and contributed a prepaid credit card for the family to begin buying needed items. The family is now staying with a neighbor.
An account has been set up at The Peoples Bank in Marion to accept donations to help the family. Also, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Deer Creek Baptist Church will be hosting a drop-off day for anyone wishing to donate items to the family’s recovery. Accepted will be new or gently used clothes and shoes, non-perishable food, monetary donations and gift cards. For more information or sizes, contact Jessi Champion at 704-0473 or jchampionmarion@yahoo.com.
On Sunday, a fire just south of Marion on U.S. 641 destroyed a home lived in by Sandra Tabor, according to firefighters. The house reportedly belonged to Aaron Davis.
Donnie Arflack, a volunteer with Crittenden County Volunteer Fire Department, said Tabor had apparently stepped out of the home Sunday afternoon to visit a neighbor and when she returned, the home was ablaze. No one was hurt, but the fire destroyed all of Tabor’s belongings and a vehicle and claimed the life of her dog.
“It went pretty quick because it was so windy,” Arflack said.
Firefighters from Caldwell Springs and the City of Marion’s fire department responded.
As with the Scotts, the Red Cross was able to provide immediate assistance in the form of a prepaid credit card. Geraldine Shouse, who heads up the Red Cross in Crittenden County, said she can be reached at 965-3980 by anyone wishing to assist Tabor with the fire recovery.
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Senior center open late Thursday
Crittenden County Senior Citizens Center will be open late Thursday, offering a meal and special entertainment.
The center will be open until 8 p.m. with an evening meal of white beans and cornbread offered at 5 p.m. The meal includes drink and a dessert. A $5 donation will be accepted at the door, with all proceeds benefiting the Home Delivered Meals Program and the senior center.
Music begins at 6 p.m. and door prized will be awarded.
The center will be open until 8 p.m. with an evening meal of white beans and cornbread offered at 5 p.m. The meal includes drink and a dessert. A $5 donation will be accepted at the door, with all proceeds benefiting the Home Delivered Meals Program and the senior center.
Music begins at 6 p.m. and door prized will be awarded.
VFW seeks pictures of veterans
Marion VFW Post 12022 and Auxiliary are asking for the community’s help in preparing their float entry in the annual Christmas parade on Dec. 7.
The group plans to honor veterans within the parade’s theme, “Christmas Memories,” by displaying pictures of veterans from all branches of the military, whether living of deceased, no matter when or where they served.
Anyone who wishes to honor a veteran is asked to submit a copy of a picture of that person in uniform, no larger than 8x10, along with the person’s name, branch of service and a contact number.
Pictures may be mailed to Julie Tinsley at 9430 S.R. 297, Marion, KY 42064. Please do not send originals, as it will not be possible to return them.
If help is needed to copy a picture, bring it to the VFW Post at 412 N. College St. in Marion between the hours of 7 and 10 a.m. on Tuesdays. Photos may also be placed in the dropbox on the outside of the VFW building.
Submissions are requested by Nov. 30.
The group plans to honor veterans within the parade’s theme, “Christmas Memories,” by displaying pictures of veterans from all branches of the military, whether living of deceased, no matter when or where they served.
Anyone who wishes to honor a veteran is asked to submit a copy of a picture of that person in uniform, no larger than 8x10, along with the person’s name, branch of service and a contact number.
Pictures may be mailed to Julie Tinsley at 9430 S.R. 297, Marion, KY 42064. Please do not send originals, as it will not be possible to return them.
If help is needed to copy a picture, bring it to the VFW Post at 412 N. College St. in Marion between the hours of 7 and 10 a.m. on Tuesdays. Photos may also be placed in the dropbox on the outside of the VFW building.
Submissions are requested by Nov. 30.
Area death
Donald E. Crider, 84, of Cave In Rock, Ill., died Nov. 18, 2013, at Rosiclare Health Care. Rose Gilbert Funeral Home in Cave In Rock will be handling arrangements.
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Firefighters responding to car fire
Shady Grove Volunteer Fire Department is responding to a car fire on the Ky. 120 bridge at the Crittenden-Webster County line. No injuries are reported.
Sunday, November 17, 2013
Area deaths
Dorothy Louise Hardin, 68, of Burna died Nov. 16, 2013, at Crittenden Hospital in Marion. Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem is handling arrangements.
Elma Lewis, 92, of Dycusburg died Nov. 16, 2013, at Salem Springlake Health and Rehab. Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion is handling arrangements.
Elma Lewis, 92, of Dycusburg died Nov. 16, 2013, at Salem Springlake Health and Rehab. Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion is handling arrangements.
Larry Grimmett, 56, of Salem died Nov. 17 at Livingston Hospital Salem. Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem is handling arrangements.
No major storm damage reported
Crittenden County Emergency Management Director David Travis reports no significant storm damage in the county today despite a strong series of storms that swept through the region.
House fire has 641 blocked
A house fire on U.S. 641 just south of Coleman Road has the highway blocked while volunteers battle the blaze. No report on injuries at this time, but the home is reportedly a total loss.
Saturday, November 16, 2013
Project Graduation Christmas Bazaar canceled
School officials have cancelled Crittenden County High School Class of 2014's Project Graduation Christmas Bazaar and meal due to possible severe weather moving into the region. It will not be rescheduled.
Friday, November 15, 2013
Little league basketball Saturday: Boys and Girls
There will be a full slate of little league basketball Saturday at Rocket Arena with boys and girls getting started on their seasons.
Girls' registration is at noon for K-2 and grades 3-6 register at 1 p.m. Cost is $25.
Boys will practice and register in the morning. Players who have not yet registered may do so. Practices are from 9-10 a.m., for K-3 and 10-11 a.m., for grades 5-6.
Girls' registration is at noon for K-2 and grades 3-6 register at 1 p.m. Cost is $25.
Boys will practice and register in the morning. Players who have not yet registered may do so. Practices are from 9-10 a.m., for K-3 and 10-11 a.m., for grades 5-6.
Thursday, November 14, 2013
Princeton publisher leads Kentucky Baptist Convention
THE TIMES LEADER
With his election Tuesday in Paducah, Chip Hutcheson, of Princeton, becomes only the sixth layman to serve as president of the Kentucky Baptist Convention in the past 75 years. Hutcheson, publisher of The Times Leader of Princeton and The Eagle Post of Oak Grove, has been a deacon and Sunday School teacher for more than 30 years at Southside Baptist Church in Princeton.
With his election Tuesday in Paducah, Chip Hutcheson, of Princeton, becomes only the sixth layman to serve as president of the Kentucky Baptist Convention in the past 75 years. Hutcheson, publisher of The Times Leader of Princeton and The Eagle Post of Oak Grove, has been a deacon and Sunday School teacher for more than 30 years at Southside Baptist Church in Princeton.
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Area death
Vivian Lucille (Watson) Little, 89, of Evansville, Ind., a native of Crittenden County, died Nov. 12, 2013, at her home. Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem is handling arrangements.
Firefighters battle house fire
Dyer Hill Curve reconstruction moving ahead
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As of late last week, about a quarter of earth-moving work required for realignment of the roadway had been completed.
Work started Aug. 12 and is expected to take 120 working days. KyTC Public Information Officer Keith Todd indicated that construction of the new section is expected to be completed sometime late next summer, but work could go quicker if mild weather should allow some construction to progress during the winter months.
“The project improves safety by softening the curve, widening the roadway and improving sight-distance,” Todd said. “Heading westbound, the roadway will go to the left of the existing roadway, allowing a more gradual curve back to the right before reconnecting to the existing roadway.”
Widened shoulders and improved elevation will also provide an improved margin of safety. Like so many cases, Todd said, roads are where they are for a reason.
“This section of U.S. 60 was initially graveled in the 1920’s following what historically started as a buffalo trail, then evolved into an Indian trail, a pioneer trail, into a wagon trail and, now, U.S. 60. There were improvements when U.S. 60 was paved in the 1930’s, followed by another round of improvements in the 1950’s and 1960’s,” Todd said.
While traffic disruptions in the work zone have been minimal, in recent weeks, earth-moving activities have required flaggers to stop traffic from time to time to allow construction equipment to haul materials across the existing highway. Motorists are asked to use caution and be alert for equipment and personnel working along the roadway.
Jim Smith Contracting of Grand Rivers is the prime contractor on the $2.2 million highway improvement project.
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Area deaths
Alice Marie Walker, 81, of Hampton, died Nov. 12, 2013, at her home. Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem is handling arrangements.
Kay Henry Snow, 50, of Marion died Nov. 10, 2013, at her residence. Whitsell Funeral Home in Sturgis is handling arrangements.
Kay Henry Snow, 50, of Marion died Nov. 10, 2013, at her residence. Whitsell Funeral Home in Sturgis is handling arrangements.
Marion man killed in Smithland wreck
Dustin Driskill, 22, of Marion was killed in a three-vehicle crash in Smithland this morning. The accident occurred shortly before 6 a.m. on U.S. 60 about a mile west of Livingston Central High School.
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