Spencer County Circuit Courts 02/29/24 to 03/06/24

JASPER — Jasper Chamber of Commerce welcomed Commander Luis Martinez of the Naval Support Activity Crane military installation to a lunch Tuesday, March 5. Martinez spoke about the current activities at NSA Crane and what he has in store for the future.

SPENCER COUNTY — The Spencer County Primary Election will be held Thursday, May 7, 2024, with the following Republican and Democratic candidates officially registered with the state of Indiana.

Spencer County Circuit Courts 02-22-2024 to 02-28-24Misdemeanor

FERDINAND — Plans are underway at Indiana 15 Regional Planning Commission, with new projects and a fee increase reported at the Executive Board Meeting held Tuesday, Feb. 27, meeting.

LINCOLN CITY — Kimball International generously donated $200,000 in furniture and design to the Heritage Hills Middle School office and food service director office. Superintendent Dan Scherry thanked Kimball International at the regular board meeting Feb. 12.

ROCKPORT — Rockport now has a safe haven for surrendered infants at the Ohio Township Volunteer Fire Department. Through the efforts of the fire department, the Spencer County Child Fatality Review Team and many contributors, they all worked together to bring in the Safe Haven Baby Box.

HUNTINGBURG- The annual Women of the Heartland event hosted by Memorial Hospital Health Care Center has been an ongoing success for more than 10 years. It is a mini conference for women to gather and enjoy fellowship and empowerment through knowledge of health. It’s a good way to get out and…

INDIANAPOLIS — State Supreme Court has taken a reprieve from the case submitted by Marion County Superior Court Judge Patrick J. Dietrick that declared a “two party primary voting history” statute unconstitutional, as reported in the Journal-Democract Feb. 14 issue.

DALLAS, Texas (Feb. 20, 2024) — Americans love to hate gas prices, and it’s understandable after the last few years of heightened volatility at the pump. However, most drivers don’t realize that they have some control over how much they spend on gas. GasBuddy, the leading fuel savings platfo…

SPENCER COUNTY — In an effort to have a more efficient response to highway crashes, the Spencer County Sheriff’s Office has acquired a decommissioned ambulance to use to transport emergency equipment to crash sites.

CHRISNEY — Spencer County 4-H, Purdue Extension, hosted a pork chop dinner and silent auction Saturday, Feb. 24, starting at 5 p.m. The annual dinner helps support 4-H youth on various trips throughout the year.

SPENCER COUNTY — Spencer County Veteran Services Officer Rick Biggs has taken retirement, with his last day Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024, which he shared during his final report to commissioners at the regular meeting Tuesday, Feb. 20.

PERRY/SPENCER COUNTY — The board of directors of CDFI Friendly Evansville Region (CFER) is pleased to announce the hiring of its founding Executive Director, Taylor Price.

Saturday evening, March 2, the Refuge Friends will offer a unique birding experience for the whole family. Most outings aren’t focused on just one animal, but woodcocks are so neat they get a whole night all their own!

ST. MEINRAD — Twenty priesthood students from Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology, St. Meinrad, Ind., received the ministry of acolyte on Thursday, Feb. 15, in the Seminary’s St. Thomas Aquinas Chapel. Archbishop Charles Thompson, of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, installed the a…

SANTA CLAUS — Santa Claus Town Council is moving forward with preparations for developing a new five-year plan for the town, as reported at the regular meeting held Monday, Feb. 12.

ST. MEINRAD — A ceramics exhibit from local artist Todd Matteson of Evansville, Ind., brings life to the Saint Meinrad Library this month, on display until Feb. 29.

SANTA CLAUS — Police Chief James Faulkenburg reported to Santa Claus Town Council at the regular meeting held Monday, Feb. 12, on several incidents recently on Highway 231, including one fatality.

ST. MEINRAD — Twelve priesthood students from Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology, St. Meinrad, Ind., received the ministry of lector on Thursday, Feb. 15, in the Seminary’s St. Thomas Aquinas Chapel. Archbishop Charles Thompson, of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, installed the lectors.

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana anglers are invited to participate in the 2024 Midwest Walleye Challenge, a virtual fishing tournament that offers the opportunity to win prizes and contribute to fisheries management while providing Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) fisheries biologists wi…

SPENCER COUNTY — Preparations for the 2024 Primary are underway, as the Spencer County Election board discussed the different components coming together for May 7 at their regular meeting Tuesday, Feb. 6.

SPENCER COUNTY — A case before the State Supreme Court this week will determine how candidates might file for their chosen political party in elections.

ROCKPORT — City of Rockport Council has decided to forgo a multiunit housing facility after members of the public addressed concerns previously brought up at the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting held earlier this month.

LINCOLN CITY — National Park Service welcomed visitors to Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial Friday, Feb. 9, to experience Lincoln’s boyhood homestead as it would look in the 1820s.

Ascension St. Vincent hosted a car seat passenger safety technician training/clinic. It was held at the Spencer County Youth and Community Center. SafeKids.org does the class. Attendees included EMT’s, police officers and even the Spencer County Coroner. This was the first time that these cl…

SPENCER COUNTY — Early morning on Feb.8, at approximately 5:57 am, Spencer County Sheriff’s Office Deputies, EMS and First Responders responded to a two vehicle collision on US 231, south of SR 162.

INDIANAPOLIS — Attorney General Todd Rokita is asking Hoosiers to stay alert for signs of human trafficking in communities across Indiana and to report any suspicious activities to authorities. “Human trafficking may seem like an issue that doesn’t affect your specific community, but it’s so…

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana educators are encouraged to apply for the 2024 Natural Resources Teacher Institute (NRTI), which will be held June 24-28 at the Forestry Training Center at Morgan-Monroe State Forest.

SPENCER COUNTY — A rare solar eclipse is coming to Spencer County and the region Monday, April 8, 2024. A local task force has been at work preparing for the event ahead of time, which could bring a very large influx of visitors to the area.

SPENCER COUNTY — The Spencer County Primary Election will be held Thursday, May 7, 2024, with the following Republican and Democratic candidates officially registered with the state of Indiana.

BOONVILLE — County recorders from the Indiana Recorders Association met at a press conference Tuesday, Jan. 30, to roll out a property fraud alert app the public can use to keep themselves aware of misdeeds towards their property.

ROCKPORT — Boys & Girls Club of Evansville set up a new afterschool program at Rockport Elementary School, holding a ribbon cutting in recognition Thursday, Feb. 1, at 3:30 p.m. with a school assembly for the students attending the program.