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ISP: Man killed in fight while fishing in southern Indiana; suspect arrested
ORANGE COUNTY, Ind. — A suspect has been arrested on a preliminary murder charge after a man on a fishing trip was killed during a fist-fight in southern Indiana over the weekend, Indiana State Police said. The night of Saturday, April 27, deputies with the Lawrence County Sheriff's Office...
‘Empty the Shelters’ animal adoption event kicks off Wednesday
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Shelters nationwide are taking part of the “Empty the Shelter” adoption event. The Bissell Pet Foundation launched their adoption event for shelters May 1-15. The event reduces the adoption fees to help get more animals adopted and effectively, empty the shelters. Three of the...
Court records name other Jasper Officer accused of poaching turkeys in Ky.
JASPER, Ind. (WFIE) - We have an on the Jasper Police Officers charged with turkey poaching in Kentucky. According to court records for Butler County, Joseph Chambers and Christopher Birk are now also charged with illegal take/pursue deer/wild turkey. They are now also on the court docket for May 15,...
Meet Retha Warner (R) candidate for Martin Co. Commissioner Dist. 1
SHOALS, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Republican Retha Warner is running for Martin County Commissioner out of District 1. The political newcomer says she’s lived in Martin County her entire life and decided to run to be a voice for the people of her community. Warner says, if elected, she wants to bring about a positive change […]
Photo contest voting continues until June 2 at the Dubois County Museum
The Dubois County Museum at 2704 N Newton Street in Jasper welcomes the public to visit the museum and cast their vote for the best photo in the first annual Photo Contest. The theme of the contest is “Your Favorite Photo.” Exactly 100 photos have been submitted to the contest. The photos on display have a variety of subjects, including flowers, animals, birds, landscapes, family, nature, waterfalls, sunsets, macro pics of spider webs and cuddly family pets.
New Fourth Street program honors local veterans
Huntingburg — Historic Fourth Street will soon feature banners honoring local service members, thanks to a special program offered by the City of Huntingburg and the Huntingburg Merchants. The newly announced Hometown Heroes Lamp Post Banner program will allow residents to honor any veteran–currently serving, living, or deceased–with personalized...
Traffic Alert: Parts of US 231 to close in Huntingburg Saturday
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Starting Saturday in Dubois County, crews will close parts of U.S. 231 between State Road 64 and 10th Street in Huntingburg. The road closure will allow for new drainage structure installation. Work is expected to take a day to complete, depending on the weather. The official...
Board the Spirit of Jasper Train for a trip to the Bombers baseball game
JASPER – Climb aboard the Spirit of Jasper Train for a trip to the Bombers Baseball game on June 22. The train will depart from Jasper Depot at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time, and pizza will be served en route to Huntingburg. Travel in style in these climate-controlled cars. A cash bar is available onboard.
French Lick Redux
You have perhaps heard of thin places: Locations on the surface of the earth where a deep spiritual resonance can be felt: Mt. Sinai, Mt. Fuji, the Isle of Iona. Famous ancient structures are occasionally mentioned. Stonehenge is one, though in my own life Stonehenge is two. There’s the mystical stone structure on Salisbury Plain in England and a mystical brick structure in Albany, New York.
VFW to begin annual Buddy Poppy drive this Sunday
Beginning this Sunday, the Dubois County VFW Post 673 will be conducting its annual Buddy Poppy donation drive through May 11th, 2024. Since 1922, the Buddy Poppy has been an integral part of the VFW community. As the VFW’s official memorial flower, the poppy represents the blood shed by American service members. It is a way to remember all the brave men and women who have selflessly given their all to preserve the freedoms we enjoy today.
New mix-media installation opens today at Thyen-Clark Cultural Center
Jasper Community Arts will feature the work of Louisville, KY mixed-media artists, John Begley and Linda Erzinger for the months of May, June and July 2024 at the Thyen-Clark Cultural Center. The two-person immersive installation exhibit will feature a variety of lights, sounds, projections, digital art as well as found...
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