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2017 county budget to include pay increases

By STUART CASSIDY

Staff Writer

 

PERRY COUNTY – With two days of budget sessions convened the week before last, the Perry County Council finalized Thursday the county’s 2017 fiscal spending plan. Overall, the county general fund is slated to contain $4.18 million.

Perry Central grad is Air Force’s Cadet of the Year

By VINCE LUECKE

Editor

 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – How is John “Levi” Hilgenhold doing at the U.S. Air Force Academy? An award presented last week to the Perry Central graduate shows just how well he is performing.

Hilgenhold was presented the Air Force Association’s Outstanding Cadet of the Year Award at the 2016 Air & Space Conference and Technology Exposition in Washington, D.C. It honored Hilgenhold’s leadership and academic excellence over the past year.

Biting into future careers

By STUART CASSIDY

Staff Writer

 

TELL CITY – A few Hancock County Middle School students from Mrs. Charlena Williams’ job skills class received an up-close and personal look at the dentistry field. The group of five teens toured Thursday the offices of Rudolph Family Dentistry.

Who will stand up for the children?

By STUART CASSIDY

Staff Writer

 

TELL CITY – “I just got a call as I was walking in about a child in need of service,” Spencer Circuit Court Judge Jon Dartt said as he explained the overwhelming need for foster parents and court appointed special advocates. “There is a removal (of a child from their home) almost every day.”

Rail group plans additional excursion rides

 

 

By VINCE LUECKE

Editor

 

TELL CITY – On the heels … the tracks, rather … of successful excursion train rides in recent weeks, Lincoln Scenic Way will host a fall scenery ride this Sunday, Sept. 25.

It will be the first of several autumn excursion trains with various themes.

“It’s been a great success thus far and we want the interest and the number of travelers to keep growing,” said Betty Cash, who directs the county’s visitors bureau.

Catholic Charities makes a difference everyday

Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by Catholic Charities of the Tell City Deanery as a way to explain their ministries.

 

 

Catholic Charities has a huge impact on many families in our community. Some of the ways families are helped include Table of Blessings, Martin’s Cloak Food Pantry, Lifeline For Families, Budget Basics, and Specific Assistance. Catholic Charities’ motto is “Providing help. Creating hope. Serving all.”

SR 66 east of Cannelton to close for pipe replacement

PERRY COUNTY  – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a complete road closure on State Road 66 about 13 miles east of Cannelton.

On or around Sept. 27, INDOT Crews will replace a culvert pipe at mile marker 93. This will require excavation at the site spanning all lanes of traffic.

The closure is expected to last for about a day, depending upon weather conditions. The closure is not expected to affect school bus traffic.

Troy fall clean-up beginning Oct. 6

TROY – Fall Clean-up for residents of the town of Troy will take place Thursday and Friday, Oct. 6-7.

All items need to be curbside by 7 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 6. There will be no backtracking to pick up items.

Carpet rolls, air conditioners, refrigerators, items containing Freon or computer components will not be collected. There will be no pickup from vacant lots. Residents should not put more than a small pickup load out for clean-up. Paint cans should be drained.

Fundraising efforts continue to save City Hall lions

By VINCE LUECKE

Editor

 

TELL CITY – Efforts to raise money to preserve Tell City’s century-old Venetian lions is making progress, a city councilman said Wednesday. However, more money is needed.

As the News reported this summer, the pair of lions, sculpted in 1907, are in serious need of repair, and Councilman Chris Cail agreed to lead efforts to raise the approximately $5,000 needed to repair the sculptures.

Kohnert, Tell City top Wolfpack

MARENGO—Emma Kohnert made 20 kills and two blocks as Tell City beat Crawford County 25-13, 25-13, 25-20 in volleyball Wednesday.
Kammie Jo Hayes made 10 kills to back Kohnert. Rachel Malone had 18 assists and Emily Hagedorn added 17.
Malone served 14 points, including five aces. Kohnert added 10 points and Morgan Schuetter had two aces.
Schuetter made 14 digs and Hayes, Malone and MaKaylee Buntin each added six.
Tell City also won the JV match 25-11, 25-24 as Addison Fella made 10 kills.