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Sabor Cubano opens in Jasper
Family connections to the area brought Evelio Otero and his wife, Yuslay Gomez, to Jasper to open Sabor Cubano on Brucke Strasse. While following in his father’s footsteps to create his restaurant in Miami, Florida, Evelio found the cost exorbitant. Fortunately, his sister, Natalys Medina, mentioned opportunities in Southern Indiana, where she lived, and he decided to investigate.
Regional Wellness Center donations top $12M and other moments from Wednesday’s Jasper Council meeting
During Wednesday evening’s regular meeting, Jasper Mayor Dean Vonderheide told the common council that the city had about $12.1 million in private donations for the Regional Wellness Center. Mayor Vonderheide was responding to a statement from Councilman Chad Lueken about the lack of information and confusion on the progress...
National Weather Service Recognizes St. Croix Resident for Over 40 Years of Volunteer Weather Observations
Over the last 40 years, Roy Frederiksen, a resident of St. Croix, has been part of the National Weather Service Cooperative Observer Program (NWS COOP) with an exemplary record of daily precipitation data. His station is located at his home on St. Croix. Due to his commitment and responsibility, he...
St. Croix MCH, Community Health Clinics Temporarily Relocate to University Campus
The V.I. Department of Health’s Maternal, Child Health and Community Health (MCH) clinics on St. Croix are temporarily relocating their operations to the University of the Virgin Islands campus while its offices at the former Caribe Home Center undergo repairs and maintenance. The V.I. Department of Health’s Maternal, Child...
Joyce Willis named DAISY Award Winner
Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center announced Joyce Willis, BSN, RN is the next recipient of the DAISY Award. Willis is a registered nurse in Women and Infant Services. She is described as someone who brings smiles, jokes and comfort to her patients. Memorial Hospital is blessed to have Willis as part of our team.
Jasper Middle School Bowling team state champions
Here are the 2024 Indiana Middle School Bowling State Champions. Pictured left to right: Coach Bill Sawyer, Will Wininger 7th grade, Jose Rojas 8th grade, Milo Sanders 5th grade Jasper Elementary School , Reid Wendholt 7th grade, Coach Scott Koterman. Each bowler was awarded a $100 college scholarship as well.
Perry Central softball handles Hazard in 54th District Championship
HYDEN, Ky. (WYMT) -The Lady Commodores continued their domination in the 54th District with a 10-2 title win Wednesday night. Perry Central softball has not lost a district title game since 2016. The game was tight early on with both teams knotted at two runs after Hazard’s Braylynn Eddington hit...
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.
County Storm Shelters discussed at Hawesville Council Meeting
The Hawesville City Council met on Tuesday evening, May 14th. Councilman Danny Doyle had brought up the question about storm shelters in Hancock County at the last council meeting. Hawesville Fire Chief Shane Richards researched since then, and reported that there are zero FEMA certified shelters in the county’s response area.
Newman – Serving their country from the American Revolution until now is a family tradition
United States Army Veteran Homer Newman (74) was recently elected as Commander of the local VFW Post 5186 of Hancock County. Scott Padgett, of Lewisport, was the previous Commander. “We have about 10 active members,” Homer said. “It should be triple that. We’ve got the veterans in this county. Anyone...
New Quarantine Building at HC Animal Shelter
A few years ago, Big Rivers donated $20K to the Hancock County Shelter Supporters toward a new quarantine building at the Hancock County Animal Shelter. The building is now completed and was placed about 20 feet from the shelter in Lewisport, at 305 Gene Hayden Rd. On Tuesday, May 28th...
Kieser named most recent GARDENER award winner at Memorial Hospital
Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center announced Miranda Kieser as the next recipient of the GARDENER Award. Kieser is a paramedic in Memorial Hospital’s Ambulance Services. She is described as one who remains positive and professional and steps in without hesitation during time of need. Memorial Hospital is blessed...
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.
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