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Fireworks safety tips for Independence Day
JASPER, Ind. (WAVE) - To have a safe and fun Fourth of July, Indiana State Police encourage people to follow suggestions on handling fireworks. The ISP Jasper post lists safety measures for residents to follow:. Never let children handle, play with, or light any fireworks. Never aim, point, or throw...
Jasper July 4th Closing Schedule
The Jasper city hall, street department, resource recovery site, and all utilities administrative offices will be closed on Thursday, for Independence Day. Trash and scheduled recycling that would normally be collected on Thursday will be collected on Friday. Trash and scheduled recycling pickup for the rest of the week will...
(Updated) Roads clear as of Monday: More roads impacted by high water
Earlier this morning, the Dubois County Highway Department reported that three county roads had been impacted by high water from the recent rains. Since then, the list has been updated. Bainbridge Township. Old Huntingburg Road north of County Road 400 South is impacted by Patoka River. Patoka Township. County Road...
Rita H. Heitz Buechlein, 83, Huntingburg
Rita H. Heitz Buechlein, 83, of Huntingburg, passed away at 7:48 p.m. on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center in Jasper. She was born November 22, 1940, in Ferdinand to Edward and Olivia (Meyer) Oser. Rita had worked as a seamstress at Gossard’s and at...
Dustin Johnson's big 40th birthday bash, Cam Young's bonehead move and the filthiest club twirl ever
Welcome to another edition of The Grind, where we are doing everything to get ready for our yearly major. That’s right, the 2024 HGGA Championship, AKA my annual buddies trip, is here and we’re headed to French Lick, Ind., for the first time. So if you have any tips for me as I attempt a historic three-peat, feel free to reach out. In the meantime, I'm so dedicated to trying to win that I actually put myself through this challenging new Peloton golf program by Selena Samuela. Twice.
Elizabeth Burch Schwartz
Elizabeth Burch Schwartz passed away Saturday, June 29, 2024, at 94 years old. She was born July 27, 1929, in Petersburg, Ind., to Lloyd and Amy Burch. Zee, as she was known to family and friends, was a devoted wife and mother. She graduated from Purdue University and began her career as a home economics teacher before she prioritized family over career. Zee was very active in her Huntingburg community. She was a member of the Library Board, Study Club, Sunday School Teacher and pianist for the United Methodist Church’s early morning service. She was an amazing cook and loved to entertain. She also loved to travel and did so into her 80’s. She also loved music and attending concerts with her daughter Karen.
McClain, Brown lead Post 254 to victory
OWENSBORO, Ky. — It was a classic pitchers’ duel on Friday and Rockport’s Evan McClain was on the upside of Post 254’s 2-1 win over Owensboro Post 9 in American Legion baseball. McClain went the distance as he pitched all seven innings and allowed just one...
Jasper Engines and Transmissions announces PCHS scholarship recipients
JASPER — Jasper Engines and Transmissions is proud to announce the recipients of its annual scholarship program. Applicants must be dependent children of full-time JASPER Associates. A rating system of several criteria is used to determine the recipients. Tyler Craig is a graduate of Pike Central High School. He...
Hawkins discusses Sisley's transfer
LINCOLN CITY — Trent Sisley’s Monday announcement to transfer to Montverde Academy (Fla.) for his senior season didn’t come as a total shock to Heritage Hills boys basketball Nate Hawkins. “There had been conversations in the past and all of that — and we were obviously happy...
Doanna E. (Estes) Hodskins
Doanna E. Hodskins, 78, of Lewisport passed on to her Heavenly Home on July 3, 2024 at her home. Doanna was born in Daviess County, KY on March 12, 1946 to the late John William (Dot) and Mary Jo Adkins Estes. She was a member of the Lewisport Baptist Church, worked at Commonwealth Aluminum in the Canteen, enjoyed painting, fishing and her dogs. She was preceded in death by a granddaughter Karrie Nicole Hodskins.
Bobbie Joan Rothrock
Bobbie Joan Rothrock, 91, of Cuzco, passed away at St. Charles Health Campus, in Jasper, surrounded by her family. She was born January 29, 1933, to Gerald and Marcella (Kammerer) Jones in Winslow, IN. She graduated from Winslow High School Class of 1951. She married her husband, Bob Franklin Rothrock on February 16, 1953.
Tammy Cassidy, Stan LaGrange & Kelly Clark Trio play at Troy's Independence Day Celebration
TROY — Stan LaGrange, Kelly Clark, & the Tammy Cassidy trio had a fantastic musical performance at the Troy Independence Day Celebration this Saturday. They enjoy getting together as a trio and have had a great time performing together from time to time. All of these individuals have been in the music seen since they were very young.
Absentee Ballot Applications Available for 2024 Primary Election
Supervisor of Elections Caroline F. Fawkes reminds the public that Absentee Ballot Applications are available for the 2024 Primary Election scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024. Be reminded that a voter must apply by Tuesday, July 16, 2024, for any absentee ballot that must be mailed. This requirement is mandated...
Jim Jones and Junior Flick HOF induction ceremony set for July 12th
FRENCH LICK — The Springs Valley Education Foundation is excited to announce the 2024 Springs Valley Hall of Fame induction ceremony, which is set to take place on Friday, July 12th, at the French Lick American Legion banquet hall. This year’s honorees are former coach and educator Jim Jones along with basketball SV sports archivist and historian Roy “Junior” Flick. The free event will begin at 6 p.m. with a meet and greet, followed by the induction ceremony at 7 p.m. WUME’s Dave Dedrick and SV graduate will be the Master of Ceremonies.
Funeral arrangements made for 1-year-old hit and killed by driver in Warrick County
WARRICK COUNTY, Ind. (WEVV) — Funeral arrangements have been made for a young boy who passed away after being hit by a vehicle in Warrick County. According to the Warrick County Sheriff's Office, 1-year-old Judson Whelan of Gentryville died on Sunday evening after running in front of a vehicle.
Huntingburg breaks ground on wastewater treatment plant enhancement
HUNTINGBURG – The city is proud to announce the groundbreaking of a significant infrastructure project aimed at enhancing the health and safety of its citizens. The ceremony marks the beginning of a comprehensive initiative to replace the current Wastewater Treatment Plant with a new Sequential Batch Reactor (SBR) as well as the construction of a section of influent main along 1st Street.
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