The US Department of Agriculture’s announcement that New World screwworm (NWS) in the United States serves to remind Hoosiers to watch for unusual flies and/or maggots on livestock, poultry and pets. While not currently found in Indiana, the insect pest could be carried into the state via people or animals that have visited an infested area or…
Thomas Pund, 74, of St. Anthony, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand. Thomas was born September 21, 1951, in Ferdinand to Leo and Cornelia (Schum) Pund. He married Linda Klem on July 20, 1974, in St. Anthony Catholic Church. Thomas was a member of Divine Mercy…
Kay P. Hall, 60, of Ireland, Indiana, passed away surrounded by family at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at home. Kay was born in Jasper on November 3, 1965, to Allen and Mary Ann (Wittman) Weisheit. She married the love of her life, Kelly Hall, on April 1, 1989, at Trinity United Church…
James Keith “Jim” Birge of Long Beach, California, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2026, surrounded by family and loved ones after an eight-month battle with pancreatic cancer. Born on December 26, 1947, to Cyril and Antoinette Birge in Jasper, Indiana, Jim was a beloved husband, son, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, friend, veteran and…
Keith Wilder Levi, 63, of Paoli, Ind., passed away Thursday, June 4, 2026, at IU Bedford Hospital. He was born on November 28, 1962, in Bedford, Indiana, to Keith Eldon Levi and Betty Lou Switzer Levi. He was happily married to Diana Lynn Martin for 42 years, who survives. He was preceded in death by…
David E. Blair, 81, passed away on Friday evening, June 5, 2026, at Deaconess Memorial Medical Center in Jasper, Indiana. He was a native of Louisville, Kentucky, a retired Industrial Engineer, and owner of Dave’s Greenhouse and Nursery. Born in Louisville, Kentucky, David attended DuPont Manual High School and the University of Kentucky for his…
Deaconess Clinic Orthopedics is now offering walk-in appointment availability at its offices on St. Charles Street and Second Street in Jasper, providing patients with additional access to orthopedic care for urgent injuries and musculoskeletal concerns. Patients experiencing conditions such as sprains, strains, joint pain, sports injuries, and other orthopedic issues may be seen on a…
On June 1, 2026, the Federal Highway Administration announced a 30-day period for the public to send their comments regarding the proposed Mid-States Corridor project for Tier 2, Section 2. This includes the Dubois County portion of the project currently under study. To submit your comments online, go to https://www.regulations.gov/ In addition to submitting comments…
Robert E. “Bob” Heilman, 84, of Santa Claus, passed away at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at Willowdale Village in Dale. Bob was born on January 26, 1942, in Dale, Indiana, to Galen and Matilda (Leistner) Heilman. On December 21, 1963, he was united in marriage to Judy Kamman at Zoar United Methodist…
Ferdinand Heimatfest, sponsored by Best Home Furnishings, will be selling Mock Turtle Soup for $22/bucket at this year’s Heimatfest. Turtle Soup is available by pre-sale by contacting 812-630-2839, or will be available on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at the Hospitality Booth at the Ferdinand Community Center from 11:00 a.m. until sold out.
