The Corydon Democrat

09/06/2024

The meeting agenda for the Harrison County Council meeting on Monday, Sept. 9 at 7 p.m.:

09/05/2024

Harrison County Lifelong Learning is set to host Job Fair on Sept. 10 at Harrison County Fairgrounds Talmage Windell Memorial Ag Building.

https://www.madisoncourier.com/corydon_democrat/news/hc-lifelong-learning-to-host-job-fair-sept-10/article_af308d0f-3f17-5b4c-886b-995cdc6e6114.html

09/05/2024

September - First Friday Concert Series is THIS FRIDAY

September 6th from 5 PM - 9 PM featuring Crazy Chester Band Louisville Kentucky AND Rosie and The Rockabillies

2 FREE Live performances on the square, 3 Food Trucks, a Cruise - IN Car Show and Downtown Shopping is all waiting for you this Friday evening!

Shop the Blocks, Check out the Farmers Market and enjoy some tunes 😎🎵 We can't wait to see you in Downtown Corydon, Indiana!

09/04/2024

This week's sports headlines:
🏈 Rams outslug Panthers
⚽ Lady Cats shut out Salem
🎾 Panthers edge Eagles in potential sectional preview
🏈 Fessel leads Cougars over Scottsburg
👀 IHSAA releases baseball, softball sectional assignments
🐴 County Fair "2nd Series" begins at Converse
👀 Week ahead in sports

Find the stories in the 9/4 paper or visit our website.
https://www.madisoncourier.com/corydon_democrat/sports/fessel-leads-cougars-over-scottsburg/article_3d2f6330-ae9f-5fcb-8ddb-825101dc0777.html -source=logi

09/02/2024

08/31/2024

Randy West edited The Corydon Democrat from 1970 to 2005 and during that time, he took thousands of pictures of Harrison Countians at sporting events, county festivals, featuring individuals, groups and the town as whole. Over 60 of these photos — many for sale — will be on display at Harrison County Arts from Sept. 13 to Nov. 9. 📸

For more information about this exhibit or the Harrison County Arts Annual Juried Exhibition running concurrently, read the article in the 8/28 paper or online.

Randy West edited The Corydon Democrat from 1970 to 2005. During that time, he took thousands of pictures of Harrison Countians in a wide range of situations: from sports events,

08/29/2024

This obituary did not make it in this week's paper prior to our printing deadline so it is being published here in the hopes of helping family and friends spread the word about visitation and funeral services.

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08/29/2024

Labor Day weekend event serves as fundraiser for Cayden Baelz

The event on August 31, kicks off at noon with lots of food and drinks, live music and activities. There will also be a silent auction, from noon to 6 p.m. with more than 100 items up for bidding, and a raffle for timeshares to Florida and Gatlinburg, with the big drawing happening at 7 p.m.

https://www.madisoncourier.com/corydon_democrat/news/labor-day-weekend-event-serves-as-fundraiser-for-cayden-baelz/article_87099538-b43d-5cef-b955-40a91cdd4857.html

08/29/2024

This obituary did not make it in this week's paper prior to our printing deadline so it is being published here in the hopes of helping family and friends spread the word about funeral services on Saturday, Aug. 31.

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Rex. F. Brown, 91, of Corydon, died Monday, August 26, 2024, at The Willows Assisted Living near Corydon. He was born May 26, 1933, near Corydon, to the late Herschel Craig Brown and Hazel Mae Lang Brown. He was a farmer, was a retired machinist at International Harvester in Louisville, was formerly employed with the Town of Corydon Water Department, attended Heidelberg Church near Corydon, was a member of the Old Capitol Saddle Club, and was U.S. Army veteran.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and his brother, Charles M. Brown.
Survivors include his daughter, Lisa D. Klein (Robert); his grandchildren, Brooke Deis (Michael) and Taylor Klein (Ashley); and his great grandchildren, Bradley, Blake and Bennett Deis.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, August 31, 2024, at Beanblossom-Cesar Funeral Home in Corydon. Pastor Chuck Brown will officiate. Burial will be in Heidelberg Cemetery near Corydon. Visitation will be after 10:00 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

The family requests that expressions of sympathy be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 840692, Dallas, Texas 75284-0692 or at www.heart.org.

08/29/2024

The Indian Creek Trail is poised to get a splash of color, creativity, and community spirit with a proposed mural under the S.R. 337 bridge between Harrison County Community Services and the YMCA. 🎨

The design and theme of the mural will be shaped through a community engagement session on Saturday, Sept. 7 from 2-4 p.m. at Harrison County Arts (113 E Beaver St. in Corydon). Members of the community are invited to attend and share their ideas and insights for the mural’s design.

To read more about the mural project, read the story in the 8/28 paper or online.
https://www.madisoncourier.com/corydon_democrat/news/indian-creek-trail-inc-leads-effort-to-transform-highway-bridge-into-work-of-art/article_1fcf708b-e2a7-5d22-9e01-274aa079ed54.html

08/29/2024

Maintenance repairs in 2024 at different county government facilities has the Harrison County Council budgeting for more maintenance and repair funds in the new year.
📝: Randy Spieth, Contributing Writer

https://www.madisoncourier.com/corydon_democrat/news/council-budgeting-for-more-maintenance-expenses-in-2025/article_e2c83975-d63f-5933-92a2-d069238867a9.html

08/28/2024

HCCF awards local organizations $63k in grants 💵

The Harrison County Community Foundation recently announced three grant awards totaling over $63,000 going to support of local nonprofit organizations. The grants aim to support a diverse range of programs that provide early childhood education, recreation activities, and historical preservation.

https://www.madisoncourier.com/corydon_democrat/news/hccf-awards-local-organizations-63k-in-grants/article_72d2c7b7-ce52-5264-ab6a-be7f847a28a6.html

08/28/2024

One Community, an organization aiming to help the homeless veteran community in Harrison County, is one step closer to its organizers goal after receiving funding from this year’s Samtec Cares event.

“Mike and I say this all the time, this is not our project—this is God’s project," One Community President Sean Davis said. "He just allows us to play in it. We just get to watch him make all of this magic happen in this whole thing.”

https://www.madisoncourier.com/corydon_democrat/news/one-community-one-cause/article_c26afc17-c203-5128-ac0b-ff2cffb34d30.html

08/28/2024

***Road Closure Update***
Whiskey Run Rd

A reminder that the closure for the BR #21 project on Whiskey Run Rd is scheduled to begin Tuesday, September 3rd. The closure is located approximately 500-ft west of Indian Bluff Rd and is expected to last up to 45 calendar days. The detour route has not changed from what was previously posted and is attached again below.

08/28/2024

The Harrison County Community Foundation (HCCF) Board of Directors recently announced it would be awarding a $350,000 grant to the Town of Corydon for the construction of an 8,000-square-foot concrete all-wheels skatepark and fingerboard table. 🛹

The skatepark will be located on the former Gerdon Auto property between East Chestnut Street and Little Indian Creek on the east side of town. It will be adjacent to the new playground and restrooms which was part of the Rice Island extension project. The development of the skatepark is a grassroots effort initiated by Sam Miller and Gary Graves, local skaters who recognized the need and drove the project.

https://www.madisoncourier.com/corydon_democrat/news/all-wheels-skatepark-project-gets-funding/article_ff9fda87-b718-5c1d-9a5c-2b5275527d03.html

08/28/2024

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08/28/2024

A lot happened this week in sports

Here are this week's headlines:
🏈 Cougars stumble out of the gate vs. Salem
⚽️ Applegate's goal gives CC season-opening win
🏐 Lady Panthers swept by Charlestown
⚽️ Eagles host soccer tournament
👟 Panthers sweep Rumble in the Jungle
🎾 Lanesville takes 2nd, Panthers 4th at NH Invite
⚽️ Panthers shut out by Jeff
🏈 BC rolls past Panthers, 54-20
⚽️ Cougars upend Bluejackets
🐴 Prestigious Prince wins at Scioto Downs
👀 Week ahead in sports

Read the stories in the 8/28 paper or visit our website.

As fans descended upon Salem High School for the start of the 2024 edition of Friday Night Lights, the opposing benches were filled with two different sets of energy.

08/28/2024

08/27/2024

The Historical Society will show local memorabilia at the William Henry Harrison log cabin fall weekends in September and October (open Friday 9-5, Saturday 9-5, Sunday 1-5).

The Historical Society of Harrison County will have the William Henry Harrison Log Cabin at 419 North Capitol Avenue open on fall weekends in September and October (Friday 9-5, Saturday

08/26/2024

Happy National Dog Day to all of our subscribers with some pretty pawsome friends! 🐶🐾

It's one of our editor's favorite pastimes to snuggle up with one of her dogs and read a good book. Pictured here is her buddie, a long-haired miniature dachshund named Vader.

08/25/2024

08/25/2024

“Of all the means to insure happiness throughout the whole life, by far the most important is the acquisition of friends.”
— Epicurus

Read more about what Dr. Wayne Willis has to say about what makes for a good, healthy, happy long life.
https://www.madisoncourier.com/corydon_democrat/opinion/columns/a-hope-note-what-makes-for-a-good-healthy-happy-long-life/article_67640235-b3a8-5373-be76-f926ab075ed1.html

08/24/2024

Applications open for 20th Annual Best Places to Work in Indiana Contest

https://www.madisoncourier.com/corydon_democrat/news/applications-open-for-20th-annual-best-places-to-work-in-indiana-contest/article_2e7b7bc7-8cc7-57e4-bd0f-54d1a300e76d.html

08/23/2024

Derby Dinner Playhouse will present the award-winning Broadway Musical “Jersey Boys,” August 14 to September 29, 2024. 🎭🎶

CLARKSVILLE — Derby Dinner Playhouse will present the award-winning Broadway Musical “Jersey Boys,” August 14 to September 29, 2024. For ticket information please call 812-288-8281 or visit www.derbydinner.com

08/23/2024

The meeting agenda for the HC Council Meeting, Monday Aug. 26 at 6 p.m.:

08/23/2024

Nonprofits won't see additional county funds in 2025
📝: Randy Spieth, Contributing Writer
https://www.madisoncourier.com/corydon_democrat/news/nonprofits-won-t-see-additional-county-funds-in-2025/article_b345893b-dcdc-563b-a06d-573d3dcef4b8.html

08/23/2024

Falls of the Ohio State Park will host its annual Digging the Past event on Saturday, Aug. 24, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Guests can explore fossils, minerals, and archaeology with a variety of free programs and games behind the park’s Interpretive Center. Admission to the museum gallery is $7 for all during this event.

For more information about other programs offered during the day, read the story in the 8/21 paper or online:
https://www.madisoncourier.com/corydon_democrat/news/falls-of-the-ohio-state-park-hosts-digging-the-past-event/article_c53a55ad-7d93-55b9-8b76-62d73325b47c.html

08/22/2024

The River Cities Concert Band will be playing a free concert for the community of Corydon on August 24 at 7 p.m., on the east lawn of Corydon Presbyterian Church. This will be the first one in Corydon since before the pandemic and the hope is to restart the tradition and offer more next summer. 🎷🎺🎻

https://www.madisoncourier.com/corydon_democrat/news/bringing-back-the-free-band-concert-tradition/article_77ca1d28-259b-5e6f-89a2-0ebf4d7c5b55.html

08/22/2024

HCCF Board recently approved of two scholarship endowments:
1. The Jacob T. McClanahan Memorial Scholarship Fund
2. Corydon Central Athletic Booster Club Scholarship

To read more about the endowments and how to apply to receive funds, click the link below:
https://www.madisoncourier.com/corydon_democrat/news/hccf-board-approves-two-scholarship-endowments-funds-established/article_c5d52160-a0a0-586c-9f31-3511794b5463.html