Anglers can find fish habitat structure locations and more on DNR’s new interactive reservoir habitat map. Habitat structure, such as bundles of Christmas trees, rock piles, and wooden platforms, improves aquatic habitat for fish by creating areas for cover, nesting, and more. The structure also attracts baitfish and provides other feeding opportunities. The new interactive…
The Mid-States Corridor project office has a new home on the Vincennes University Jasper Campus and normal project office hours have resumed. The project office is now located in the Center for Technology, Innovation and Manufacturing (CTIM), room 202. The office is open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET and by…
The Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association (BIFMA), representing the commercial furniture industry, announced the election of industry leaders to their board of directors. Among them, Max Verkamp, President and CEO of Indiana Furniture, was re-elected to a three-year term as a director. Verkamp has nearly 30 years of experience working in the manufacturing industry….
The 39th Annual WBDC Country Showdown local competition concluded on June 10, 2021, naming Katie Gullquist of Evansville as the winner. Katie’s combination of musical talent, stage presence, charisma, and musicianship caught the attention of the judges. Bubba Wiggles of Linton, Indiana was first runner-up and Tony Patrick of Marion, Indiana was second runner-up. This year’s judges included Chris Camp, Kyle Lueken, and Amanda Tempel. The 39th annual WBDC Country Showdown was…
The performance, presented by Jasper Community Arts, will be held in the arts wing of the Thyen-Clark Cultural Center on Friday, June 25, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. Jasper native and saxophonist Lindsey Welp will return to her hometown on June 25th at 6:00 p.m. for an evening of solo saxophone music. Interpreting the music of…
Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced a commitment of $475 million in funding dedicated to three transformational infrastructure projects across southern Indiana. The three projects Gov. Holcomb announced are: Design and construction of significant improvements to U.S. 231 in Dubois and Martin counties, between Interstates 64 and 69. Roadwork will begin as soon as 2022. Extending…
Patoka 2000, the beautification committee of the Jasper Chamber of Commerce has scheduled the annual Duck Race again for July 8 at 11:30 a.m. at the Jasper Municipal Swimming Pool. The Duck Race helps to raise funds for the beautification of the Patoka River Bridge area. The funds raised are used to ensure the bridge…
Cadet Tate Blessinger, son of Mike and Nancy Blessinger of Jasper, graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y. on Saturday, May 22, 2021. Blessinger graduated from Jasper High School in 2016 and spent a year at DePauw University prior to attending the United States Military Academy. While at West Point, Blessinger concentrated…
Regional Opportunity Initiatives (ROI) is conducting a crowd-sourced internet speed project. This project aims to create an accurate regional map of where internet service is available, where it is unavailable, and what broadband speed residents are currently receiving. To take the speed test, visit https://regionalopportunityinc.org/speed-test/. The speed test can be taken with any device that has…
The Jasper High School class of 1976 will celebrate 45 years with a reunion on June 19, 2021. Forty-five years ago, they stood in line together to receive their diplomas and congratulatory handshakes. That evening the classmates shared many memories and future hopes. As they gather for the class reunion on June 19, 2021, the J.H.S….
