Columns

By ERIC HARRIS, Film Review

The flood of comic-book movies has begun with “Thor,” a surprisingly entertaining film from director Kenneth Branaugh.

Branaugh, known for his work with Shakespearean material, may seem like an odd choice for a “summer” action movie. But it turns out that a serious director can really elevate the lighter fare of the comic-book world.

By VINCE LUECKE, Editor

The News is sometimes accused of trumpeting the arrests of people on drug charges while overlooking the times when those men and women get their lives back on track and beat their addictions. A recent courthouse reception honored four people who have done that.

Patrick and Whitney Keown, Randy Leinenbach Jr. and Matthew Scott Fortwendel completed the requirements of the county’s drug-court program, overseen by Perry Circuit Court, court staff and community volunteers.

By VINCE LUECKE, Editor

Rain, rain and flooded fields, covered roads and sandbags. It’s been a spring to remember, though a lot of us would rather forget the aggravation and, in some cases, damage caused by flooding.

The Ohio River, as of Friday, was continuing its retreat, but there were plenty of roads still covered. I’ve heard reports of people having to take boats to either get to work or to shorten what would be long commutes. A woman who lives in the Tobinsport area said last week her commute to Tell City is right at an hour!

By KASSI ROGERS, Guest Columnist

Editor’s Note: This is one of an occasional series of guest columns from readers who have returned to Perry County after time away or who moved here.

There is something to be said for life in a smaller town. When I was a kid growing up, I couldn’t wait to venture out in to the “real world.”