We’ve compiled a few photos from April’s events and news. Some you’ve seen and some are new.
Jellyfish in the dress rehearsal for “Finding Nemo Jr.” at Jasper Middle School. Photo taken April 1.
On April 2, David Jacob helped Bill Bateman fill his sandbag at the 4-H Fairgrounds as the county provided sand and bags in anticipation of potential flooding.
Attorney Russell Sipes answers questions during a Property Rights Alliance meeting at Klubhaus61 on April 3.
Roofing contractors checked a home’s roof in Huntingburg after heavy rains flooded the area at the beginning of April.
Jasper firefighters battled a blaze involving a UPS truck after the natural gas-powered engine caught fire and quickly spread. The incident closed down U.S. 231 for several hours on April 7. Photo provided by Chief Kenny Hochgesang.
Mike Giesler lives on the second story of the home. Though he will remain dry, the rising water has created difficulties in reaching his apartment. Photo taken April 9.
Phil Gramelspacher and his nephews, Joe and Everett Buehler, dug the first hole to plant a white oak in Jasper’s Central Green to honor the late Phil Gramelspacher. Photo taken April 9.
Clean up began the evening of April 10 after a fast-moving storm with high winds damaged OFS Plant 5 and the Human Resources Offices.
Jasper Fire Fighter Brad Hochgesang watched for hotspots as crews battled a house fire on 13th Street in Jasper on Sunday, April 13.
Taken on April 22.
Dax Purkiser, a sixth-grade student, came out to enjoy the bubbles with the elementary school on April 23.
Mya Hopf crossed the finish line in her first time completing the Girls on the Run program on April 26.
Hurdlers in the 100M event held at Jasper High School on April 28.
Garrett Jones plays the White Rabbit in the Holy Trinity production of Alice @ Wonderland. Photo taken April 30.
