The Jasper City Council approved the first reading of a $26.6 million budget for 2026 during Wednesday’s meeting, marking a decrease in spending from the current year’s budget of $28.1 million. The budget totals $26,570,911 in appropriations for the upcoming fiscal year. Council members unanimously passed the first reading 7-0, with a second reading scheduled…
Dubois County Engineer Levi Leffert informed commissioners that he didn’t support permanently closing a section of County Road 250 North in Ireland, following an investigation and gathering of public input over recent weeks. The Indiana Department of Transportation had approached the county about potentially closing the road section between Grant Street and State Road 56…
In light of difficulties notifying the public of an emergency in a nearby county, Emergency Management Director Tammy Humbert requested that the county support a new alert system to send government alerts directly to cell phones without requiring residents to sign up. Humbert presented the proposal for the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System, known…
The Indiana Department of Transportation will host a public meeting at 5:30 p.m. on October 22, 2025, at Jasper Middle School, located at 3600 N. Portersville Road, Jasper, to present the Screening of the Alternatives Report for the Dubois County section of the Mid-States Corridor. A Screening of Alternatives Report is being finalized for release…
Andrew Tubbs, a member of Scout Troop 182, hopes his Eagle Scout project helps anyone in need. He installed a new “Blessing Box” on the Redemption Christian Church campus, filled with dry and canned goods that anyone in need can access 24/7. The Blessing Box wasn’t his first idea for an Eagle Scout project. Initially,…
The 2025 Holland Fest returns this year, featuring a mix of fan-favorite events, food, music, community fundraising, and beloved traditions. Over the two-day festival, which opens this Friday, visitors have numerous options for celebrating the unique features of the Dubois County community while supporting efforts to address needs in Holland. Co-chair Malea Wagner said that…
The last half hour of the Huntingburg Common Council meeting held on Tuesday was a discussion with State Senator Daryl Schmitt over the tax funding changes created during the last legislative session. State Senator Daryl Schmitt has been visiting the elected councils in District 48 to discuss the philosophy of the sweeping property tax changes…
The Jasper Police Department temporarily assigned Patrolman Logan Jones to focus exclusively on drug issues in the community, resulting in significant enforcement activity during August that included 10 arrests and the processing of a mushroom drug lab. The Jasper Board of Public Works and Safety was informed of the initiative by Chief Chad Dick during…
The Huntingburg Board of Public Works and Safety unanimously affirmed a demolition order for a deteriorating property at 422 N. Jackson St. during a hearing this week, giving owner Larry P. Graves 60 days to tear down the unsafe structure. The city’s Code Enforcement officer issued the original order to demolish on Aug. 18 after…
Commissioners received an update on the Crossvine Solar Project from County Engineer Levi Leffert, who met with officials involved in the AES-owned project to obtain an update on the planned solar installation near the county airport. Leffert told commissioners the company plans to begin construction in early 2026 and will host community engagement sessions in…
