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FERDINAND – A Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy is prepared by Indiana 15 Regional Planning Commission to analyze the local conditions of the six-county region and define goals and objectives of the district. 

An official dedication ceremony for the Tell City Depot is scheduled for 3 p.m. June 7. Lt. Gov. Sue Ellsperman is expected to be on hand for the event. Watch for more information in Monday’s edition. The public is encouraged to attend. The depot was constructed with a mix of proceeds from a city Neighborhood Stabilization Program grant, forgivable loan and a separate grant. It was constructed without city tax funds and has been leased to the Perry County Convention and Visitors Bureau.

 A woman was injured Tuesday when the pickup truck she was driving and a semi collided at the intersection of Payne and 12th streets in Tell City. Details of the accident were not available since the officer working the accident was off duty Wednesday. Police said the driver, Sheila Ramsey, 46, was taken to Perry County Memorial Hospital. Tell City firefighters and first responders assisted at the scene. The driver of the semi was identified by police as Derek Allen, 47.

By DONALD STEEN