Huntingburg resident Amanda Souders Harris urged the common council to enact a temporary moratorium on new development within the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) until the Unified Development Ordinance can be updated to address large-scale projects that current regulations weren’t designed to handle. Harris told the council the community faces developmental pressures from data centers, solar…
The Huntingburg Common Council introduced an ordinance for an 8.9% water rate increase following a recommendation from the Utility Rate Advisory Board at Tuesday’s regular meeting. The proposed increase represents approximately $3 per month for the average residential customer using 2,000 gallons monthly, bringing their bill from $33.32 to about $36.30. Buzz Krohn of OW…
With early voting in the primary election underway, Dubois County voters have three candidates to choose from to run for sheriff on the Republican ticket in the November election. Tim Lampert, Jesus Monarrez, and Brian LaRoche are each seeking the nomination for one of the county’s most visible law enforcement positions. To help voters better…
Residents spoke to the county commissioners about the AES Crossvine Solar Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) during Monday’s regular meeting, and County Commissioner Chad Blessinger took some time to address questions and concerns about the system before leaving early for another commitment. Commissioner Blessinger’s statement With the AES Crossvine Solar Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)…
The Huntingburg Board of Public Works and Safety delayed a decision on an option to repair Fourth Street. The board has been working with VS Engineering to develop alternatives to address the condition of the pavers and subsurface in the street. Traffic on the street and the increased impact of stopping and accelerating at intersections…
The Jasper Parks and Recreation Board unanimously approved a recommendation to establish a restricted fund to develop a new soccer complex in the city. Mike Jones and Lawrence Loner, who referee soccer, approached the board during the March meeting to request the creation of a fund that would allow community members to donate money specifically…
The Jasper Parks and Recreation Board approved a proposal to convert unused pickleball courts at Gutzweiler into futsal courts, with the city contributing around $2,500 toward the project. The city’s $2,500 contribution covers fence repairs, surface improvements, lighting restoration and labor costs. ISFC handles painting the court lines and purchasing goals for the 5-on-5 soccer…
On Wednesday, Baker Tilly consultant Kyle Carlson presented the city’s annual Tax Increment Financing report to the Jasper Common Council, showing that the city’s four TIF districts generated revenue in 2025, with most expenditures directed toward the bonds for the new outdoor pool. The city operates four TIF allocation areas. The Jasper Central area will…
Dubois County residents are calling for commissioners to revoke the permit for a battery energy storage system, citing safety concerns and changes to the original project proposal that they say warrant reconsideration. Residents have voiced concerns about the location of the BESS and the potential impact of a fire on nearby schools, the town of…
Dubois County Commissioners reach a deadlock on whether to recommend continued membership in the Mid-States Corridor Regional Development Authority, with one commissioner supporting the resolution and another opposing it during Monday’s meeting. With Commissioner Nick Hostetter absent, the split opinion between Commissioners Chad Blessinger and Serice Stenftenagel means no formal recommendation will advance to the…
