Chris Bachman was on his way to work at Masterbrand’s Decora plant on Meridian Road when he saw the smoke and flames coming from the upstairs of a home on Third Avenue last Wednesday morning. Another vehicle coming down the hill in the opposite direction was the only other person on the road that morning…
A community member’s generosity recently created an endowment to impact the playgrounds and parks of unincorporated Dubois County communities. Named in honor of the estate of C.J. Gehlhausen, the Dubois County Community Foundation announced a $58,000 grant to Dubois Ruritan Club dedicated to the building of the first C.J. Gehlhausen Playground in the Dubois Community…
MasterBrand Cabinets (MBCI), the City of Jasper, and the Jasper Fire Department are recognizing “Good Samaritan” and MBCI employee, Chris Bachman, for saving two residents from a recent house fire. Bachman saw the smoke and flames coming from the second story of the home on Third Avenue last Wednesday on his way to work at…
The family of Alex Snedeker has established a fund at Old National Bank to assist in the funeral expenses of the three victims of the fire that occurred in Jasper early Wednesday morning. Those wishing to contribute to the fund can stop by any Old National Bank location and make a donation in care of…
The Dubois County Community Corrections director, J.P. Weisheit, announced he would be stepping down from his position. Weisheit made the announcement during the five-minute public meeting of the Community Corrections Board Tuesday after a nearly 3-hour executive meeting that was closed to the public. Weisheit accepted a position as a corrections officer. The board approved…
Freedom Bank representatives reported that customers have been receiving automated calls purporting to be from Freedom Bank. The bank does not call its customers with an automated service, according to a bank representative. The message customers are receiving states that their debit card has been locked. They are then directed to dial “1” to speak to…
Jim O’Neal, WITZ AM/FM News Director contributed to this report Jasper — The Jasper Fire Department is reporting three fatalities in a fire on Third Avenue that occurred Wednesday morning. Authorities have not released the identities of the two adults and one juvenile who perished in the fire in an upstairs apartment at 413 Third Avenue….
County Council President Greg Kendall announced Monday night’s meeting could be considered Black Monday due to the recent revelation that the state would be withholding about $1.3 million of tax revenue from the 2015 county budget. The state will send $8.2 million to the county for 2015; $1.3 million less than the $9.5 the county…
Hardinsburg — A home intruder was shot during a struggle involving a knife early Tuesday morning in rural Orange County. According to Detective Craig Starr, at approximately 1:00 a.m., a male subject — later identified as Jacob Grimes, 23, of Paoli — entered the residence at 7909 South County Road 700 East, Hardinsburg. The homeowners, Barry Frost,…
Jasper — An 18-year-old died in a single-vehicle accident reported Sunday evening. Update: According to authorities, 18-year-old Theodore Boeglin of Timberlin Lane, was pronounced dead at the scene due to injuries sustained from the crash. Boeglin had been operating a 2003 Dodge Neon when it crashed. The front seat passenger, identified as 19-year-old Justin Wright, of West…
