To say that Don Vonderschmitt, of Jasper, has made thousands of crocheted hats, scarves, headbands and afghans would not be an exaggeration. “It’s the best pastime I’ve ever found,” he says. From right after breakfast until bedtime, with few breaks in between, Don’s fingers are busy. Every staff member at the Providence Home in Jasper…
Last Wednesday saw a balmy 82°, but in French Lick, it was Christmas. Christmas in July. It seemed as if half the town of French Lick worked together to make the dream of a five year-old boy come true. Five-year-old Kaleb Stanley-Border had three things on his wish list: 1) Ride the Polar Express, 2)…
Dubois County Forward launches today. Compatible with iPhones, iPods, iPads, Androids tablets and phones and, soon, Kindle Fire, the app is available as a free download. Published by M.A.R.K. Media Group LLC (M for Matt, A for Amy, R for Richard and K for Kathy), Dubois County Forward is an umbrella for various magazines, the…
Ricky Patton, 43, was sworn in as Ferdinand’s new Police Chief on Wednesday, June 26. Soft-spoken and personable, the former Virginia State Police training officer grew up in Fancy Gap, Virginia — population 237, as of the 2010 Census— in the southern Appalachian Mountains. He worked in cabbage fields in his youth, but his dream…
Jason Stockburger’s latest work is an abstract portrait. The woman’s face is multifaceted, her blue hair flowing. Her eyes are also a piercing, arresting blue and seem to follow the viewer. He studies the piece carefully, then selects another blue prismacolor marker, adding subtle shading and depth to the woman’s blue tresses. Finally satisfied with…
Shelly’s Unique Boutique celebrates, gives back Here’s to healthy relationships! Here’s to our first anniversary! It’s our first angel-versary! There truly are angels among us and we want to pay it forward. Promoting a healthy community! Making a difference in women’s lives! Our Boutique is all about fresh starts! Making a difference for females of…
Everyone recognizes the yellow ribbon loop for returning servicemen. Or the pink ribbon for breast cancer awareness. In fact, every form of cancer has its own color — sky blue for prostate cancer, pearl white for lung cancer, lime green for non-Hodgkins lymphoma, jade green for liver cancer, purple for pancreatic cancer… This story is…
When one thinks of the manufacturing industry, one rarely thinks of words like “beautiful,” “comfortable” or “green.” But Vincennes University Jasper Campus’ new Center for Technology, Innovation and Manufacturing is all of that and more. The lovely, 57,432 square-foot building is nearing completion. Furniture was installed last week. The furnishings for the new building will…
