Patoka 2000, the beautification committee of the Jasper Chamber of Commerce has scheduled the annual Duck Race again for July 8 at 11:30 a.m. at the Jasper Municipal Swimming Pool. The Duck Race helps to raise funds for the beautification of the Patoka River Bridge area. The funds raised are used to ensure the bridge…
Cadet Tate Blessinger, son of Mike and Nancy Blessinger of Jasper, graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y. on Saturday, May 22, 2021. Blessinger graduated from Jasper High School in 2016 and spent a year at DePauw University prior to attending the United States Military Academy. While at West Point, Blessinger concentrated…
Regional Opportunity Initiatives (ROI) is conducting a crowd-sourced internet speed project. This project aims to create an accurate regional map of where internet service is available, where it is unavailable, and what broadband speed residents are currently receiving. To take the speed test, visit https://regionalopportunityinc.org/speed-test/. The speed test can be taken with any device that has…
The Jasper High School class of 1976 will celebrate 45 years with a reunion on June 19, 2021. Forty-five years ago, they stood in line together to receive their diplomas and congratulatory handshakes. That evening the classmates shared many memories and future hopes. As they gather for the class reunion on June 19, 2021, the J.H.S….
Robert Lee Clinton Ruckriegel, 85, passed away on June 11th, 2021. He is survived by his wife Lovella of 65 years sons Al Ruckriegel (husband, David Adams) of Terre Haute and Sid Ruckriegel (and Andrew Rand) of Peoria, Ill. Robert (“Bob” to many) was born on July 18, 1935, in Jasper to Clarence & Esther (Braun)…
Betty Sue Gabberd, 76, of Holland, died at her home on Wednesday June 9, 2021. Betty was born March 29, 1945, in Lynnville, IN. to Edwin and Edna (Roy) Harper. She is survived by her children, Melissa Miller, Ronda Phillips, Michael Gabberd, David Gabberd, and Keith Gabberd. She was preceded in death by her parents and…
L. Hobart Weber, 93, St. Louis, passed away on June 9, 2021, in St. Louis, Mo. He was born December 3, 1927, to Charles H. And Emma (Harder) Weber in Boone Township. He graduated from Alfordsville High School in Alfordsville. He served in the U.S. Army in Trieste, Italy, during World War II. Upon discharge,…
The Tri-County YMCA is celebrating its grand reopening and facility expansion next week with a fun-filled week of activities, giveaways, and surprises. The YMCA will end the week with a Grand Re-Opening Celebration on Friday, June 18 from 4-7 p.m. Stop by that evening for a facility tour, refreshments, and giveaways. They will also be…
Registrations are now being accepted for the 2021 Wettlauf 5K Road Race & Fitness Walk, which will be held during the Strassenfest in Jasper on Saturday, August 7, 2021. The race will begin at 8:00 a.m. ET at the corner of 9th and Main Streets. The course includes rolling, paved city streets, and the route…
Huntingburg — Due to sewer lateral repair work on Geiger Street, the road will be closed between 4th and 5th Streets tomorrow, June 11, 2021, until approximately 3:30 p.m. Please find an alternate route during the work.
