On this week's Messmer Column, State Senator Mark Messmer (R-Jasper) shares Scholarships available for future teachers. 

Pet-Agree Professional Pet Services has been selected for the 2022 Best of Jasper Award in the Pet Groomer category by the Jasper Award Program.

The Indiana Department of Homeland Security is partnering with the National Fire Protection Association to encourage Hoosiers to plan ahead so every family member knows what to do in the event of a house fire.

Kimball International has announced a new home for their Boston Showroom.

State public health and animal health officials are urging northern Indiana residents to protect themselves from mosquito bites and to monitor their horses for illness in response to the detection of Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus activity in multiple northern Indiana counties.

The Houston South Vegetation Management and Restoration Project activities were approved by the Forest Service in February, 2020, based on the analysis documented in the November 2019 Houston South Vegetation Management and Restoration Project Environmental Assessment.

The Indiana Commission for Higher Education has awarded Vincennes University an additional $540,000 to train Certified Clinical Medical Assistants (CCMA) throughout Indiana with the University’s Business & Industry Training program.

 Grammy award-winning recording artist Jody Miller passed away this morning in Blanchard, Oklahoma from complications related to Parkinson’s Disease.

Dubois Strong – in partnership with Vincennes University Jasper, Patoka Valley CTE, Hub  19, Indiana Municipal Power Agency, the four Dubois County school corporations, and local businesses – will be providing  580 high school freshmen with a firsthand exploration of job opportunities in Dubois County on Wednesday, October 12,  2022. 

 It’s that time of year again, when the weather is cooling, leaves are falling, and the DNR is stocking channel catfish.

Parents and caregivers are invited to bring children to a free screening clinic hosted by the Hadi Shriners on Saturday, October 15, 2022. 

One local business owner is being recognized for his years of service to the community.

 Attorney General Todd Rokita is warning Hoosiers about one of the most pernicious robocall frauds.

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is seeking applicants for its Engineering Scholarship Program.

2022 marks the 75^th year for the United States Marine Corp. Toys for Tots campaign.

Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) have opened applications for Indiana’s Energy Assistance Program.

A game get-together for grandparents and high-schoolers is set for Sunday, Oct. 16, at the Jasper Public Library, 100 Third Ave. The “Get-toGamer,” sponsored by Dubois County CARES, will take place from 1:30 to 4 p.m. in the Hickory Room.

The Holiday Season is a time for family, friends, and good times.

Indiana Voters have a week to complete their registration for the upcoming election. 

Attorney General Todd Rokita is alerting Hoosiers of important consumer protection concerns for products recalled in September.