Join Patoka Lake Wildlife Specialist Brian Finch, and SWCD Invasive Specialist Emily Finch, on Saturday August 22, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. for a free plant ID walk along a portion of the Patoka Lake Bike Trail. Learn about several native forest and edge species that benefit wildlife, as well as the invasive…
Ruth Ann Stallman (née Niehaus), 80, of Crestview Hills, formerly of Washington, Ind., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood, KY. She was born on October 18, 1945, in St. Meinrad, Indiana, to Amil and Agnes Niehaus. Ruth faced life’s many challenges with courage and grace, spending her…
William F. Kerkhoff, 83, of Ferdinand, passed away Friday, July 17, 2026, at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand. William was born August 2, 1943, to William and Agnes (Oser) Kerkhoff. He was united in marriage to Brenda Satkamp on July 11, 1964, at Salem United Church of Christ. William served in the Army…
The Jasper Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for its 2026 President’s Community Excellence Award. The award is presented annually by the President of the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. The presentation is made to an individual who has contributed generously of his or her time, talents, or resources to the Jasper community. This…
The Indiana Department of Transportation announces the continuation of a road closure for State Road 145 in Dubois County. Beginning on or around Wednesday, July 29, crews will close State Road 145 near Birdseye. This road closure, originally set to begin in May, was reopened due to a project delay. This new closure will occur…
Rockport–Indiana Michigan Power has asked state regulators to approve a natural gas plant at its Rockport Generating Station, aiming to replace the site’s retiring coal units with a new source of power and jobs for Spencer County. The utility, a subsidiary of American Electric Power, filed a request Monday with the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission…
Jasper–The Indiana University O’Neil School of Public & Environmental Affairs will present its Truman Road Property Analysis, a capstone project, during a public meeting Thursday, July 23, at 10:30 a.m. via Zoom. Join from computer or mobile: Zoom link: https://iu.zoom.us/j/81736808738Meeting ID: 817 3680 8738 The presentation is intended for informational purposes only. Members of…
Rebecca Knies Schaefer, 78, of Tucson, Ariz., formerly of Huntingburg, passed away on Tuesday, 16 June 2026, at Northwest Medical Center in Tucson, Ariz. She was born 13 October 1947 in Huntingburg, Indiana, to Charles and Marjorie (Nordhoff) Knies. She married Richard Schaefer on 28 May 1966 at St. Joseph Catholic Church of Vanderburgh County,…
Dubois County Government will hold a Public Forum on July 28, 2026, from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM at the Dubois County Health Department Education Room, located at 1187 S St. Charles Street, Jasper. The purpose of this forum is to provide residents with an opportunity to share feedback, make suggestions, and discuss matters related…
The Huntingburg Gas Department will close County Road North 500 West between State Road 56 and Center Street near Ireland Elementary on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, beginning at 8:00 a.m., due to a valve replacement. The roadway will be closed to through traffic while work is being completed. Please use alternative routes of travel at…
