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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...
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...
Anthony Jerome Cecil
Anthony Jerome Cecil, 75, of Hawesville passed away on July 9, 2024, at his home. He was born in Owensboro on March 15, 1949, to John William and Willie Mae Cecil. Anthony was a Vietnam veteran who enjoyed learning, gardening, fishing, and long talks with anyone who would sit and listen. He was always out and about, keeping himself busy.
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.
Comedian Kevin Farley set to bring the laughs to The Astra on Saturday, Aug. 17th
JASPER — The Astra Theatre will be welcoming Kevin Farley for a comedic performance on Saturday, Aug. 17. Farley has truly established himself as comedic presence both on the big screen and off. Multi-tasking as a comedian, actor, writer, seems easy for Farley because he does it all, with a fabulous sense of humor.
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.
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.
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.
Hazel Cash
TELL CITY — Hazel A. Cash, 88, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born in Troy on May 1, 1936, daughter of Claude and Claire (Thrasher) VanHoosier. Hazel worked in assembly at Commercial Filters until her retirement in 1998. She worked there for over twenty-two years.
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.
Sarah Wheatley
TELL CITY — Sarah L. Wheatley, 61, of Tell City, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital after fighting a courageous battle with aHUS. She was born in Tell City on September 25, 1962, the daughter of the late Casper “John” and Glenda (Sprinkle) Etienne.
Allen Gentry
TELL CITY — Allen R. Gentry aka “Big Al”, 59, of Tell City, passed away at home with family and friends by his side on Sunday, July 14, 2024. Al was born on January 6, 1965, in Louisville, KY to the late Charles “PeeWee” and Anna (Anders) Gentry.
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.
Farmers, land managers can recycle empty pesticide jugs at annual Ag Recycling Day July 31st
JASPER — The Dubois County Solid Waste District will sponsor its annual Agriculture Recycling Day on Wednesday, July 31 from 8 a.m. until 12 p.m. noon. The event takes place at the District’s Process Center, located at 1103 South 350 West, just outside of Jasper. Dubois County farmers...
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