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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,...
Road closure and lane restrictions planned for U.S. 231 in Dubois County
Huntingburg — The Indiana Department of Transportation announced a road closure and lane restrictions in Huntingburg. Beginning on or around Saturday, May 4, crews will close U.S. 231 between State Road 64 and 10th Street in Huntingburg. This closure will allow for the installation of a new drainage structure. Work is expected to take a day to complete, depending on the weather.
4th Annual Honor and Remember Run signups open
On August 24, 2024, OFS is hosting its 4th Annual Honor and Remember Run with a 5K Trail Run, 10K Trail Run, 13 Mile Ruck Run, and Kids Fun Run. Please join us in honoring our military veterans, their families, emergency personnel, and all who died on 9/11 and the wars following that fateful day.Ruck Runners are encouraged to participate in 2 sets of 22 honor pushups/pullups to help bring awareness to the fact that 22 veterans commit suicide every day.
Girls on the Run of Southwest Indiana celebrates 10 years
Girls on the Run of Southwest Indiana celebrated 10 years on Saturday with runs in Jasper and in Evansville. More than 242 participants from Dubois County and Spencer County took to the track for the celebratory 5k at Jasper Middle School, with 122 participants heading out for their 5k in Evansville at about the same time.
Downtown Chowdown this Thursday, May 2nd
Heart of Jasper invites you to the Downtown Chowdown on Thursday May 2nd. The Downtown Chowdown will begin at 4pm at the Jasper Riverwalk/Dave Buehler Plaza. There will be food trucks, live music with Whiskey and Wine, and yard games. Heart of Jasper partnered with the Jasper Public Library this year to provide kid crafts and activities. The kids crafts and activities will begin at 5pm.
Chamber welcomes new restaurant, Rice N Spice Punjabi Cuisine
The Jasper Chamber of Commerce is hosting ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Indian restaurant, Rice N Spice Punjabi Cuisine at 314 Newton Street in Jasper at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 1. Read more about the restaurant here.
Four dead, dozens injured in southeastern Oklahoma tornadoes
Severe storms and tornadoes wreaked havoc across southeastern Oklahoma Saturday night, causing major damage to property, dozens of injuries, at least four deaths, and prompting the governor to declare an emergency. One of the deaths from the long-track tornado that ripped through Holdenville was a 4-month-old baby, according to Associated...
Softball Recap: Jae Walker can't quite lead Paoli over Scottsburg
Paoli is still looking for their season's first win. They lost 18-6 to the Scottsburg Warriors on Saturday. One positive for Paoli, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season. Jae Walker led a balanced group of hitters, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3. Another...
Lady Rox Varsity Softball Team
Shown above are members of the 2024 Lady Rox softball team. Shown above kneeling, from left to right, are Krisha Villanueva, Katie Brett, Elizabeth Boswell, Kensie Perry, Brazelea Lents, and Hadley Haulk. Standing, from left to right, are Maisie Kidwell, Olivia Wright, Addy Johnson, Brilyn Chandler, Sarah Albright, and Emmalyn McNabb. Not pictured are Varsity Coach Jeff Jones, Assistant Coach Jim Potts, and Assistant Coach Brooklyn Jones. — Shoals News Photo by Audra P. Deckard.
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