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Complete local news coverage for Perry County, Indiana. Stay updated on local government, community events, business developments, and civic matters affecting residents of Tell City, Cannelton, Troy, and surrounding communities.
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Walls Drive-In set to return in historic Cannelton building
Business

Walls Drive-In set to return in historic Cannelton building

Walls Drive-In is back in Cannelton, reopening inside the former Can-Clay headquarters and giving a long-vacant historic building a new reason to draw people downtown.

Sarah Chen2m read
Perry Central ends 40-year papier mache tradition with final show
Education

Perry Central ends 40-year papier mache tradition with final show

Perry Central wrapped its final papier mache show after 40 years, as students turned Indiana history into sculptures and mural backdrops for a last International Night.

Lisa Park2m read
Perry County Memorial Hospital anchors local health care, emergency access
Healthcare

Perry County Memorial Hospital anchors local health care, emergency access

A 25-bed hospital, six clinics and home health services keep Perry County care close to home. For many residents, it is the difference between a quick local visit and an out-of-county drive.

Dr. Elena Rodriguez5m read
Perry County Emergency Management Agency urges residents to prepare for severe weather
Government

Perry County Emergency Management Agency urges residents to prepare for severe weather

When the Ohio River reaches 57 feet at Tell City, almost all businesses and a quarter of homes can flood. Perry County EMA says CodeRED alerts are meant to warn residents before that happens.

James Thompson2m read
Tell City High School plans mock prom safety event Monday
Education

Tell City High School plans mock prom safety event Monday

Tell City students faced a mock crash scene Monday as police, fire and EMS showed how quickly prom-night choices can turn deadly.

Sarah Chen2m read
Cannelton man arrested in Evansville with stolen handgun in bar district
Community

Cannelton man arrested in Evansville with stolen handgun in bar district

A 19-year-old from Cannelton was arrested near a late-night Evansville bar district with a stolen 9mm handgun in his waistband.

Marcus Williams2m read
Cannelton residents rally over downtown building decay and safety concerns
Business

Cannelton residents rally over downtown building decay and safety concerns

Cannelton residents pressed city officials to act on vacant downtown buildings that have driven away foot traffic and forced closures on 5th and 6th streets.

Sarah Chen2m read
Tell City softball tops Northeast Dubois 7-2, extends winning streak
Education

Tell City softball tops Northeast Dubois 7-2, extends winning streak

Tell City broke a long skid against Northeast Dubois behind Carli Zuelly’s complete game and three big bats. The 7-2 win gave the Marksmen a second straight victory and a 4-2 start.

Lisa Park2m read
Tell City outlines registration, safety rules for golf carts, off-road vehicles
Government

Tell City outlines registration, safety rules for golf carts, off-road vehicles

Tell City lets golf carts and ORVs on certain city streets, but only after inspection, insurance and registration. Skip the rules and you risk a ticket, especially for helmet and equipment violations.

Marcus Williams4m read
Perry County Public Library fills April with events, services for all ages
Community

Perry County Public Library fills April with events, services for all ages

Free storytimes, teen nights and a spring book sale make the Perry County Public Library a practical budget helper this April. The busiest draws land in Tell City and Cannelton.

Lisa Park6m read
Tell City run supports police outreach, honors Sgt. Heather Glenn
Community

Tell City run supports police outreach, honors Sgt. Heather Glenn

A 3.38-mile downtown run will start at the sheriff’s office and raise money for police outreach and equipment while honoring Sgt. Heather Glenn.

Lisa Park2m read
Perry Central edges Tell City 9-8 in tight baseball rivalry win
Education

Perry Central edges Tell City 9-8 in tight baseball rivalry win

Zac Mitchell struck out seven and Aiden Duncan drove in three as Perry Central beat Tell City 9-8, turning last year’s 7-1 loss into a season-shaping road win.

Marcus Williams2m read
Tell City water upgrade advances with 14th Street main replacement
Government

Tell City water upgrade advances with 14th Street main replacement

14th Street is next in Tell City’s water overhaul, after a state filing drew no public objections and kept the city’s lead-line work moving forward.

Marcus Williams2m read
Cannelton residents say downtown decay has become a safety hazard
Community

Cannelton residents say downtown decay has become a safety hazard

Falling debris downtown has sharpened fears in Cannelton, where residents say crumbling walls and sidewalks have posed a danger for more than 20 years.

Sarah Chen3m read
Cannelton Cotton Mill remains Perry County's defining historic landmark
Community

Cannelton Cotton Mill remains Perry County's defining historic landmark

The Cannelton Cotton Mill anchors downtown identity and provides 70 affordable apartments; its preservation shapes Perry County’s housing, tourism, and public-health future.

Lisa Park5m read
Hatfield house fire fully involved, all occupants escape safely
Community

Hatfield house fire fully involved, all occupants escape safely

Flames had already taken over a Hatfield home by 8:40 a.m., but everyone escaped before Luce Fire Territory crews got it under control.

Lisa Park2m read
Surviving Apollo 14 Moon Tree clone thrives at Tell City station
Community

Surviving Apollo 14 Moon Tree clone thrives at Tell City station

One Apollo 14 Moon Tree clone is still growing in Tell City, keeping a rare piece of Perry County space history alive for students and families.

Sarah Chen2m read
Perry Central softball falls to Providence 13-4 after strong win
Education

Perry Central softball falls to Providence 13-4 after strong win

Perry Central’s 7-1 win over Evansville Central quickly met a 13-4 setback against Providence, dropping the Commodores to 6-2 and to their lowest-scoring game yet.

Lisa Park2m read
Cannelton Voters Decide on Continuing School Operating Levy
Education

Cannelton Voters Decide on Continuing School Operating Levy

Cannelton residents head to the polls Nov. 4 to decide whether to continue the city school corporation’s operating referendum levy through 2032. The measure, on the ballot only for Cannelton, would extend a levy at up to $0.4100 per $100 assessed value to fund core school operations and local programs as other funding sources phase out.

Marcus Williams2m read
Tell City falls to Forest Park in tight 11-10 baseball loss
Education

Tell City falls to Forest Park in tight 11-10 baseball loss

Tell City scored 10 runs at Forest Park and still lost 11-10, a one-run finish that showed how thin the margin was for the Marksmen.

Marcus Williams2m read
Two charged with murder in Tell City toddler death
Government

Two charged with murder in Tell City toddler death

Two people, 39-year-old Trevor Reichard-Hayes and 31-year-old Katherine Carter, were arrested after 2-year-old Erik Reichard was found dead at 81 Guttenberg Lane; investigators say the child weighed about 15 pounds.

Marcus Williams2m read
Tell City Couple Bakes Thousands Weekly, Preserving Swiss Pretzel Heritage
Business

Tell City Couple Bakes Thousands Weekly, Preserving Swiss Pretzel Heritage

A Tell City couple bakes thousands of hand-twisted pretzels weekly, preserving a mid-1800s Swiss tradition that supports local identity and regional sales.

Sarah Chen2m 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
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
Lincoln Trail Bridge anchors Tell City riverfront economy and tourism
Business

Lincoln Trail Bridge anchors Tell City riverfront economy and tourism

The Lincoln Trail Bridge, sometimes called the Tell City Cannelton Bridge, remains a central connector across the Ohio River and a driver of local commerce and tourism in Perry County. Its role as a commuter and freight crossing and as an anchor for riverside festivals and recreation matters for small businesses, traffic planning, and preservation efforts in the county.

Sarah Chen2m read
Perry County FFA Students Advance to National Competition in Indianapolis
Education

Perry County FFA Students Advance to National Competition in Indianapolis

Tell City and Cannelton FFA members from Perry County have qualified to compete in the 2025 National FFA Agricultural Proficiency Awards at the 98th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis, Oct. 29–Nov. 1. Their advancement after success at the Indiana FFA State Convention highlights local youth leadership in agriculture and raises potential benefits for scholarships, workforce pipelines, and community resilience in this predominantly rural county.

Lisa Park2m read
Tell City Couple Keeps Pretzel Tradition Alive, Boosts Local Economy
Business

Tell City Couple Keeps Pretzel Tradition Alive, Boosts Local Economy

A Tell City couple continues a long running pretzel making tradition that dates to the mid 1800s, using simple ingredients and hand rolling to produce small batch pretzels that are shipped regionally and nationally. Their work preserves the towns Swiss heritage, supports local jobs and tourism, and points to opportunities for expanding flavors and markets that could strengthen Perry Countys food economy.

Sarah Chen2m read
Tell City Couple Keeps 19th Century Pretzel Tradition Alive
Business

Tell City Couple Keeps 19th Century Pretzel Tradition Alive

A local couple in Tell City has preserved a pretzel making tradition that dates back to the city’s Swiss founders in the 1850s, producing small batch dough from the original 19th century recipe. Their daily baking and shipping operations support local employment, contribute to downtown identity, and provide a living link between Perry County history and the modern small business economy.

Sarah Chen2m read