I can’t believe it, but it’s basketball season again in Indiana. I shot my first Dubois County game tonight: the Ferdinand girls beat Springs Valley 48-36. It’s weird to think I’ll be moved out of Jasper by the time sectionals roll around. *feelings*
An awful fire wiped out five local businesses in downtown Loogootee, Ind. on Wednesday, Nov. 12. I drove up to report for the Herald. Over 100 emergency personnel responded, and the fire is still smoldering, over twenty-four hours after the 911 call. My thoughts are with the kind people of Loogootee. I know residents will band together and help rebuild the historic downtown. That’s what small towns do.
A long but fun day of shooting. Congratulations to all bands who were invited, and to our Dubois County bands who won honors. Forest Park won the Class D competition and Jasper placed fifth in Class B.
Here are some of my favorite moments from today.
Local elections would make even the toughest cynic believe in our democratic system. The two major parties don’t necessarily align with the national party platforms in rural Indiana, so, in the eyes of this reporter, people seem less polarized and more genuine. I was assigned to cover the local democratic party candidates at the Jasper Knights of Columbus. Crowded around radios and in the arms of loved ones, candidates awaited results.
Along with community events, October brought post-season high school sports and beautiful Indiana foliage.
Joni Blackburn of Paoli, 13, relaxed with her teammates before a dress rehearsal demonstration of their routine for parents at Full Out Tumble and Cheer on Saturday in Jasper. The teams (separated by age group and ability) competed in their first competition of the season this weekend.
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Heritage Hills’ senior Miriah Leibering, left, comforted freshman teammate Abby Wetzel as she cried after the sectional Saturday at Vincennes Lincoln. The Wildcats swept the Patriots 3-0, knocking them from the tournament for the fourth year in a row and ending their season.
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Mary-Kaye Krieg of Jasper hugged her next-door neighbor Joe, who didn’t wish to give his full name, after the house he was staying in caught fire Friday on Jackson Street in Jasper. Mary-Kaye’s husband Norman offered to lend him some clothing until he is able to get things in order. No one was injured in the fire.
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A fun one from the Schnellville Fire Prevention parade.
