Monday, February 6, 2017
Week for of activities surrounds homecoming
This year’s homecoming week will begin today with “There's no place like HOMEcoming!” at school. It’s a Wizard of Oz theme and students will dress like lions, tigers and bears (or any animal).
Tomorrow is Twister Tuesday and students will wear wacky clothes. On Wednesday, it’s “Which witch is which?” Also known as Twin Day.
There will be a boys’ volleyball game on Thursday at 7 p.m. at Rocket Arena.
Students will wear black and white on Friday because “There's a storm coming!”
Coronation of the king and queen will be at 5:30 p.m., Friday before the basketball doubleheader against St. Mary. A Homecoming Glow Dance will follow the game, ending at 11 p.m.
In addition to homecoming Friday night, the annual Farmers Bank Athletics Hall of Fame will induct two new members. That ceremony will be at halftime of the girls' game. There will be a Memory Room set up at Rocket Arena for the new indictees, their families, friends and fans. Join them for some reminiscing about Rocket athletics.
Also, Lady Rocket senior Cassidy Moss will be honored Friday night. She recently became the all-time girls' basketball scoring leader at CCHS. There will be a ceremony on the floor between the action and then after the boys' game the Lady Rockets will host a reception for Moss at Rocket Arena. Everyone is invited.
Sunday, February 5, 2017
Area Deaths
Elvis Franklin Fraliex, 69, of Madisonville died Saturday. Morgan's Funeral Home in Princeton is in charge of arrangements.
James Arnold Redd, 59, of Marion died Thursday. Boyd Funeral Directors and Cremation Services of Salem is in charge of arrangements.
Patti Nelson, 60, of Caldwell County died Friday, Feb. 3, 2017 at her home. Morgan's Funeral Home in Princeton is in charge of arrangements.
Carolyn Gail Hodge, 76, of Clarksville, Tenn., died Saturday at Centennial Hospital in Nashville.
Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of arrangements.
James Arnold Redd, 59, of Marion died Thursday. Boyd Funeral Directors and Cremation Services of Salem is in charge of arrangements.
Patti Nelson, 60, of Caldwell County died Friday, Feb. 3, 2017 at her home. Morgan's Funeral Home in Princeton is in charge of arrangements.
Carolyn Gail Hodge, 76, of Clarksville, Tenn., died Saturday at Centennial Hospital in Nashville.
Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of arrangements.
Saturday, February 4, 2017
Area death
Phyllis Ann DeOre, 72, of Marion died Friday. Boyd Funeral Directors and Cremations Services is in charge of arrangements.
Pipe bursts: Conrad's down temporarily
Update: The store re-opened late this afternoon.
A pipe burst inside Conrad's Harvest Foods this morning, forcing a temporary closing of the grocery store. Marion firemen responded and helped sweep water out of the store.
A pipe burst inside Conrad's Harvest Foods this morning, forcing a temporary closing of the grocery store. Marion firemen responded and helped sweep water out of the store.
Friday, February 3, 2017
State parks offer Valentine’s Day events across state
Celebrate Valentine’s Day at a Kentucky State Park this year with your special someone! Many parks are offering events and packages in February to help celebrate Valentine’s Day.
Many of the special events at state parks are scheduled for the weekend of Feb. 10-12. Some of the highlights include: a dinner and dance at Kenlake State Resort Park and General Butler State Resort Park, a cruise at Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park, a prime rib dinner and dance at Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park, a murder mystery dinner with costumes at Pine Mountain State Resort Park and special teas at Waveland and White Hall state historic sites on Feb. 14.
State parks provide a great place for a getaway weekend along with excellent food, entertainment, natural beauty and scenery. For a list of events, visit http://parks.ky.gov/valentines-weekend. For more information about each park, as well as other state park events, visit www.parks.ky.gov.
Many of the special events at state parks are scheduled for the weekend of Feb. 10-12. Some of the highlights include: a dinner and dance at Kenlake State Resort Park and General Butler State Resort Park, a cruise at Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park, a prime rib dinner and dance at Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park, a murder mystery dinner with costumes at Pine Mountain State Resort Park and special teas at Waveland and White Hall state historic sites on Feb. 14.
State parks provide a great place for a getaway weekend along with excellent food, entertainment, natural beauty and scenery. For a list of events, visit http://parks.ky.gov/valentines-weekend. For more information about each park, as well as other state park events, visit www.parks.ky.gov.
Clerk offers tip to avoid extra $3 charge
Crittenden County Clerk Carolyn Byford is reminding drivers they need to bring in their previous year's registration receipt to avoid an extra charge when renewing plates.
Since computers began storing state records, many county clerks, including Byford, have not charged customers the $3 set by state statute for renewals not accompanied by the reciept. The fee is to cover additional office work required to match plates with the correct vehicle. Duplicate registration must be printed at the time of renewal, and owners must attest the information is correct.
"We can get in trouble," Byford said. "(Clerks) all need to be on the same page."
The receipt is the letter-size paper given to drivers in the clerk's office with their plate decal attached. It is the same document asked for by law enforcement during a traffic stop.
Byford reminds drivers they should also bring in their proof of insurance when renewing plates, just in case the computer indicates proof is required.
Since computers began storing state records, many county clerks, including Byford, have not charged customers the $3 set by state statute for renewals not accompanied by the reciept. The fee is to cover additional office work required to match plates with the correct vehicle. Duplicate registration must be printed at the time of renewal, and owners must attest the information is correct.
"We can get in trouble," Byford said. "(Clerks) all need to be on the same page."
The receipt is the letter-size paper given to drivers in the clerk's office with their plate decal attached. It is the same document asked for by law enforcement during a traffic stop.
Byford reminds drivers they should also bring in their proof of insurance when renewing plates, just in case the computer indicates proof is required.
Field fire keeping responders busy
Firemen are working to control a wildfire off Ky. 855 North in the eastern part of Crittenden County. The blaze started near Wring-Grimes Road.
Henderson Twin Bridges restrictions start tonight
As a reminder, motorists who plan to cross the U.S. 41 Twin Bridges between Henderson and Evansville should be prepared to encounter a southbound daytime lane restriction on weekdays and an around the clock southbound lane restriction on weekends for the next 2-4 weeks.
Starting at 9 p.m. tonight and continuing through the weekend, there will be a southbound lane restriction to allow navigation light installation work. This work zone lane restriction for southbound traffic will remain in place around the clock from 9 p.m. Friday to 5:30 a.m. Monday.
Starting Monday, the contractor plans a southbound lane restriction each Monday through Thursday, for the ongoing navigation light work. This daytime lane restriction for southbound traffic on the U.S. 41 Twin Bridges at Henderson is expected to be in place weekdays between 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
This southbound lane restriction on the US 41 Twin Bridges will be in place whenever weather allows for about 2-4 weeks. Once work on the southbound bridge is nearing completion, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will announce a date for the contractor to move the work zone to the northbound bridge on a similar daytime and weekend schedule.
Commuters should consider allowing extra travel time. Appropriate caution is required where equipment, flaggers, and other personnel are along the roadway in close proximity to traffic flow.
TEM Group is the prime contractor on the $600,864 solar navigation light upgrade project. The target completion date is May 1.
Another contractor is planning to start upgrades on the Henderson end of the southbound bridge approaches in coming weeks. Much of this work to prepare for a coming deck overlay on the southbound bridge can be completed without lane restrictions. s far as possible, the contractor will attempt to work within the work zone for nav light installation.
These projects on the US 41 Twin Bridges that have to be completed before the start of a major rehab planned along the U.S. 41 Corridor. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and Indiana Department of Transportation are planning a major 3-year rehabilitation project along the U.S. 41 Corridor between the U.S. 41 Twin Bridges and the Interstate 69 Interchange at the south edge of Evansville starting in May of 2017. This joint project includes a deck overlay driving surface on the southbound bridge. For more information, go to in.gov/indot/3459.htm.
The U.S. 41 Twin Bridges, also known as the Bi-State Viet Nam Gold Star Memorial Bridges, are located at U.S. 41 mile-point 19.649 about a mile south of the Kentucky-Indiana State Line. They carry approximately 40,000 vehicles per day across the Ohio River between Henderson and Evansville.
The northbound bridge was opened to traffic on July 4, 1932. The southbound bridge was opened to traffic on Dec. 16, 1965.
Starting at 9 p.m. tonight and continuing through the weekend, there will be a southbound lane restriction to allow navigation light installation work. This work zone lane restriction for southbound traffic will remain in place around the clock from 9 p.m. Friday to 5:30 a.m. Monday.
Starting Monday, the contractor plans a southbound lane restriction each Monday through Thursday, for the ongoing navigation light work. This daytime lane restriction for southbound traffic on the U.S. 41 Twin Bridges at Henderson is expected to be in place weekdays between 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
This southbound lane restriction on the US 41 Twin Bridges will be in place whenever weather allows for about 2-4 weeks. Once work on the southbound bridge is nearing completion, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will announce a date for the contractor to move the work zone to the northbound bridge on a similar daytime and weekend schedule.
Commuters should consider allowing extra travel time. Appropriate caution is required where equipment, flaggers, and other personnel are along the roadway in close proximity to traffic flow.
TEM Group is the prime contractor on the $600,864 solar navigation light upgrade project. The target completion date is May 1.
Another contractor is planning to start upgrades on the Henderson end of the southbound bridge approaches in coming weeks. Much of this work to prepare for a coming deck overlay on the southbound bridge can be completed without lane restrictions. s far as possible, the contractor will attempt to work within the work zone for nav light installation.
These projects on the US 41 Twin Bridges that have to be completed before the start of a major rehab planned along the U.S. 41 Corridor. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and Indiana Department of Transportation are planning a major 3-year rehabilitation project along the U.S. 41 Corridor between the U.S. 41 Twin Bridges and the Interstate 69 Interchange at the south edge of Evansville starting in May of 2017. This joint project includes a deck overlay driving surface on the southbound bridge. For more information, go to in.gov/indot/3459.htm.
The U.S. 41 Twin Bridges, also known as the Bi-State Viet Nam Gold Star Memorial Bridges, are located at U.S. 41 mile-point 19.649 about a mile south of the Kentucky-Indiana State Line. They carry approximately 40,000 vehicles per day across the Ohio River between Henderson and Evansville.
The northbound bridge was opened to traffic on July 4, 1932. The southbound bridge was opened to traffic on Dec. 16, 1965.
Thursday, February 2, 2017
Area Deaths
Buddy Edward Hill, 76, of Marion died Wednesday. Gilbert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Oma Evelyn Hamilton, 99, of Marion died Monday. Myers Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
James Martin “Marty” Berry Jr., 54, of Marion died Monday. Myers Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Oma Evelyn Hamilton, 99, of Marion died Monday. Myers Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
James Martin “Marty” Berry Jr., 54, of Marion died Monday. Myers Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Former Congressman dies
Thomas Jefferson Barlow III of Paducah, a former U.S. representative in Kentucky's First District and director of River City Missions, died Wednesday at Baptist Health Paducah. He was 76.
Barlow, a Democrat, served one term in the 103rd Congress, from 1993 to 1995. He ran for re-election in 1994 but was defeated by Republican Ed Whitfield.
Whitfield's successor, Congressman James Comer, plans to pay tribute to Barlow Thursday on the floor of the House of Representatives.
"I knew Congressman Barlow. He was a tremendous public servant and very successful western Kentucky businessman," Comer said. "I know many members of Congress who served with him, who are still there, would like to send their respects to the Barlow family."
Former Paducah City Commissioner Robert Coleman served with Barlow on the board of River City Missions, which provides services for the homeless.
"He worked diligently on behalf of the mission," Coleman said.
Wednesday, February 1, 2017
What's news this week in Crittenden County...
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| The 1937 Flood forced Dycusburg residents to evacuate by boat |
For more on this story and the following headlines, pick up a copy of this week's issue of The Crittenden Press:
- FORGOTTEN PASSAGES: 1937 Flood inundated communities
- Brazen thieves hold city victims at gunpoint
- Local suspect in Jan. 16 Salem burglary arrested
- MPD investigating restaurant burglary
- Police investigating video of CCHS fight
- Lady Rockets’ season one for history books
- SPORTS: Moss breaks scoring record
- SPORTS: Girls’ enter local sports lore
- SPORTS: Lady Rockets turn back Lyon, shooting for league title
- Library extending hours as of March 1
- Free February program at library to discuss tenant, landlord rights
- Barnes fuels love of history by making his own weapons
- Jobless rates fall in all but one Ky. county
- Byford offers tip to avoid extra $3 charge
- School attendance just below 95 percent
- 1st NTI participation lowest at high school
- USDA to measure welfare of farmers
- VAUGHT'S VIEWS: Maggard high on 2017 football recruits
- Community encouraged to wear red Friday for heart disease awareness
- Heating your home safely requires precautions
- Crittenden County basketball homecoming is set for Feb. 10
- SPORTS: No rest for weary; Rockets entering final stretch grind
- Bill would put Bible study in Ky. classrooms
Tuesday, January 31, 2017
Area Deaths
Miss Sarah Margaret Cloyd, 89, of Princeton died Sunday. Boyd Funeral Directors and Cremations Services is in charge of arrangements.
Louis Clifton Bell, 77, of Marion died Sunday. Myers Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of arrangements.
Monday, January 30, 2017
Water District hosts special meeting
Crittenden-Livingston Water District will hold a special board of directors meeting at 6pm Tuesday at the office in Salem to discuss ongoing litigation between the district and Ledbetter Water District.
Work on Twin Bridges delayed
A contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has pushed back plans for a daytime lane restriction on the US 41 Twin Bridges at Henderson to TUESDAY. Due to snow in central Kentucky, the crew has been forced to delay the start of guardrail upgrades along the approaches to the Twin Bridges.
A southbound lane restriction is expected to start on TUESDAY, January 31 with a northbound lane restriction on WEDNESDAY, February 1.
On TUESDAY, Southbound traffic on the US 41 Twin Bridges will be restricted to one lane from approximately 8 a.m. to about 3 p.m., CST, to allow guardrail upgrades along the southbound approach.
On WEDNESDAY, northbound traffic will be restricted to one lane from approximately 8 a.m. to about 3 p.m., CST, to allow guardrail upgrades along the northbound approach.
This is part of a previously announced guardrail installation project in Henderson County. Once the contractor completes work on the US 41 Twin Bridges approaches the crew plans to move to the following locations:
US 60 from the 10.031 to 10.161 milepoint in Canoe Creek area- About one full day
US 41-Alternate from the 17.240 to 17.301 milepoint in the US 41/US 60 Cloverleaf- About one full day
KY 425 Henderson Bypass from 0.825 to 5.057 milepoint from near US 60 to the I-69 Interchange- Approximately 12 days
One lane traffic with alternating flow may be required at some locations. Appropriate caution is required where equipment, flaggers, and maintenance personnel are along the roadway in close proximity to traffic flow.
N.H. Stone Company is the prime contractor on this $309,223 highway improvement project.
Another contractor is expecting to start work on the US 41 Twin Bridges at Henderson on Thursday. A traffic advisory is expected later today once that work schedule firms up.
A southbound lane restriction is expected to start on TUESDAY, January 31 with a northbound lane restriction on WEDNESDAY, February 1.
On TUESDAY, Southbound traffic on the US 41 Twin Bridges will be restricted to one lane from approximately 8 a.m. to about 3 p.m., CST, to allow guardrail upgrades along the southbound approach.
On WEDNESDAY, northbound traffic will be restricted to one lane from approximately 8 a.m. to about 3 p.m., CST, to allow guardrail upgrades along the northbound approach.
This is part of a previously announced guardrail installation project in Henderson County. Once the contractor completes work on the US 41 Twin Bridges approaches the crew plans to move to the following locations:
US 60 from the 10.031 to 10.161 milepoint in Canoe Creek area- About one full day
US 41-Alternate from the 17.240 to 17.301 milepoint in the US 41/US 60 Cloverleaf- About one full day
KY 425 Henderson Bypass from 0.825 to 5.057 milepoint from near US 60 to the I-69 Interchange- Approximately 12 days
One lane traffic with alternating flow may be required at some locations. Appropriate caution is required where equipment, flaggers, and maintenance personnel are along the roadway in close proximity to traffic flow.
N.H. Stone Company is the prime contractor on this $309,223 highway improvement project.
Another contractor is expecting to start work on the US 41 Twin Bridges at Henderson on Thursday. A traffic advisory is expected later today once that work schedule firms up.
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