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Fire badly damages home in Boonville
BOONVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Fire crews were called to a house in Boonville Saturday morning. It was called in around 8:30 a.m. in the 2700 block of Lashbrook Road. Officials say the road was closed at New Hope while they fought the fire. It’s now back open. Fire officials...
Dale Family Medicine transitioning hours to Central Time
Beginning July 10, 2024, Dale Family Medicine will transition its hours to Central Time. All patient appointment times will remain the same, however beginning July 10, they will convert to Central Time (example: an appointment currently scheduled for 8 a.m. will show as 7 a.m. beginning July 10.) Dale Family...
Barking dog dispute leads to attempted murder charge
Perry County – A late-night dispute between neighbors over a barking dog resulted in the arrest of Tyler Richardson, 32, of St. Croix, for attempted murder and several other felony offenses. According to investigators from the Jasper Indiana State Police Post, police responded to a residence located at 12095...
Dubois County Museum hosts Car Show August 11
The Dubois County Museum will host their fifth Annual Car Show on Sunday, August 11, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the museum at 2704 N. Newton Street in Jasper. The show will be held in the shady area and parking lot behind the museum, rain or shine. Registration is from 9:00 a.m. to noon. The cost is $15 per vehicle the day of the show or $10 per pre-registered vehicle. Pre-registration forms are due by August 5. They are available at the museum or on the Facebook page.
Museum Hosts 5th Annual Car Show August 11
The Dubois County Museum will host their 5 th Annual Car Show on Sunday, August 11, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the museum at 2704 N. Newton Street in Jasper, IN. The show will be held in the shady area and parking lot behind the museum. It will be held rain or shine. Registration is from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Cost is $15 per vehicle the day of the show, or $10 per pre-registered vehicle. Pre-registration forms are due by August 5. The forms are available at the museum or on the Facebook page.
Ackerman finished as state runner-up hurdler
JASPER - Not everybody is fortunate enough to still be with us nearly 70 years after they graduated high school, and some who are may not possess the sharpness, the faculties, the recall that they once did. Fortunately for John Ackerman, all of the above still apply - and the...
July 4 Shooting of Teen Girl And Mother Shakes St. Croix
A St. Croix woman and her 15-year-old daughter were hospitalized Thursday evening after days of teenage taunting ended in a fed-up father shooting both, police said Friday. The July 4 violence had a community searching for answers, officials said. Witnesses said three boys had been harassing the 17-year-old son of...
New terminal at Huntingburg airport boasts enhanced services
HUNTINGBURG — A new airport terminal is in development at Huntingburg Regional Airport. Dubois County Airport Authority is enthusiastic about what it could bring to Huntingburg and its surrounding region. Construction is planned to begin fall 2024, with completion coming fall 2025. Airport authority began talking about this project...
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 Aug. 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.
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...
Grandview Speedway Hosts 54th Annual Sportsman Firecracker 40 This Saturday Night
There will be plenty of racing action at Grandview Speedway again this weekend, with two days of planned racing activities. Grandview Speedway will be presenting another NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series program on Saturday featuring the T.P. Trailer NASCAR Modifieds and T.P. Truck Equipment NASCAR Sportsman starting at 7:30 pm.
DEATH NOTICES
TROY— Charles E. James, 87, died on July 2, 2024. Funeral services were held on Friday, July 5, 2024, at Huber Funeral Home, Tell City Chapel. Rev. Luke Waugh officiated. Burial followed in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Derby, where there was military rites. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary’s Cemetery in Derby. Condolences may be left at huberfuneralhome.net.
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.
FINAL BUDGET
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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.
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”.
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!
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