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Patricia Gail (DeWitt) Russelburg
Patricia Gail Russelburg, 71, 0f Hawesville, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at her home under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born in Breckinridge County on October 8, 1952 to the late Jasper and Bernice Brown Dewitt. Gail was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and was a retired security guard. She enjoyed yard sales, “junking” and horses. Gail was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Rachele Ress and son-in-law, James G. McCrary.
Jasper Police Seek Public’s Assistance in Identifying Person in Investigation
The Jasper City Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the individual in the pictures in reference to an ongoing investigation. If you have any information of who this subject is, you are asked to contact the Jasper City Police Department at 812-482-2255 or the tip line at 812-481-COPS.
John W. “Bill” Toby
John W. “Bill” Toby, age 69 of Jasper, Ind., passed away at 7:25 p.m. on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center in Jasper, Ind. Bill was born in Huntingburg, Ind. on Oct. 29, 1954 to Joseph and Caroline (Hasenour) Toby. He married Clara Mendel in 1986 in Salem United Church of Christ in Huntingburg, Ind.
Dorothy Strobel
DALE — Dorothy A. Strobel, 85, of Dale, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024. She was born Jan. 21, 1939, in New Boston to Hubert and Elsie (Friedel) Brinksneader; and married James A Strobel on June 24, 1961, at St. John Chrysostom Catholic Church in New Boston. She was a member of St. Francis of Assisi/St. Joseph Catholic Church in Dale. Together, Dorothy and James traveled to 48 different states. She enjoyed bird watching, especially cardinals, and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, James A Strobel, who passed away on May 24, 2014; and brother, Ronald Brinksneader.
Huntingburg Breaks Ground on Major Infrastructure Project at Wastewater Treatment Plant
The City of Huntingburg broke ground Tuesday on what it calls a significant infrastructure project aimed at enhancing the health and safety of its citizens. The city says the project marks the beginning of a comprehensive initiative to replace the current Wastewater Treatment Plant with a new Sequential Batch Reactor as well as the construction of a section of influent main along 1st Street.
Charles N. “Charlie” Schroeder
Charles N. “Charlie” Schroeder, age 75 of Greencastle, Ind., formerly of Jasper, Ind., passed away at Noon on Friday, July 12, 2024 at his residence in St. Anthony, Ind. Charlie was born in Jasper, Ind. on Feb. 1, 1949 to Joseph and Esther (Fischer) Schroeder. He married his wife of 53 years, Ruth Berg on July 17, 1971 in St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church.
Phyllis Jean (Tormohlen) Luker
Phyllis Jean (Tormohlen) Luker, 84, peacefully passed away at 11:35 p.m. EST on July 10, 2024 at Willowdale Nursing Home in Dale, Ind. Her loving daughter was by her side. Known as “Duffy” to many, Phyllis was born on Nov. 30, 1939 to Albert and Louise (Weitkamp) Tormohlen. She married Paul D. Luker Sept. 12, 1958. They had two children, Scott and Suzanne. Phyllis was an adored grandmother to seven and great-grandmother to sixteen. She loved her family with her whole heart and enjoyed the days when she could frequently attend her grandchildren’s sporting events. To them, she was “Grandma Duffy,” which she proudly would agree was her favorite name.
Reds split doubleheader in Princeton
PRINCETON — The Jasper Reds benefitted in different ways from Saturday’s doubleheader split with Princeton Senior Legion Post 25 at Gil Hodges Field. The Reds (12-1) played away from Jasper and served as the road team for the first time since their June 2 opener at Busch Stadium and also played two games Saturday on turf — with the first game being an 8-3 victory for them, but dropped the latter game, 2-1, for their first loss of the season.
Millard John Meyerholtz, Jr.
Millard John Meyerholtz, Jr., a beloved husband, father and grandfather, peacefully passed away on July 11, 2024. He was 73 years old. Born and raised in Huntingburg, Junior devoted his life to his family, his work, and his community. Junior is survived by his wife, Vicki (Schoppenhorst); married on June...
Dorothy Sherer Named to University of Alaska Spring 2024 Chancellor’s List
Dorothy Sherer Named to University of Alaska Spring 2024 Chancellor's List. FAIRBANKS, AK— Dorothy Sherer of Huntingburg, IN, has been named to the spring 2024 chancellor's list at the University of Alaska, Fairbanks. Students receiving a 3.9 grade point average or higher are placed on the chancellor's list, while those receiving a grade point average of between 3.5 and 3.89 are named to the deans' list. The lists recognize students' outstanding academic achievements. UAF is a Land, Sea and Space Grant institution and is the leading doctoral degree-granting institution in the state of Alaska. Since it was founded in 1917, UAF has been internationally recognized for research relating to the Arctic and sub-Arctic in areas such as biology, geophysics, engineering, natural resources and global climate change.
LIBRARY EVENTS
The library will be closed on Friday, Aug. 9 until 1:30 p.m. for staff development.
Two 30-Lap Modified Features in t.p.trailer & Truck Equipment Sporsored NASCAR Program This Saturday at Grandview Speedway
Double the action this Saturday night at Grandview Speedway!. The T.P. Trailer NASCAR Modifieds will be in the spotlight this Saturday night at Grandview Speedway, when they will be running TWO 30-lap feature races as part of a NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series program which also includes the T.P. Truck Equipment NASCAR Sportsman starting at 7:30 pm.
Casino Control Commission, WTJX present budget testimony
ST. CROIX — The Virgin Islands Casino Control Commission and WTJX were the latest entities to defend their 2025 budget requests before the Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday. Marvin Pickering, chairman and chief executive officer, said the V.I. Casino Control Commission is requesting a $1,604,300 General Fund appropriation solely...
Evelyn Faye Barclay Hendrickson
Evelyn Faye Barclay Hendrickson passed away July 11, 2024 at home surrounded by her family. She was born May 9, 1932 daughter of Wendell and Faye Daub Barclay at Turpin Hill, Ind. She graduated from Boonville High School in 1950. In the past, she was an active member of Main...
Jonathan & Abigail Peyton and Philip Bowen scheduled at The Astra on Saturday, Sept. 7th
JASPER — The Astra Theatre is incredibly excited to bring a co-headlining show featuring Jonathan & Abigail Peyton and Philip Bowen to the theatre on Saturday, Sept. 7. Two headliners in one night in one very unique venue!. Tickets are on sale now at www.AstraTheater.com. Reserved seating tickets are...
Patricia Marie “Patty” Cochenour
Lamar, IN — Patricia Marie “Patty” Cochenour, 62, of Lamar, Indiana passed away Sunday, July 14, 2024, at Jewish Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. Patricia was born in Owensboro, Kentucky on Sept. 12, 1961, to the late John Patrick and Dorothy Marie (Seib) Head.
Seibert Announced as May 2024 UCA Graduate
CONWAY, AR— Noah Seibert of Jasper graduated with a(n) Bachelor of Business Administration from The University of Central Arkansas fall commencement, in the Farris Center on campus. Degrees and certificates were conferred to approximately 1,600 graduates from the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences; College of Business; College of Education; College of Health and Behavioral Sciences; College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics; and Graduate School.
BILLBOARD
DUBOIS— Saturday, Sept. 28, 8 a.m. The Patoka Lake Watershed Steering Committee will host its annual Patoka Lake Clean Up Day in conjunction with National Public Lands Day. The event will begin at 8 a.m. at the Patoka Lake Corps of Engineers office, 4512 N. Cuzco Road, Dubois. Participants of all ages and abilities can sign up on location and will be assigned an area to pick up trash and recycling. At 11 a.m., all volunteers will return to the dam for a free fish fry, door prizes, and goodie bags. All of the supplies needed for the cleanup will be provided. To volunteer, you must wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes, and long pants. Since 2008, the cleanup event, led by the Patoka Lake Watershed Steering Committee, has hosted a grand total of 1,900 volunteers who collected over 22.3 TONS of trash from in or around Patoka Lake. Service and youth groups are asked to register in advance by contacting the Patoka Lake Nature Center at 812-338-5589 ext. 3. For more information, contact the project’s coordinator at emily.russell@in.nacdnet.net or check the Patoka Lake Watershed Steering Committee Facebook page for updates.
Indiana 15 Regional Planning Commission meeting
The Executive Board of Indiana 15 Regional Planning Commission will meet in person on Tuesday, July 23, at 6 p.m. (local time) at the offices of Indiana 15 RPC — 221 E. First Street, Ferdinand. An Executive Session will take place at 5:30 p.m. to discuss personnel matters. For...
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