Anna “Louise” Dewees, 101, of Columbus, passed from this life on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at 4:14 p.m., at her son and daughter-in-law’s residence in Nashville. Mrs. Dewees was born on June 6, 1923, in Farmersburg, Indiana, the daughter of James Murphy and Mammie Frances Sparks Yates. On October 2, 1941, she married Reverend Jewel…
There is nothing quite like the magnificent Monarch butterfly anywhere else on the planet. Everything about it is beautiful, but there is much more to the Monarch than just its beauty. Join Charles Kiesel and the Friends of the Patoka River NWR to learn about the life cycle of the Monarch, its role as a…
Michele M. Rose, 62, of Jasper, has been sentenced to a year and one day in federal prison, followed by one year of supervised release, after pleading guilty to five counts of wire fraud. Rose was also ordered to pay $153,769 in restitution. According to court documents, Michele Rose has been employed as a medical staff…
The YMCA will recognize its charter members and celebrate the opening of the new therapy pool on Monday On Monday, August 26, at 5 p.m. The YMCA began enrolling members in July 2004. Over 70 individuals and families have been active members forthe past 20 years. These individuals and families will be honored at the…
Applications due September 23, 2024 for free training Jasper—Ivy Tech/Jasper Dubois County Public Library announced that applications are open for Code/IT Academy, a 10-week upskilling program to help Hoosiers acquire in-demand tech skills and access higher-paying jobs. The fall 2024 session prepares participants to pass the CompTIA A+ Certification Exam. Code/IT is a partnership between…
Dennis E. Beck, 75, of Velpen, passed away at 12:35 p.m. on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at home surrounded by family. Dennis was born in Bangor, Maine on September 2, 1948 to Roman W. and Charlotte G (Mac Donald) Beck. He married Patricia A. Mehringer on November 23, 1968, in St. Mary Catholic Church in…
Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center is excited to announce the next recipient of the GARDENER Award is Adriane Thacker. Thacker is a receptionist at Memorial Hospital’s Jasper Pediatrics. She is described as professional, confident, positive, patient, and kind. She is the go-to person for all things billing-related. Memorial Hospital is blessed to have Thacker on…
The DAV and DAVA Chapter #77 will have a membership dinner on September 12 at 6:30 p.m. at VFW Post 673. RSVP by September 5 to 812-630-3029 or 812-634-1770.
The Jasper Chamber of Commerce and Jasper Park and Recreation Department will hold a ribbon-cutting on Tuesday, August 27, at 11 a.m. to celebrate the updates at Buehler Park. Located at 2600 Howard Drive near the State Police Post, Buehler Park now features new bathrooms, a walking path, new pickleball courts, updated playground equipment and…
Heritage Hills Baptist Church is hosting the fourth annual Isaiah 117 Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, Aug. 31 from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The proceeds support Isaiah 117 House, a group dedicated to caring for children as they wait to be placed with foster parents. When children are removed from their homes out of concern…
