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RVBH Back to School Bash – FREE Event on August 2nd
River Valley Behavioral Health in Lewisport is having their Back to School Bash on Friday, August 2nd, and you won’t want to miss it!. The event is from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at 1210 4th St., and there will be FREE BBQ, Kona Shaved Ice, inflatables, a Petting Zoo, haircuts for students, backpacks with school supplies for the first 200 students, door prizes for the first 25 teachers who attend, and raffles for a laptop, iPad and more!
French Lick Scenic Railway’s Dinosaur Adventure Train Returns in September
You have two more chances this year to hop on a prehistoric train ride in southern Indiana. The French Lick Scenic Railway hosts sever family-friendly events throughout the year that include the Summer Splash Bash Train and the Polar Express Train Ride. If you have ever been a part of any of these fun events at the French Lick Scenic Railway, you know how memorable and entertaining they are. While both events are happening in 2024 again, there is another really cool event that the railway is hosting this year that you might want to add to your summertime bucket list.
Lions Club Celebrates 65 Years at Annual Scholarship Dinner
The Lewisport Lions Club held their Annual Scholarship Dinner on Saturday, July 13th. They celebrated 65 years of service at the Lewisport Community Center and displayed place mats with the menu agenda from their Charter Night in 1959, listing the original members, some of which are still active today. Lions...
Sgt. Heather Glenn honored by Cops Cycling for Survivors
TELL CITY, Ind. (WEHT) -For the past 22 years, cyclists all over Indiana have dedicated 13 days to ride across the state to honor law enforcement. This year the organization stopped in Tell City, home to fallen Sgt. Heather Glenn who was killed in the line of duty last year. Several law enforcement officers and […]
Jasper Municipal Pool Begins to Take Shape
The Jasper Redevelopment Authority convened for a brief meeting on Wednesday morning to discuss some exciting future plans for the new municipal pool. First on the agenda, a claim was approved with Taber Owens Construction Group for the Parks Department. This claim was related to the construction of Jasper’s new municipal pool, which is in progress and currently on schedule for completion by Memorial Day weekend of 2025.
Northeast Dubois sets 16th Annual Golf Scramble for August 17th
Dubois - Wednesday morning, Northeast Dubois Athletics announced the date for next month's 16th Annual Athletic Club Golf Scramble. The August 17th golf scramble, benefitting Northeast Dubois Athletics, will be held at Lucas Oil Golf Course in English. Tee time is 9:00 a.m. Businesses interested in sponsoring the event can...
Man killed in early morning crash in Perry Co.
PERRY CO., Ind. (WFIE) - A deadly crash is under investigation in Perry County. Deputies say it happened around 4:20 a.m. Sunday in the 6000 block of Old State Road 237. They say 27-year-old Dalton Ransom, of Magnet, Indiana, was driving a pickup and ran off the road, causing his truck to roll.
Jasper Kiwanis half pot supports Jasper High School Scholarship
Kiwanis President Stu Holland, former Jasper Mayor Bill Schmidt and treasurer Ed Kreilein picked the winner, Kevin Bayer, at Tuesday’s Kiwanis meeting held at the Knights of Columbus. The pot was $1,860 and proceeds will support the scholarships the Jasper Kiwanis awards to Jasper High School students each year. In 2023, the Jasper Kiwanis awarded $3,200 in scholarships.
Michael W. Robinson, 79, Santa Claus
Michael W. Robinson, 79, of Santa Claus passed away Sunday, June 30, 2024 at his home in Christmas Lake Village. Michael was born on September 14, 1944 in Terre Haute to Lester and Eva (Biddle) Robinson. He was united in marriage with Joyce Rippetoe on December 25, 1965 in St. Joseph Church in Terre Haute.
Tanya Clark Eger, 88
Mary Tanya Clark Eger, 88, wife of the late George Jefferson Eger, passed away peacefully, with family by her side, on Thursday July 4, 2024. It is fitting that her independent personality and unbridled spirit would fight and endure, selecting to finally rest on Independence Day. Tanya was born and...
Pioneer Planting at Lincoln Heritage Public Library
The Dale branch of Lincoln Heritage Public Library held a special storytime event July 8 to showcase some of the chores that would have been expected of a young Abe Lincoln. Interns Jaeger Loran and Ethan Bravo of the Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial paid a visit in costume, with several pioneer instruments to help set the stage. Those interested in learning more about pioneer life are welcome to visit LBNM’s living historical farm this week, where interns will be hosting activities for all ages between the hours of 10 a.m. to noon.
A Dream Come True
Scenic Hills At The Monastery in Ferdinand had a big surprise for one of their residents. Jeremy Kramer, CNA, filled out “Live A Dream” card for resident Bob Greulich. Kramer stated in the card “If it has four wheels and goes fast, Bob is watching.”. The Life...
Photography exhibit at the Saint Meinrad Archabbey Library Gallery
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Library Gallery 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 New York City in 1930 and had...
Wesley Leibering, 93, Huntingburg
Wesley Leibering, of Huntingburg, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2024, at Memorial Hospital and Healthcare Center in Jasper. He was born October 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 Hubert...
Phyllis J. Luker, 84, Dale
Phyllis Jean (Tormohlen) Luker, 84, peacefully passed away at 11:35 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at Willowdale Nursing Home in Dale. Her loving daughter was by her side. Known as “Duffy” to many, Phyllis was born on November 30, 1939 to Albert and Louise (Weitkamp) Tormohlen. She married...
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