On the cover Tammy Bosecker stands next to a stained glass window that was saved from the New Covenant Presbyterian Church when it was razed several years ago. Her mother, Jan Utt, was the pastor of that church. | Photo by Bernie Schmitt Tammy Bosecker continues her mother’s mission of helping people in Monroe City By Bernie Schmitt Share with the Lord’s people who … [Read more...]
‘The Missing Link’
Dave Engstrom recently signed off from a Christian music radio show he’s hosted on Vincennes University radio station Blazer 91.1 WVUB-FM. He has volunteered his time each Sunday evening since 1994. | Photo by Bernie Schmitt Dave Engstrom hosts ‘music with a message’ on VU radio station WVUB-FM for 25 years By Bernie Schmitt For 25 years Dave Engstrom shared his … [Read more...]
First City Music Festival
Nash Dunn and a group of volunteers have worked to bring the inaugural First City Music Festival to Vincennes on Oct. 18-19. From left are Barbara Lowe, Tina Watson, Marc McNeece, Ry McCormick, Shepard Dunn II, Shepard Dunn IV, Nash Dunn, Debbie Dunn, Evangeline Dunn, Kaitlyn Ashby, Jeff Deckard, Daisy Deckard, Will McCormick, Zach Holt, Alison Holt, Louisa Holt. Not pictured … [Read more...]
Oh, yes, they called him The Streak
By Bernie Schmitt Anyone who has ever watched “That 70s Show” knows that kids did some crazy things back in the day. Yeah, that’s right. Running (I guess some may have strolled) buck-naked in a public place, avoiding capture by the authorities if one could, but accepting defeat (and a blanket) when caught. It was one of the strangest fads in the 1970s. But it was … [Read more...]
Jared & Luke
Jared & Luke perform during the Spring on Main event in downtown Vincennes earlier this year. | Photo by Bernie Schmitt Popular duo pleasing audiences with talent and repertoire By Bernie Schmitt Jared Lee and Luke Coatney can hardly believe they have been performing together for three years. “And 300 gigs later, here we are,” Lee says. “It’s great.” The duo … [Read more...]