Coming Events

TELL CITY – Perry County Memorial Hospital will offer a Heartsaver CPR with AED class from noon to 3 p.m. Wednesday.
The American Heart Association class teaches the adult, child and pediatric CPR and choking rescue skills and also the use of an AED. This class is recommended for teachers, student teachers, security guards, day care employees and others who have a duty to respond because of job responsibilities or regulatory requirements. There will be a skills test, no written exam.

The Perry County News is pleased to announce events of local interest as a service to our readers and the community. Information should be sent to The News at P.O. Box 309, Tell City, IN 47586. Information can also be faxed to 547-2847 or e-mailed to lifestyles@perrycounty news.com. Please include a telephone number.

CHS 1947 reunion Wednesday at Patio
CANNELTON – The Cannelton High School Class of 1947 will hold its 65th reunion at 5 p.m. Wednesday at the Patio Steakhouse.

PERRY COUNTY – The American Cancer Society is asking the community to help light the way to a cure for cancer and honor families and friends who have or had cancer. During the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life candle lighting ceremony, hundreds of luminaries will be lit, displaying the names of those honored.
The luminary ceremony will be held at 9 p.m. June 9 at Perry Central High School in Leopold.

ROME – The Rome Community Center will begin to host flea markets through summer and fall months this year. The first market will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.
Everyone is welcome and vendors may include new and used items, crafters, antiques, artists and produce. No food vendors will be accepted. Space is available for $10.
Concessions will be available. Proceeds from the markets will benefit the Rome Community Center, which is the old Perry County Courthouse. For more information, call 836-2104 or 836-4431.