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Jasper Community Arts Board Prepares to Open New Season
The Jasper Community Arts board met on Tuesday night to discuss plans to celebrate their upcoming 50 th anniversary and to prepare for some exciting event programming. With the upcoming 50 th anniversary of JCA, the board eagerly discussed a rebranding for the organization that will more fully represent the Jasper arts community. With an eye toward supporting local businesses, the board spent a significant amount of time discussing choice of printers and services in regard to fall season guides and the rebranding process.
Free Monthly Books for Kids with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
Washington Catholic is offering free monthly books for children through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. If you have a child aged 0-5 years, you can easily enroll them online at imaginationlibrary.com. In 6-8 weeks, your child will receive their first book, “The Little Engine That Could,” in the mail....
Odon Red White and Boom Event Rescheduled to July 6th Due to Weather
The Red White and Boom Event at Odon Christian Church, scheduled for tonight, has been moved to Saturday, July 6th, due to possible incoming weather. Same time, just a different day. Once again, fireworks in Odon tonight have been rescheduled for Saturday.
4th of July Firework Safety Tips from the Jasper State Police Post
INDIANA— It’s that time of year again when everyone looks forward to celebrating Independence Day! Enjoying the summer weather, having a backyard BBQ, spending time with family and friends, and using fireworks are all some of the best ways to celebrate. ISP Jasper wants everyone to remain safe this July 4th, and safely handling fireworks is a priority.
Redevelopment Commission Hears Updates on Jasper Municipal Pool Project
The Jasper Redevelopment Commission’s meeting on Tuesday morning provided new updates on the municipal pool project’s progress. A claim from Hafer Associates for approximately $9500 was approved by the Commission for services related to the construction of Jasper’s new outdoor pool. The total contract with Hafer is for $469,000 with $12,000 in reimbursable expenses. So far, just under $400,000 has been utilized. The Commission heard that Hafer anticipates needing to use the full contract amount, and has asked for addendum to be added for services provided for a land survey, so the total is expected to increase.
Jasper’s historic Ruxer Field, transitioning from grass to turf
JASPER, Ind. (WFIE) - Big changes are underway, for one of the most historic and iconic baseball fields in the Tri-State area. Yes, the end of an era has come, for Jasper’s Ruxer Field. It’s been an all-natural grass and dirt field, since it’s inception, but now, they are tearing up that surface and replacing it with a brand-new, all-turf field. The project is estimated to cost just over $2 million, and be finished later this year.
Indiana elections chief directs 100+ federal agencies to halt alleged ‘unauthorized involvement’
Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales' office warned more than 120 federal agencies operating in Indiana against non-consensually providing voter registration services described in a three-year-old presidential executive order. The post Indiana elections chief directs 100+ federal agencies to halt alleged ‘unauthorized involvement’ appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Analysis finds that Indiana’s housing affordability gap is growing
The housing affordability gap for Indiana’s minimum wage workers grew according to the latest “Out of Reach” report, finding that those Hoosiers would need to work 122 hours per week to afford a Fair Market Rate two-bedroom apartment. ‘Message received’ on call for housing task force; Indiana slips in affordability “The new Out of Reach […] The post Analysis finds that Indiana’s housing affordability gap is growing appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Weekend Weather: Showers, Storms Possible in Northern Illinois, Northwest Indiana
Chicago, IL – Northern Illinois and Northwest Indiana residents can expect a mix of showers, storms, and sunshine over the next few days. The forecast calls for varied weather patterns, making it essential to stay informed. According to the National Weather Service, scattered early morning showers are expected on...
New life ring law and rescue drones help, but Lake Michigan swimmers still vulnerable
A good swimmer, Thomas Kenning waded into the Lake Michigan water that he’d already decided was too treacherous at Porter Beach. Just hours before, he’d explained why to his 9-year-old daughter — told her about the high waves and the rip currents. But on that day, June 27, 2022, he and his family...
IHSAA football preview: 20 top running backs to watch in Central Indiana
The first week of the high school football season is just seven weeks from Friday night. To help get you prepared, we take a look this week at 20 running backs to watch from Central Indiana:. Jalen Bonds, Cathedral. The 6-foot, 205-pound senior transferred from Heritage Christian prior to last...
Ports of Indiana to Establish Container Port Serving Chicago Metropolitan Area
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has approved a proposal from Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor to establish the first international sea cargo container terminal on Lake Michigan. This would create the only all-water container route for ocean vessels to serve the greater Chicago metropolitan area via the Great Lakes. The...
Indiana Commission for Higher Education awards 300 scholarships to address teacher shortage
INDIANAPOLIS — This week, the Indiana Commission for Higher Education (CHE) awarded roughly 300 high school students the Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship — a special scholarship designed to address the state’s teacher shortage. ”This is a really strong example of a program that is working right,” Greg Harrell, the director of legislation and programs […]
A new candidate has been chosen for the Indiana Democratic Party
FARMERSBURG, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)– We now know who the Democratic candidate will be for Indiana state representative in district 42. As we’ve reported the Indiana Democratic Party was searching for a candidate. That’s because Chad Harmon who filed and won the nomination was forced to withdraw due to a health situation. Today we learned Ashlee Vitz […]
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