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‘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...
Building permits required: Orleans residents check before you build
ORLEANS- The Town of Orleans has had planning regulations in place since 1994. There are a few planning rules that citizens who live and/or own town property should be aware of especially as we move into the spring and summer months. Anyone who wants to build something or make improvements...
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...
Mitchell man arrested on theft and drug charges
BEDFORD – A Mitchell man was arrested Thursday morning after Bedford Police Department Officer Joshua Turner spotted him at Rural King on James Avenue getting into a Toyota Avalon. Major Jeremy Bridges discovered that 33-year-old Collin Flynn was wanted on a warrant for theft. The officers stopped Flynn to...
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,...
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.
Patoka Valley Aviation students tour UPS Worldport Facility
Aviation students from all four Dubois County school corporations, Heritage Hills High School and Perry Central High School, were recently given a first-hand introduction to the aviation industry during a tour of the UPS facility in Louisville. The 14 students enrolled in the Patoka Valley Career & Technical Education Cooperative...
Mungle find shutdown zone as Stars post 5-1 victory over 2A No.8 Mitchell in county clash
BEDFORD – The strike zone, even with its technical definition in the Official Baseball Rules, is a fluctuating, fluid, malleable, imaginary place. Defined by the dimensions of home plate and the opinion of the umpire, it’s the ultimate battleground between hurlers and hitters. Some days, pitchers can’t miss...
Brand new historic Orleans mural unveiled
ORLEANS- A brief dedication ceremony was held on April 24th for the new historic Downtown Orleans Mural created by Chloe Houston, senior art student at Orleans High School. Chloe created the idea in art class last year and her design was chosen for the mural. Her idea was also the 2024 Dogwood Logo and was featured on the Dogwood Tabloid. The mural is located in Gateway Park across from the Orleans Bandstand (east side of the square).
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.
Softball Game Preview: Shoals on Home-Turf
The Shoals Jug Rox will be playing at home against the Cannelton Bulldogs at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Shoals is out to stop a six-game streak of losses at home. Shoals' hitters might be in the hot seat on Friday considering what happened against North Daviess on Wednesday. They lost 10-0 to the Cougars.
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.
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