Sales for the 2024 Jasper Strassenfest Half Pot event are now underway. Tickets are available for purchase at the Jasper Chamber of Commerce, VU Jasper bookstore, and various events throughout June. Starting in July, ticket sales will move to on-site booths in front of Ruler Foods and at the Southgate Shopping Center in Jasper and…
The Rotary Club of Dubois County is excited to announce that their “Cornhole Tournament of Champions” will continue this summer after a successful 2023 event series. The Club will be stationed at six locations at community festivals and celebrations throughout Dubois County in the next several months, hosting cornhole tournaments to benefit the Club’s Community…
Jeanette C. Jahn, 77, of St. Anthony, passed away surrounded by family at 12:54 p.m. on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center in Jasper. Jeanette was born in Washington to Gilbert and Margaret (Heldman) Schroering on August 12, 1946. She married Larry Jahn on May 25, 1968, at St. Celestine…
Allen Lee Bilderback, 84, of Holland, died on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at St. Charles Health Campus in Jasper. Born to Frank and E. Lorraine (Littell) Bilderback of Pike County, Allen arrived unexpectedly early on October 21, 1939, in the kitchen of his paternal grandparents’ Petersburg home. He received his name in honor of his…
Singer/songwriter Ward Davis will return to the Astra Theatre along with Isaac Rudd & The Revolvers on Saturday, June 22. Davis’ music has been described as “ a muscly country-rock,” and he owns an unmistakable voice to go with his renowned songwriting abilities. An NPR Music Live Session described Davis as possessing a “weathered croon,…
Donna K. Atkins, 74, of Huntingburg, passed away at 11:32 p.m., Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at her residence. She was born January 28, 1950, in Huntingburg, to John S. and Bertha C. (Meyer) Kiefer. Donna attended St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Jasper when she was younger. She enjoyed playing cards, bingo and doing crafts. She…
Climb aboard the Spirit of Jasper Train for a trip to the Bombers Baseball game on June 22. The train will depart from Jasper Depot at 5:00pm eastern time and pizza will be served enroute to Huntingburg. Travel in style in these climate-controlled cars. A cash bar is available onboard. Watch the game from first…
The Theme, “German Flair on the Square,” honors the return of the premier German Festival to Jasper’s newly revitalized Downtown Square. As a business or organization providing service to the community, we encourage you to participate in this year’s Strassenfest parade, which will be held on Sunday, August 4, 2024. Participants should be in place by 12:30….
Larry L. Frank, 77, of Jasper, passed away at 4:04 p.m. on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at Serenity Spring Senior Living at Northwood in Jasper. Larry was born in Huntingburg on June 20, 1946, to Edgar and Dora Lea (Meadors) Frank. Larry’s life had limitations, but he enjoyed magazines, car rides, and spending time with…
Charlene Hotsinpiller, 81, of Jasper, formerly of Birdseye, passed away at the Serenity Spring Senior Living Center in Jasper on April 19, 2024. She was born on January 23, 1943, in Ferdinand to the late George and Annanetta Ash. Charlene was a homemaker. She is preceded in death by her father and mother and her…
