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Contract talks ongoing to keep Cave-in-Rock Ferry open
PADUCAH, Ky. (KT) – Last-minute negotiations continue between the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC), its partner the Illinois Department of Transportation and the Ohio River Ferry Authority, to keep the Cave-In-Rock Ferry operating, after the contact expires on June 30. The Cave-in-Rock Ferry connects KY-91 in Crittenden County, Ky., with...
Terry Don Dukes
TILINE — Terry Don Dukes, 54, of Tiline, passed away Thursday, June 20, 2024, at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Terry was a mechanic. He loved tractor and truck pulls, NASCAR, and drag racing. He was a member of the Sugar Creek Mini Tractor Pullers.
Southern 7 WOW clinic sets July dates
Southern 7 Health Department’s Wellness on Wheels (WOW) van has eight stops planned for the month of July As a reminder, the health department offers STD/HIV testing and free condoms on the WOW van and at each of its seven public health clinics. Scheduled stops are:. • Wednesday, July...
Marie Antoinette Gray
Marie Antoinette Gray, of Princeton, passed away on June 23. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Saturday, June 29, at Morgan’s Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 29, at Morgan’s Funeral Home with Rev. Byron Copeland, Rev. Matthew Wilson and minister Tameka Gray officiating.
Wangler and Bailey power Post 25 Seniors past Harrisburg, Illinois
PRINCETON — A total team effort in terms of high-quality pitching, solid defense and timely hitting propelled the Brent Denbo-led Princeton Post 25 Senior American Legion Baseball team past Harrisburg, Illinois Post 167, 3-1, on Wednesday night at historic and legendary Gil Hodges Field. Powered by the pitching arms...
U.S. 62/U.S. 641 intersection near Eddyville reopens following multi-vehicle crash
LYON COUNTY, Ky. (KFVS) - The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet reports the intersection of U.S. 62 and U.S. 641 in Lyon County has reopened. According to KYTC, there was a multi-vehicle crash near the east edge of Eddyville that restricted traffic to one lane at U.S. 62 mile point 10.47 and U.S. 641 mile point 0.0.
Logan women’s basketball offers Harrisburg star Green
On Friday, Harrisburg girls’ basketball star Jamisen Green received an offer to play for John A. Logan College. The 5’10 guard had a fantastic sophomore season for the Lady Bulldogs, averaging 16.3 points, 6.1 rebounds, and averaged 85% at the free throw line. She shot 58% from the field.
Shawn Gregory Colman, 61
Shawn Gregory Colman, 61, of Louisville, Illinois passed away at 11:30 pm, Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in Marion, Kentucky. Shawn was born on February 1, 1963, in Centralia, Illinois the son of John and Carolyn (Fogler) Colman. A proud graduate of North Clay High School in Louisville, Shawn’s education laid the groundwork for what would become a lifelong journey of hard work and dedication. Shawn married Christina Feldhake on September 10, 2004, in Louisville, Illinois and they shared 20 years of marriage. He took to the highways as an over-the-road truck driver for Ed Lewis Trucking, based in his hometown of Louisville, Illinois.
Union Co. EMA to install KY 923 flood gate on Thursday
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) says Union County EMA will be installing the flood gates on KY 923, also known as Old Providence Road, in Sturgis on June 27 as a part of a routine annual inspection, forcing a temporary closure of the roadway at the flood wall. Officials say according […]
Obituary of Garcia “Pat” Patton
Born in 1927, Garcia “Pat” Patton grew up in central Illinois. He worked in Chicago and served in the U.S. Armed Forces during the Korean Conflict. He resided in Middletown, Ohio for most of his life, where he worked first at Aeronca Aircraft and then for the City of Middletown. He wed Thelma Dickerson in 1956.
Negotiations Ongoing to Continue Cave-In-Rock Ferry Service Potential expiration of agreement on July 1 could impact ferry service
MARION, Ky. (June 24, 2024) – Team Kentucky and our partners at the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) remain committed to supporting the Ohio River Ferry Authority (Ferry Authority) and its mission to oversee operations of the Cave-in-Rock Ferry. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) recognizes the importance of maintaining a vital transportation link between Kentucky and Illinois via the Cave-in-Rock Ferry.
U.S.60/U.S. 641 Intersection in Marion to Convert to All-Way Stop on Thursday, June 27
PADUCAH, Ky. (News First) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) plans to convert the intersection of U.S. 60 and U.S. 641 in Marion from a traffic signal to an all-way stop on Thursday, June 27, 2024. Conversion of the signalized intersection to an all-way stop is being expedited due...
Venture River celebrates 31 years of splashes
EDDYVILLE — Since 1992, Venture River Water Park has been providing families with summer fun. Now entering its 31st season, a new generation of water park managers is coming up. Megan Blackburn is the hospitality manager at Venture River, a park that was built by her grandfather. “We had...
Princeton Rotary Club Golf Scramble has most successful year
The Princeton Rotary Club Golf Scramble on June 7 had their most successful year, raising over $17,000, according to Rotary Club Treasurer Pam Brunelle. “We had 61 holes with sponsors and twenty teams,” Brunelle said during the Rotary Club’s weekly meeting on June 11. “We made a grand total before expenses of $19,990 dollars. Most ever! Thank you Joe! Thank you teams! Thank you everybody!”
Kuttawa Fire Department reminds public of fireworks safety
It’s that time of year again. As fireworks stands start popping up everywhere, The Kuttawa Volunteer Fire Department wants to encourage the public to attend fireworks displays where trained individuals are operating the show, or keep in mind the state laws that regulate the discharge of consumer fireworks. ”In...
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