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Local law enforcement issues reminder on stop arm violations as new school year nears
Students from Dubois County are preparing to head back to school for the 2024-2025 school year, which means you will see school buses on our roads. The Jasper Police Department, Dubois County Prosecutor’s Office, and the Greater Jasper Consolidated School Corporation want to remind everyone to be vigilant for stopped school buses while they are picking up and dropping off students on roadways. You must stop for school buses and don’t attempt to pass. It is the law.
Libertarian candidate for Indiana governor to visit Jasper
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Libertarian Party of Dubois County has sponsored a meet and greet on behalf of gubernatorial candidate Donald Rainwater this weekend. Officials say Rainwater will be in attendance on July 27 at St. Benedict’s Brew Works, located on 128 Jackson Street in Jasper, from 5 to 7 p.m. Eastern Time. He […]
Wildfire situation in Jasper 'volatile and evolving'
Two wildfires are burning out of control in Jasper. RCMP say it's a volatile and evolving situation. Travis McEwan has been covering the fires from as close as he can get, which was supposed to include a tour from the RCMP late this afternoon. But wildfires don't always co-operate.
Community Foundation grant supports Celestine Volunteer Fire Department’s efforts to purchase new fire engine
A $30,000 grant from the Dubois County Community Foundation is supporting the Celestine Volunteer Fire Department’s efforts to procure a new fire engine. The department made a post on Facebook about the importance of the grant. The new engine will replace the existing 2003 model. This grant is the...
Jasper to work on multi-use trail project
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Officials say as part of the Multi-Use Trail Extension Project, the city of Jasper and its contractor will be doing work associated with the multi-use trail along Northwood Avenue from Newton Street to St. Charles Street. City officials say this work will require the closure of the eastbound and the center […]
Greater Jasper Consolidated Schools Prepares to Welcome Students
Staff preparation and student achievement topped the agenda at the last school board meeting before the first day of school for Greater Jasper Consolidated Schools. The board was provided a curriculum update, including the ILEARN assessment results for 2024. In addition, they were given an overview of summer 23-24 Advance Placement testing, transportation services, staff preparedness, and reappointments. In other business, the agreement with the City of Jasper for School Resource Officers Fiscal Year 25 budget was approved. Authorization was also given to publish the CPF and Bus Replacement Plan on the GJCS website.
Strassenfest will feature tours and demonstrations at the Alexander Schoolhouse, Jasper City Mill, Schaeffer Barn, and Spirit of Jasper Train
JASPER— On Saturday, August 3, the Strassenfest will feature tours and demonstrations at the Alexander Schoolhouse, Jasper City Mill, Schaeffer Barn, and Spirit of Jasper Train. The Alexander One-Room Schoolhouse will be open for tours from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. A. special movie, Banished into Paradise, will be...
Volunteers Needed for Heartland Half Marathon, 5K, Team Challenge & Kids Fun Run
The annual Heartland events are fast approaching, and we are calling on enthusiastic volunteers to join us in making this year’s event a memorable success. The kids fun run will kick off the weekend on Friday, September 20th with the half marathon, 5K, & team challenge taking place Saturday, September 21 in Jasper, IN.
Memorial Hospital in Jasper gets new CAO
JASPER, Ind. (WFIE) - Deaconess and Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center’s Board of Directors have announced the appointment of Keith Miller as its new Chief Administrative Officer. He’ll start Aug. 12. Officials say he most recently served as CEO of Lawrence County Memorial Hospital, a Deaconess affiliate...
3 in 5 Americans believe we’re in a recession, research finds
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH)– New research finds that a majority of people actually think the economy is doing even worse than the “experts” say it is. In fact, 3 in 5 people believe that the U.S. is currently in a recession, even though we’re not officially in one, according to Talker Research on behalf of the a […]
Here are Greater Cincinnati's best 10 running backs in high school football in 2024
With the start of another high school football season around the corner, The Enquirer is ranking the best players in Southwest Ohio, Northern Kentucky and Southeast Indiana. While some coaches prefer lighting up the scoreboard with an air-raid offense, there are still plenty of offenses led by the ground game. These bruising backs help set the tone in the trenches and polish off drives with end-zone plunges. Greater Cincinnati has had no shortage of talented runners in...
Indiana man sentenced for antisemitic voicemails left with Anti-Defamation League
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — An Indiana man was sentenced to two years in federal prison for making antisemitic threats. An indictment in the Southern District of Indiana said Andrzej Boryga, 67, threatened to kill Jewish people in voicemail messages left at Anti-Defamation League offices in New York, Texas, Colorado, and Nevada. Court records show Boryga left […]
DEI bullying assumes people didn’t earn their jobs
This commentary originally appeared in the Indiana Capital Chronicle. One of the most disheartening things I saw following the failed attempt to assassinate Donald Trump was a concentrated, days-long social media flogging of a female U.S. Secret Service agent. Social media users clipped shots of her from video, spread them and commented on her hair, […] The post DEI bullying assumes people didn’t earn their jobs appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
Indiana budget leaders announce FY 2024 report
INDIANAPOLIS — As Indiana reaches the halfway point of the current budget cycle, the state now has roughly $2.6 billion in reserves according to Indiana State Comptroller Elise Nieshalla —down from more than $6 billion in reserves just two years ago. ”We are an example of how to turn things around now sitting as the […]
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