Radiology staff at Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center held a ribbon cutting on June 7 to celebrate the opening of their new MRI suite, complete with a new, upgraded Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) system. The new system features the most current software for shorter scan times and improved image quality. The MRI machine has…
Wilma C. Barnhart, 95, passed away on June 9, 2024, at Oakwood Health Campus. She was born in Huntingburg, Indiana, on May 18, 1929, to Walter and Adelia (Frick) Heim. Wilma graduated from Huntingburg High School in 1947. On September 3, 1950, she was united in marriage to William E. Barnhart. They were married for…
Rex McKinney, 62, of Ferdinand, passed away at his home on Sunday, June 9, 2024. Rex was born January 21, 1962, in Indianapolis to Helen (Moore) Maday. He married Dana Boeckman on April 16, 1983, in St. Meinrad Catholic Church. Rex enjoyed hunting and being with friends and family. Rex is survived by his wife,…
Kent R. Thrun, 49, of Evansville, passed away at home at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, June 9, 2024. Kent was born in Waubay, South Dakota, on November 19, 1974, to Anita Thrun. He graduated from high school in South Dakota and earned his bachelor’s degree. He was a United States Navy veteran who served during…
Robert Lee “Bob” Giesler, 87, of Birdseye, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2024, at Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center in Jasper. He was born March 23, 1937, in Jasper, to Raymond and Dorothy “Opal” (Blackgrove) Giesler. He married Beverly Joyce Frick on July 2, 1955, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Huntingburg. Bob…
Amy Kippenbrock, currently serving her second term as Dubois County Clerk, has formed an exploratory committee for Indiana State Senate District 48, which represents all of Crawford, Dubois, Gibson, Perry, Pike, and Spencer Counties. Mark Messmer, who has represented the district since 2014, received the Republican nomination for Indiana’s Eighth Congressional district last month. “I…
Christine Ann Lechner, 69, passed away surrounded by her loving family on June 6, 2024. She was born on March 5, 1955, to Robert and Jacqueline (Shackelford) Hartman in Evansville, Indiana. Chris was a graduate of Memorial High School, and continued her education at the University of Evansville, where she also dedicated many years of…
Remember to fast 12 hours prior to the scheduled screening appointment, drink plenty of water, and take medications as prescribed. Drinking plenty of water during their 12 hour fasting is encouraged as it hydrates the body (making it easier to find and draw labs). The Screening Dates/Times are as followed: When: Tuesday, July 23rd from 5:40 a.m….
State Rep. Stephen Bartels (R-Eckerty) recently received the Disabled American Veterans’ Legislator of the Year award for supporting Hoosier veterans and their families. “As a fellow veteran, advocating for Hoosier veterans along with those who are currently serving is one of my top priorities,” said Bartels, chair of the House Veterans Affairs and Public Safety…
The City of Jasper and contractor Calcar Paving will begin milling surface asphalt on Mill Street between 15th and 30th Streets starting Tuesday, June 11, 2024. The placement of new surface asphalt will occur after milling is complete. This work could last through the week. Motorists may wish to use Cathy Lane or Newton Street as detours.
