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Ken Shourds Equipment marks 60 years of service
Ken Shourds Equipment marked its 60th anniversary last week, welcoming customers and close friends alike to share memories of this staple of local agriculture. While it’s founder and namesake, Ken Shourds, passed away on March 10, 2011, his family has kept the business growing. His wife, Carol, spent much of last week on the shop floor welcoming guests come to share memories, or customers with an eye toward a new purchase. Today, the couple’s children are taking the lead in keeping the enterprise thriving into its 60th year.
Photography exhibit at the Saint Meinrad Archabbey Library Gallery
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Library Gallery, St. Meinrad, Ind., 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 Aug. 29, 2024. DeBona was born in New York City in...
Ferdinand Folkfest welcomes local, national artists
On Saturday Sept. 21, the Ferdinand Folk Festival, brought to you by Best Home Furnishings, returns to beautiful 18th Street Park, for our 14th annual event. Six local, regional, and national artists make up the 2024 lineup. Our headline artist, Sam Morrow, has carved out a sound that exists somewhere...
Departments staying on top of things in Ferdinand
FERDINAND — Ferdinand Police Department are in the process of hiring two new officers after the resignation of Sergeant Tom Merkley, the town learned during departmental reports during the Town of Ferdinand’s regular meeting on Tuesday, July 16. Chief Kerri Blessinger noted the process is complex, though the...
Funerals for Saturday, July 20, 2024
Aubrey, Martha, 80, died Sunday. Service: 11 a.m. Saturday at Hartford Funeral Home. Burial: Yelvington Cemetery in Maceo. Visitation: 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Brown, Michael, 78, died Wednesday. A celebration of life will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at James H. Davis Funeral Home...
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...
Susan Ellspermann buys $20k in German American Bancorp shares
German American Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:GABC) Director Susan J. Ellspermann has recently increased her stake in the company, according to the latest filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. On July 15, Ellspermann purchased shares valued at approximately $20,000 at a price of $37.99 per share. The transaction has bolstered Ellspermann's...
Huntingburg undertakes huge wastewater improvement project
Tuesday, the City of Huntingburg celebrated the commencement of a major infrastructure project designed to support the city’s continued growth–a new wastewater treatment facility. As part of its plan to update this important infrastructure component, the city is set to invest up to $50 million in the new...
City of Huntingburg breaks ground on new water treatment plant
HUNTINGBURG, Ind. (WEVV) — Huntingburg has seen several flooding and sewer issues, so they say this new project is vital for the community. Eric Parsley, a project manager with Commonwealth Engineers, says, "When it rains in Huntingburg our flows go up almost five times what the plant currently can really handle."
Groundbreaking for new wastewater treatment plant
The city of Huntingburg broke ground on a new water treatment plant that will bring healthier and safer water to residents. City of Huntingburg breaks ground on new water treatment plant. The new water treatment plant will seek to resolve years of flooding and sewer issues in the city.
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.
Volunteers need: Patoka Lake Clean Up Day set for September 28th.
The Patoka Lake Watershed Steering Committee will host its annual Patoka Lake Clean Up Day on Saturday, Sept. 28 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...
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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.
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.
Man Arrested After Assaulting Driver, Hitting Him with Car, and Causing Severe Injuries
ST. CROIX — A man who allegedly tailgated and then assaulted another man, who was falsely accused of driving a stolen vehicle, is now facing several charges in court.. According to court documents, early last Friday morning, police officers were dispatched to investigate a reported disturbance in the Beeston Hill area of Christiansted. As they were leaving the Ancilmo Marshall police station, they saw a man walking towards them with what appeared to be blood on his face. He informed them that he had been hit by a vehicle near the Beeston Hill gym, prompting the officers to summon emergency medical services to assist him.
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