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Toll Road Text Scam
Here’s another texting scam to be aware of. The Jasper Post of the Indiana State Police says a text, purportedly coming from the Indiana Toll Road is a scam. It says your vehicle has been recorded using the Indiana Toll Road and to pay your balance before July 24th to avoid a late fee of $69.
Perry County Man Charged With Sex Crime
A Cannelton man is in the Vanderburgh County Jail on child pornography charges. A Detective with the Indiana State Police received two tips that led them to 29-year-old Lucas Cash. He was allegedly using two separate accounts to look porn. Detectives sifted through 85 Gigabytes of photos and 14,000 video...
Indiana Firefighters Rescue Monkey Stuck in Tree at Patoka Lake Campground
Firefighters are pros at saving cats who have gotten stuck in trees. It happens all the time. A kitty bravely climbs up maybe chasing after a squirrel or bird and then, "uh-oh!" They look down, see how high up they are, and are too scared to make their way back.
Howard talks resignation as Rangers coach
FERDINAND — Jarred Howard can’t say he would have agreed with anyone who told him during his first season in 2001 that he’d serve as Forest Park’s baseball coach until 2024 — but life happened on and off the diamond. Howard is stepping down after...
Reds win regular season finale via walk off
JASPER — The term “Winning Ugly” may most closely be associated with the 1983 Chicago White Sox, but it can also apply to the Jasper Reds’ 6-5 walk-off win in the bottom of the ninth Thursday against Jasper Legion in the first meeting between the two teams since Aug. 11, 1971.
Steve Berg announces future retirement from Dubois County Highway
JASPER — Dubois County Highway Superintendent Steve Berg officially announced his future retirement Friday during a special meeting of the county commissioners. Berg said he will retire after Dec. 31, 2024, saying he and his wife plan to travel some and visit family, while enjoying life.
Bates became first Wildcat to score 1,000 points
JASPER — It’s been a long time since Don Bates has set foot in Jasper — about a quarter of a century — and life has taken the 1955 graduate to different parts of the country after high school, from Florida, to Illinois, to now living with his wife, Katie, out in Phoenix.
Crew's Card Shop dealing with Pokémon fakes
HUNTINGBURG — Eric Jochim hates having to be the one to tell kids their Pokémon cards are fake, but that’s sometimes a situation the owner of Crew’s Card Shop is put in. The Herald visited the ribbon cutting of the grand opening of the shop Wednesday,...
Football competition getting closer to start
Kentucky Wesleyan College hosted a 7 vs. 7 competition on July 12 with various football teams including Perry Central and Tell City taking part in the tournament. Perry Central played in Pool A and were able to play three games against different schools. The Commodores competed against Allen County Scottsville, Owensboro Catholic, and Russellville.
Rockport Post 254 finish regular season
ROCKPORT — Perry County athletes are helping Rockport Post 254 navigate through their season in the summer with Ethan Ball, Talon Jennings, Travis Kellems, and Garrett Scamahorn all finding ways to contribute. Rockport Post 254 in the month of July started with facing Madisonville Kentucky 6 and Post 254...
Nate Brinker & Brett Kressley Top Modified Action, Jared Labagh Grabs First Sportsman Win in Action Packed Night of Grandview Speedway Racing
Brett Kressley of Orefield, Pa. and Nate Brinker of Macungie, Pa. both earned hard fought wins after multi-lap side-by-side challenges on their way to victory in the twin 30-lap T.P. Trailer NASCAR Modified features Saturday night at Grandview Speedway. Jared LaBagh of Middletown, N.Y. would ride the outside lane of...
French Lick Scenic Railway’s Dinosaur Adventure Train Returns in September
You have two more chances this year to hop on a prehistoric train ride in southern Indiana. The French Lick Scenic Railway hosts sever family-friendly events throughout the year that include the Summer Splash Bash Train and the Polar Express Train Ride. If you have ever been a part of any of these fun events at the French Lick Scenic Railway, you know how memorable and entertaining they are. While both events are happening in 2024 again, there is another really cool event that the railway is hosting this year that you might want to add to your summertime bucket list.
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