Jasper–The Jasper Street Department will be close Sycamore Manor 100 feet north of Briarcliff Parkway starting at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. This closure is to replace a storm sewer under the street. The street should reopen by 4:00 p.m. the same day. Residents will be able to travel the street from Hemlock Drive. The…
Dubois County Prosecutor Beth Schroeder has filed a request with the Dubois Superior Court for a special prosecutor to investigate the allegations of the Dubois County Sheriff’s Office inappropriately spending commissary funds. Under Indiana Code 33-39-10-2, various grounds exist for appointing a special prosecutor. In this case, subsection (b)(3) provides that a circuit or superior…
Nancy Joanne (Kissel) Loveall, 74, of Huntingburg, passed away at The Timbers of Jasper nursing home on Sunday, August 4, 2024, after a short illness. She will be dearly missed by family, friends, and neighbors. She truly never met a stranger. She enjoyed good company with family and friends, playing cards and board games. She…
Rita Darlene Cummings, 70, of Taswell, passed away at her home on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, surrounded by her family. Rita was born on March 6, 1954, in New Albany to James Everett and Maybell (Goodson) Johnson. She worked at Benny’s Off the Water in Birdseye for many years serving local customers and friends. Rita was known…
The Jasper Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for its 2024 President’s Community Excellence Award. The award is presented annually by the President of the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors to an individual who has generously contributed time, talents, or resources to the Jasper community. This award is open to all walks of life and…
The Jasper Park and Recreation Department offers field trips and group tours free of charge with four locations within walking distance to the Riverwalk, shelter houses, and Lion’s Park. Educational experiences are offered with hands-on learning. Climb aboard the Spirit of Jasper Train and tour the depot. Tour the Jasper City Mill for a working…
The Office of Hispanic and Latino Ministry at Saint Meinrad will present a retreat called Permanezcan Youth Retreat for Hispanic high school-age youth on August 30 to September 1, 2024, at Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology, St. Meinrad . The retreat’s theme, “Who do you say that I am?” calls us to discover…
Mentors for Youth is excited to announce the launch of its “31 Supporters in 31 Days” Challenge, running from August 1 to August 31, 2024. This initiative aims to engage 31 new supporters over the month to help provide essential support and mentorship for children aged 6-14 in Dubois County. Many of us have had…
Farmers and land managers took advantage of the opportunity to recycle their plastic pesticide jugs at the Dubois County Solid Waste District’s annual Agriculture Recycling Day on the morning of Wednesday, July 31. During the morning event, 23 participants recycled approximately 4000 plastic pesticide jugs. Some other farm plastics were also recycled, bringing the total…
Mary R. Oeding, 92, of Ireland, passed away surrounded by family at 12:59 p.m. on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center in Jasper. Mary was born in Ireland, Ind., on July 11, 1932, to Henry Jr. and Eleanora (Hulsman) Buschkoetter. She married Bernard Snyder on October 10, 1952, and he…
