Area News
New Contract Approved for Cave-in-Rock Ferry
Two-year contact provides $3.3 million for ferry service PADUCAH, Ky. (June 30, 2022) — The Cave-in-Rock Ferry will continue to provide regular service under a new two-year contract. The new agreement will keep the Cave-in-Rock Ferry operating on the regular 16-hour a-day schedule from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. The Cave-in-Rock Ferry connects KY…
Read MoreDONE DEAL: Ferry contract agreement complete
Photo and article courtesy of The Crittenden Press Marion, KY 6-30-22 Negotiations ended last night and a contract for the Cave In Rock Ferry’s operation was approved. It will be formally finalized today. Crittenden County Judge-Executive Perry Newcom said last-minute work between local leaders, the ferry operator and the two states prevented a temporary…
Read MoreObituary of Glenn H. Conn
Glenn H. Conn, age 90 of Maryville, passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at his home. He was born to Myrell and Iolene Conn on February 7, 1932. Glenn belonged to the Peters Creek Missionary Baptist Church in Peters Creek, IL. He graduated with a degree in physics from Southern Illinois University. Glenn is survived…
Read MoreWilliam Eugene Cullum
William Eugene Cullum, 84, of Elizabethtown, IL died Thursday, June 16, 2022, at his home. He was a member of the First Apostolic Church of Rosiclare. Survivors include his sister-in-law, Melba Cullum of Elizabethtown, IL; nephews, Matt (Jessica) Cullum of Elizabethtown, IL and Clay (Dena) Cullum of Rosiclare, IL; niece, Paula Lindsey of Chicago, IL;…
Read MoreRita Gene Williams
Rita Gene Williams, 80, of Newton, Illinois, died on Friday, June 17, 2022 at 5:43 p.m. at Cumberland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Greenup, Illinois. Rita was born on November 28, 1941, in Harrisburg, Illinois, the daughter of Calvin and Jewel (McPherson) Blackman. Rita retired from the United States Postal Service. Rita attended the First…
Read MoreObituary of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth and Barbara (Spivey) Kink
Barbara Spivey Kink, age 82, passed away on the morning of Tuesday, April 19, 2022. Her husband, Kenneth Kink, preceded her in death on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 in Whitley City, KY. Their wish was to be laid to rest in Hall Cemetery with the other family Spivey family members. Barbara Ellen Spivey was born…
Read MoreMonda Gay Lynch
Monda Gay Lynch, 67, of Robertsville, MO, formerly of Marion, KY died Sunday, June 12, 2022 at the deGreef Hospice House in St. Louis, MO. Survivors include her children, Jeff (Laura) Belt of Dittmer, MO, Phyllis Lynch of St. Louis, MO, Robert Lynch of Robertsville, MO, Beverly Wilson of Paducah, KY and Carla Lynch; grandchildren,…
Read MoreHansel Arthur Cook
Hansel Arthur Cook, 81, of Golconda, IL died on Sunday, June 12, 2022, at Hardin County General Hospital in Rosiclare, IL. Hansel was a member of Union Church. Survivors include his sons, Arthur Wayne (Tammy) Cook, Mark Van (Terri) Cook, Jeffery Dean (Kathleen) Cook, and Jonathan Roy Cook; grandchildren, Shane Cook, Bradley Cook, Mathew Cook,…
Read MoreGov. Pritzker takes Bill action
Gov. Pritzker takes Bill action Friday, May 27, 2022, Governor JB Pritzker took the following bill action: Bill Number: HB0107 Description: Requires a record of the purchase of recyclable metal and catalytic converters, prohibits the cash sale of catalytic convertors over the value of $100, adds new members to the Recyclable Metal Theft Task Force,…
Read MoreObituary of Larry Dale Oxford
Larry Dale Oxford passed away at home in The Villages, Florida on Friday, June 3rd, 2022 surrounded by his wife, Susan, and daughters, Kimberly and Kari Jane, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Larry was born April 4th, 1951, the second child of Galen and Velma Oxford. Known to many as “Buntin”—a nickname given…
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