Tom Birk was the last member of the public audience to speak at the special meeting held by the Board of Trustees of the Jasper Public Library last night. Once he began it was hard to get him to stop. A demand for who was for or against the new library among the board members…
“I don’t think you can ’cause you’re not on the Board.” Mayor Schmitt to an unidentified member of the audience who objected to the approval of the previous Counsel meeting’s minutes. The Council then approved the minutes. “Point of order. You think we can’t, Mayor, you think Joe can’t.” Unidentified man after approval of the…
Since the early days of the Indiana State Police, memorial services have been held each May at all Indiana State Police districts to perpetuate the memory of those who have died in the line of duty. The service serves as a means of paying tribute to those who died in the line of duty, that…
Citizens of Jasper and Surrounding Areas Throughout the process of deciding the future of the Jasper Power Plant the emphasis has been on obtaining information that is factual and pertinent concerning the issues that have been presented both by concerned citizens and those that have submitted proposals for the utilization of the power plant. In…
The Jasper Utility Service Board met last night for its regular meeting but the spotlight of the meeting was on the proposed biomass conversion of the old Jasper Power Plant. Three individuals were given time to make statements before the board. Jerry Steckler, an organic dairy farmer near St. Henry, was allowed to address the…
Southridge senior Mariah Ferguson signs with the University of Evansville to play softball. Pictured with Mariah are her parents Marian and Randy Ferguson and her aunt Marilyn Wright
It’s a happy day at Holiday World as a small crowd runs rampant around some of the parks smaller rides. The only customer complaint expected today will come when someone just isn’t ready to get off a ride. “These kids and caregivers appreciate every moment they have here today.” Pat Koch explained. “This is a…
The Greater Jasper Consolidate School convened to discuss the findings of the structural engineer Phil Brumleve and Scott Steftenagel, Clerk of the Works on the most recent updates. Based on those findings and recommendations a preliminary plan would be determined by the school board. Dr. Jerrill Vandeventer opened the meeting by thanking the staff, the…
The disaster at the gymnasium last week has Jasper High School staff and the school corp scrambling to relocate events and classes. One event in question has been the JHS Commencement scheduled for May 27. Due to the destruction of the gym, options for the commencement have been tossed around since late last week. VUJC…
