Kentucky voters remain largely unfamiliar with the two announced
candidates for governor in 2015, as well as a third politician who is
expected to make clear his intentions for the race at this weekend's
Fancy Farm picnic, according to a new Bluegrass Poll. The three men —
Attorney General Jack Conway, former Louisville Metro Councilman Hal
Heiner and Agriculture Commissioner James Comer — were viewed favorably
by fewer than one in four voters, suggesting a wide-open race with room
for others to join the contest.
For more, visit The Courier Journal online.
Sunday, August 3, 2014
Opposition to gay marriage waning, poll finds
Opposition to gay marriage continues to erode in Kentucky with only half
of the state's voters favoring prohibitions on same-sex couples that
were struck down in federal court this month. Results from the latest
Bluegrass Poll, released Tuesday, show 50 percent of registered voters
in Kentucky oppose same-sex marriage, while 37 percent favor it and 12
percent remain unsure. That's a drop from the 55 percent who said they
opposed gay marriage in February and a sharp decline from the 72 percent
that voted in favor of a ban in 2004 — when the state constitution was
amended to define marriage as between a man and a woman.
For more, visit The Courier-Journal online.
For more, visit The Courier-Journal online.
Bluegrass Poll: Voters focused on economy, say McConnell, Grimes have obligation to debate
More than half of Kentucky voters say creating jobs and improving the
economy is the top issue facing the United States, and two-thirds of
voters say Kentucky's U.S. Senate candidates have an obligation to
debate each other. According to the latest Bluegrass Poll, 56 percent of
respondents answered "economy and jobs" when asked to choose the
nation's most pressing issue. In addition to jobs, respondents were
given six other topics to choose from: immigration, foreign policy,
health care, energy, social issues, and taxes and spending. Economy and
jobs was the top issue among all demographics and regions of the state.
For more, visit the Lexington Herald Leader online.
For more, visit the Lexington Herald Leader online.
Saturday, August 2, 2014
Restrictions set for U.S. 41 Twin Bridges starting Monday
A contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KyTC) tentatively plans lane restrictions on the U.S. 41 Twin Bridges between Henderson and Evansville, Ind., starting Monday.
The lane restrictions are to facilitate a detailed inspection of the bridges.
Motorists should be prepared to encounter one-lane traffic from approximately 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on weekdays. Lane restrictions may be up for additional hours on weekends.
Inspectors will be climbing the bridge structure and using a snooper truck as they go about their work.
Motorists should be prepared to encounter slowing and merging traffic on the bridge approaches.
The detailed inspection is expected to take about 10 days to two weeks to complete, weather permitting.
The lane restrictions are to facilitate a detailed inspection of the bridges.
Motorists should be prepared to encounter one-lane traffic from approximately 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on weekdays. Lane restrictions may be up for additional hours on weekends.
Inspectors will be climbing the bridge structure and using a snooper truck as they go about their work.
Motorists should be prepared to encounter slowing and merging traffic on the bridge approaches.
The detailed inspection is expected to take about 10 days to two weeks to complete, weather permitting.
Portion of U.S. 62 in Lyon closed Tuesday
A contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet plans to close a section of U.S. 62 in Lyon County on Tuesday.
U.S. 62 will be closed to through traffic east of Eddyville at mile-point 10.75. This along U.S. 62 just east of the U.S. 641 intersection between Eddyville and Princeton. The closure point is at about the mid-point between Paul Jones Drive and Gill Pike Road.
The closure is to allow the contractor to place a cross drain under the existing roadway as part of ongoing work to widen this section of U.S. 62 to four lanes.
The roadway will close at approximately 6 a.m. Tuesday. It is expected to reopen to traffic late in the day on Tuesday. Local traffic will be maintained on each side of the closure point.
There will be no marked detour. Motorists should self-detour via Interstate 69 and Interstate 24.
U.S. 62 will be closed to through traffic east of Eddyville at mile-point 10.75. This along U.S. 62 just east of the U.S. 641 intersection between Eddyville and Princeton. The closure point is at about the mid-point between Paul Jones Drive and Gill Pike Road.
The closure is to allow the contractor to place a cross drain under the existing roadway as part of ongoing work to widen this section of U.S. 62 to four lanes.
The roadway will close at approximately 6 a.m. Tuesday. It is expected to reopen to traffic late in the day on Tuesday. Local traffic will be maintained on each side of the closure point.
There will be no marked detour. Motorists should self-detour via Interstate 69 and Interstate 24.
Friday, August 1, 2014
Demo Derby Saturday
Friday night is the truck and tractor pull starting at 7 p.m. The midway carnival starts at 6 p.m.
Saturday night is the demolition derby. Same times.
Century Aluminum to add 45 jobs at Sebree smelter
Century Aluminum Co. on Thursday announced a $3 million expansion at its
530-employee Sebree smelter that will create 45 more jobs and help
cement its presence in the region. The announcement came one day after
Century announced a $49.7 million improvement in net quarterly profits
and 10 days after the company ratified a new five-year collective
bargaining agreement with the Steelworkers union, which represents
approximately 400 hourly workers at the Sebree plant.
For the full story, visit the Henderson Gleaner online.
For the full story, visit the Henderson Gleaner online.
Comer to unveil plans at Fancy Farm Picnic
Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner James Comer said he will announce a
final decision regarding a potential bid for governor at the annual
Fancy Farm Picnic Saturday in Graves County. Comer addressed the Murray
Rotary Club Thursday as part of a promise he made to western Kentucky
that he would “move” the department of agriculture to the region in the
days leading up to the political stump speech event, touring facilities
and meeting farmers and leaders
For the full story, visit the Murray Ledger & Times.
For the full story, visit the Murray Ledger & Times.
Crittenden County Government
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| Judge-Executive Perry Newcom |
Perry.Newcom@crittendencountyky.org
Crittenden County Courthouse
Marion, KY 42064
Office: (270) 965-5251
Other Courthouse Offices
Carolyn Byford
Crittenden County Clerk, (270) 965-3403
Carolyn.Byford@ky.gov
http://crittendenwp.clerkinfo.net
Melissa Guill
Crittenden Circuit Clerk, (270) 965-4200
MelissaGuill@kycourts.net
https://courts.ky.gov/courts/clerks/Pages/default.aspx?county=Crittenden
Ronnie Heady
Crittenden County PVA, (270) 965-4598
RonnieD.Heady@ky.gov
http://www.qpublic.net/ky/crittenden/
Wayne Agent
Crittenden County Sheriff, (270) 965-3400
CrittendenCoSheriff@gmail.com
Rebecca Johnson
Crittenden County Attorney, (270) 965-2222
COUNTY MAGISTRATES
Dave Belt (R-1)
308 Chandler Farm Road
Sturgis, KY 42459
270.704.0199 (c)
Dave.Belt@crittendencountyky.org
Todd Perryman (R-2)
5291 S.R. 297
Marion, KY 42064
270.704.9737 (c)
Todd.Perryman@crittendencountyky.org
Willard Guill (R-3)
959 Claylick Road
Carolyn Byford
Crittenden County Clerk, (270) 965-3403
Carolyn.Byford@ky.gov
http://crittendenwp.clerkinfo.net
Melissa Guill
Crittenden Circuit Clerk, (270) 965-4200
MelissaGuill@kycourts.net
https://courts.ky.gov/courts/clerks/Pages/default.aspx?county=Crittenden
Ronnie Heady
Crittenden County PVA, (270) 965-4598
RonnieD.Heady@ky.gov
http://www.qpublic.net/ky/crittenden/
Wayne Agent
Crittenden County Sheriff, (270) 965-3400
CrittendenCoSheriff@gmail.com
Rebecca Johnson
Crittenden County Attorney, (270) 965-2222
COUNTY MAGISTRATES
Dave Belt (R-1)
308 Chandler Farm Road
Sturgis, KY 42459
270.704.0199 (c)
Dave.Belt@crittendencountyky.org
Todd Perryman (R-2)
5291 S.R. 297
Marion, KY 42064
270.704.9737 (c)
Todd.Perryman@crittendencountyky.org
Willard Guill (R-3)
959 Claylick Road
Marion, KY 42064
270.965.2495 (h)
270.704.3191 (c)
Willard.Guill@crittendencountyky.org
Chad Thomas (D-4)
701 Hebron Church Road
Marion, KY 42064
270.965.9727 (h)
270.339.4949 (c)
Chad.Thomas@crittendencountyky.org
Greg Rushing (R-5)
1953 Sulpher Springs Road
Marion, KY 42064
270.704.0354 (c)
Greg.Rushing@crittendencountyky.org
Dan Wood (D-6)
602 Providence Road
Providence, KY 42450
270.667.5235 (h)
270.836.8368 (c)
Dan.Wood@crittendencountyky.org
270.965.2495 (h)
270.704.3191 (c)
Willard.Guill@crittendencountyky.org
Chad Thomas (D-4)
701 Hebron Church Road
Marion, KY 42064
270.965.9727 (h)
270.339.4949 (c)
Chad.Thomas@crittendencountyky.org
Greg Rushing (R-5)
1953 Sulpher Springs Road
Marion, KY 42064
270.704.0354 (c)
Greg.Rushing@crittendencountyky.org
Dan Wood (D-6)
602 Providence Road
Providence, KY 42450
270.667.5235 (h)
270.836.8368 (c)
Dan.Wood@crittendencountyky.org
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
When is the Marion Convenience Center (trash repository) open?
Weekdays 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to noon. It is closed on Sunday.
Do I have to have a dog license?
Yes. Licenses are available for $5 through county Animal Control Officer Timmy Todd at Crittenden County Animal Shelter on U.S. 60 East. Call (270) 969-1054 for information.
When is the courthouse open?
Weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Is the courthouse open on Saturday?
Starting Jan 1., 2019, the circuit clerk's office will be open by appointment only.
Where do I pay my county property taxes?
At the Crittenden County sheriff's office on the second floor of the courthouse in Marion, Ky.
PUBLIC INFORMATION
COUNTY NOISE ORDINANCE Adopted Jan. 15, 2008
OCCUPATIONAL TAX ORDINANCE Adopted May 15, 2012
LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMITTEE ORDINANCE Adopted 2011
Dyer Hill Curve road construction to close U.S. 60 over weekend
Weekend travelers along U.S. 60 through Livingston County will encounter a detour.
A contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KyTC) plans to close a section of the federal highway in Livingston County beginning early Saturday morning in order to allow a new section of highway in the Dyer Hill Curve construction project to be tied to the existing roadway.
U.S. 60 will be closed at mile-point 18.5 in Livingston County. It is expected to close at 6 a.m. on Saturday and is expected to reopen to traffic at around 6 p.m. Sunday.
A marked detour will be provided for the approximately 4,000 vehicles that travel this section of U.S. 60 in an average day.
KyTC spokesman Keith Todd noted that closing U.S. 60 at the site is the most efficient and least disruptive way to complete the work. Had the contractor tried to make the transition to the new roadway while maintaining traffic flow through the work zone, it would have disrupted traffic off and on for two weeks. By closing the roadway, the project can be completed over two days and get traffic fully transitioned to the new roadway before school starts.
Jim Smith Contracting of Grand Rivers is the prime contractor on this $2.2 million highway improvement project.
A contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KyTC) plans to close a section of the federal highway in Livingston County beginning early Saturday morning in order to allow a new section of highway in the Dyer Hill Curve construction project to be tied to the existing roadway.
U.S. 60 will be closed at mile-point 18.5 in Livingston County. It is expected to close at 6 a.m. on Saturday and is expected to reopen to traffic at around 6 p.m. Sunday.
A marked detour will be provided for the approximately 4,000 vehicles that travel this section of U.S. 60 in an average day.
KyTC spokesman Keith Todd noted that closing U.S. 60 at the site is the most efficient and least disruptive way to complete the work. Had the contractor tried to make the transition to the new roadway while maintaining traffic flow through the work zone, it would have disrupted traffic off and on for two weeks. By closing the roadway, the project can be completed over two days and get traffic fully transitioned to the new roadway before school starts.
Jim Smith Contracting of Grand Rivers is the prime contractor on this $2.2 million highway improvement project.
Thursday, July 31, 2014
First District Woman’s Clubs in Marion Friday
Woman’s Club of Marion is hosting the 1st District Woman’s Clubs Summer Workshop from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday at their club building on East Carlisle Street.
CCHS SBDM to meet
There will be a special-called meeting of the Crittenden County High School SBDM at 10 a.m. Friday for personnel interviews and consultation.
Wings of Freedom Tour in Paducah
THE PADUCAH SUNA piece of World War II history will visit Paducah through Friday at Barkley Regional Airport's Midwest Aviation at 200 Hardy Roberts Drive.
The Wings of Freedom Tour of the World War II vintage Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, Consolidated B-24 Liberator and North American P-51 Mustang will be displayed.
The tour brings rare bomber and fighter aircraft for local living history display as part of a 110-city nationwide tour.
Visitors can explore the aircraft inside and out. The cost is $12 for adults and $6 for children under 12 for access to up-close viewing and tours through the inside of the aircraft. World War II veterans can tour for free.
Flights on either the B-17 or B-24 are $450 a person, and P-51 flights are $2,200 for a half hour and $3,200 for a full hour.
For reservations and information on flight experiences,
call (800) 568-8924.
3 More Fair Nights!
Tonight's featured fair event will be dirt drag truck racing.Friday Night: Truck and Tractor Pulls
Saturday Night: Demo Derby
Carnival is open through Saturday
Wednesday, July 30, 2014
Area death
Robert D. Rorer 70, of Marion died July 28, 2014, at his home. Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of arrangements.
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