Jasper Class of 1948 holds reunion
The Jasper class of 1948 celebrated their 69-year class reunion on Friday, August 25 at the Schnitzlebank. Thirteen classmates were present to enjoy time together and reminisce over lunch.
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Monastery in running for top historic place in state
The Monastery of Immaculate Conception in Ferdinand is among the historic sites included in the state’s tourism commission’s contest of top historic locations. Known as the “Castle on the Hill,” the Monastery, founded in 1867, is home to one of the nation’s largest group of Benedictine women. The distinctive, Romanesque dome rises majestically over the…
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Ferdinand Folk Festival in running for best fall fest
The Ferdinand Folk Fest is in the running for the best fall festival nomination hosted by Visit Indiana, the state’s tourism commission. If you want the Folk Festival to make it on the list of best fall festivals, head over to Visit Indiana and cast a vote. The Ferdinand Folk Festival is an earth-friendly and…
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Jasper’s new elementary school should open by 2019 school year
Jasper school officials announced they did not receive a single petition signature to require a referendum for the construction of a combined elementary school next to the Jasper Middle School. Anyone wishing to remonstrate the creation of a new, combined elementary school had 30 days to garner 500 signatures to address the school corporation’s plans…
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Collision causes diesel spill in Huntingburg
A collision with a semi-tractor resulted in a diesel fuel spill in Huntingburg Monday night. Officers and firefighters were called to the intersection of Sixth and Chestnut streets at about 11:08 p.m. after Kaitlyn Kalb, of Oakland City, crashed into the side of a passing International semi-tractor driven by David Fletcher of Washington. Kalb’s Chevrolet…
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Habitat for Humanity completes 15th home
Habitat for Humanity of Dubois County held a key ceremony for their 15th home Saturday morning. Homeowner Amy Ayala qualified for a home through the organization in 2015 and had been waiting for funds to be raised so the new home could be built. Crews broke ground on the home in May of this year…
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Two arrested on suspected heroin use after crashing SUV
A concerned citizen’s report enabled police to arrest two men for allegedly operating a motor vehicle while under the influence as well as a myriad of other drug related charges Saturday night. Deputies were dispatched to County Road 450E north of State Road north of Ferdinand at about 6:15 p.m. for a call about an SUV…
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Helpful Hoosiers should also be vigilant in the wake of Hurricane Harvey
Attorney General Curtis Hill issued a reminder to Hoosiers to be vigilant and even skeptical before contributing to relief efforts for Texas residents affected by Hurricane Harvey. Before giving out any personal information or donations, AG warns that Hoosiers should check the organization they are wishing to support. Whether in Indiana or thousands of miles…
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Astra Theatre renovation well underway
Here is a video of the ongoing renovation on the Astra Theatre on the Square in Jasper from WITZ AM/FM. Cover photo from here. We are a rag tag bunch, this group of six. We are working hard to bring the Astra alive on a regular basis by doing all the tasks of running a…
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Lindauer to run for District 63 State Rep seat
Shane M. Lindauer of Jasper announced he is running for District 63 State Representative in the 2018 Republican primary. “I believe that government was primarily instituted to protect life, liberty and property. All other functions need to be heavily scrutinized keeping in mind that government doesn’t create wealth, it can only take it from the…
