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Tell City Kiwanis Club “Walk of Honor” Returns
TELL CITY — The Tell City Kiwanis Club “Walk of Honor” flag project is being hosted again this fall. Subscriptions are being taken now and flags are limited. Although the deadline to subscribe is August 16, 2024, once all flag subscriptions are purchased there will be no more available so please order as soon as possible.
Girl thrown from ride at Indiana county fair, witnesses say. ‘She went headfirst’
A young girl was thrown from a ride at an Indiana county fair, witnesses say, prompting an investigation and the removal of all rides. The incident happened Monday, July 15, on the first day of the Dubois County 4-H Fair in Huntingburg and left the young rider injured, according to those who were on the ride with her.
Michael Dale Brown
Bishop Michael Dale Brown Sr., 78 years of age, Pastor of Deliverance Christian Center passed on peacefully July 17, 2024 in Owensboro, Kentucky. Michael (Mike as he was better known) was born June 20, 1946 in Owensboro, Kentucky to the late Hubert and Eva Brown. Through his life, Mike faced many challenges with his health. As a young man he was diagnosed with asthma and a rare condition retinitis of the eye, but neither of which stopped his determination to make a difference in other people’s lives. Mike proclaimed his faith in the Lord Jesus Christ at an early age and diligently served in the ministry for over 57 years as a pastor, teacher, and counselor to countless people. His work in the ministry started way back in 1966 in a little store front church on Leitchfield Road under the name of The Owensboro Church of The Lord Jesus Christ. Bishop Brown was a graduate from Miracle Valley Bible College of A.A. Allen ministries.
Owensboro Sportscenter to host All "A" state basketball championship
A location change will be in effect this winter for the All “A” Classic State basketball championship. The tournament, which was previously held at Corbin Arena in Corbin, KY and Richmond’s EKU campus before that, will make its way to western Kentucky, joining cheerleading, softball and baseball.
John Alan Bunch
John Alan Bunch, of Eddyville, Ky., passed away on July 5, 2024, in Paducah, Ky., at the age of 53. Born on Sept. 30, 1970, in Evansville, Ind., and raised in Boonville, Ind. John was a loving husband to his wife, Ladonna Bunch, with whom he shared a beautiful life in Eddyville. He was the father of Rachel Gurren of Owensboro, Ky., who is married to Alex Gurren, and the grandfather of Ethan, Isaac, and McKenzie. His parents, David and Kathy Bunch, reside in Henderson, Ky., and his brother Jason Bunch, along with his wife Amy and his niece Emma and nephews Lucas, Wesley, Samuel, and Micah continue to live in Henderson as well.
Treatment facility breaks ground in Huntingburg
HUNTINGBURG — Community leaders gathered at the groundbreaking for the new Huntingburg wastewater treatment facility Tuesday, July 16, first at city hall, then at the current treatment facility site. “We appreciate you all coming here today,” said Mayor Neil Elkins standing before the crowd at city hall.
Out of prison, Indiana's caviar king back on Ohio River to find fishing holes taken
David Cox, of English, Indiana, says once he began setting his nets again after a two-year prison sentence and a three-year ban on commercial fishing, all of his once-secret spots were taken.
Season in review: Cannelton baseball
CANNELTON— Cannelton baseball this season played in 11 total games and the Bulldogs were not able to come up with a win. Their first three games of the year put them up against West Washington, Columbus Christian and Rock Creek. Gage Garrett against West Washington (17-0) finished with the team’s lone hit in the contest. Cannelton against Columbus Christian (21-7) combined for three hits with Garrett, Trevor Hale, and Jayden Cecil each recording a hit. Furthermore, the Bulldogs drew eight walks in the game. Lastly, against Rock Creek, the Bulldogs lost 19-6 and the team combined for two hits. Hale and Cecil recorded one each. Furthermore, the team drew 11 walks.
Wesley Leibering
Wesley Leibering, of Huntingburg, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2024, at Memorial Hospital and Healthcare Center in Jasper. He was born Oct. 7, 1930, in Huntingburg to Walter and Geneva (Kemp) Leibering. Wes was a proud Happy Hunter graduate of 1949. He met a sweet girl named Madonna at the Labor Day Picnic in Huntingburg and asked her on a date to go to a Paoli football game. She was freezing in her thin coat but Wesley warmed her heart and they were married on November 26, 1955. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and when he returned from duty, worked for Kimball at Jasper Laminates division for 39+ years. His co-workers called him Red Dog. He loved everything sports. He and Madonna loved watching Southridge Basketball and it was a big thrill for them to watch them in the state final games. Wes was a volunteer for the Southridge Raider Football team working the chain gang for 21 years from 1999 — 2020 until the age of 91. He also was an avid fan of the New York Yankees, Purdue sports, I.U. sports and the Colts.
Huntingburg Farms Market welcomes Kids Day
HUNTINGBURG — Destination Huntingburg held a “Kids Day at the Market” Saturday, July 13, starting early morning and going until noon. Kids Day is a day for children to set up booths and vend their wares to customers.
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