South Gibson Star-Times

08/02/2024

OWENSVILLE — Owensville Watermelon Festival continues this weekend in downtown Owensville Friday with rides, the fourth annual tractor show, bingo and fire truck rides beginning at 5 p.m., followed by

08/02/2024

Many thanks to Fort Branch-Johnson Township Public Library for helping us re-launch the Down Memory Lane feature!

10 Years Ago (2014)

08/02/2024

PRINCETON — Some vote totals changed, but the slate of Republican Gibson County Council at-large candidates that emerged as winners in the May primary election remains valid for the fall

06/28/2024

Click here to view this article from pdclarion.com.

06/28/2024

Fifteen babies were entered in the Gibson County Right to Life Beautiful Baby Contest during the Haubstadt Sommerfest.

HAUBSTADT — Fifteen babies were entered in the Gibson County Right to Life Beautiful Baby Contest during the Haubstadt Sommerfest.

06/21/2024

Gibson Southern has earned the prestigious Superior, Gold Emblem chapter in Indiana again this year.

Accepting our award are chapter President, Aleah Rexing and chapter Vice President Meredith Johnson.

It is a great privilege for these two ladies to accept this award after a successful year of leadership for our organization last school year and as they embark on a second year of leadership.

06/21/2024

There is still time for the older 4-Hers to sign up for the 2024 4-H Fair Photo 📷 Scavenger Hunt!! ❗️This is for grades 6-12 only❗️ You can sign up on 4honline.com 😉

06/21/2024

06/21/2024

Looking Over the President's Shoulder is next weekend, June 21 & 22 at 7pm and June 23rd at 2pm.

*𝑫𝒊𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒓 𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒌𝒆𝒕𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒘 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒔𝒐𝒍𝒅 𝒐𝒖𝒕.*

Regular admission tickets are still available for all the performances but are selling fast.

Purchase tickets online today:
https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/12686/princeton-theatre-community-center

06/21/2024

Gibson County Fair's Miss Gibson County and Miss Sweetheart pageants open at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 29 at Princeton Community High School auditorium. Doors open at 6 p.m.

06/21/2024

County council GOP primary recount remains pending

PRINCETON — Gibson County Clerk Sherri Smith said this week she's still waiting on a date to complete a recount of a Gibson County Council primary race.

06/20/2024

01/09/2024

COME CELEBRATE OUR STAFF MEMBER, ANITA!
Anita is retiring after 30 years! Come to Fort Branch Library Friday, January 12 and wish her well or share stories! Anita will be there from 1-4 pm, so stop by!

12/07/2023

Happy Wednesday evening, Port Side customers, friends and family!

Have you noticed some changes happening around Port Side Coffee?

It is a little later than I should have done this, but here we are in the midst of the holiday season! My name is Stephanie Downey and my husband, Andy, and I bought Port Side Coffee Company from the Lances on October 16th.

We fell in love with the coffee the first time bought a bag from Kali. We found out about Port Side because I used to work as the clerk in the Owensville Post Office and I was helping Kali figure out the best ways to ship their coffee. We have drank very limited other coffees since then, almost 6 years ago.

Now, years later, I had been a stay-at-home mom/wife for about a year and a half and we were talking about purchasing a building on the square in Owensville for my baking and we had even said we would see if we could sell Port Side Coffee there. Well, then we saw the video of Kali and Jeremy saying they were going to have to part ways with Port Side to pursue their dreams. Within the first 20 some minutes we were reaching out to Kali to discuss it. And now here we are!

I started working and training with Kali the next Monday! I have been there almost every day since and I love it. I have learned a lot in the last few months, especially in the last 7 weeks!

So, a bit about us, for those who do not know. We have been married since 2012. We have our 10-year-old son, Jaxon, and our 8-year-old dog, Cinna. We live in Owensville, like the Lance family has. Andy grew up in Princeton, from the age of 13. I grew up in St. Meinrad & Santa Claus.

You will notice small changes inside the shop as we slowly make it ours over the next few months.

We will be roasting and serving the same delicious coffees you have grown to love. I have enjoyed learning this new craft and hope to continue learning more about it every day so that I can keep bringing you coffees to enjoy from around the world, and maybe start making some Port Side blends! (We do have our first half-caff on the shelves at Dewig Meats in Haubstadt!)

The baked treats! I love having a selection of treats for you to grab while you are having your coffee or tea. I am in talks with another amazing local small business owner to hopefully get to bring you some lunch and savory snack options! The treats do sometimes get low in stock, but I am focusing on making sure that I am providing you with delicious homemade items, that hopefully make you smile!

Stop in, Mon-Fri from 7:30-2 and Saturdays 7:30-noon, to buy a latte, a loose-leaf tea, coffee or tea to take home and a snack/treat. As always the website is up and running and you can still get your favorite coffee or tea shipped to you! (We are working on getting all of the website updated, as well.)

I have enjoyed meeting so many of you already and I hope to meet many more of you! Thank you for your support and patience while we are learning so many new things! Keep an eye out for changes, for events we are participating in, we are still doing fundraisers for the community and there is so much more we hope and plan to do!

We hope that our coffee shop becomes a place where you feel welcome and comfortable to sit a bit with your drink, do some work (we do have wi-fi), meet a friend, have a business meeting or any other of the reasons you would find yourself in Port Side!

Thank you, again! -The Downeys

11/20/2023

GRAND OPENING of Fort Branch Public Library will officially be held on Sunday, December 3rd from 1-4 pm! Bring the whole family to check out our new expansion and remodel! We will have guest local authors, free goodies, and a raffle drawing, so DON'T MISS OUT!!

11/07/2023

Such a powerful image to honor our local Veterans. ❤️💙

Veterans Day assembly this Friday
Doors open at 9:30 am (park at gym entrance)
Assembly starts at 10:00 am

11/06/2023

We're excited that our Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner is just around the corner! It's a time for us to come together, share gratitude, and enjoy a delicious meal together!🥰

📅 Save the Date: Sunday, November 19th
⏰ Meals Times: 5:00 PM & 6:00 PM
🏠 Location: Dayspring Family Life Center 309 W Brummitt St. Owensville, IN 47665

👉 We are offering two convenient options this year to ensure everyone can join in the celebration:

1️⃣ In-Person:
If you'd like to savor the flavors of Thanksgiving with us in person, please RSVP by calling 812-724-4114. Leave your name, and phone number, and let us know how many people will be attending. We can't wait to see you!

2️⃣ Delivery Service:
For our elderly and disabled community members, we are offering a delivery service to ensure that no one misses out on a Thanksgiving Feast! Simply call the church at 812-724-4114 to RSVP, leave your name, phone number, address, and the number of meals you need, and we'll bring the feast right to your door.

Let's make this Thanksgiving a time of togetherness, gratitude, and giving.

We can't wait to celebrate with you all! 🌟

Let's spread the word! Share with all your friends, neighbors, and family!

Facebook Event: https://fb.me/e/5IF1LyqQu

11/01/2023

10/27/2023

🚨🚨🚨WEATHER CHANGE🚨🚨🚨

Due to the predicted rain for Saturday, our Fall Family Bash is being relocated to the Owensville REH!!!!

The schedule of events will be slightly different but fun will still be had!!
🚗 Trunk or treat set up will begin at 4pm
🌶 Chili drop off for cook off is 4:30pm

***Some activities will pause while our 2023 Royalty is being announced***

10/11/2023

Fort Branch Library will be CLOSED due to construction for the next few weeks as we prepare everything for grand opening. In the meantime, Haubstadt Library is OPEN, with extended Tuesday hours!
Online Catalog: https://fortbranchlibrary.biblionix.com/catalog/

08/29/2023

FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS - FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1
First Conference Game against Princeton Tigers
Tailgating with local food trucks....silent auction!

Please note that the event begins at 5 pm, rather than 4 pm!

08/24/2023

Gibson Southern @ Mt. Carmel Golden Aces
Friday, August 25th, 2023 - 8:00pm

1. Game -
a. Game will begin at 8:00pm
b. Halftime will be 15 minutes + 3 minutes

2. Ticket Prices -
a. Adults - $4.00
b. Students (K-12) - $3.00
c. Senior Citizens - $3.00

3. Pre-Game -
a. Gibson Southern will warm up on the south side of the
field
b. Mt. Carmel will warm up on the north side of the field
c. Both teams may take the field anytime after 6:45pm
d. Both teams must be off the field by 7:45pm

4. Spectators -
a. Gibson Southern fans will sit in the new visitor bleachers
on the east side of the stadium
b. They can also stand on the concrete sidewalk along the
black fence on the north half of the
field

5. Parking -
a. Visitors should park in the parking lot across the street
from the stadium on Golden Aces Way
i. Arriving from Route 1:
1. As you enter town, continue straight through the
first stoplight. Continue until
you get to the stop sign on 5th street
2. Take a right turn at the stop sign on 5th street. Travel
about 8 blocks towards
Golden Aces Way
3. Turn right onto Golden Aces Way
4. You will then turn left into the tailgating parking area
across
the street from the
field
b. Parking will be allowed at the top of the stadium
anywhere near the school
i. If you are parking at the top, you will have to walk
down the steps before the game,
and up the steps after the game

6. Concession Stands -
a. There will be a concession stand at the top of the
stadium
b. There will be a Little Italy’s Pizza Truck selling pizza,
breadsticks, sandwiches, brats,
cheeseburgers, hotdogs, and soda parked at the bottom
of the stadium

7. Bathrooms -
a. There will be bathrooms at the top of the stadium
b. We will have 7 portable bathrooms and 2 hand washing
stations lined up at the bottom of the
stadium

08/22/2023

FROM NOW UNTIL FRIDAY NIGHT 10 PM FROM ACCU WEATHER ...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT FRIDAY... ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 115.

* WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky and southeast Missouri.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT FRIDAY... ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 115.

* WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky and southeast Missouri.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 911.

08/16/2023

Back to school...Owensville Watermelon Festival pictures...Special Olympics Grant...and much, much more in tomorrow's (9/17/23) newspaper!

08/09/2023

Watermelon Fest Parade pictures, National Night Out pictures, Six Tips to Keep Pets Safe During Storm Season, New Farmers Market Trail.....and much more in the Thursday, August 10 edition of The South Gibson Star-Times! Get your copy in the newsstands!

08/05/2023