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  • Mayor: City made important strides in 2013

     

    By VINCE LUECKE

    Editor

     

    TELL CITY – Referencing ongoing annexation efforts, completion of a Seventh Street Depot, a $7 million downtown housing project awaiting a green light this month and other development in and near the city, Mayor Barbara Ewing presented a comprehensive review of city progress in 2013 last Monday.

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  • Contractor’s low bid for sewer project passed over

     

    By VINCE LUECKE

    Editor

     

    TELL CITY – A partner in a local excavating firm voiced disappointment last week that his firm and its low bid on a sewage lift station was passed over for one tens of thousands of dollars more expensive.

    C.J. Ransom, a partner in Ransom Excavating and Paving disagreed with assertions made last Monday by a project engineer that his company did not have experience constructing sewage lift stations. He also took issue with a statement that he not submitted needed information with its bid.

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  • City will consider forgoing lease payments in 2015

     

    By VINCE LUECKE

    Editor

     

    TELL CITY – Tell City’s economic development commission voiced support last week for a proposal to amend a lease with Ivy Tech Community College that could remove the $2,500-per-month the school has been paying for use of the local campus’ building.

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  • Ivy Tech site seems safe from closure

     

    By KEVIN KOELLING

    Managing Editor

     

    TELL CITY – “We’re optimistic that we won’t have to close any sites,” an Ivy Tech Community College official said.

    As the News reported Nov. 25, the Tell City site was included in a list of sites the statewide school was considering for closure due to budget shortfalls.

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  • Perry Central Community Schools release first-semester honors list

    Elementary
    Second nine weeks honor roll

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  • Local groups to host youth rally Feb. 15

    TELL CITY – Let your light shine youth rally will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. on Feb. 15 at the Schergens Center in Tell City. There will be gospel music, drama teams and games for everyone.

    The event will be hosted by Survivors of Suicide and Deliverance Christian Center. Anyone attending is asked to take snacks and drinks.
    Survivors of Suicide is building a strong support group for those who have had loved ones who have committed suicide.

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  • Library seeks submissions for teen poetry contest

    PERRY COUNTY – The Perry County Public Library's annual teen writing contest is once again underway. This year’s theme, “Poetry Madness @ Perry County Public Library,” began Jan. 8 and runs through March 5.

    The contest is sponsored by the Friends of the Library and is organized by the Teen Advisory Group. Guidelines are:

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  • Perry Central preschoolers all smiles after learning about dental hygiene

    Mrs. Holm’s Perry Central Preschool Wednesday-Thursday class welcomed Beth Jordan from Butler Family Dentistry.

    Beth used her friendly dinosaur to explain the proper way to care for teeth. Each students received an oral-health package to take home.

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  • Stepping Stones Preschool now enrolling

    LEOPOLD – Stepping Stones Preschool, located in the lower level of St. Augustine Catholic Church Parish Hall is now accepting registrations for the 2014-15 school year. The preschool seeks to provide a positive educational experience for 3- and 4-year-old children to prepare them for elementary school.

    Stepping Stones uses a thematic unit and project type approach to learning that allows children to explore their interests and develop creativity through practical, hands-on experiences.

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  • Cannelton crowns king and queen

    Elijah Littles and Mikah Hemmings were crowned Cannelton High School’s homecoming king and queen during Friday night’s basketball game versus Medora.

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