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07/18/24 SUNNY’S MORNING BRAINTEASER
According to Yelp, searches for this flavor of snacks rose 55% last year. What is it?. Congratulations to Damien Fox of Huntingburg, Indiana for being the SMARTEST PERSON ON THE PLANET this morning and getting hooked up with a 3 and 3 deal from Sunny’s!
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.
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...
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...
Jasper High School baseball star heading to the big leagues
JASPER, Ind. (WFIE) - Jasper Native Connor Foley is heading to the MLB. With pick 164 of this year’s draft, the Arizona Diamondbacks drafts the right-handed pitcher who was most recently on the mound for the Indiana Hoosiers. Foley, a 2022 Grad of Jasper High School, finished his Sophomore...
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Season in review: Cannelton softball
CANNELTON— Cannelton softball this season finished with a record of 2-5 overall with their wins coming against Columbus Christian and Crothersville. Cannelton’s first game of the season took place at Columbus Christian and the Bulldogs won 20-1. 13 of the team’s 20 runs took place in the first inning. Bria Garrett hit a RBI double to score two runs, MaKayla Hulse hit a RBI single for a run, Hulse scored a run herself off a wild pitch, Sara Price scored due to a wild pitch, Kylie Anastasiades drew a walk with the bases loaded for a run, MaKayla Reed forced a walk with the bases loaded, Hulse drew a walk with loaded bases, Sara Price hit a RBI single for two runs, Nora Lawson hit into a fielder’s choice to score the team’s 11th run, Shilah McMahan drew a bases loaded walk, and the final run of the inning happened off B. Jones being hit by a pitch.
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.
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.
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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