Due to flooding in the area, the Dubois County Museum will close for a few days with hopes to reopen on Tuesday, July 9, 2024. The rain that fell Wednesday caused a backup of water at 30th and Newton Streets that entered the museum and wet the floors in the log house and Wildlife areas. The…
Elizabeth Burch Schwartz passed away Saturday, June 29, 2024, at 94 years old. She was born July 27, 1929, in Petersburg, Indiana, to Lloyd and Amy Burch. Zee, as she was known to family and friends, was a devoted wife and mother. She graduated from Purdue University and began her career as a home economics teacher before…
Jasper Community Arts is thrilled to announce an extraordinary 2024-2025 performance season lineup, featuring renowned artists and diverse genres at the Jasper Arts Center. This season promises to captivate audiences with performances from award-winning musicians, Broadway legends, and celebrated comedians. Season Highlights: Hunter Hayes: The multi-platinum singer-songwriter will grace the stage with exceptional talent and…
A Dubois County Leadership Academy team is seeking community help to complete its capstone project for the 2024 class year. The Dubois County Leadership Academy is a county-wide initiative sponsored by the Leadership Pillars. It is a 501(c)3 non-profit, standalone entity. Every year, teams collaborate to create a capstone project to help Dubois County residents. …
Monday, July 8, 2024 marks the start of the 23rd annual Cops Cycling for Survivors bicycle ride around Indiana. The ride pays respect to Indiana’s fallen law enforcement heroes and lets their survivors know they and their loved ones are not forgotten. Cops Cycling for Survivors’ motto is “Riding to Remember,” and each year, the…
DC Hoop School will host a basketball clinic in July featuring NBA Coach Brett Gunning and Houston Rockets Chaplain Mike Rosas. DC Hoop School is an initiative by JD Ramirez, a local pastor and business owner, to create a permanent basketball training facility in Haysville in 2025. JD said the goal is “to mobilize the…
As we wrap up the 2024 Ferdinand Heimatfest sponsored by MasterBrand, Inc., we want to thank all the volunteers, sponsors, groups, organizations, and especially our guests who helped make this year’s fest a success! The weather, entertainment, and socialization made this a great weekend! Your support will help us accomplish our mission of “Enabling Ferdinand…
Dorothy Mae (Balsmeyer) Land, 94, of Holland, passed away peacefully at 9:20 pm on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at the residence of her daughter. She was surrounded by family. Dorothy was born March 1, 1930, to Omer and Nettie (Meyer) Balsmeyer. She married Wilford Land on June 4, 1950, and they were married for 63 years…
Jasper Strassenfest’s Half Pot event is back this year, and the committee is ramping up ticket sales with set hours beginning Friday, July 5th, at two booths: in front of the Southgate Shopping Center and in front of Ruler Foods in Jasper. The event is in conjunction with the Jasper Strassenfest, which will take place…
Michael W. Robinson, 79, of Santa Claus, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2024, at his home in Christmas Lake Village. Michael was born on September 14, 1944, in Terre Haute to Lester and Eva (Biddle) Robinson. He was united in marriage to Joyce Rippetoe on December 25, 1965 in St. Joseph Church in Terre Haute….
