Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center is offering a program for those who are ready to make a positive change and improve their overall health. The “Healthy Start” coaching program is a series of phone conversations with a wellness coach to determine how the participant wants to improve his or her health over a twelve-week…
After being defeated the night before, the Dubois County Bombers rebounded nicely Sunday evening with a tense 4-3 victory over the Danville Dans. The Dans got the best of Dubois County on Saturday, but Sunday was a different story. The Bombers were celebrating Cinco de Junio Night at the ballpark, and Tomas Rodriguez got his…
Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center sponsors a continuing education group for persons with diabetes that is held the third Monday of each month, except December. The next meeting will be Monday, June 20 from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. in the Pavilion Classroom. The topic for this month’s class will be, “Can You Tell the…
According to the National Stroke Association, approximately 795,000 Americans will experience a stroke this year. Strokes are the third-leading cause of death among Americans and the leading cause of serious, long-term adult disability. Almost 87 percent of strokes (or brain attacks) result when arteries are blocked by blood clots or by the gradual build-up of…
The Jasper Chamber of Commerce and the City of Jasper are proud to announce being selected to participate in the Indiana HomeTown Competitiveness Initiative. HTC harnesses the power of this nationally recognized community development program, focusing on five pillars: Entrepreneurship – Leadership – Youth – Charitable Giving – and Rural Families. This initiative will help…
Dairy Month Promotion Shows Appreciation, Offers Free Ice Cream! It’s official! Summer is right around the corner and what better way to celebrate than with a mouth-watering scoop of ice cream. As a sign of its commitment to supporting dairy farming in rural America, Farm Credit Services of Mid-America (FCS) is celebrating Dairy Month this…
In rural southern Indiana, global operations that require round-the-clock staffing are a normal day’s work at the Hangar and Flight Operations offices of Kimball International. Reflecting the Company’s environmental commitment, Kimball today received an incentive rebate for its efforts to reduce energy use. The rebate was presented to the facilities and property staff of Kimball…
Irene A. Persohn age 58 of Schnellville passed away at 8:00 A.M. Friday June 3, 2011 at her home. She was born December 19, 1952 in Jasper to: Othmar and Florentine (Seger) Mathias. She married Wayne Persohn October 10, 1970 at Precious Blood Catholic Church in Jasper. She worked at Best Chairs where she retired….
MADE: In America today announces that Keith Fritz is the winner of the inaugural William Thornton Award for Excellence in Craftsmanship. The award will be presented at the annual Take Pride in America celebration held at the United States Capitol on July 4, 2011. The William Thornton Award recognizes extraordinary achievement in craftsmanship by an…
by Kirk Kendall The Dubois County Bombers will be opening the season Thursday, June 2 with an intriguing matchup. The Nashville Outlaws will be coming to town, and the headline lies within both teams’ middle infield. Sophomore shortstop Grant Zawadzki will be playing for the Bombers, and on the Outlaws is his brother Troy, also…
