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After four years in business, Indiana's 'Mom Water' company continues to expand
A Southern Indiana couple is celebrating four years since starting a business that has been popular with cocktail drinkers across America. Jill and Bryce Morrison of Ferdinand are the founders of Mom Water, an alcoholic beverage brand that offers an all-natural flavored water cocktail with vodka. With no added sugar or artificial sweeteners and containing 90 calories, it's aimed to be a healthier alternative to traditional seltzers.
Chamber Breakfast to Highlight Perry County Indiana Habitat for Humanity at Tell City Depot
TELL CITY — The Perry County Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce its upcoming Chamber Breakfast, hosted by Perry County Indiana Habitat for Humanity. This event will take place on Thursday, July 18th, 2024, at the Tell City Depot located at 333 7th Street, Tell City, IN 47586. Breakfast, catered by Bill & Dave’s Smokin’ Pit, will begin at 7:30 am, and promises to be a pleasant networking opportunity for local businesses and community leaders.
Post 254 opens weekend with victory over West Terre Haute
PRINCETON — Rockport Post 254 rallied from an early deficit to beat West Terre Haute Post 501 10-5 in American Legion baseball on Friday. Trailing 3-2 heading to the bottom of the third inning, Ty Brown led off with a single but was caught stealing second base. Evan McClain and Hudson Allen followed with back-to-back singles and Seth Deom loaded the bases with his one-out single.
Coroners Report
PERRY COUNTY —Coroner Warren Taylor had a busy weekend with multiple deaths that were considered tragic in nature. Taylor stated that it started on Friday when he was called out to a home for a 35-year-old male with a self-inflicted gunshot wound on 13th street in Tell City. The man passed away in his residence. The body was released to Zircher-Gillick Funeral Home.
Man wanted for fraud, theft turns self in
ST. CROIX — A 58-year-old man on St. Thomas turned himself in to police on Monday for writing a bad check, according to the V.I. Police Department. Economic Crime Unit detectives opened an investigation into Abraham Carty in August 2023 for drawing and delivering worthless checks, grand larceny and obtaining money by false pretense. According to documents filed in V.I. Superior Court, Carty received a $50,000 loan to complete a construction job and paid down half of that amount.
St. Croix-Rural News
Hopefully everyone had a happy and safe 4th of July over the past week-end. Several had cook-outs for family and friends, Lot of fireworks was held in the surrounding area. Sympathy is extended to the family and friends of Judy Conrad due to her recent death. Judy passed away on July 1st at St. Charles Health Campus in Jasper. Denbo Funeral home in English was in charge of funeral arrangements where several people visited to pay their respects to the family. Funeral services for Judy was held on Saturday July 6th at the Denbo Funeral Home with Brother Albert Madden officiating. Burial was in the Taswell Cemetery,
Death Notices
TELL CITY — Barry Lee Richards, 74, of Tell City, died on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at his home.
Patoka Valley Quilt Guild Meets
FERDINAND— Tuesday, July 2, 7 p.m. Meeting called to order by President Cheryl Hoffman. President Cheryl Hoffman welcomed all members. New Business: The formation of a website development group was discussed and Sherri Hilgeman made a motion to accept nominees Cheryl Hoffman, Yvonne Bertke, and Kathy Morrison. Vernita Heckel seconded the motion. Motion carried. The rented locker fees are increasing again so we will not renew the contract. Jane Potter emptied the locker and took home the totes with paper goods, Becky Fuller took the irons and plugins, and Mary Lou Luebbehusen took the quilt rack home. A budget meeting will be scheduled in the near future.
Invision Eye Center Grand Opening Celebration with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
TELL CITY — The Perry County Chamber of Commerce and Invision Eye Center are thrilled to announce the Grand Opening of their new location at 8570 HWY 37, Tell City, IN 47586. Join us for a special Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and celebration on July 19th, 2024, from 9:00 am until 2:00 pm.
BILLBOARD
FULDA — Sunday, July 21, 9-11 a.m. Fulda Parish Quilt Show at St. Boniface Church. Come, help vote for your favorite handcrafted quilts that day. The 15 beautiful Handmade quilts from parishioners and local artisans will be raffled off or given away in drawings at the annual Historic St. Boniface Parish Summer Picnic on Sunday, Aug. 4, beginning at 9:30 a.m., on the church grounds at Fulda. The parish church is open daily throughout the year from dawn to dusk. For a complete list of news and information about upcoming events, visit www.sbcatholic.church/news.
BRIEFLY
JASPER — The Jasper Police Department will conduct a full-scale training exercise at Jasper High School today, July 11 from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. There will be a heavy presence of law enforcement from several agencies, EMS personnel and first responders at JHS and the surrounding area. Please avoid the area during this timeframe.
Community Events
BOONVILLE — The Warrick County Museum is hosting Jazz Night with the Honey Roy Jazz & Blues Band on Saturday, July 27. Doors open at 6 p.m. with the show starting at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20. Table seating, snacks and cash bar on both floors. Tickets available at Miller’s 5&10 and 1901 Emporium or online at warrickcountymuseumf.org.
La Bella Salon & Spa Grand Opening Celebratio
CANNELTON — The Perry County Chamber of Commerce and La Bella Salon & Spa are excited to announce the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of its new location at 3310 E. State Rd. 66, Cannelton, Ind. 47520. The celebration will take place on July 20th from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM, with the official ribbon cutting at 2:30 PM.
School board hears policy on use of wireless devices during instructional time
A new policy regarding students’ use of wireless devices during instructional time is being considered by the Warrick County School Board. Policy 5350 — Prohibition of Wireless Devices During Instructional Time — will bring significant changes to the three county high schools. The first reading on the policy change was conducted on June 24 and would align the school corporation’s policy with the state’s policy.
Huntingburg transit down one vehicle
HUNTINGBURG — Transit Director April Blessinger addressed council about work on a van in their fleet. Midwest Transit valued the 2008 van at $5,000 or less. For as old as it is, Blessinger commented the interior passenger seating is in good shape. While looking to replace the ramp motor,...
Reunions
The Tell City High School class of 1964 will meet for the 60th class reunion at the Patio Steakhouse on Saturday, Aug. 10. The time is 12 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.
SIEC receives $175,000 from Ascend Indiana to pilot youth apprenticeship program
INDIANAPOLIS — The Southern Indiana Education Center in Jasper will be the recipient of $175,000 to launch a youth apprenticeship pilot program for the surrounding area. The funds through Ascend Indiana, the talent and workforce development initiative of the Central Indiana Corporate Partnership (CICP), announced Tuesday the award of $175,000 each to four sites to launch youth apprenticeship pilots in their local communities.
10 Things to Check Out at This Beautiful Southern Indiana Hotel
Southern Indiana was at one time the hotspot for the rich and famous. Celebrities, wealthy industrialists, athletes, mobsters and others made their way via railroad to luxurious hotels in French Lick and West Baden, drawn by the mineral waters that promised good health. Built in 1901 and 1902 following a...
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