A Birdseye man wanted by local authorities in an investigation into several thefts, including vehicle thefts, was arrested Wednesday evening in a Texas county bordering Mexico. Dennis “Denny” Burgdorf was taken into custody in Hildago County Texas at about 7:30 p.m. He was located and apprehended with the assistance of the Indiana State Police and…
The intersection at South Newton and West 3rd in Jasper reminds me of driving in Naples, Italy. I was stationed at the Naval Support Activity there from 1994 to 1997. My first day on the job as the FNG (freaking new guy) in the security department, I was immediately assigned to write traffic accident reports…
Dubois Rural Electric lineworker Tyler Asbell joined a crew of 15 other Indiana electric cooperative linemen on a trip to a developing area of Guatemala last month as part of an international initiative to bring electricity to the region. “Project Indiana: Empowering Global Communities for a Better Tomorrow” electrified a part of the Central American…
A Jasper man recently found guilty by a jury of attempted murder was sentenced to 40 years in prison. Casey Myers, 35, was arrested on the counts of attempted murder, strangulation, two counts of intimidation and domestic battery on Dec. 15, 2015 after he attacked his estranged wife with a serrated kitchen knife in a…
This weekend, Patoka Lake will be the backdrop for Renaissance-themed fun as the Blackhawk Manor Renaissance Festival takes over the beach in the state park. Visitors will be able to see several performances, a raptor show featuring Indiana birds of prey, combat demonstrations and live music, all to support a scholarship for the students at…
A bill passed by the Indiana House of Representatives today is designed to provide a pathway to funding for regional infrastructure improvements including highway or bridge repairs, rail lines, airports, commuter transportation and other critical road improvements. Senate Bill 128 sponsored by State Rep. Mike Braun (R-Jasper) and State Sen. Mark Messmer’s (R-Jasper) allows Indiana…
Greenville, S.C. painter, Hilary Siber is the featured artist at the Krempp Gallery for the month of April. Siber works directly from observation. Her work utilizes landscapes to visually grapple with the constitution of the medium as a means of representing the ineffable qualities of human experiences. Siber is continually interested in the duality of…
Jasper LEADs will host a special community-wide campaign day called “Give Where You Live.” With events and a day designed to encourage public participation and aiming to continue to build excitement about the city’s community development projects, the Jasper LEADs committee — Library, Enrichment, Arts, Downtown — will events all day Friday, May 19, 2017….
The Jasper Redevelopment Commission will recommend the Common Council approve funding Phase II of the Jasper Courthouse Square Redevelopment project for an estimated $468,000. Phase II of the project encompasses the final design and development of the plan, engineering, geo-technical surveys, public outreach, bid package creation and review, and then construction management of the project….
The City of Huntingburg’s Street Department is conducting “Spring Cleanup Days” this week. Residents can dispose of unwanted items Thursday, April 6 from 1 to 7 p.m.; Friday, April 7 from 1 to 7 p.m.; and Saturday, April 8 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Street Department, located at 1103 E 1st Street…
