Weisheit joins Superior Ag staff
Preston Weisheit joins Superior Ag as credit manager. Weisheit will be accountable for the entire credit granting process, including implementation of all dealer financing programs. He will assess the creditworthiness of potential customers, with the goal of optimizing the mix of company sales and bad debt losses. He will work closely with Administrative Support Staff […]
Jasper updates city’s website
The City of Jasper upgraded the city’s website. The primary content of the previous City of Jasper website has been retained yet enhanced with more photos and user-friendly navigation. Special pages have been added to accent the Jasper Community Arts and the Park and Recreation Departments. Each showcases news, events, and features of that particular […]
Opinion: Some worrying and not so worrying causes of slow wage growth
Last month’s jobs report from the Department of Labor reported that average earnings grew by 2.8 percent over the year ending in August. This is an improvement on wage growth, but subtracting inflation of maybe 2.2 percent from this figure yields wage growth that will double inflation-adjusted take-home pay every 115 years or so. Over […]
Memorial Hospital recognized for stroke care
American Heart Association Award recognizes Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center’s commitment to quality stroke care. Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Silver Plus Quality Achievement Award. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to […]
Stacked Pickle: Former Colts linebacker seeking potential business owners in Jasper
Super Bowl Champion and Indianapolis Colts linebacker turned restaurateur Gary Brackett is looking for the right person to bring his flavor of casual dining to Jasper. Brackett, the CEO of The Stacked Pickle, explained he is at the point in his franchise’s growth to expand in the Southern Indiana market. Jasper is attractive because of […]
Dubois County Marriage Licenses October 15 to October 28, 2018
Dubois County Marriage Licenses issued October 15 to October 28, 2018 10/16/2018 Trina Kelsey Goffinet to Bradley Barrett Ables 10/17/2018 Nicholas Page Herron to Alexis Leanne Nelson 10/19/2018 Jenna Renee Sander to Damian Xavier Mehne Mark E. Kirby to Stacey Sander
Dash for the Glass 5K supports veterans organizations; registration open
Patoka Lake Winery will host the second annual Dash for the Glass 5K on Saturday, November 3, 2018. Proceeds from the event support local veterans organizations. In 2017, sponsors, volunteers and 194 racers helped raise $3,600 for three organizations: Team Red White & Blue (Jasper/Ferdinand Chapter), HHC 1-151 Family Readiness Group, and Honor Flight (Evansville). All three […]
Volunteers clean up 200-plus pounds of trash at Patoka Lake
Volunteers were treated to a beautiful fall morning Saturday, October 20, at the Young’s Creek area at Patoka Lake for the fall mini cleanup. The small group of dedicated lake lovers was able to rid the public land of 200 pounds of trash in under two hours. The event was hosted by the Patoka Lake […]
Kimball announces the pending $4.85M acquisition of David Edward
Kimball will acquire all the assets of David Edward headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, for $4.85 million. The closing is expected to be completed within the next 30 days, subject to customary closing conditions. David Edward is a premier designer and manufacturer of contract furniture, sold in the healthcare, corporate, education and premium hospitality markets. David […]
Tour of ecological, cultural and historical treasures of Knox County
The Four Rivers Forestry Committee is offering a tour of Knox County’s ecological, cultural, and historical features on Saturday, November 10, 2018. Tour stops will include a short tour of Chattin Bros. Hardwoods Mill, impressive large cypress trees, a rare Indiana cypress swamp and sloughs, the confluence of the White and Wabash Rivers, and the […]
Benefit planned for Huntingburg woman battling breast cancer
A benefit is planned for Tina Strohmeyer-Mattingly at the Teen Outback in Huntingburg on Saturday, October 27. Tina was recently diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer. The married mother of three is unable to work at this time due to her ongoing battle with cancer. She also has to travel several times a week for […]
Crawford County foundation accepting grant applications
The Community Foundation of Crawford County (CFCC) is pleased to offer charitable nonprofit organizations serving Crawford County the opportunity to apply for community grant funding. This grant cycle’s community grants range from areas of general purpose to areas of education that will ultimately benefit all of Crawford County. CFCC plans to award approximately $50,000 for […]
“No Coal-to-Diesel” Forum planned November 1
The public is invited to a third in a series of public forums about the massive, proposed, Riverview Energy coal-to-diesel refinery in Dale. The forum will be Thursday, November 1, at 6:00 p.m. Central (7:00 p.m. Eastern) in the Heritage Hills High School Auditorium in Lincoln City, Indiana. T he title of the event is […]
Letter: Tax breaks and military spending driving deficit
The federal deficit owed by all US taxpayers jumped by $779 billion in the fiscal year ending Oct 1, 2018, a 17 percent increase. This is due largely to the massive Trump tax cut last year which greatly reduced taxes on wealthy individuals and corporations in addition to adding the largest military spending budget in […]
Cash Save Market to close under bankruptcy restructuring
Buehler Inc. and Buehler LLC will be closing a local grocery store as part of their filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The Jasper-based companies operated 15 grocery stores across Indiana, Illinois and Kentucky under the Save-A-Lot and Cash Saver Market brands. The Cash Saver Market at 3605 N. Newton St. will close along with […]
Trinity UCC undertakes construction project to build outreach
Keeping in step with the United Church of Christ denomination’s goal to provide an extravagant welcome to all, Trinity UCC of Jasper has a construction project underway to provide easier access to the sanctuary and main building. “The church believes no matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey you are welcome,” […]