According to the National Stroke Association, approximately 795,000 Americans will experience a stroke this year. Strokes are the third-leading cause of death among Americans and the leading cause of serious, long-term adult disability. Almost 87 percent of strokes (or brain attacks) result when arteries are blocked by blood clots or by the gradual build-up of…
The Jasper Chamber of Commerce and the City of Jasper are proud to announce being selected to participate in the Indiana HomeTown Competitiveness Initiative. HTC harnesses the power of this nationally recognized community development program, focusing on five pillars: Entrepreneurship – Leadership – Youth – Charitable Giving – and Rural Families. This initiative will help…
Dairy Month Promotion Shows Appreciation, Offers Free Ice Cream! It’s official! Summer is right around the corner and what better way to celebrate than with a mouth-watering scoop of ice cream. As a sign of its commitment to supporting dairy farming in rural America, Farm Credit Services of Mid-America (FCS) is celebrating Dairy Month this…
In rural southern Indiana, global operations that require round-the-clock staffing are a normal day’s work at the Hangar and Flight Operations offices of Kimball International. Reflecting the Company’s environmental commitment, Kimball today received an incentive rebate for its efforts to reduce energy use. The rebate was presented to the facilities and property staff of Kimball…
Irene A. Persohn age 58 of Schnellville passed away at 8:00 A.M. Friday June 3, 2011 at her home. She was born December 19, 1952 in Jasper to: Othmar and Florentine (Seger) Mathias. She married Wayne Persohn October 10, 1970 at Precious Blood Catholic Church in Jasper. She worked at Best Chairs where she retired….
MADE: In America today announces that Keith Fritz is the winner of the inaugural William Thornton Award for Excellence in Craftsmanship. The award will be presented at the annual Take Pride in America celebration held at the United States Capitol on July 4, 2011. The William Thornton Award recognizes extraordinary achievement in craftsmanship by an…
by Kirk Kendall The Dubois County Bombers will be opening the season Thursday, June 2 with an intriguing matchup. The Nashville Outlaws will be coming to town, and the headline lies within both teams’ middle infield. Sophomore shortstop Grant Zawadzki will be playing for the Bombers, and on the Outlaws is his brother Troy, also…
The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) today announced additional review of the project scope for the U.S. 231 project that will accommodate the expansion of the Huntingburg Airport. Consultants will review existing studies and documents to provide the optimal design for the roadway in this area. The goal is to provide the best roadway alignment…
by Kirk Kendall The Dubois County Bombers closed out their preseason schedule Tuesday with a 2-1 loss to the Jasper Reds. Petersburg native Bo Daves took the hill for the Reds, and pitched a fantastic game. Daves, a graduate of Indiana University Southeast, threw all nine innings for Jasper and gave up just one run,…
The FreedomMakers of Dubois County met on Tuesday, May 24, 2011 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. EDT at Jasper Engines and Transmissions in the East Break Room. Over a dozen people were present to hear from State Representatives Mark Messmer (District 63) and Sue Ellspermann (District 74). The focus of the meeting was to allow…
