Perry County
Jeffreys Cliffs listed in National Geographic book
Move over Mammoth Cave, because one of Hancock County’s main tourist spots, Jeffreys Cliffs, is receiving attention from a much larger audience now. The site is now listed in National Geographic’s new publication: Great Outdoors U.S.A. This, along with it being registered on Google Maps, which has been visited by well over 300,000…
Read MoreBid awarded to GN; Dukes Fire Department
The Hancock County Fiscal Court met on Monday morning, September 11th. The lowest bid, submitted by GN Excavating, was approved by the court for the construction of a new Fire Station for the Dukes Fire Department located on Happy Hollow Road in Hawesville. Low Bid Judge-Executive Johnny “Chic” Roberts said bids opened last week…
Read MoreTell City’s Casey Supply signs on as U-Haul dealer
U-Haul Co. of Indiana, Inc. is pleased to announce that Casey Supply signed on as a U-Haul® neighborhood dealer to serve the Tell City community. Casey Supply at 1766 Redbrush Road will offer essential services like U-Haul trucks, trailers, towing equipment, support rental items, in-store pickup for boxes, customer return and at/td load/unload. Normal business…
Read MoreWinchell Farms: Farming Both Sides of the Ohio
Have you ever seen a Winchell Farms truck rolling down the road and wondered where it is going or coming from? Mr. Smith’s Ag Communications class visited their operation and learned how the farm got started. The man behind the scene is David Winchell. David has been involved with Agriculture most of his…
Read MoreLaw enforcement finds missing Jacoby Gray, with aid of phone during three day search
After three days of searching, Jacoby Gray (22), of Hawesville, sadly was found dead in Perry County at around 5:00 p.m. on Christmas Day, Sunday, December 25th. The Hancock County Sheriff’s Office had posted a photo of Jacoby on Facebook stating that he was missing and had last been heard from on Thursday night,…
Read MoreChristine Mullins
Christine Mullins, passed away June 8, 2022 at Perry County Memorial Hospital. She was born in Cleveland, TN, March 23, 1949, daughter of Oscar and Annie (Jackson) Smith. Christine loved being with her family and listening to them play music. She could be a little hard headed at times, loved her Dr. Pepper…
Read MoreWalter B. Lambert
Walter B. Lambert, 88, of Tell City, passed away on June 7, 2022, at Deaconess Gateway. Walter was born in Tell City on March 13, 1934, to the late Walter and Mary (Spencer) Lambert. He was united in marriage on September 11, 1954, to Mary Ann Smith. He was music teacher and band director, teaching…
Read MoreMichael W. Underhill
Michael W. Underhill, 71, passed away unexpectedly May 3, 3022. He was born December 13, 1950 in Tell City, son of Charles E. and Mary (Devillez) Underhill. Michael was a graduate of Cannelton High School. He built and operated Michael’s Country Mart in St. Croix. He enjoyed hunting and was a member of…
Read MoreDarlene Sue Seuta
Darlene Sue Seuta, 74, of Henderson, KY went to her heavenly home on April 20, 2022, at the Lucy Smith Care Center in Henderson, KY. Darlene was born April 9, 1948, in Perry County, IN to the late Roy, Sr and Mary Jackson Williams. Darlene worked most of her life as a CNA and she…
Read MoreOden released following bond hearing in manslaughter case
A Hawesville woman charged with second-degree manslaughter and tampering with physical evidence for her alleged role in the death of Wayne “Scotty” James in September 2021 has been released on her own recognizance. Connie J. Oden had been jailed since January 4 in Breckinridge County following her Dec. 22, 2021, indictment. Oden is alleged to…
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