Start the new year with adventure and fresh air! Join us for the First Saturday Hike of 2026 on January 3, 2026, at 8 a.m. CDT at the beautiful Patoka River National Wildlife Refuge, Columbia Mine Management Area. We’ll explore the Massey Trail, a scenic 1.5-mile loop that offers stunning vantage points of Massey Lake….
Members of the Daughters of Isabella Jasper Circle #140 met for their Christmas Dinner on Monday, December 8, at St. Joseph Parish Center in Jasper. Regent Marge Beckman welcomed the ladies to the dinner and evening. She introduced vice regent Sharon Gramelspacher and past regent Kathy Schneider as they began their terms. Father John Brosmer,…
On Friday, January 16 at 6:00 p.m. EST, the Sisters of St. Benedict will host a trumpet and piano concert at Monastery Immaculate Conception in Ferdinand, Indiana. Presented in collaboration with Indiana University, the performance will feature Jason Bergman on trumpet and Kimberly Carballo on piano, and will include pieces composed by Philippe Gaubert, Cait…
Heart of Jasper is now accepting applications for the 2026 Façade Grant Program, an initiative designed to support property owners and businesses in enhancing the appearance, vitality, and historic character of Downtown Jasper. The Façade Grant Program provides financial assistance for exterior improvements that contribute to a more vibrant and welcoming downtown district. Eligible projects…
As the holiday season approaches, Indiana 211 is reminding Hoosiers that help is only three digits away. Whether families are seeking holiday meals, toy assistance, winter shelter, or support with basic needs, Indiana 211 is available?to connect residents with local, trustworthy resources across all 92 counties. Holiday and Winter Resource Support Holiday Meals & Food…
Saint Meinrad Institute for Sacred Music will host a concert by organist Gail Archer titled “Meditations on the Mystery of the Holy Trinity by Olivier Messiaen (1908-1992)” on March 1, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Central Time, in the Archabbey Church. Olivier Messiaen, perhaps the most famous Catholic composer of the 20th century, wrote the Meditations on the Mystery…
The Being for Others Health and Wellness Foundation (BFO) today announced its 2026 grant opportunities, including three distinct programs designed to strengthen health and wellness across Southern Indiana: While all three programs advance BFO’s mission to create a culture of health and wellness for the betterment of our communities, the Community Collaboration Program represents a…
Loren Brown, a World War II veteran in Crawford County, will turn 101 on December 19, and friends and family have asked the community to shower him with cards. If you would like to send him a birthday card, here is the address. Loren Brown3554 West Brown Mountain RoadSt. Croix, IN 47576 Here is an…
The Jasper Street Department will close 20th Street from 19th Street to Poplar Lane on Tuesday, December 16, 2026, starting at 8:00 a.m. for a storm sewer replacement. Barring any unforeseen issues, the street should reopen by 4:00 p.m. the same day.
UPDATE: Due to the potential Indiana/Ohio rematch, the class will be delayed by one week. We’ve updated the dates in the story below A free four-week training course on Sheepshead, a traditional German card game, is returning to Dubois County. Led by Laura Grammer, the sessions kick off on four consecutive Mondays starting January 26….
