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Cannelton Registration/Enrollment for the 2024-2025 School Year
Registration will be held on July 22nd and July 23rd from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Cannelton High School for grades PK-12. All families (even currently enrolled) are required to bring a proof of address.
Frances Emerson
TELL CITY—Mrs. Frances Bryant Emerson, 89, of Tell City was a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend who passed away peacefully with family surrounding her on Tuesday July 2, 2024. She was known to her family as “Mom”, “Mamaw”, “Memaw” and “Franny”.
Reunions
The Tell City High School class of 1964 will meet for the 60th class reunion at the Patio Steakhouse on Saturday, August 10, 2024. The time is 12:00 noon. Reservations are not necessary but an accurate count of the number of attendees is helpful for the Patio’s preparations. Contact Bill Reid at 812-608-2130 or email to bjreidtc@gmail.com. Or contact Goldie at 812-566-4364.
New women's shelter coming to Cannelton brings in a comedy show
CANNELTON — Troy Town Trustee Jenny Bruner saw a need in the county after her work with the community shined a light on the homelessness in Perry County. Troy Township is the biggest township in the county, so she sees the poverty firsthand. Bruner was a social worker before...
Two Warrick County Salons Hosting Free Back to School Haircuts
School will be starting up before you know it. If your kiddos need to get a nice haircut before they go back to school, you're in luck!. Summer break is nearing its end. It feels like just yesterday, the kiddos were getting out of school and eager to take advantage of summer. In about a month's time, kids will be returning to school. That means now is the time when parents are planning out their back-to-school shopping lists. Clothes, shoes, and school supplies don't come cheap, especially for those who have multiple children. Some families cannot afford all of the required school supplies. Throw in new clothes for school because they outgrew their clothes from last year, which can put many in a bind...especially with the way the economy has been. Then, you want to make sure your kiddos look presentable before school with a fresh haircut. All of that money adds up, and two Warrick County salons recognize that. So they want to help take a little bit of pressure off of your shoulders by offering free back-to-school haircuts!
Miss and Junior Miss Strassenfest pageant contestants announced
The 2024 Little Miss & Mister, Junior Miss, and Miss Strassenfest pageants are set to occur on July 27 at Redemption Christian Church, 1450 Energy Drive, Jasper. The Little Miss and Mister pageant will be from 2 to 4 p.m., and then the Junor Miss and Miss Strassenfest pageant will take place at 6 p.m.
VI Port Authority Approves New HERA and CEKA Airport Terminal Concepts
The Board of Governors of the Virgin Islands Port Authority approved the concept for a new terminal building at the Henry E. Rohlsen Airport on St. Croix, as presented by VIports Partners. VIports also presented its concept for the Cyril E. King Airport Terminal on St. Thomas, which includes renovation of the existing terminal within its current footprint and expansion of the second floor for passenger use. The presentation of the proposed concepts was made during the VIPA Board Committee of the Whole meeting on June 27.
Residents spend 4th of July holiday cleaning up flood damage
JASPER, Ind. (WEHT)- The 4th of July holiday normally means cook-outs, pool parties, and spending time with loved ones. For many in Jasper, it looks completely different. Doppler radar estimates from Thursday show parts of Dubois County had over eight inches of rain. The Dubois County Emergency Management Agency says rain fell through the county, […]
Mother and Daughter Shot in St. Croix Housing Community on Independence Day
ST. CROIX — A violent altercation in the Candido Guadalupe Terrace housing community on July 4 resulted in a mother and her 15-year-old daughter being shot, the V.I. Police Department has confirmed. The suspect, identified as 52-year-old Miguel A. Marrero, opened fire following a confrontation regarding a fight between his son and the victim's daughter.
Rita J. Marsili, 68, Tell City
Rita J. Esarey Marsili, 68, passed away on July 3, 2024, after a brief illness at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born on March 16, 1956, to Gilbert and Ruth (Harpenau) Esarey. She was united in marriage to Frank Marsili on July 13, 2002. They were married...
“Dangerous” Subject Of Felony Warrants Arrested Saturday In Cannelton
CANNELTON, In. (07/06/24) – An Indiana man named on felony warrants was taken into custody following a search Saturday afternoon in the Cannelton area. 40-year-old Donald Ray Cronin was wanted on charges including unlawful possession of firearm as well as meth and marijuana as well as an out-of-state warrant. Cronin was considered “dangerous” by authorities but the Perry County Sheriff’s Department and Indiana State Police located and arrested Cronin without incident. He was lodged in the Perry County Detention Center.
Fraud charges announced for local workers accused of stealing medication
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Attorney General Todd Rokita’s office announced that criminal investigations into alleged Medicaid fraud has resulted in fraud charges against multiple individuals throughout the state, including three people in Vanderburgh County and one in Warrick County. According to a release, Amy Nicole Mullins, 36, of Rockport, is charged with failure to make, […]
Ronald Eugene Holsclaw
Ronald Eugene Holsclaw, 82, of Tell City, Indiana passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. The Louisville native was born August 3, 1941, to the late John Holsclaw and Dorothy Hurley Holsclaw. Ron graduated from Shawnee High School, class of 1960. He was a retiree of The National Asbestos Workers Union as an Insulator. He loved to travel. His favorite part of the USA was the American West. Ron enjoyed a good meal, especially at the Riverview Restaurant on the Ohio River, dancing and classic cars. He was a generous man with a sense of humor.
In pushing for life sentence, prosecutors name participants in Fahie drug conspiracy
ST. CROIX — Federal prosecutors have objected to a draft pre-sentence investigation report filed by Andrew Fahie and have asked a federal judge to impose a life sentence on the former premier of the British Virgin Islands. Fahie, 53, who was convicted on cocaine-trafficking and money laundering charges in...
Severe rain floods parts of Jasper
JASPER, Ind. (WEHT) – Severe rain in Southern Indiana caused flash flooding in Jasper on Wednesday. The flooding closed the intersections of Brescher Drive and Skyview Drive. The flooding also drowned cars, filled drains and roadways. According to several social media posts, locals have also reportedly had to park cars on higher roads to avoid […]
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