Local News

TELL CITY - A story on the front page of Thursday's News about a March 9 armed standoff between Ronald Cook and police reported that Cook had refused to allow his wife and 9-year-old granddaughter to leave the home.

Cook's wife said Thursday her husband did not prevent her from leaving. Instead she declined to exit the house because their granddaughter was asleep at the time. The woman and child later left the home. Ronald Cook was later arrested by officers.

A number of organizations in the area have scheduled events in celebration of Easter.

Tri Kappa hosts Breakfast with the Easter Bunny

TELL CITY - Epsilon Omega Chapter of Kappa Kappa Kappa will sponsor its annual Breakfast with the Easter Bunny Saturday at Tell City Moose Lodge 1424.

From 9 to 11 a.m., children up to fifth grade are invited to participate in activities, enjoy breakfast and take photos with the Easter Bunny. Each child will receive a candy bag.

TELL CITY - A nationally recognized comedian and lecturer, sometimes called America's funniest professor, will perform Aug. 4 on the Tell City High School auditorium stage as part of the community's sesquicentennial celebration.

Carl Hurley, a former Eastern Kentucky University professor, draws big crowds at shows and speaking engagements around the country with his homespun humor.

Drawing from his Appalachian upbringing, Hurley follows in the tradition of American humorists such as Andy Griffith and Garrison Keillor.

PERRY COUNTY - The Perry County News and the Perry County Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a political forum next month to give the community an opportunity to assess candidates vying in this year's primary election.

The forum will begin at 6 p.m. April 8 at the Schergens Center. Candidates for the county offices of commissioner, council, recorder and surveyor will be invited, as will those for Perry Central and Cannelton school boards.

The forum is open to the public and will be aired live on radio station WLME, 102.7 FM.