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Cannelton Branch to Host Drop-In Kindness Fair With Kids' Activities Feb. 16

Cannelton Branch to Host Drop-In Kindness Fair With Kids' Activities Feb. 16

Perry County Public Library’s Cannelton Branch will host a drop-in Kindness Fair for families and kids on Feb. 16, offering creative stations and a Kindness Bingo to boost community connection.

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About Perry, IN

Population

Approximately 19,200 residents

County Seat

Tell City, Indiana

Coverage Area

383 square miles in southern Indiana

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Planned closure of State Road 145 near Bristow for bridge rehabilitation

Planned closure of State Road 145 near Bristow for bridge rehabilitation

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Historic Cannelton Highlights Cotton Mill, Stone Architecture, Preservation Work

Historic Cannelton Highlights Cotton Mill, Stone Architecture, Preservation Work

Cannelton’s 1849–1850 cotton mill anchors a 61-acre historic district; a city-owned Italianate at 201 Washington was sla...

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Tell City, Cannelton, Troy library branches, programs and Indiana shared card rules

Tell City, Cannelton, Troy library branches, programs and Indiana shared card rules

Tell City branch at 2328 Tell Street is open Monday–Wednesday 9:00 AM–6:00 PM and can be reached at 812-547-2661; Cannel...

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Perry County contains nearly 60,000 acres of Hoosier Forest, riverfronts, amphitheatre

Perry County contains nearly 60,000 acres of Hoosier Forest, riverfronts, amphitheatre

Perry County holds nearly 60,000 acres of the Hoosier National Forest, extensive Ohio River access and cultural assets t...

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Perry City Council Meeting Set for Feb. 17 at 6 p.m.

Perry City Council Meeting Set for Feb. 17 at 6 p.m.

The Perry City Council will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, in the Clarion Room of the Security Bank Building, 1102 Wil...

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Perry County Grows Holds Grand Opening and Ribbon-Cutting in Cannelton

Perry County Grows Holds Grand Opening and Ribbon-Cutting in Cannelton

Perry County Grows opened its new community market in Cannelton with a ribbon-cutting, bringing local food, makers and w...

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Mulzer, Parker Meggitt, Morrison Healthcare and Others Post Multiple Jobs on PickPerry

Mulzer, Parker Meggitt, Morrison Healthcare and Others Post Multiple Jobs on PickPerry

Several Perry County employers posted at least seven openings on PickPerry, offering jobs in manufacturing, construction...

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Jane Jackson Anchors 18 WJTS Newscast Feb. 10; Kurt Gutgsell Sports

Jane Jackson Anchors 18 WJTS Newscast Feb. 10; Kurt Gutgsell Sports

Jane Jackson anchored 18 WJTS's Feb. 10 newscast with Kurt Gutgsell on sports, highlighting local events, school coverag...

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Tell City Native Thomas Deom, 56, Dies Feb. 6 in Corydon

Tell City Native Thomas Deom, 56, Dies Feb. 6 in Corydon

Tell City native Thomas "Tom" Deom, 56, died Feb. 6 in Corydon; funeral arrangements in Tell City include visitation Feb...

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Perry County Public Library Tell City Branch Hosts Valentine’s Candle Painting Feb. 11

Perry County Public Library Tell City Branch Hosts Valentine’s Candle Painting Feb. 11

A Valentine’s candle-painting session is scheduled at 1:00 PM Feb. 11 through Perry County Public Library listings; conf...

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Linda L. James of Tell City Dies at 69; Huber Funeral Arrangements

Linda L. James of Tell City Dies at 69; Huber Funeral Arrangements

Linda L. James of Tell City died at 69; services at Huber Funeral Home give neighbors a chance to honor a longtime local...

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Jane Scarbrough of Tell City Dies at 82; Visitation Feb. 11

Jane Scarbrough of Tell City Dies at 82; Visitation Feb. 11

Jane Scarbrough of Tell City died at 82; visitation is set for Feb. 11 at Zoercher-Gillick Funeral Home, offering reside...

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Donald James and Joseph Lomax Booked in Perry County Feb. 9

Donald James and Joseph Lomax Booked in Perry County Feb. 9

Two people were listed on Perry County’s public booking log for Feb. 9, a routine posting that matters because the entri...

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Lincoln Trail Bridge Anchors Tell City Riverfront Economy, Boosts Seasonal Tourism

Lincoln Trail Bridge Anchors Tell City Riverfront Economy, Boosts Seasonal Tourism

Lincoln Trail Bridge links Tell City and Cannelton, anchoring Tell City's riverfront economy. Seasonal visitors drawn to...

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Troy Council Waives Bids, Awards Contract for New Emergency Response System

Troy Council Waives Bids, Awards Contract for New Emergency Response System

Troy Council waived bids Jan. 26 and approved a nearly $60,000 contract with Daupler Inc. for a 12-month emergency notif...

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Perry County Resident Rosalee Hodge, 83, Dies Feb. 13

Perry County Resident Rosalee Hodge, 83, Dies Feb. 13

Perry County resident Rosalee Hodge, 83, died Feb. 13, 2026, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital; her obituary on the ...

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Gibson Southern routs Tell City 82-47 in Feb. 7 varsity matchup

Gibson Southern routs Tell City 82-47 in Feb. 7 varsity matchup

Gibson Southern beat Tell City 82-47 in a Feb. 7 varsity boys game, a 35-point margin that shifts momentum and raises qu...

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Perry County Public Library Offers Bookmobile Outreach From Tell City, Cannelton Branches

Perry County Public Library Offers Bookmobile Outreach From Tell City, Cannelton Branches

Perry County Public Library’s bookmobile serves Tell City and Cannelton, bringing over 3,100 books and media to neighbor...

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Perry County Posts Agendas, Minutes and Live Stream Links Online

Perry County Posts Agendas, Minutes and Live Stream Links Online

Perry County posts agendas, minutes and live stream links online to make meetings more accessible and public records eas...

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Tell City Deanery Expands Marriage, Family and Parish Programs Across Perry County

Tell City Deanery Expands Marriage, Family and Parish Programs Across Perry County

The Tell City Deanery added the Witness to Love marriage-prep program at St. Paul and St. Mark, continues Consecration t...

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Hoosier National Forest Hiring Perry County Seasonal Workers Starting Feb. 20

Hoosier National Forest Hiring Perry County Seasonal Workers Starting Feb. 20

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Perry County Airport's runway, fuel and medevac role underappreciated

Perry County Airport's runway, fuel and medevac role underappreciated

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Tell City River-Rail Terminal Anchors Perry County Jobs and Industry Growth

Tell City River-Rail Terminal Anchors Perry County Jobs and Industry Growth

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Tell City Couple Bakes Thousands Weekly, Preserving Swiss Pretzel Heritage

Tell City Couple Bakes Thousands Weekly, Preserving Swiss Pretzel Heritage

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Perry County Teen Sentenced to 15 Years in Plea Over Rainbow Lake Shooting That Injured Four

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United Way of Perry County Opens 2026 Grants; Applications Due Feb. 27

United Way of Perry County Opens 2026 Grants; Applications Due Feb. 27

United Way of Perry County opened its 2026 grant cycle for local nonprofits, accepting online applications Feb. 2–Feb. 2...

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Cannelton Locks and Dam Remains Crucial for Perry County River Economy

Cannelton Locks and Dam Remains Crucial for Perry County River Economy

The Cannelton Locks and Dam, located near Cannelton in Perry County, Indiana, is a federally operated navigation complex...

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Perry County Circuit Court Clerk Publishes Office, Voting, Records Details

Perry County Circuit Court Clerk Publishes Office, Voting, Records Details

The Perry County Circuit Court Clerk’s office has compiled and published comprehensive details on services, voting locat...

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How to Find Perry County Government Meetings, Records, and Contacts

How to Find Perry County Government Meetings, Records, and Contacts

This article lays out where Perry County residents can find courthouse hours, meeting calendars, municipal contacts, sch...

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