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John George Schnarr, 78, Jasper
John George Schnarr, 78, of Jasper, passed away on May 21, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. John was born on July 28, 1947, to Lawrence J. and Beatrice E. (Allen) Schnarr. He lived a life marked by devotion—to his family, his faith, his country, and his community. A proud veteran, John served honorably in the…
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Aubree Gogel awarded Huntingburg Kiwanis Scholarship
Aubree R. Gogel of Huntingburg was awarded the 2026 Huntingburg Kiwanis Club Ray Goldman Scholarship. Ms. Gogel is a 2026 graduate of Southridge High School, where she received an Academic Honors diploma and also completed an Associate’s degree in general studies from Ivy Tech Community College. She was active in Key Club, National Honor Society,…
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Angela Carol Thompson, 83, English
Angela Carol Thompson, 83, of English, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at Brookside Village in Jasper, surrounded by her family. She was born on November 10, 1942, to Homer and Ruth Evelyn (Wiseman) Rickenbaugh. She married John Thompson. Angela was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, friend, businesswoman, beautician, and proud member of the…
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Roads removed, others added; Four roads impacted by high water
The Dubois County Highway Department reported that four county roads remain closed due to water levels from the Patoka River and Ell Creek — down from six closures in the previous update. In District 1, two Madison Township roads remain closed. CR 150 South west of Old Huntingburg Road and Ell Creek Road north of…
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Dana Rae Strohmeyer, 36, Velpen
Dana Rae Strohmeyer, 36, of Velpen, residing in Jasper, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, due to an automobile accident. She was born on June 19, 1989, in Jasper to Randy R. Strohmeyer and Brenda G. (Smith) Gutgsell. Dana was known for her vibrant smile, sunny disposition, and creative, artistic capabilities. She was an employee…
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Celebrate National Trails Day – Hike & Learn Event June 6th
Join the Patoka Lake Watershed Steering Committee and their partners for a Hike & Learn event on June 6th in celebration of National Trails Day. This free event will take place from 8 a.m. to noon EDT at Jasper Farmers Market, located at 100 Third Ave, Jasper. Stop by anytime in the morning for activity booths and…
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67 things for teens, tweens to do this summer
Dear Parents, As the school year ends and May quickly turns to June, Dubois County CARES has concerns about how your teens and tweens will spend the summer. Substance use across the board peaks during the summer, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. It is particularly noticeable among teens and young…
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Roads still impacted by recent rains
The Dubois County Highway Department reports that 6 county roads are closed due to rising water levels from the Patoka River, Hunley Creek, Bruner Creek, and Little Flat Creek. In District 1, three Madison Township roads are closed. CR 875 West south of CR 150 North is impacted by Little Flat Creek, while CR 150…
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Ben Kizior as Next GARDENER Award Winner
Deaconess Memorial Medical Center is excited to announce that the next recipient of the GARDENER Award is Ben Kizior. Kizior works in the Laboratory and was nominated by a patient. In the nomination, he was described as one who took the extra time necessary to ensure appropriate follow-up for a patient so testing could be…
