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New hospital on cutting edge of...

TELL CITY – The new Perry County Memorial Hospital is the most energy efficient hospital in the United States. After many additions and renovations to the original facility constructed in 1950, administration decided to build a new state-of-the-art 117,000 square foot, full- service hospital.

Why this Democrat wants a strong...

Lee Hamilton

Guest Columnist

 

I’ve been a Democrat all my life. I believe in the party’s values, I’m pleased when its candidates win elections, and I’m persuaded the country is better off when Democratic ideas get a fair shake in the public arena. But none of this means that I favor a weak Republican Party. Indeed, just the opposite.

Before my Democratic friends drum me out of the party’s ranks, let me explain why.

Give kids time to eat lunch

A change.org petition was filed Aug. 25, demanding the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp. lengthen the amount of time its elementary-aged kids get to eat their midday meal.

“EVSC has Elementary school lunch set at 20 mins. In that 20 mins, a child must wait in a line, get their food, find a seat, get everything opened and eat,” states the petition, filed by Jenni Webster.

Gregg visits Perry County
Celebration of Courage Brunch...

JASPER – The cause is extremely important. And a good time is practically guaranteed.

On Saturday, Oct. 1, Crisis Connection Inc. will host a Celebration of Courage Brunch and Silent Auction at Sultan’s Run in Jasper. Doors open at 9 a.m. CDT. Chef Tim Flick will cater and attendees will enjoy his “fare with flair” would be an understatement. The meal alone is well worth the cost of admission.

While the issue of domestic and sexual violence is serious, this special morning will be dedicated to fun for brunch goers.

Chrisney Fall Fest kicks off...

CHRISNEY – The Town of Chrisney is set to add another fall festival to the local schedule of events with the inauguration of the first annual Chrisney Fall Fest beginning Thursday (Today) and continuing through Saturday, Sept. 15 to 17, at the town park.

The new annual tradition builds on the success of Chrisney’s sesquicentennial celebration last year, and event organizers hope to make Chrisney a destination for revelers for many years to come. A schedule of events has been released detailing all the attractions to come.

Local wineries offering free...

LINCOLN CITY – The seven southern Indiana wineries that comprise the Hoosier Wine Trail (River City, Indian Creek, Scout Mountain, Blue Heron, Monkey Hollow, Pepper’s Ridge and Mystique Winery) will hold a free wine tasting event beginning at 4:30 p.m. and lasting through the performance of Big Band and jazz classics by the Cool City Band, beginning at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24.

Registration open for national...

ST. MEINRAD – The deadline to register for the Women of the Church national conference, to be held Oct. 7-9 in Ferdinand, is nearing. Participants must register by Monday, Sept. 26.

Democrats schedule Oct. 1...

PERRY COUNTY – The Perry County Democratic Central Committee will host its Jefferson-Jackson Dinner Saturday, Oct. 1, at the Tell City Knights of Columbus. The event will begin with cocktails at 6 p.m. followed by dinner at 7.

Christina Hale, Democrat candidate for lieutenant governor, will be the keynote speaker. Other speakers will be Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction Glenda Ritz, Lorenzo Arredondo, candidate for state attorney general, Larry Kleeman, candidate for state representative, District 74 and John Zody, chairman of the Indiana Democratic Party.

St. Marks marksmen take aim

The St. Marks Catholic Church shooting match and picnic will begin at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the church. The ham shoot begins at 10:30 a.m. with a closed match at 2:30 p.m. First choice will be a $600 beef box. There will be chili, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, bratwurst, homemade pies, games for children and adults, bingo, quilts and country-store items. A main raffle will offer more than $6,000 in prizes. The Rev. Dennis Duvelius and parishioners extend an invitation to everyone to attend.