The Posey County News

Frank stands at the bar in the basement museum. Photo by Lois Mittino Gray By Lois Mittino Gray Longtime Posey County resident Frank Liberti meets me at the door of his home wearing a welcoming smile and a tee shirt that reads, “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy,” a quote from Ben Franklin. He’s about to give me a tour of his Posey County Beer Museum, also known as the Liberti Libation Station, located in two rooms in the basement and in the garage of h

By Dennis Marshall NEW HARMONY, Ind. — Crews are actively restoring the historic clock tower on the Ribeyre Center, with scaffolding, painting, and masonry work visible along Main Street. The Ribeyre Gym Restoration Group is overseeing a $100,000 restoration of the landmark, funded by a $50,000 crowdfunding campaign and a matching grant. The project began in late June and is expected to continue into the fall. Koester Construction is handling the work currently visible to the

Madelyn, Maggie, Patrick and Bobbie Moore pose for a picture during one of their trips. The family has visited all but a few states over the past 10 years and looks to finish all 50 states in the near future. Photo supplied By Patrick Moore As our nation celebrates Independence Day and begins marking America’s 250th birthday, I can’t help but reflect on our country’s history and on the privilege of experiencing it with my family. There is something deeply personal about seein