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Mark your calendars: Patoka Lake Clean Up Day set for September 28th
DUBOIS – The Patoka Lake Watershed Steering Committee will host its annual Patoka Lake Clean Up Day on Saturday, September 28, along with National Public Lands Day. The event will begin at 8:00 a.m. at the Patoka Lake Corps of Engineers office, 4512 N. Cuzco Road, Dubois. Participants of...
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.
Kressley Highlights Grandview Winners
BECHTELSVILLE, Pa. — Brett Kressley won Saturday night’s T.P. Trailer NASCAR Modified feature at Grandview Speedway. Kressley won the 30-lap feature over Mike Gular and Duane Howard. The 30-lap makeup feature of the division was won by Nate Brinker. Jared LaBagh was victorious in the sportsman feature ahead...
September 28th is the Annual Patoka Lake Cleanup
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...
Jasper City Council Plans for Major Updates
The agenda on Wednesday night’s Jasper City Council Meeting was focused on future growth, including major preventative maintenance projects, tourism goals, and annexing new areas into the city limits. Electric Utility Manager Stan Seifert provided a report to the Council that gave an overview of the many projects his...
Hawesville Moving Forward with Water Meter pilot
As reported in The Clarion in June, the Hawesville City Council were given a presentation by sales representatives from Fortiline Meter Company. The decision was made to go forward with a pilot/test run of 20 of those new water meters since then, as all of the City’s current meters are out of warranty. At the July 9th meeting, updates were provided on how that ultrasonic system is operating.
Cloverport Police Planning “Cram A Crusier” Event For July 27th
CLOVERPORT (07/17/24) – The Cloverport Police Department will conduct a “Cram-A-Cruiser” event for school supplies later in the month. According to a social post from Chief Woosley, the cruiser will be stationed at the Dollar General in Cloverport on July 27th for donations. All items collected will...
Man arrested on multiple child porn charges
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Vanderburgh County officials say a man was arrested on child pornography charges. According to an affidavit, 29-year-old Lucas Cash of Cannelton was arrested after a detective with Indiana State Police received two National Center for Missing and Exploited Children cyber tips. The tip located child pornography...
On the Hill 5K set for September 21 at Saint Meinrad Archabbey
Saint Meinrad Archabbey, St. Meinrad, IN, will host an in-person and virtual On the Hill 5K walk/run on Saturday, September 21, 2024. Registration is now open for the event. Registration is $20 per person before September 1, and $25 after. Children ages 17 and under are $10 each before September 1, and $15 after. All participants that pre-register will receive a free t-shirt. The registration form is at https://wellness.saintmeinrad.edu/event/on-the-hill-5k-2024/.
Sgt. Heather Glenn’s parents open up as daughter remembered for being a hero
TELL CITY, Ind. (WFIE) - A group of cyclists with Cops Cycling for Survivors are traveling hundreds of miles across Indiana to honor law enforcement killed in the line of duty. One of those officers being honored on the ride this year is a hero from the Tri-State, Tell City...
Holiday World Extends Summer Season
Holiday World and Splashin’ Safari has expanded its summer schedule. WNIN’s John Gibson has details:. The popular theme park in Santa Claus, Indiana may not have the power to extend summertime, but it can -- and has -- added seven days to this year’s schedule. Holiday World...
Photography exhibit at the Saint Meinrad Archabbey Library Gallery
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Library Gallery, St. Meinrad, IN, 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 August 29, 2024. DeBona was born in New York City in...
Ackerman became state runner-up hurdler
JASPER — Not everybody is fortunate enough to still be with us nearly 70 years after they graduated high school, and some who are may not possess the sharpness, the faculties, the recall that they once did. Fortunately for John Ackerman, all of the above still apply — and...
Commonwealth Engineers to open Huntingburg office, names leader
Indianapolis-based Commonwealth Engineers Inc. plans to open a new office in Huntingburg and has hired a new executive to lead it. John Wetzel starts his new role as a senior project manager for the water resource engineering and consulting firm on Monday, the company said. Wetzel was previously president of...
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.
Wine and chocolate tasting event coming to the Spirit of Jasper Excursion Train
JASPER, Ind. (WEVV) — A chocolate, wine-and-dine ride is set for late August on the Spirt of Jasper Train. The event is happening on Saturday, Aug. 24, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. In addition to chocolate and wine, dinner will also be served on the train. Organizers of...
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...
RVBH Back to School Bash – FREE Event on August 2nd
River Valley Behavioral Health in Lewisport is having their Back to School Bash on Friday, August 2nd, and you won’t want to miss it!. The event is from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at 1210 4th St., and there will be FREE BBQ, Kona Shaved Ice, inflatables, a Petting Zoo, haircuts for students, backpacks with school supplies for the first 200 students, door prizes for the first 25 teachers who attend, and raffles for a laptop, iPad and more!
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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