Today's News

TELL CITY—Hugh Davis of Tell City won the 2008 marathon-and-shorter division championship of Trail Runner Magazine’s series.

He won his age group at four of the seven Trophy Series races he completed last year.

Davis, 45, also won the series title in 2006.

He trains by running up to 40 miles per week, primarily on trails he cut himself.

He told Trail Runner Magazine he runs “at least 12 miles twice a week on my days off and four miles on work days.” He is featured in the February 2009 edition of the magazine.

Perry County's commissioners declared a snow emergency Tuesday afternoon.

"This snow emergency is beyond the capabilities of the local county resources," their declaration states. "Perry County is unable to clear the snow from the roads to provide safe travel routes." Residents are encouraged to refrain from travel until the declaration expires at noon Friday.

The proclamation does not officially close any roads, but drivers are encouraged to remain at home except for essential travel, which can include going to work and emergency situations.

TELL CITY – While Congress debates an $800 billion stimulus package, Tell City's mayor has already suggested several projects that could benefit from federal funding.

A letter forwarded to the Indiana Department of Transportation this month seeks money for five projects valued at more than $1.3  million.

The city has no assurances it will receive funding, but Mayor Barbara Ewing said it was important to provide INDOT with a list of projects that could begin soon.

TELL CITY – Spring is weeks away but Tell City officials are already readying plans to crack down on eyesores in the community, including locations in which trash is being stored.

"Now's the time for us to take a very aggressive approach to cleaning up our community," Mayor Barbara Ewing said last week while discussing efforts to target property owners who allow untagged bags of trash and other debris to accumulate.

The city targets tall grass and weeds each year, with city workers mowing properties whose owners refuse to heed written notices.