Isabelle Donihue of Huntingburg was one of five students presented with the President’s Award at Oakland City University’s 131st commencement on Saturday. Oakland City University proudly celebrated the graduation of 180 exceptional students on Saturday, May 2, 2026, on its Oakland City, Indiana campus. Representing 44 countries, these graduates have demonstrated remarkable dedication, setting a…
DAV Chapter #77 annual spring picnic will be held on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at the Operation Mind Body and Soul Gym located at 611 East 6th Street, Jasper, beginning at 6:30 pm. Drinks will be provided. If possible, please bring a salad or dessert. Please RSVP by calling or texting 812-631-0767 by May 10th.
Dubois County VFW Post 673 will be conducting its annual Buddy Poppy donation drive Saturday, May 2nd, through Saturday, May 9th, 2026. Since 1922, the Red Buddy Poppy has been an integral part of the VFW community. As VFW’s official Memorial Flower, the Poppy represents the blood shed by ALL American Service Members. The Poppy…
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that agricultural producers and private landowners can enroll in the Grassland Conservation Reserve Program (Grassland CRP) starting May 4, 2026, through May 29, 2026. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) administers Grassland CRP, a voluntary working lands conservation program that enables participants to conserve grasslands while also continuing…
The Dubois County Highway Department will be closing Dubois Road NE beginning Wednesday, May 6, 2026, for a bridge deck replacement. The closure will take place one mile northeast of Dubois-Cuzco Road. Work is expected to last four weeks, barring any unforeseen circumstances or inclement weather.
Local McDonald’s restaurants are coming together to show appreciation for the educators and healthcare professionals who serve the community every day with a special one-day thank-you event. Teachers and nurses are invited to visit any participating local McDonald’s location to receive a free any size soft drink, hot or iced tea, or coffee on Monday,…
The Memorial Medical Center Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 scholarship program, recognizing outstanding students and healthcare professionals committed to advancing their education and serving their communities. Memorial Medical Center Foundation Scholarships The Tonya Heim Nursing Scholarship ($2,500), awarded to a current Deaconess Memorial Medical Center (DMMC) nurse pursuing advanced education, was presented…
Due to a water valve replacement, Jasper Municipal Water Department will be turning off the water service, weather permitting, on Wednesday, April 29 for a small portion of the city from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The area affected will be from the intersection of Meridian Road and S.R. 164 to 169 E 190 N….
Actors Community Theatre is excited to announce auditions for its upcoming summer musical production of “Legally Blonde: the Musical” with music and lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin, and book by Heather Hach. Performances will be held July 23rd – 26th, 2026, at the Jasper Arts Center. Legally Blonde: The Musical is a high-energy, heartwarming…
Four Jasper bowlers — Reid Wendholt, Todd Dick, Eli Clark, and William Wininger — competed in the USBC Masters and Queens tourney over the weekend. Wendholt moved on to the stepladder and won the final double-elimination match, going undefeated. This was also the Indiana All-Star qualifier, and all four boys qualified in the top 16 to…
