It was cloudy and unseasonably cool but the 2013 Chalk Walk in downtown Jasper went on as scheduled Saturday.

In the tradition of 16th century European street painting, Jasper’s downtown sidewalks and pavements are transformed into colorful chalk and pastel murals during the day.

For three straight years the event has been postponed a week due to rain.

Two vehicles collided in the rain on Newton Street in Jasper Thursday afternoon.

Police say it happened near the entrance to Redeemer Lutheran Church on US 231 when a two-door Ford driven by 34-year-old Christopher Hedrick of Loogootee ran into the back of a Dodge SUV driven by Deann Achbach of Jasper.

Officers say Achbach was slowing or stopped behind a line of cars at the stop light of US 231 and 36th Street and Hedrick didn’t see her in time.

The City of Jasper has announced its Spirit of Jasper train excursion schedule for 2013 and the addition of a fourth passenger car to the train. The schedule includes three types of trips: Jasper to French Lick Excursion, the Ride & Dine Excursion, and the Fall Foliage Excursion. The first of 28 weekend trips will begin on Saturday, June 1 and run through Saturday, November 2.

Passengers ride in restored, climate-controlled vintage railroad cars complete with restrooms and comfortable seating. Ride & Dine Excursions feature a dinner catered by the Schnitzelbank, Jasper’s authentic, locally-owned German restaurant.