The 2018 community Christmas tree on the courthouse lawn is the city’s official, main Christmas tree. It was donated by Betty and Sharon Seifert of Ireland. Patoka 2000 financed the lights and bows on the tree as well as the garland on the street poles. The Jasper Christmas decorations were also funded by contributions from […]
Jasper’s colossal Christmas tree is the signal that it’s almost time for the Jasper O’ Tannenbaum Days celebration! This is an awesome exhibit of talented artists and artisans. Check out their skills of wood-carving, pottery and quilting. Show the kids real-life butter-churning. Listen to carolers. Enjoy a carriage ride. Visit with Santa! Plus, enjoy a […]
To the east of Dubois County near the 121 mile market of Interstate 64 in Floyd County, authorities are investigating a potential black bear sighting. Here’s the scoop: On Sunday, there was an accident around 8 o’clock in the evening. The driver and another witness said that the accident involved a large animal. The reports […]
If you just moved to the area, you should know that each year, the post office in Santa Claus, Indiana has a new postmark. Sure, it’s Christmas in town all year long, but they still do special things around the holiday season. Among those special things is releasing an annual holiday postmark. The postmark is […]
A few days ago, we told you about two cool features for history lovers at the Willard Library. Today, we wanted to let you know that the WIllard Library Adult Services can help Evansville area residents with all sorts of inquiries. The adult services librarian can help you find tax forms, magazines, test guides, atlases, […]
It’s almost that time of year again! After all, the 21st Annual Ferdinand Christkindlmarkt that kicks off the holiday season in Ferdinand is this weekend! Besides for Santa Claus, Indiana where it’s always the Christmas season, do you know when and where Santa will show up in Jasper? Santa Claus actually arrives in Jasper next Friday the […]
Are you ready for the 21st Annual Ferdinand Christkindlmarkt?! It’s this weekend: Saturday, November 17th and Sunday, November 18th! Plus, it all kicks off on Friday, November 16th with the Christkindlmarkt Eve opening ceremony and dinner. BAVARIAN SHOPPING STALLS (5 Locations) There are five locations for the Bavarian Shopping Stalls. In all there will be over 200 […]
Did you know that Evansville’s very own library, Willard Library, is actually the oldest operating library in Indiana? It’s true. Willard Library opened in 1885. It was actually opened under a specific directive: to be of use to the people of all classes, races, and sexes and to be free of charge forever. Willard Library […]
INDOT’S Division of Economic Opportunity (EOD) must maximize contracting opportunities for Disadvantage Business Enterprises when it comes to INDOT contracts. But what is a Disadvantage Business Enterprise? A Disadvantage Business Enterprise is a business that is at least 51 percent-owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals who: Are US citizens or are permanent residents of the […]
Change is good, right? Sometimes, though there’s too many changes at once. If you were minding your own business, shopping for houses on Google using Google Chrome, only to have Chrome completely change on you, don’t worry. There is a way to mostly go back to the old, comfortable Chrome you’re used to. Chrome Browser […]
