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Indiana State Police Investigate Officer-Involved Shooting in Marengo
On 8-29-2023, Officers with the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office and English Police Department went to a residence in Marengo to serve an emergency detention order on Bernie Breeding, 49, of Marengo.

Jasper Street Dept. Closing Leawood Drive at the intersection with Hartford Drive
The Jasper Street Dept. will be closing Leawood Drive at the intersection with Hartford Drive for storm sewer replacement.

Section of Geiger Street to be Closed This Weekend for Latino Culture Fest
In conjunction with the Latino Culture Fest taking place on Saturday, September 2, 2023, at Market Street Park, Geiger Street between 3rd and 4th Streets will be closed beginning at 10:00 a.m. through approximately 6:00 p.m.

Meet the Candidate Forum: Neil Elkins and James Hopf
On November 7th, the citizens of Huntingburg will cast their votes for who they want to lead them for the next four years.

Vincennes University names new Center for Applied Robotics and Automation Director
Kimberly Wright is the new director of the Vincennes University Center for Applied Robotics and Automation (CARA).

KU Workers Authorize Strike, Demand Equal Treatment, Fair Contract from Utility
On August 24, workers at Kentucky Utilities represented by IBEW Local 2100 overwhelmingly voted to authorize strike action if they cannot reach a fair collective bargaining agreement with the company.

Historic preservation grant application packets available
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting applications for the Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) grant, which provides funding to support rehabilitation of sites listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Gov. Holcomb launches a statewide expansion of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
Governor Eric J. Holcomb kicked off the statewide expansion of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, which gifts free, high quality, age-appropriate books to children from birth to age five on a monthly basis, regardless of family income.

Jasper Public Library September Events
The Jasper Public Library has released their schedule of events for September.

Indiana Senate Offering Spring Internships for College Students
The Indiana Senate Republican Caucus is offering paid spring-semester internships in its communications, information technology, legal, legislative, page and policy offices during the 2024 session of the Indiana General Assembly, said State Sen. Mark Messmer (R-Jasper).

Gov. Holcomb rolls out first four training sites as part of state-wide fire training expansion
Governor Eric J. Holcomb was joined by the Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) and firefighting leaders from across Indiana on Friday to announce the first phase of a large-scale plan to expand physical firefighting training for Hoosiers.

FIRST WEST NILE VIRUS CASE OF 2023 REPORTED IN JOHNSON COUNTY
State health officials are urging Indiana residents to protect themselves from mosquito bites following the identification of the first West Nile virus disease case of 2023.

ISP: Impaired Driver Arrested after Driving 81 mph in School Zone
On Friday morning, Indiana State Police troopers were patrolling the school zone on SR 62 at Marr’s Elementary School.

Messmer Column: Making advances in recycling in Indiana
On this week's Messmer Column, State Senator Mark Messmer discusses making advancements in recycling.

ROTARY CLUB OF DUBOIS COUNTY GRANTS $9,000
The Rotary Club of Dubois County recently donated a total of $9,000 to three local area nonprofits as part of their 2023 Community Grants program.

Entertainment And Events At The 2023 Dale Fall Festival
This year's 55th Annual Dale Fall Festival in Dale, Indiana, “The Biggest Small Town Festival In Southern Indiana”, offers non-stop entertainment.

Springs Valley Bank & Trust Promotes Chelsey Bell to Assistant Vice President & Deposit Manager
Springs Valley Bank & Trust Company names Chelsey Bell, Assistant Vice President & Deposit Manager.

Springs Valley Bank & Trust Promotes Nikita Brown to Assistant Vice President & eServices Manager
Nikita Brown, Assistant Vice President of Springs Valley Bank & Trust Company, has recently been named eServices Manager.

Intergenerational event planned for Celestine
A game get-together for Baby Boomers and middle- and high-schoolers is set for Sunday, Sept. 10, at Celestine Park.

Holiday World Drone Shows return for Halloween Weekends
Holiday World's 2023 Happy Halloween Weekends will feature Halloween in the Sky, a brand-new, 400-drone spectacular every Saturday Night from September 23 to October 28.