Local news for Perry County, Indiana. Covering government decisions, community events, and civic matters. By Prism News.
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Waupaca Foundry’s Tell City plant is offering an industrial engineering internship that puts local students on the plant floor, not on the sidelines. It is hands-on work in process improvement, workflow, and efficiency, a real entry point into manufacturing careers.
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Tell City Electric needs one person to run the front line: payments, balance sheets, account records, and customer calls. It’s a full-time utility office job with a June 19 deadline. If you’ve got a high school diploma or GED, this could be your next move.
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Pizza Hut in Tell City is hiring a shift lead, a step up from hourly work into real leadership. The job covers supervising staff, running shifts, handling service and keeping the restaurant moving. For local workers, it is a fast track to management.
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Jun 13
Perry County library turned a Tuesday night into a mushroom masterclass: Brad Harth showed how shiitakes are grown, handed out recipes, and served homemade soup. One hour, practical tips, and a reminder: wild mushrooms can be deadly if misidentified.
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Jun 13
$5, 10 seats, 3 patriotic popsicle crafts. Cannelton’s library turned a quiet June night into a tiny summer workshop for Perry County families. Small, local, and made for Independence Day decorating.
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Jun 13
Forget just books: Cannelton’s library is turning into a summer Mah-Jongg club. Games run 1 to 3 p.m. through Aug. 28, with limited spots and reservations required. A low-cost way to play, meet neighbors and beat the heat. #Community
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Jun 13
Tell City’s Waupaca Foundry is hiring now, including an entry-level role that trains you for advancement. The plant spans 588,000 square feet on 170 acres and already employs about 1,000 people. One of Perry County’s biggest employers is still growing.
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Jun 12
William Tell Elementary changed Thursday pickup: car riders line up at the back awning, head down 31st Street, then around Joe Schaeffer Park. If you still need a car rider tag, pick it up before dismissal.
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Jun 12
Tell City Jr.-Sr. High honored Lillian Kleeman, Roman Perry, Evie Drake and Andrew Noble as Students of the Month, spotlighting more than grades: work ethic, positive attitude, and school citizenship. In a 643-student school, good habits still get noticed.
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Jun 12
Tell City’s Katrina’s Upscale Resale is growing downtown: a June 17 ribbon cutting will unveil new men’s, infant and custom clothing plus concrete porch geese and desk geese. Open house 11-1, free shirts for first 30 guests. #SmallBusiness
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Jun 12
Tell City is getting ogre-sized summer fun: Shrek The Musical hits Tell City Jr-Sr High School July 30-Aug. 2. Tickets go on sale July 6. A family-friendly show with fairy-tale laughs, catchy songs and a big message: be yourself.
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Jun 12
Want to paddle through a lock and dam? July 25, Pack A Dam Lock sends kayakers 5 miles down the Ohio River through Cannelton Lock & Dam in a rare leisure paddle that doubles as a Paddle Perry fundraiser. $20 early, $40 at gate.
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Jun 12
Perry County is turning one downtown stop into a health hub: a free Health & Resource Fair July 10, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at William Tell Center in Tell City. All ages can get health info, referrals, and local service connections in one visit.
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Jun 12
Sheriff in Perry County wants one detail: a gray or silver Ford pickup seen near Saddle Lake from late May 24 to early May 25. A body was found by the boat ramp on Memorial Day morning. If you saw it, call Tell City Dispatch.
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Jun 11
Perry County just turned its website into a one-stop service desk. Taxes, court fees, meeting livestreams, public records, CodeRED weather alerts, school links, and local resources are now a few clicks away. Less hunting, more getting it done.
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Jun 11
A social media tip about a 16-year-old led Tell City police to a 26-year-old suspect on 11th Street. Dalton Schilling was arrested after investigators say he messaged the teen for explicit images and shared them. Charges include child exploitation.
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Jun 10
Tell City’s “trash” crew does far more than pickups: it maintains 45.7 miles of streets and alleys, clears snow, hauls limbs, runs recycling, and helps protect homes with floodwalls, levees, pumps and Windy Creek. #Indiana
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Tell City’s Schweizer Fest pickleball tourney is built for everyone: $20 entry, a free shirt, 4 guaranteed games and random partners. Beginners get their own division, competitive players get theirs. Friendly competition, no teammate needed. #TellCity
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Perry County is offering remote workers $7,000 cash, broadband, and perks worth over $9,200. But the real pitch is bigger: not just a move, but belonging. The county says warm welcomes are what make newcomers stay.
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Tell City Electric is replacing meters across the city over the next several months. After crews finish, check any digital clocks, they may need to be reset. The upgrade is part of a wider utility overhaul, including new card payment options.
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