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ISP: English Man Arrested for Child Molestation
In September of 2023, Detectives with the Indiana State Police were contacted by the Perry County Sheriff’s Office and the Indiana Department of Child Services about a possible child molestation.

Jasper Square Closing next week
Ragle, Inc., on behalf of the City of Jasper, will be closing the Courthouse Square to all vehicular traffic for the final paving of surface asphalt on Tuesday, September 12th and Wednesday September 13th, 2023.

INDIANA WIC INFANT FORMULA CHANGE
Beginning Oct. 1, 2023, the Indiana Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program contracted formula brand will transition from Gerber products to Enfamil products for infant formula issued to WIC participants.

Combined FEIS/ROD Published for Mid-States Corridor
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) have issued a Tier 1 Combined Final Environmental Impact Statement/Record of Decision (FEIS/ROD) for the Mid-States Corridor Study.

Vincennes University Counseling Center to host suicide prevention awareness walk and talk
Vincennes University is recognizing National Suicide Prevention Month with multiple events during September to support suicide prevention awareness.

VFW Post 673 Hosting MIA/POW Service
National MIA/POW Recognition Day is held the third Friday of September each year.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Marks Inauguration of the ALASI Resource Center in Huntingburg, Indiana
The City of Huntingburg is set to witness a momentous event as the first Asociación Latinoamericana del Sur de Indiana (ALASI) Resource Center opens its doors at 511 E 4th Street.

Volunteers needed to prep blinds at Monroe Lake, Oct. 7
Volunteers are needed to help clean, repair, and cut brush to camouflage hunting blinds in Monroe Lake’s Stillwater-Northfork Wildlife Area in preparation for the upcoming waterfowl hunting season during a workday on Saturday, Oct. 7 at 9 a.m.

Grants awarded to combat violence against women
The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) awarded more than $2.8 million to 46 public and nonprofit organizations through the STOP Violence Against Women Formula Grant Program.

Upcoming Road Closure - 820 E
The Dubois County Highway Department will be closing 820 E beginning Monday, September 11th for a bridge deck replacement.

Halloween Decorating Contest
Jasper Community Arts and The Jasper Public Library are pleased to announce the 3rd Annual Halloween Decorating Contest.

Gov. Holcomb Rolls Out Next $500M for READI 2.0
Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced details of Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI) 2.0, which was part of his 2023 Next Level Agenda and approved by the Indiana General Assembly in this year’s legislative session.

Runners and Walkers Coming Through Ferdinand with the 11th Annual Heartland Half Marathon on September 16
Heartland Half Marathon, 5K, Team Challenge, and Kids Fun Run is fast approaching, taking place on Friday, September 15 and Saturday, September 16 in Ferdinand, Indiana.

DC Multisport to host 3rd Annual “Battle of the Paddle” Pickleball Tournament
DC Multisport is hosting the 3rd annual “Battle of the Paddle” pickleball tournament, planned for September 23-24 at Bohnert Park in Jasper.

Police Still Searching for Stolen Vehicle Suspect
Local and State Law Enforcement are still searching for the suspect involved in an incident in Ferdinand.

Road closure planned for State Road 57
The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a road closure for State Road 57 in Pike County.

Emily Potter, D.O. Joins Memorial Hospital
Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center is pleased to announce the addition of Emily Potter, D.O. to its medical staff.

ISP: Bloomington District makes 308 stops over labor day weekend
Bloomington District Troopers conducted saturation patrols on Thursday, August 31, and Friday, September 1, to focus on aggressive, distracted, and impaired drivers.

INDOT: Lane restrictions planned for U.S. 41 and State Road 64
The Indiana Department of Transportation announces lane restrictions for U.S. 41 and State Road 64 in Gibson County.

Downtown Chowdown Thursday September 7th
Food Truck Junkies get ready for Thursday September 7th!