Forrest W. Talkington, 90, of Ferdinand, passed away at 3:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand. Forrest was born in Norristown, Indiana, on June 27, 1933, to Claudis and Francis “Mini” (Raper) Talkington. His first wife was Phyllis Jean Underhill. She preceded him in death in 2022….
On August 24, 2024, OFS is hosting its 4th Annual Honor and Remember Run with a 5K Trail Run, 10K Trail Run, 13 Mile Ruck Run, and Kids Fun Run. Please join us in honoring our military veterans, their families, emergency personnel, and all who died on 9/11 and the wars following that fateful day. Ruck Runners are encouraged…
Rosemarye J. Blessinger, 90, of Streamwood, Ill., passed comfortably at home on Sunday, June 9, 2024. Rosemarye was born in Ireland, Indiana, on November 24, 1933, to Martin and Anna (Hopf) Blessinger. She was a 1951 graduate of Ireland High School. She worked at Jasper Company and Kimball. She moved to Texas and…
Updated: Police located Williamson as of 1:47 p.m. on Friday. Police are searching for a suspect involved in a shooting near Holland that occurred Friday morning. According to the Dubois County Sheriff’s Office, the responded to a domestic situation just outside of Holland in which a David Williamson Jr., 63, allegedly shot a female victim….
Mary Rose Haas, 93, of Huntingburg, died at Beehive Homes of Huntingburg on June 20, 2024. Mary Rose was born in St. Meinrad on June 4, 1931, to William and Mayme (Hedinger) Werne. She married Wilfrid “Haasie” Haas on June 8, 1948, at the St. Meinrad Archabbey Cathedral. She worked as a telephone operator “number…
Kenny Speed was officially introduced as president of the Rotary Club of Dubois County for the 2024-2025 term at the club’s meeting on Thursday, June 20th. His term will officially begin July 1. Speed, Account Executive for DC Broadcasting, succeeds Dan Collignon, Regional Executive Vice President for German American Bank. Speed is a resident of…
Jasper–Dubois County is announcing the NEW HOURS of the Dubois County Records Library starting on June 24, 2024. The new hours will be three days a week, Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Dubois County Courthouse will continue to offer a Records Librarian to serve the public’s needs. Previously, there was a…
Dubois County Leadership Academy Team #1 members have launched “Project Safe Ride” to help find or fund a safe and reliable vehicle to add to Crisis Connection’s fleet. The group is part of the county-wide initiative designed to foster and grow leadership skills for current and upcoming business and community leaders. To culminate the program,…
Boy Scouts of America Buffalo Trace Council will honor Dr. Scott Beckman with the 32nd annual Distinguished Citizen Award on October 9, 2024. The award will be presented during a Distinguished Citizen Award Banquet to be held at the Huntingburg Event Center. For reservations, questions, or to support the event, please contact: Buffalo Trace Council, B.S.A….
Debbra Kathleen Taylor, 66, of Otwell, died on June 17, 2024, at her home. She was born December 24, 1957, to Raymond Loyd and Ruth (Shuh) French. Debbie was a member of Redemption Christian Church where she was baptized on Easter Sunday, 2024. A woman of many talents, she enjoyed woodworking, working outside in her…
