Football: Varsity: Friday October 11th, 7:00 p.m. against Boonville @ HOME Junior Varsity: Monday October 7th, 5:30 p.m. against Forest Park @ HOME Girls Soccer: Tuesday October 8th, 5:00 & … Read More
Football: Varsity: Friday October 11th, 6:30 p.m. AWAY: against Forest Park @ Forest Park Junior Varsity: Monday October 7th, 5:30 p.m. AWAY: against Southridge @ Southridge Girls Soccer: Thursday October … Read More
The Memorial Visitor Center at Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial will be closed Monday, October 14, in observance of the federal holiday, Columbus Day. The park grounds, however, will remain open … Read More
The Indiana Department of Transportation announces lane restrictions for I-64 a few miles east of State Road 162 for a drainage project. Beginning on or around Monday, October 7, contractors … Read More
Grandview Volunteer Fire Department will host an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast on Saturday, October 12. The breakfast will be held at the fire station from 6-10 a.m. Meals are $7 for … Read More
Customers at all German American locations will be able to donate to a local food bank, enjoy refreshments and enter to win prizes during a Customer Appreciation Celebration this Friday, … Read More
Debra F. Osman, 64, of Newburgh, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2019 at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville. She was born in Evansville on May 13, 1955 to the … Read More
The Indiana Department of Transportation is offering civil engineering students scholarships of up to $3,125 per semester, and paid employment during summer breaks and upon graduation. Students must be accepted … Read More
Marquitz “Mark” Joe Roth, 57, of Rockport, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2019 at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville. He was born in Evansville on June 7, 1962, to … Read More
Lucy Wilsbacher, 99, of Rockport, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2019, at Woodmont Health Campus in Boonville. She was born on August 19, 1920, in Rockport, to the late … Read More
Ferman Martin Yearby, Jr., was born on January 20, 1920 (one of eight children, four girls and four boys) to Ferman M. Yearby, Sr. and Nannie L. Harris in Durham, … Read More
On Saturday, November 2, Spencer County CASA will host a Benefit Dinner and Silent Auction at the Spencer County 4-H Center, Chrisney. Doors open at 5 p.m. Limited seating is … Read More
by Lee Hamilton You’re probably chuckling already. Seriously? “The joy of politics”? That was pretty much the reaction I got the other day when, in the middle of a conversation … Read More
Spencer County marriage licenses Robert Eugene Kirkpatrick III, Richland to Schelain Dawn Franklin, Richland. Justin Andrew Meserve, Rockport to Kacie Noelle Thompson, Rockport. Jeffrey Lee Ferguson, Santa Claus to Jamie … Read More
by Kathy Tretter (Courtesy of Spencer County Leader) Baby steps. That is how almost every community must progress when faced with financing for a large (read that as costly) project. … Read More
by Dean Bolin The Gentryville Town Council found itself in a pickle on August 6. With the resignation of Adrian Blakey last month, part of the Tuesday evening meeting was … Read More
Megan Boehm and Kyle Zimmerman The engagement and upcoming marriage of Megan Boehm and Kyle Zimmerman is announced by Ms Boehm’s parents, Ronald and Sharon Boehm of Fulda. The future … Read More
William “Willie” Lewis Crowe, 74, of Richland, passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2019, at his residence. He was born on June 13, 1945 in Caneyville, Kentucky to the late Edwin … Read More
Fern Tuley, 100, of Dale, died on Monday, August 5, 2019 at Willowdale Village. She was born on September 23, 1918 in Bone Gap, Illinois, the daughter of Lawrence and … Read More
Bridget Rose Brinkman, age 42, of Jasper, passed away at 5:26 p.m. on Sunday, August 4, 2019, at home. She was born in Jasper on June 17, 1977, to Thomas … Read More
Ran off road and trapped in vehicle Audra L. Turner, 43, of Boonville was southbound on CR 1000W when she drove her 2016 Polaris too close to the edge of … Read More
by Sen. Mark Messmer Another school year is ready to begin across the state, funded by the new biennial state budget passed earlier this year. In the budget, we increased … Read More
The Rockport Police Department has received funding through the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute to target violators who disregard school bus safety arms while loading and off-loading children. This funding is … Read More
Arts and Entertainment Friday After 5, Owensboro’s free summer concert series, continues this Friday, August 9. Wax Factory, a pop/dance/rock band, will entertain from 6:30-10 p.m. on the Jagoe Homes … Read More
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! Support the Heritage Hills Marching Patriots and Band Boosters by stopping by their ice cream social at Heritage Hills High … Read More
The public is invited to attend Smokey Bear’s 75th birthday party at O’Bannon Woods State Park this Saturday, August 10. Activities take place at Hickory Hollow Interpretive Center from 10 … Read More
The Town of Dale will now be accepting credit and debit card payments. Dale has partnered with PayGOV.US to process electronic payments online, at Town Hall, by phone, or a … Read More
The Benedictine monks at Saint Meinrad Archabbey celebrated the jubilees of monastic profession for four of their confreres on July 28. Honored were Br. Jerome Croteau, 70 years; Fr. Pius … Read More
I’ve been struck recently by news coverage of climate change and humans’ degradation of the planet. Two opposing themes keep appearing. One is the sense that, as individuals, there’s little … Read More
South Spencer High School Principal Jim Bush wanted to make students and their parents aware of a few changes and needed information as the 2019-20 school year is set to … Read More
by Michael Cummings Local business leaders and elected officials gathered at the office of Lincolnland Economic Development Corporation on July 29 for a brief interaction with Aimee Andres, one of … Read More
Catherine Crawford, 82, of Rockport, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2019, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh. She was born on March 14, 1937 in Glenndean, Kentucky, to the … Read More
Jerald Payne, 86, of Rockport, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2019, surrounded by his family. He was born in Daviess County, KY on June 2, 1933 to the late … Read More
Johana B. Vaal, 96, of Ferdinand, formerly of St. Meinrad, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2019, at Scenic Hills Care Center in Ferdinand. She was born September 2, 1922, in … Read More
New in 2019: Grilled Pork Chop Dinners ROCKPORT, IN—–The public is invited to the annual Saint Bernard Summer Social on Saturday, August 17 on the church grounds at 6th & … Read More
Eligible families can enroll children at no charge to help prepare for kindergarten and beyond As the 2019-2020 school year approaches, more than half the available slots have been filled … Read More
By State Sen. Mark Messmer (R-Jasper) In 2013, the Indiana General Assembly passed legislation that created the Indiana Secured School Safety Grant Program (SSSG), a matching grant program that helps … Read More
A new online tool can help farmers and ranchers find information on U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) farm loans that may best fit their operations. USDA has launched the new … Read More
According to the Spencer County Prosecutor’s Office, several bills signed by Gov. Eric Holcomb officially became law on July 1. Many will directly impact criminal justice, the prosecutor’s office, and … Read More
Old National Bank Foundation, philanthropic arm of Old National Bank (NASDAQ: ONB), recently awarded a $50,000 gift to the Tri-County YMCA. The funding will aid in the expansion of the … Read More
by Dean Bolin Spencer County Commissioners have negotiated a partial settlement agreement between the county and Alley Cat Allies (ACA), a national organization advocating for the human treatment of cats, … Read More
Arts and Entertainment An exhibit of work by the Patoka Valley Quilter’s Guild will be on display at the Krempp Gallery in Jasper (951 College Avenue) from August 1-29. Many … Read More
The fifth annual Blues on the Rock will happen Sunday, September 1 from 2 p.m. until midnight. This year’s line-up features Emmy and national contest winners along with local and … Read More
by Dean Bolin Rockport Common Council met on Monday, July 22, to address some issues tabled at the earlier July 9 meeting. Unfortunately, resolution to many of the issues remained … Read More
The sons of country music Hall of Fame member Merle Haggard, Ben and Noel Haggard, will perform in Lincoln City on Saturday, August 10. Doors for the show open at … Read More
Margaret Youngblood, 70, of Richland passed away at 1:12 a.m. Saturday, July 20, 2019, at St. Vincent Hospital, surrounded by her family. Margaret was born August 19, 1948, in Earlington, … Read More
A few years ago, I was at a polling place here in Indiana where a long line of people stood waiting to vote. A woman recognized me and called me … Read More
A benefit meal and bake sale will be held Sunday, August 4 at the Ferdinand American Legion for Joey Vaal, a local Iraq War veteran who recently had a softball-sized … Read More
