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Young to take over duties as Jasper Utilities General Manager
Jasper Mayor Dean Vonderheide announced the appointment of Rob Young as the city’s new General Manager of Utilities. Mr. Young will replace current General Manager Bud Hauersperger, who had earlier submitted his retirement date of June 28, 2024. Rob will begin his employment on June 3, 2024, and will spend several weeks working closely with Bud.
Stars strike early for 5-2 win over Loogootee in regular-season finale
LOOGOOTEE – Bedford North Lawrence concluded the regular season with a 5-2 triumph over Loogootee during high school baseball action on Monday. The Stars scored three runs in the first inning, and freshman hurler Cam Gates allowed only three hits in five innings to propel BNL (15-11) into the postseason with momentum.
Nathan Stallings named CEO of Matrix Integration LLC
Jasper–Matrix Integration LLC (Matrix) announced the promotion of Nathan Stallings, former president, to Chief Executive Officer, succeeding CEO Brenda Stallings, who announced her retirement at the end of March. The 45-year-old company, founded by Brenda in 1979 as The Computer Center, is now a leading consultant and technology provider...
Bluejackets survive seventh inning surge from North Knox to advance to sectional championship
VINCENNES – Mitchell has advanced to the 2A Sectional 47 Championship game after beating North Knox 10-8 in a tense second-round matchup on Tuesday. The Bluejackets found themselves in a familiar position against the Warriors. Mirroring last year’s sectional matchup, they wound up against North Knox in the second round, ultimately giving up eight runs, the same amount they allowed last season, in a losing effort.
Duke Energy donates to economic development organizations
FARMERSBURG, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Duke Energy has made $5,000 donations to four economic development organizations in the west central and southwest portions of Indiana. Knox County Indiana Economic Development, and Vermillion County Economic Development Council were among the organizations chosen to receive $5,000 as part of the companies 2024 Partnership Program. “Economic development plays a […]
Letter: Public Safety Tax should be initiated by County
There is talk about the need for a Public Safety Local Income Tax in Dubois County. Any member of the Tax Council may initiate a motion to implement this tax. And two cities—Huntingburg and Jasper–have it within their power to pass and enact this tax on the entire county. Clearly, this would be an example of taxation without representation.
Baseball Recap: Greencastle snaps three-game streak of wins at home
After a string of three wins, Greencastle's good fortune finally ran out on Monday. They lost 8-2 to the North Montgomery Chargin' Chargers. Greencastle has struggled against North Montgomery recently, as their contest on Monday was their third consecutive lost matchup. Greencastle saw five different players step up and record...
Jasper invites people to take train rides to a Bombers game
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Jasper city officials invite people to climb aboard the Spirit of Jasper Train for a trip to the Bombers baseball game on June 22. Officials say the train will depart from Jasper Depot at 5 p.m. EST and pizza will be served enroute to Huntingburg and the cars will be climate-controlled. […]
Conference realignment changed SW Indiana sports five years ago. Was everyone a winner?
EVANSVILLE — Has it been five years already?. The world of high school athletics can operate on a micro-level. You focus on one day at a time, maybe a week when the postseason arrives. This mindset is necessary in the spring when games are dependent on weather. The next two weeks might be the busiest on the calendar.
No. 7 Mizzou softball downs Washington in 'gutsy' fashion to set up rematch with Omaha
COLUMBIA, Mo. — After Missouri softball was upset by Omaha at home in the first of the NCAA Tournament, the Tigers got to talking. There were quite a few things said, some by coaches, some by players. But three themes emerged from conversations in the locker room and in a text group chat of players.
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