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$40M in wastewater facility and infrastructure updates to impact Huntingburg utility rates
The Huntingburg Common Council, Huntingburg Rate Advisory Board and the Huntingburg Board of Public Works and Safety met in a special meeting and ultimately made several decisions to move forward with a complete update of the wastewater treatment facility. Those included issuing up to $50 million in bonds and stair-stepping...
Two Jasper Police Officers charged with poaching turkeys in Ky.
BUTLER CO., Ky. (WFIE) - Two Jasper Police Officers are awaiting arraignment in Butler County, Kentucky. Court records show Kaleb Chambers is scheduled to be arraigned May 15. His charge is illegal take/pursue deer/wild turkey. Chambers is listed as an officer on the Jasper Police Department’s website. Two other...
Sultan’s Run Golf Club undergoing big upgrades
JASPER, Ind. (WFIE) - One of the Tri-State’s premier golf courses, is getting bigger and better. Sultan’s Run golf club, in Jasper, is undergoing some big upgrades. They’re doing a $5 million dollar renovation and expansion of their pro shop, banquet center, 19th hole, and kitchen. The...
Sunday: Museum celebrates opening of Wood Business and Industry in Dubois County exhibit
The public is invited to attend the dedication of the new exhibit, Wood Business and Industry in Dubois County, at the Dubois County Museum this Sunday, April 28, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. The new exhibit showcases the wood industry in Dubois County, paying tribute to local businesses while highlighting the...
High Ponies with a higher purpose
High Ponies is about two hours of controlled chaos each Tuesday evening in April. Led by Jill Wigand and her entourage of volunteer Jasper High School Dance team members, about 180 to 200 girls and some boys fill the Jasper Middle School gym. Through the evening, they move from station to station, performing and practicing dance, cheer and gymnastics routines while learning about self-esteem and character.
Section of Clay Street to be closed 3 weeks for wastewater service repair
Huntingburg — Due to sewer main replacement on Clay Street, the road will be closed for three weeks beginning on Monday, April 29, 2024, from 7:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. (weather permitting). Work will be done one block at a time, beginning on the 6th Street end of Clay...
Rooted in family, faith and community
The joke is that Aaron isn’t allowed to attend auctions unsupervised. As part of his family’s Southern Illinois business, Aaron attended auctions and business sales to purchase used greenhouses and other gardening supply business equipment. The equipment was refurbished and sold to other greenhouses, growers, or horticultural businesses.
Memorial Hospital hosting baby shower
Jasper – You’re Invited to a Baby Shower Sponsored by Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center’s Women and Infant Services. Expectant mothers in their second or third trimester will be showered with refreshments and gifts. Attendees and one guest will complete interactive baby care stations at this shower that are designed to provide your baby with the best care for their first 12 months.
Lynnville Police Dept. makes history at swearing in ceremony Wednesday
LYNNVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - The Lynnville Police Department made history Wednesday after swearing in two police officers. According to a press release, Lynnville has typically only ever had a part-time town marshal. The town marshal says Reserve Officers Clint Denton and Adam Oakley were sworn in as Deputy Marshals. Each...
City seeking input for new emergency alert system option
Jasper residents are invited to take part in a survey to help in the potential creation of a new emergency alert system. The system is being explored with the help of students from Indiana University and is designed to provide another option to transmit critical information to residents in a timely manner during emergencies.
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