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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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Snow White narcotics sweep leads to 11 arrests, Perry County suspects included
Government

Snow White narcotics sweep leads to 11 arrests, Perry County suspects included

A months-long probe called Operation: Snow White ended March 3–4, 2026 with arrest warrants executed simultaneously across Dubois, Orange, Spencer, Warrick and Perry counties and in Owensboro, Kentucky, yielding 11 arrests.

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Perry County Council Considers Tax Abatement, Sheriff Pension, Opioid-Funded EMS Vehicle
Government

Perry County Council Considers Tax Abatement, Sheriff Pension, Opioid-Funded EMS Vehicle

Perry County council met in Tell City at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026, to consider budget transfers and an agenda that included a tax-abatement item, sheriff pension and staffing matters, and opioid-funded EMS vehicle funding.

James Thompson2m read
Tell City suffers heavy 69-26 home loss to Boonville
Education

Tell City suffers heavy 69-26 home loss to Boonville

Logan Strahe scored 20 and Jaxon McKain had a 13‑11 double-double as Boonville overwhelmed Tell City in a lopsided game that left the Marksmen 2‑21 on the season.

Sarah Chen2m read
North Posey Advances with 51-28 Win Over Tell City
Education

North Posey Advances with 51-28 Win Over Tell City

North Posey beat Tell City 51-28 in the IHSAA Class 2A sectional first-round on March 5, 2026, eliminating Tell City and moving the Vikings into the next round.

Lisa Park2m read
Perry County Chamber Invites Members to Mornings with Mayor Cail March 6
Business

Perry County Chamber Invites Members to Mornings with Mayor Cail March 6

The Perry County Chamber listed "Mornings with Mayor Cail" for 9–9:45 a.m. March 6 in the Chamber conference room at 601 Main Street, Suite A in Tell City, with coffee from Magnolia Coffee & Co.

Sarah Chen2m read
Curtis Jack Reynolds Upload Shows Feb. 26 Demolition at Perry County Hospital
Community

Curtis Jack Reynolds Upload Shows Feb. 26 Demolition at Perry County Hospital

A YouTube video titled "The Old Perry County Memorial Hospital demolition progress 2 26 2026" uploaded by Curtis Jack Reynolds shows demolition activity at the Tell City hospital site.

Lisa Park2m read
Perry County IN Parks Lists Four Riverfront Parks Along Highway 66
Government

Perry County IN Parks Lists Four Riverfront Parks Along Highway 66

Perry County’s official site lists four riverfront parks along the Ohio River Scenic Byway (Highway 66), naming Eagles Bluff, Electra Crash Memorial, Riverside and Wilkerson County Park and noting two public boat launches.

Marcus Williams3m read
Veteran-Owned From Seas to Sewing Opens in Downtown Tell City March 4
Business

Veteran-Owned From Seas to Sewing Opens in Downtown Tell City March 4

Veteran-owned From Seas to Sewing will hold a grand opening and ribbon-cutting in downtown Tell City on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, with the public invited via a Pick Perry AllEvents listing.

Sarah Chen2m read
Tell City Library Hosts Pre-K, Shake Shimmy Dance Storytimes March 6-7
Community

Tell City Library Hosts Pre-K, Shake Shimmy Dance Storytimes March 6-7

Tell City-Perry County Public Library holds a Pre-K Storytime today and a Shake, Shimmy, Dance Storytime is scheduled for Saturday, March 7, listed on PickPerry’s events calendar.

Sarah Chen2m read
Don Etienne Memorial Golf Scramble Benefits Perry County Memorial Hospital October 14
Healthcare

Don Etienne Memorial Golf Scramble Benefits Perry County Memorial Hospital October 14

Don Etienne Memorial Golf Scramble will tee off Oct. 14 at Christmas Lake Golf Course in Santa Claus to raise funds for Perry County Memorial Hospital; register by Sept. 27.

Dr. Elena Rodriguez3m read
Hoosier National Forest parcels and trails lie in and near Perry County
Community

Hoosier National Forest parcels and trails lie in and near Perry County

Hoosier National Forest includes parcels and trails inside or adjacent to Perry County, with Pickperry listing 84 miles of hiking and InsideClimateNews documenting U.S. Forest Service plans to remove many 70‑year‑old pines.

Sarah Chen3m read
Perry County Airport's runway, fuel and medevac role underappreciated
Business

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

Perry County Municipal Airport (TEL/KTEL) serves Tell City with a 4,400-foot runway, instrument approaches and fuel, supporting medevac, business travel and local aviation needs.

Sarah Chen2m read
Tell City River Port, Hoosier Southern Strengthen Perry County Logistics
Business

Tell City River Port, Hoosier Southern Strengthen Perry County Logistics

The Perry County Port Authority operates the Tell City River Port and the Hoosier Southern short line railroad, providing river and rail links that connect local industry to national and international markets. Those multimodal services handle bulk commodities at Ohio River mile marker 727 and give Perry County manufacturers a competitive logistics advantage for recruiting and retaining employers.

Sarah Chen2m read
From Mill Whistles to Morning Windows – The Cotton Giant That Built Perry County
Business

From Mill Whistles to Morning Windows – The Cotton Giant That Built Perry County

At first light on the Ohio River, the twin towers of the Cannelton Cotton Mill still frame the water the way shift whistles once framed the day.

Ellie Harper2m read
Empowering Survivors: Perry County’s Ladies Day Out Breakfast Fuels Health Awareness and Local Support
Healthcare

Empowering Survivors: Perry County’s Ladies Day Out Breakfast Fuels Health Awareness and Local Support

On Friday, October 3, 2025, Perry County Memorial Hospital in Tell City hosted its 18th annual Ladies Day Out Breakfast, a signature event aimed at promoting women’s health and raising awareness around cancer.

Ellie Harper1m read
Cannelton Locks and Dam Remains Crucial for Perry County River Economy
Business

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 that keeps commercial and recreational traffic moving on the Ohio River. Its continued operation under the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District, directly supports local riverfront businesses, boating access and regional commerce for communities including Cannelton and Tell City.

Sarah Chen2m read
Waupaca Foundry in Tell City Anchors Perry County Manufacturing Economy
Business

Waupaca Foundry in Tell City Anchors Perry County Manufacturing Economy

Waupaca Foundry operates a major iron foundry in Tell City and stands as one of North America's largest independent iron foundry companies. Its ongoing operations and periodic investments shape local employment, contracting opportunities, and the broader economic stability of Perry County.

Sarah Chen2m read
Perry County Airport Strengthens Local Connectivity, Medical And Business Access
Business

Perry County Airport Strengthens Local Connectivity, Medical And Business Access

Perry County Municipal Airport provides continued air access for Tell City and the surrounding Ohio River corridor, supporting business travel, medical flights, and general aviation. The airport’s facilities, including a 4,400 foot runway and published RNAV approaches, matter to local manufacturers, emergency services, and visitors who rely on timely regional connections.

Sarah Chen2m read
Perry County EMA Urges Residents to Enroll in CodeRED Alerts
Government

Perry County EMA Urges Residents to Enroll in CodeRED Alerts

The Perry County Emergency Management Agency in Tell City is reminding residents about available emergency planning resources and urging enrollment in CodeRED mass notification as well as updating E 911 addressing and emergency contacts. The guidance is intended to speed response times during severe weather and other disasters, and to strengthen coordination among local fire departments, Central Dispatch, and state and federal partners.

James Thompson2m read
Bayh’s Return Shakes Up Indiana Politics: What His Secretary of State Run Could Mean for Perry County
Government

Bayh’s Return Shakes Up Indiana Politics: What His Secretary of State Run Could Mean for Perry County

A political ripple from Indianapolis reached the Ohio River on October 6, 2025, when Beau Bayh, son and grandson of two of Indiana’s most prominent political figures, officially announced his candidacy for Secretary of State.

Ellie Harper2m read
Tell City man charged with 13 counts in Perry County child exploitation case, next court date November 19
Government

Tell City man charged with 13 counts in Perry County child exploitation case, next court date November 19

Court records show that James Horner, age seventy two, of Tell City, was arrested Wednesday in a Perry County child exploitation investigation.

Ellie Harper1m read
Perry’s Frontline Boost: VU Jasper’s New Paramedic Program Could Save Lives Along the Ohio River
Education

Perry’s Frontline Boost: VU Jasper’s New Paramedic Program Could Save Lives Along the Ohio River

A short drive up Highway 162 from Tell City, a new lifeline is about to launch. Vincennes University Jasper will welcome its first class of Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic students on September 23, a 30-credit program designed to put more trained responders on the streets of southern Indiana.

Ellie Harper2m read
Perry County Investigates Three Vehicles Damaged Along SR 37 by Possible Projectile
Government

Perry County Investigates Three Vehicles Damaged Along SR 37 by Possible Projectile

Three vehicles along State Road 37 in Perry County reported damage that authorities say may have been caused by a small‑caliber projectile, prompting a public safety alert Saturday.

James Thompson2m read
Perry County Awarded $11.575M Grant to Upgrade 14 Miles of Rail
Business

Perry County Awarded $11.575M Grant to Upgrade 14 Miles of Rail

Perry County won an $11.575 million federal grant to upgrade more than 14 miles of rail, improving freight capacity, cutting transport costs, and creating construction jobs.

Sarah Chen2m read
Hoosier Forest, Economics Drive Perry County’s Shift to GOP
Government

Hoosier Forest, Economics Drive Perry County’s Shift to GOP

IndyStar’s October reporting tour of Perry County documented a political realignment from a long-standing Democratic base to a Republican-leaning electorate, tied to economic isolation around the Hoosier National Forest and shifting local priorities. The change affects local policy debates over land use, infrastructure and state funding at a moment when resident concerns emphasize practical, nonpartisan advancement.

James Thompson2m read
Federal Shutdown Raises Cash-Flow Fears for Perry Central Schools in Perry County
Education

Federal Shutdown Raises Cash-Flow Fears for Perry Central Schools in Perry County

The federal government shutdown, now in its second week as of October 14, 2025, is creating financial uncertainty for Perry County’s school district, Perry Central Community School Corp.

Ellie Harper2m read
Perry County Teen Sentenced to 15 Years in Plea Over Rainbow Lake Shooting That Injured Four
Government

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

A Perry County, Indiana, teenager has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after entering a plea agreement in a July 2024 shooting at Rainbow Lake that injured four people.

Ellie Harper2m read
Indiana's Clean Energy Backslide Hits Perry County Hard: Coal Delays Mean Higher Bills, Dirtier Air for Ohio River Residents
Business

Indiana's Clean Energy Backslide Hits Perry County Hard: Coal Delays Mean Higher Bills, Dirtier Air for Ohio River Residents

A recent report exposes Indiana’s faltering push toward clean energy, with CenterPoint Energy, a key utility provider for Perry County, facing sharp criticism for delaying coal plant closures.

Ellie Harper2m read
Perry County's $15M Windfall: How READI Funds Are Reviving Tell City One Community Event at a Time
Business

Perry County's $15M Windfall: How READI Funds Are Reviving Tell City One Community Event at a Time

Along the banks of the Ohio River in Tell City, Perry County is embracing a bold opportunity. A $15 million grant from Indiana’s READI program, shared across the Indiana First region with Harrison, Knox, Pike, and Spencer counties, is driving projects to enhance quality of life, infrastructure, and economic growth.

Ellie Harper2m read