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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...
Jury Returns Guilty Verdict on Two St. Croix Prison Guards
A federal jury convicted two former Virgin Islands correctional officers of depriving an inmate of his rights under color of law and obstruction of an FBI investigation, United States Attorney Delia L. Smith announced Thursday. After an eight-day trial, the jury returned guilty verdicts against Maxwell Bryan, 53, and Elvin...
Martin Co. residents speak out against proposed road projects
LOOGOOTEE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Several people turned out for a meeting Wednesday night in Loogootee concerning a proposed road project. According to the Indiana Department of Transportation the “Mid-States Corridor Project” would connect roads in Southern Indiana to Interstate 69. The project would run generally through Huntingburg then to the Jasper area and extend north […]
Music on Main-Saturday April 27th
Jasper — Heart of Jasper invites you to Square in downtown Jasper for Music on Main Saturday April 27th. Debbie Schuetter will be performing from 11:00am-1:00pm by the firepit. Enjoy live music while shopping, dining, and socializing on the Square. Music on Main is every Saturday in April and...
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.
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.
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.
Police Log: April 23, 2024
1:59 p.m. Shaily A. Sauerman, 27, Bedford, wanted on a warrant. 12:35 a.m. A medical emergency was reported in the 300 block of 18th Street. 2:05 a.m. Report of a possible suicidal person in the 3000 block of Austin Drive. 2:08 a.m. Traffic stop at 4th and G Streets. 3:20...
“Abby is Such a Bright Spirit”; Northeast Dubois Elementary Mourns Second Grader
The playground at Northeast Dubois Elementary School is scattered with students and teachers wearing bright colors. Inside the school building, grief counselors spent the morning helping them understand why their friend couldn't join them.
Public workshop to be held for Patoka Lake Master Plan update
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- The public is invited to join the United States Army Corps of Engineers for a public meeting to provide input on the update to the Patoka Lake Master Plan. The master plan is intended to serve as a comprehensive management plan with a 25 year life span that will outline land and […]
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