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Officials say the largest wildfire in Texas history did not grow overnight and is 5% contained. The Texas A&M Forest Service said early Friday that some rain and snow has helped with firefighting efforts on the Texas Panhandle. But the National Weather Service says conditions favorable for wildfires are expected to extend through the weekend in some areas. Crews will continue to focus on the northern edge of the largest fire and areas around structures. The fires have killed two people and left behind a landscape of scorched prairie, dead cattle and burned-out homes in the Texas Panhandle.

Average gasoline prices in Evansville have fallen 1.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.85/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 116 stations in Evansville. Prices in Evansville are 3.8 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 27.8 cents per gallon lower than a ye…

PERRY COUNTY — Perry County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to share the good news of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, where they proudly recognize the very best in American small business.

INDIANAPOLIS — New banking regulations proposed by federal watchdogs don’t go far enough in countering potential problems, but could help lower bank fees and calm financial markets and nerves, leading to a more stable financial system, according to some economists.

Average gasoline prices in Indiana have risen 16.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.71/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,271 stations in Indiana. Prices in Indiana are 20.1 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 19.7 cents per gallon lower than a year ag…

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana home sales continued their 2023 recovery in March as a statewide total of 6,643 closings fell just 72 properties (1%) shy of 2022.

TELL CITY — The Perry County Chamber of Commerce presented a check to Perry County Memorial Hospital Monday, April 10. A total of $4,070 was donated to the Oncology Department. This money will be used to purchase items that insurance will not cover for patients undergoing cancer treatment su…

Home Mutual Insurance of Tell City presented Tell City Jr.-Sr. High School wrestling seniors the state championship banner that was displayed on Main Street in front of the Home Mutual building. Wrestling students are Tyce Dupont, Kelby Glenn, Brayden Lain and Coy Hammack. Home Mutual member…

Average gasoline prices in Indiana have fallen 9.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.21/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,271 stations in Indiana. Prices in Indiana are 12.9 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 31.7 cents per gallon lower than a year ago…

INDIANA — Being a farmer or even being part of a farm family requires a lot of patience. The weather, markets and the economy are enough to make anyone feel crazy or depressed. The mental side of the farm is part of a special program being operated by the Indiana Rural Health Association cal…

INDIANA — Average gasoline prices in Indiana have fallen 8.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.24/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,271 stations in Indiana. Prices in Indiana are unchanged versus a month ago and stand 11.7 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The …

The agricultural workforce is shrinking, and has been for some time. The American Farm Bureau Federation estimates there are roughly 2.4 million farm jobs that need to be filled annually, but there has been a drastic decline in workers each year.

Prices on the majority of goods and services have increased significantly over the last year-plus. Financial analysts report that inflation has reached heights that haven’t been seen in 41 years. According to the United States Department of Labor, the consumer price index, which measures cha…

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TELL CITY — During the LHDC Annual Board Meeting on April 27, LHDC recognized Kirk Kellems for his exceptional service in 2021.