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Coming Events

  • Ride to Remember for Jarvis, Schnell

    PERRY COUNTY – The Indiana Patriot Guard Riders will honor two Perry County fallen heroes during a Ride to Remember Sunday, May 18.

    The ride will honor Sgt. 1st Class Barry E. Jarvis, who was killed in Afghanistan Nov. 29, 2010, during Operation Enduring Freedom, by a lone gunman from the Afghan Border Police.

    Also honored will be Seaman Apprentice Shayna Ann Schnell, who died Oct. 1, 2007, as a result of a motor- vehicle accident in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

    She was a 2006 graduate of Perry Central High School.

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  • Social News

    THE WOMEN'S GUILD at Evangelical United Church of Christ will meet at 1 p.m. today in the fellowship hall. President Mona Lehman will preside.

    MELBA AYER     will serve as coffee social hostess from 2 to 3:30 p.m. today at Evangelical United Church of Christ in the fellowship hall. The public is invited.

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  • Annexation meeting scheduled today at former junior high school

    TELL CITY – People opposed to an annexation of their property by Tell City will meet at 6 p.m. today at the former Tell City Junior High School building on Mozart Street.

    The Tell City Common Council voted unanimously April 7 to annex 1,776 acres. Opponents have organized and set up a “Citizens Against Annexation” Facebook page and a bank account to accept donations toward a possible legal fight.

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  • Community Events

    Little Pigeon Baptist gospel sing May 17

    LAMAR – Little Pigeon Baptist Church in Lamar will hold a meal and gospel sing Saturday, May 17 at the church. The meal will be served at 6 p.m. and singing by “The Woodsmen” will begin at 7 p.m. All are invited and welcome.

    Riverfest planning meeting Wednesday

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  • Community Events

    Yoga in the Park Saturday
    TELL CITY – EverBody’s Fun and Fitness Center will hold Yoga in the Park at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 10 at Sunset Park. Instructor Jennifer Land will lead the class.

    Mats will be provided to those who need them. The class is free but donations will be accepted.

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  • Lace up the running shoes for Mother’s Day 5K

    TELL CITY – The Run For Your Mother 5K run-walk will be held at 8 a.m. Sunday in front of the Depot.

    Participants will run or walk in honor of their mothers for this Mother’s Day event.

    An ad in the Perry County News following the event will state participants’ names followed by the phrase “ran for his or her mother.”  

    All participants will receive T-shirts with the “Run For Your Mother” logo.

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  • Social News

    ­THE DAUGHTERS OF ISABELLA will host a mother-daughter-friend carry-in dinner at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 13, in the St. Paul Catholic Church parish hall. All members are asked to take a covered dish.

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  • Kids Fishing Derby set for May 17

    TELL CITY – If you’re a kid who likes to fish, or know a kid who might, the Hoosier National Forest invites you to the 19th annual Kids Fishing Derby Saturday, May 17.

    The event is free and will be open to all children ages 15 and under.
    This event will be held at German Ridge Pond, located within the German Ridge Recreation Area off State Road 66.

    Parking will be available within the campground or day-use area.

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  • Community Events

    Class of ‘69 reunion planning Tuesday
    LEOPOLD – The Perry Central Class of 1969 will hold a reunion planning meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 6 at Marcy’s in Leopold. Those wishing to help plan the reunion are encouraged to attend.

    Bingo at Legion today
    CANNELTON – In addition to its regular Friday-night bingo, the Legion will host an additional Monday-night bingo May 5, 12 and 19, starting at 6 p.m.  

    Ladies evening Friday at DCBC

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  • Social News

    THE DAUGHTERS OF ISABELLA will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 6, in the St. Paul Catholic Church parish hall. The committee for refreshments will be Dorothy Gobel, Mary Rita Goffinet, Lois Froehlich, Lorna Garrett and Cyrina Goffinet. Members unable to attend should call in their volunteer hours to Mary at 547-4847 or Becky at 836-2805.

    THE TCHS CLASS OF 1966 GAL PAL LUNCH will be held at noon Thursday, May 8, at The Patio restaurant in Tell City.

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