Crittenden News

About 30 local homes will be transformed for free through fresh paint and minor repairs.

On June 26, 2009 at approximately 0840 hours, Kentucky State Police, Grant County Sheriff's Deputies, Dry Ridge and the Crittenden Fire Department responded to a single vehicle accident at the 165 mile maker of interstate I-75 southbound.

Tonya Crawford of Crestwood, KY, and Jim Crawford of Crittenden, KY are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kristine Michelle Crawford, to Thaddeus Craig Fortune, son of Kerry and Elaine Fortune, and grandparents Winston and Lee Nell Gann of Abilene, TX.

DRY RIDGE -- Daniel Coomer learned at a young age the importance of giving back in his community.

Crittenden Baptist Church 6:30 p.m to 8:30 p.m. July 20 - July 24. Dry Ridge Baptist 6 to 8:30 p.m. July 12- July 17.

WHEW! The 2009 Grant County Relay For Life is in the history books now. But what a night it was! There was laughter and tears, smiles and hugs, food and fun! The best part seeing more than 100 survivors, some estimates put it at 115, proudly wearing their bright purple shirts, making their victory lap around the track.

The Grant County Animal Shelter is hurting for help after assistance by local inmates was cut off amid a criminal investigation.

Thrasher-Newsom wedding announcement Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Newsom of Ewing, KY are announcing the upcoming marriage of their daughter, Staci Jean Newsom to Nick Thrasher, son of Mr.

President Barack Obama on Friday declared parts of Kentucky devastated by May storms, tornadoes, flooding and mudslides a major disaster, making federal funding available for recovery.

The case of Kendall Bryan Gardner, charged with incest with a minor, first-degree rape and three counts of first-degree sexual abuse against a victim under 16, was sent Wednesday to a grand jury.

Geneva Seale gingerly dabbed at the tears filling her eyes during Memorial Day services at the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery North in Williamstown.

Grant County's proposed budget for 2009-2010 tops $9.6 million, but there's no money for extras.

With heads bowed and eyes closed, prayer spread throughout Grant County on May 7 in celebration of the 58th Annual National Day of Prayer.

The Grant County Farmer's Market is open for the season. The market which operates from two locations one on U.S. 25 by Whippy Dip in Crittenden and the other next to Eagle Creek Learning Center on U.S. 25 in Williamstown will have as many as 15 vendors at the height of the growing season, said President Deborah Lucas Angel.

Jonathon Clifton popped into Crittenden Chevron and when he went back outside a few minutes later, his Chevrolet Tahoe was gone.

Grant County will join thousands of communities around the country in celebrating the 58th Annual National Day of Prayer.

Census workers are now collecting data in Grant County. Census workers wear official identification badges and use handheld computers to record addresses.

On Tuesday, two males stole a black Chevrolet Tahoe owned by a local resident from the Chevron in Crittenden, Ky.

On May 1, 2009 at approximately 5:20 P.M., officers from the Kentucky State Police, Grant County Sheriff's Office, Crittenden Fire Department, and Transcare EMS responded to an injury accident involving a motorcycle and a passenger vehicle on KY491, Gardnersville Road in Crittenden, KY.

A Winchester man faces charges of trafficking in marijuana after being arrested by agents of the Northern Kentucky Drug Strike Force, assisted by deputies from the Grant County Sheriffa s Department and Boone County Sheriffa s Department.