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INDIANAPOLIS — State Sen. Ed Charbonneau (R-Valparaiso) joined Gov. Mike Braun and fellow lawmakers for the ceremonial bill signing of Senate Enrolled Act 118 at the Statehouse Wednesday, June 18.
WHEATFIELD — Indiana University recruit Alex Barr of Kankakee Valley was named Northwest Crossroad Conference’s Pitcher of the Year by league coaches this month.
JCPL CLOSED FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY
Tuesday, June 24
JASPER COUNTY — The Jasper County 4-H will recognize nearly 50 10-year members at this year’s county fair, which is set for July 19-26.
WHEATFIELD — Kankakee Valley seniors Marco Castro and Brooklyn Richie were named Northwest Crossroads Conference senior male and female athletes of the year for KVHS by coaches this spring.
“That which has been is what will be; that which is done is what will be done, and there is nothing new under the sun.” Ecclesiastes 1:9
Hanselman of Wheatfield awarded degree from UA
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Department of Agriculture is looking for farmer, agribusiness and consumer input on priorities for the new ag portal established through legislation authored by State Rep. Kendell Culp (R-Rensselaer) that was recently signed into law.
NEWTON COUNTY — Newton County Sheriff’s deputies conducted the second traffic blitz of the year on June 13.
NEWTO COUNTY — The Indiana Department of Transportation has announced there will be alternating lane closures on U.S. 41 between 241st Avenue and County Road 1150 North through mid-September.
Mr. Thomas Montemayer III and Ms. Stacy Vaughan are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Stephanie Montemayer, to Geoffrey Hopkins, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hopkins.
JASPER COUNTY — The Prairie Art Council’s ARTCAMP registration closes at the end of June.
DeMOTTE — Over 30 bike riders took to Jasper County roads during the Jasper Jaunt on Saturday, June 14.
DeMOTTE — The DeMotte Women’s Circle of Giving reminds all 501 © 3 not-for-profit organizations that Sept. 2 is the deadline to submit grant applications for consideration and funding by the group.
Jasper County Court Notes in May
Jasper County Arrest Log
DeMOTTE — The Kankakee Valley baseball team held an awards banquet at the high school recently, with several varsity and junior varsity awards dished out by coach Steve Schmidt.
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT YOUR LIBRARY FOR SUMMER READING?
Weekly Smiles
Sydney Rainford is smiling because she led North Newton’s softball team to the Class A state title last week in West Lafayette. Rainford was also named the mental attitude award winner after the game.
Sydney Rainford is smiling because she led North Newton’s softball team to the Class A state title last week in West Lafayette. Rainford was also named the mental attitude award winner after the game.
Recent Obituaries
Local weather
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Today
Sunny to partly cloudy. Hot. High 92F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
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Tomorrow
Partly cloudy early with thunderstorms becoming likely during the afternoon. Storms may contain strong gusty winds. High 88F. Winds WSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%.
