The Southeast Dubois County School Corporation Board of Trustees met for its regular meeting on August 6 and took the following actions: Stadium Construction and Dedication Plans Heard the Best Home Furnishings stadium project is nearing completion with substantial completion targeted for August 15th. Concrete pouring and fencing installation are currently underway. The first football…
The Huntingburg Board of Public Works approved two change orders for ongoing street projects during its recent meeting, while city officials outlined new procedures to prevent costly street reconstruction issues like those encountered on Arjem Street. The board approved a $15,333.63 change order for the Community Crossing backed project on Walnut and Jackson streets. The…
Huntingburg may see some movement on the former Dairyland gas station at 802 N. Main St. that has sat vacant for many years. Planning Director Paul Lake said that he had planned on having an onsite meeting with the property owner Thursday at 10 a.m. to inspect the buildings, but that meeting had been rescheduled….
The Jasper Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously approved five variances Tuesday night for a proposed residential development near the Vine Street Lofts. The decision, along with an approval for a zoning change from industrial to high-density residential, allows Pfaff Properties to move forward with plans for 10 fourplex buildings on a tract bordered by 14th…
Board of Public Works and Safety considers concrete, asphalt alternatives to address ongoing pavement settling issues affecting downtown businesses and traffic. The Huntingburg Board of Public Works and Safety authorized VS Engineering to develop options for Fourth Street reconstruction after ongoing settling issues continue to plague the downtown corridor. Since the updates to the street…
The Jasper Board of Zoning Appeals has tabled a request from Carpenter Rentals LLC to convert commercial space into residential units at 107 East 14th Street, following strong opposition from neighbors who cited parking shortages and traffic safety concerns. The company was seeking two variances to convert the ground floor of the building from commercial…
The Jasper Arts Commission approved seeking quotes for several facility improvements during its monthly meeting, utilizing funds from a special non-reverting account designated for auditorium projects. Board members unanimously approved requests to seek quotes for upgrading the fire panel system, replacing center lobby doors, and updating landscaping around the auditorium facility. The projects stem from…
Bart Meyer appeared before the Dubois County Commissioners near the end of Monday’s meeting to discuss road work that had impacted his property. Meyer told commissioners that county crews removed a concrete block drop box and top from his property while replacing a collapsed culvert on County Road 675 North. The work left a large…
Dubois County officials discussed increasing the price of trash stickers from $1.50 to $2.00 to help fund upgrades and equipment purchases for the program. Highway Superintendent Donnie Lueken provided an overview of expenses for the countywide service as part of a five-year plan for sanitation upgrades. The county maintains eight trash and recyclable dump sites…
Hospital celebrates name change reflecting partnership with Deaconess Health System while preserving 75-year legacy of Catholic-based care in Jasper community. Memorial Hospital Healthcare Center officially transitioned to Deaconess Memorial Medical Center during a ceremony that brought together hospital employees, community leaders and system leadership to mark the milestone in the facility’s nearly 75-year history. The…
