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Road Closure - Section of 3rd Street - Huntingburg
Due to Water Dept work on a section of 3rd Street, the Water Dept has the road closed between Geiger and Walnut, today July 24, 2024, until further notice. Please find an alternate route during the work. For more information, please contact Andrea Brown, City of Huntingburg Safety/Risk Management Director...
Labor Day Weekend Fest planned for City of Lewisport
The Lewisport City Council met on Thursday evening, July 18th. At last month’s meeting, it was approved for there to be a Labor Day Weekend Fest in downtown Lewisport on Saturday, August 31st. There will be fireworks, a tractor pull and a car show, since those were rained out for the 2024 Annual Lewisport Heritage Festival held in June.
James R. Peterson, 86, Santa Claus
James “Jim” Peterson, 86, of Santa Claus, passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at Ascension-St. Vincent in Evansville, with his devoted wife, Phyllis, at his side. He was born October 16, 1937, in Iowa City, Iowa, to John and Gladys Peterson. On June 10, 1978, he married...
RENT Fans! The Stars of the Original Broadway Cast are Coming to Jasper, IN
How we gonna pay? How we gonna pay? How we gonna pay? Last year's RENT!. Jasper Community Arts has announced its 2024-2025 season and four Broadway legends are going to be part of it. First, on December 7th, Norm Lewis is coming to town and hitting the stage with The Norm Lewis Christmas Show. Among Lewis' Broadway credits- Porgy & Bess, Chicken and Biscuits, and Andrew Lloyd Weber's The Phantom of the Opera, a production in which he made history in 2014 when he became Broadway's first black Phantom.
Donald J. Grindstaff
Donald J. Grindstaff, 71, of Washington, IN, loving husband, father, uncle and cherished brother passed away on Monday, July 22, 2024, peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Washington, IN on January 5, 1953, to Donald L. and Angela A. (Smith) Grindstaff and they preceded him in death.
Oscar Mullis, 82, Siberia
Oscar Mullis, 82, of Siberia, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2024 at his home surrounded by family. Oscar was born March 29, 1942 to Emil and Cecelia (Jacob) Mullis. He married Marilyn Kerstiens on April 20, 1963 in St. Meinrad. Oscar was a carpenter and a farmer. He was...
Jasper Traffic Advisory
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. The work will require the closure of the eastbound and the center turn lanes from Newton...
Loogootee Fire Department Hosts 3rd Annual Fire Run Fundraiser This Saturday
The 3rd annual Loogootee Fire Run, sponsored by the Loogootee Fire Department, is set for this Saturday. Fire Chief Eric Thomas says the event is a great opportunity for the department to raise funds and meet the community. Thomas went on to give us the details for Saturday’s event…
Beverly Craig, 80, Holland
Beverly Craig, born December 24, 1943, in Jasper to Robert Matheis and Luella (Singer) Matheis, passed away peacefully at home on July 19, 2024, at the age of 80. Beverly married Mark Craig on August 16, 1985. Beverly enjoyed rescuing and caring for animals, spending time with family, reading, and...
Dora Jane Bardwell, 88, Huntingburg
Dora Jane (Fawcett) Bardwell, 88, passed away peacefully at her Huntingburg home on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at 7:44 p.m. Her sons, Brett and Cam, were at her side. Dora was born September 6, 1935, in Shoals. She attended Shoals Community Schools and graduated a proud Jug Rock in 1953. After High School, she went to work at Crane Naval Surface Warfare Center. While at Crane she met a young sailor by the name of Jimmie Gerald Bardwell. The two married and, after brief stints in Washington, Petersburg and Dale, they settled in Huntingburg. Dora gave up her career at Crane to raise their two boys.
Shirley A. Hackman, age 89, of Huntingburg
Shirley A. Hackman, age 89, of Huntingburg, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at Rivercrest Senior Living in New Albany. Shirley was born June 27, 1935, to Elmer “Billy” and Clarissa (Mehling) Fischer. She married Gerhard Hackman on October 10, 1959, at the Archabbey Church in St. Meinrad. Shirley was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Huntingburg. Shirley was first and foremost a devoted mother, wife and grandmother. In her early years, she was elected and took pride in being a member of Indiana Girls State. She worked as a dental assistant prior to marriage and then focused on being a homemaker thereafter. She worked part-time with St. Mary’s Title One helping young students sharpen their reading skills. She enjoyed crafting, cooking, playing cards, antiquing and bird watching.
Ronald A. Schwartz, 66, Dubois
Ronald A. Schwartz, 66, of Dubois, passed away at 6:59 a.m. on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at home. Ron was born in Huntingburg on May 16, 1958, to Hilbert and Armilda (Petry) Schwartz. He married Cheryl Nolan on November 24, 1995. She preceded him in death in 2001. He was...
Sandra S. Jones, 86, Shoals
Sandra S. Jones, 86, of Shoals, passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at Jasper Memorial Hospital. She was born May 22, 1938, in Indian Springs, the daughter of James and Farrell (Johnson) Akles. She graduated from Williams High School. Sandra married Robert Jones on November 11, 1956, in Martin...
Jasper Public Library August Events
For programs that require registration, register on the event calendar at jdcpl.us or call 812- 482-2712. Family Storytime- Tuesdays beginning Aug. 13th at 10am. Study & Chill for Teens- Wednesdays – 3:30pm-5pm Teens and tweens are invited to come and do their homework/study in a safe environment with dedicated space just for them.
Traveling nonprofit honoring fallen officers of the Tri-State this week
TELL CITY, Ind. (WFIE) - Beyond the Call of Duty is bringing their “End of Watch Ride to Remember” tour to Tell City and Evansville this week. The traveling nonprofit will be in the area on July 23 to honor fallen officer, Sgt. Heather Glenn. The Tell City...
On the Hill 5K set for September 21 at Saint Meinrad Archabbey
ST MEINRAD – Saint Meinrad Archabbey, St. Meinrad, IN, will host an in-person and virtual On the Hill 5K walk/run on Saturday, September 21, 2024. Registration is now open for the event. Registration is $20 per person before Sept. 1, and $25 after. Children ages 17 and under are...
Photography exhibit at the Saint Meinrad Archabbey Library Gallery
ST MEINRAD – Saint Meinrad Archabbey Library Gallery, St. Meinrad, IN, will host an exhibit of photographs by Glenn DeBona. The exhibit titled “Life in Shadows and Light: The Photography of Glenn DeBona” will run from July 22, 2024, until August 29, 2024. DeBona was born in...
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