Several Dubois County Council members voiced opposition or concern for the proposed Mid-States Corridor highway project during the regular meeting on Monday. The discussion followed resident Chris Thyen’s question about their view of the corridor during the public comment portion of the meeting. Their concerns centered primarily on the county’s ability to fund the Indiana…
Zax Creamery & Coffee has earned prestigious national recognition at the North American Ice Cream Association convention, bringing home blue ribbon awards for two of its classic flavors and a second-place finish for an innovative creation. The local ice cream shop won blue ribbons for both its chocolate and strawberry flavors of ice cream and…
The community Christmas Tree now welcomes visitors to the Square from Sixth Street, the Patoka River Bridge is decorated, and the decorative lightpoles around Downtown Jasper have been adorned with wreaths. On Friday, the annual meet-and-greet with Santa and the lighting of the Community Christmas Tree will be held. It really is looking a lot…
The City of Huntingburg celebrated the new Huntingburg Senior Center, located near the former St. Joseph’s Hospital, with a ribbon-cutting and grand opening on Tuesday afternoon. The new center, which has been in the works for eight years and has been included in multiple comprehensive plans, gives seniors access to a modern kitchen, open spaces…
Monday morning’s icy conditions contributed to a multi-vehicle pileup that closed U.S. 231 between Huntingburg and Jasper for about 2.5 hours. According to Jasper Fire Chief Kenny Hochgesang, they were dispatched to the scene at about 5:46 a.m. for the report of a crash involving multiple vehicles. According to the sheriff’s office, a southbound vehicle…
SVB&T Corporation, parent company of Springs Valley Bank & Trust Company, reports third quarter 2025 earnings of $2.59 million, or $2.35 per share, representing a 50.64% increase over the same period last year. The Jasper, Indiana-based company announced the results Nov. 10, showing an average return on assets of 1.64%, compared with 1.11% in the…
Anderson Woods Hoedown, the annual fundraiser supporting the special needs summer camp, is set to take place this Friday at the Calumet in Jasper. Guests are invited to put on their boots and saddle up to support the 2026 camp and its services for a special group of campers. “The Hoedown not only is a…
The Jasper Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously approved four variances Tuesday night to allow CHRK Rentals LLC to build six duplex buildings on property at 294 East 36th Street, despite opposition from neighboring residents. The project requires variances to allow two-family dwellings in an R1 low-density residential zone, reduce ground-floor living-area requirements, allow smaller lot…
Chris Tretter, co-owner and general manager of Sultan’s Run, presented plans to turn The Mill House restaurant into a multifamily residential complex with seven units at the Jasper Board of Zoning Appeals meeting on Wednesday. Tretter said the company purchased the property in 2023 with plans to use it as a catering kitchen while expanding…
Destination Huntingburg presented its annual report to the city council, highlighting a successful year that included raising over $9,000 at its inaugural Derby Day fundraising event and distributing more than $9,000 in food vouchers to community members through the farmers market program. Devin Springston, president of Destination Huntingburg and a seven-year board member, delivered the…
