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Forestry educational opportunity available to teachers
Indiana educators are encouraged to apply for the 2023 Natural Resources Teacher Institute (NRTI), which will be held June 19-23 at the Forestry Training Center at Morgan-Monroe State Forest.

“Hearty Hearts” Cardiac Rehab Club
The “Hearty Hearts” Rehab Club is an organization formed specifically for all former and current Memorial Hospital Cardiac Rehab and Angina Heart Therapy patients and their families.

Huntingburg City-Wide Yard Sales Taking Place
The City of Huntingburg will host City-Wide Yard Sales on Friday, May 5 and Saturday, May 6, 2023.

Friday Tornado Confirmed in Dubois County
Friday’s storms produced an EF-1 tornado, according to the National Weather Service.

Indiana Furniture Partners with Not-For-Profit
Indiana Furniture announced today a partnership with GOVMVMT, a not-for-profit cooperative purchasing program.

Jasper Police Offer Prescription Drop-Box
The Jasper Police Department would like to remind residents that there is a drop-box located in the lobby of the police department available for residents to conveniently dispose of any unused, expired, or unwanted prescription medications.

Jasper Resource Recovery Site Operating on Extended Hours
Due to the large amount of tree damage from Friday’s storm, the Jasper Street Department will have extended hours this week ONLY at the Recovery Site.



GERMAN AMERICAN BANK ANNOUNCES MICHAEL F. BECKWITH AS CHIEF BANKING OFFICER
German American Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: GABC) and its banking subsidiary, German American Bank, announces that Michael F. Beckwith has been appointed Executive Vice President, Chief Banking Officer, effective April 1, 2023.

Gov. Holcomb directs flags to be flown at half-staff
Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags to be flown at half-staff in Perry County in honor and remembrance of the former Mayor of Tell City, Bill Goffinet.

Section of 5th Street Closed for Utility Pole Replacement
Due to utility pole replacement work on 5th Street, the road is closed between US231 and Jackson Street.

Jasper Man Accused of Battery, Strangulation
Multiple people called in a domestic dispute on Wednesday.

Jasper PD Asking for Public's Help in Identifying Suspects
The Jasper Police Department is requesting the public’s help in identifying subjects reference multiple thefts from businesses in the area.

Former Employee Federally Charged with Embezzling $150,000 from Jasper Healthcare Nonprofit Over Nearly a Decade
A federal grand jury indicted Michele Rose, 61, of Jasper, Indiana, on twelve counts of wire fraud and twelve counts of forging checks related to an alleged near-decade-long scheme to embezzle over $150,000 from a nonprofit healthcare organization headquartered in Jasper.

KIMBALL ELECTRONICS CELEBRATES RETIREMENT OF DON CHARRON, WELCOMES INCOMING CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, RIC PHILLIPS
Kimball Electronics, Inc. (Nasdaq: KE) announced the Company celebrated the retirement of long-standing Chairman and CEO, Donald D. Charron, and welcomed incoming Chief Executive Officer, Richard D. Phillips, with a market closing bell ceremony at Nasdaq on Wednesday, February 22, 2023.

Severe Weather Preparedness Week and the Annual Statewide Tornado Communications/Warning Exercise
To focus attention on the approaching tornado and severe weather season, the week of March 12-18, 2023 is designated Severe Weather Preparedness Week throughout the State of Indiana.

Memorial Hospital Foundation Scholarship Opportunities
The Memorial Hospital Foundation is offering over $77,000 in scholarship opportunities for current high school seniors or students currently enrolled in post-secondary education.

Jasper and Pfaffenweiler Gift Exchange
Jasper and Pfaffenweiler celebrated their 37 years of Partnership this past summer in Pfaffenweiler, Germany. At the partnership celebration, the two communities exchanged gifts which is a long standing tradition at these celebrations.

City of Huntingburg Street Department Conducting Tree Limb Pick-Up
Due to recent high winds in the area, the Huntingburg Street Department will conduct a city-wide tree limb pick up on Monday, March 6, 2023.