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Today's News

  • Sheriff hopefuls tout experience

    By STUART CASSIDY

    Staff Writer

     

    TELL CITY – Keeping cool under pressure, those vying to become the next sheriff of Perry County took to the podium Thursday during a meet-the-candidates. It included Democratic incumbent Alan Malone and challenger Marty Haughee. Republican Richard Myers, who is uncontested in the primary, filled out the panel.

    Each was given a few moments to present a brief introductory before moving onto the Q & A portion of the evening.

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  • Often overlooked, office of county coroner important, candidates say

    By ERIC WHITTAKER

    Staff Writer

     

    TELL CITY – The office for county coroner has three candidates running in May’s primary election, Republican Gary Huffines, Republican Kevin “Nic” Etienne and Democrat Joe Adkins. Etienne and Huffines will face one another in the primary. Adkins is running uncontested, though he will face the winner in November. All three are long-time residents of Perry County.

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  • Date change for EUCC family activities night to mark Child Abuse Prevention Month

    EDIT: The event will be held on Wednesday, April 25 from 4 to 6 p.m. instead of previously published dates.

     

    TELL CITY – The Perry County Department of Child Services will host a community event for Child Abuse Prevention Month April 25 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Evangelical United Church of Christ.

    There will be games, give aways, food and fun for everyone. The event is designed to have community partners available to hand out and discuss information with the community to prevent child abuse.

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  • Man who dealt fentanyl-laced heroin given 20-year sentence

    By VINCE LUECKE

    Editor

     

    TELL CITY – A man who admitted bringing heroin and other drugs into Perry County, sometimes on a weekly basis, was sentenced to 20 years in prison Thursday, despite pleas of leniency from his attorney and family members.

    Leonard Voyles, 28, who attended high school in Perry County before moving to southeast Indiana, pleaded guilty to a level 2 felony charge of dealing in a narcotic drug.

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  • Rome group meets May 3

    ROME – The next meeting of the Rome bicentennial planning group will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 3, in the Rome courthouse. After the successful Dogwood Tour celebration, the bicentennial effort is turning toward a Saturday, June 9, beer, wine and music festival, as well as a Patriot Jeep ride that day. A two-day celebration of the Rome Courthouse bicentennial will be held Oct. 6-7.

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  • New features of the renovated Armory Annex

    TELL CITY – The Armory Annex, opened last fall, hosted an open house on Thursday, April 19, offering residents a chance to tour the building. Office leaders showcased their new confines at the former National Guard building.

    The county has invested about an even $1 million in the Annex, according to Steve Hauser, which involved renovations, including a new rubber roof. “The city used TIF money to remodel and upgrade the entire building,” stated Charlie Baumeister, county coroner.

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  • Repaving nears on SR 545
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  • County jobless rate dips below 4 percent

    By STUART CASSIDY

    Staff Writer

     

    TELL CITY – Helping ensure a vibrant job sector has been, and remains, a top-level priority for several local agencies. Combining efforts from government offices like the Perry County Board of Commissioners, and its subsidiary redevelopment commission, and economic-driven groups like the Perry County Development Corp. and the regionally based Grow Southwest Indiana, the community has maintained a reasonably high level of employment opportunities.

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  • Templin charged with escape

    TELL CITY – David Templin, the Tell City man arrested in March for allegedly impersonating a first responder and who subsequently filed as an independent candidate for county sheriff, is behind bars once more.

    Templin was arrested in Jasper Tuesday after allegedly removing the GPS anklet that he was ordered by Perry County Community Corrections to wear when released on the first set of charges, which included impersonating a public servant, resisting law enforcement, obstructing medical personnel and illegal possession of a police radio.

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  • Pick Perry Days begin Friday

    PERRY COUNTY – Perry Countians are invited to don Pick Perry shirts later this month to help build community spirit and promote Perry County as a great place to live, work and visit.

    The community-wide expression of promotion for Perry County is set for Friday, April 20. Residents are encouraged to wear the shirts that day. Those who share photos on social media are eligible to win prizes. Shirts are available at several locations, including the Tell City Depot, Domestic Goddess, Celebrations, Skinsations and the Derby Market. T-shirts are $15.

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