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Legion regional to be played in Rockport
ROCKPORT — Rockport Post 254 has hit the homestretch of its regular season schedule and several changes were made in the lead-up to the regional. Due to a lack of available teams, the scheduled Pastime tournament in Evansville was canceled and as a result, Post 254 added home games against Pate and Lyon County (Ky.) over the weekend.
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...
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...
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.
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...
Rockport holds on for 7-6 win over Jasper
JASPER — Rockport Post 254 had to withstand a late seventh inning rally from Jasper Post 254 to win 7-6 in American Legion baseball on July 8. Leading by four runs, Colten Hopf began the inning on the mound and he hit A.J. Huelsman with a pitch before a Kody Morton single put runners at the corners with nobody out.
Human Services, Public Defender Office deliver budget testimony
ST. CROIX — The V.I. Human Services Department and Public Defender Office were the latest government and semi-autonomous agencies to testify before the Senate Finance Committee in defense of their 2025 budget requests. Human Services Commissioner Averil George led testimony for the department, one of the largest government agencies...
Pizza and Beer on board The Spirit of Jasper
The Spirit of Jasper Train will host a pizza and beer ride on Saturday, September 21 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Passengers will receive two beer tickets and unlimited pizza during this ride. Be sure to get your tickets now because this is the only Pizza and Beer ride of the 2024 season!
Charles N. “Charlie” Schroeder, age 75 of Greencastle
Charles N. “Charlie” Schroeder, age 75 of Greencastle, Indiana, formerly of Jasper, IN, passed away at Noon on Friday, July 12, 2024 at his residence in St. Anthony, Indiana. Charlie was born in Jasper, Indiana on February 1, 1949 to Joseph and Esther (Fischer) Schroeder. He married his...
Help police find St. Croix man wanted for assault and battery
CHRISTIANSTED — Police need your help to find a St. Croix man wanted for an incident of domestic violence. Daniel Ponce, 56, is wanted in connection to a case of simple assault & battery, the Virgin Islands Police Department said. Ponce is an Hispanic male with brown eyes, black...
Phyllis Jean (Tormohlen) Luker, 84
Phyllis Jean (Tormohlen) Luker, 84, peacefully passed away at 11:35 PM EST on July 10, 2024 at Willowdale Nursing Home in Dale, Indiana. Her loving daughter was by her side. Known as “Duffy” to many, Phyllis was born on November 30, 1939 to Albert and Louise (Weitkamp) Tormohlen. She married Paul D. Luker September 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.
John W. “Bill” Toby, age 69 of Jasper
John W. “Bill” Toby, age 69 of Jasper, Indiana, passed away at 7:25 p.m. on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center in Jasper, Indiana. Bill was born in Huntingburg, Indiana on October 29, 1954 to Joseph and Caroline (Hasenour) Toby. He married Clara Mendel in 1986 in Salem United Church of Christ in Huntingburg, Indiana. He worked as a mason and in construction for most of his life. Bill enjoyed fishing, squirrel hunting, cooking, professional wrestling, woodworking, going to Yaggis, and spending time with his family.
Boonville, IN Residents – Here’s How to Sign Up for Alerts from the City
I was on Facebook the other day and I noticed a post in the 'Boonville Indiana Community News' group that threw me for a loop. The user asked, "Just a quick question for Boonville residents. How many of you know what the Reach system is?" Well, technically I am a...
23 Tickets Remain for Train Ride to Ball Game
Climb aboard the Spirit of Jasper Train for a trip to League Stadium to view the Big League Baseball Classic. Only 23 tickets remain for this ride to see former MLB players go head-to-head in an exhibition game at League Stadium. Names like Ray Lankford, Bret Boone, Rick Ankiel, Kyle Farnsworth, Scott Podsednik, CoCo Crisp and others will be seen in person during this game. Enjoy OINK Smokehouse catering and private seating on the third base side.
Section of Hunters Crossing Pass Closed for Water Main Repair
Due to a Water Main Repair work on Hunters Crossing Pass, the Water Dept has the road closed between Veterans Parkway and Wilson Circle, Today July 15, 2024, until further notice. Please find an alternate route during the work. For more information, please contact Andrea Brown, City of Huntingburg Safety/Risk...
Fun Facts About Holiday World’s Good Gravy! Roller Coaster in Indiana
Families are flocking to Holiday World in Santa Claus, Indiana this summer because of their brand new attraction. It's called Good Gravy! and it's a Thanksgiving-themed family 'boomerang' coaster. I had the chance to visit the park on Media Day and get an exclusive sneak preview of the ride. My...
Virginia Ida Schnellenberger, 93 years old of Huntingburg
Virginia Ida Schnellenberger, 93 years old of Huntingburg, passed away on July 13 th , 2024 at Brookside Village, Jasper, IN. She was born to Fidelis and Augusta (Reutman) Berg on October 15, 1930 in Jasper, IN. Virginia married Thomas (Tom) Fidelis Schnellenberger on October 25, 1952 at St. Joseph...
Catch a ride to the Big League Baseball Classic on the Spirit of Jasper
Climb aboard the Spirit of Jasper Train for a trip to League Stadium to view the Big League Baseball Classic. Only 23 tickets remain for this ride to see former MLB players go head-to-head in an exhibition game at League Stadium. Names like Ray Lankford, Bret Boone, Rick Ankiel, Kyle...
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