The Huntingburg Parks Board approved a new community festival and allocated funds for baseball facility improvements during its regular meeting on Monday. Mighty Kindness, a Louisville-based nonprofit organization, received approval to host a family-friendly community unity festival at Huntingburg City Park on Nov. 1, 2025. The event aims to bring together regional businesses, nonprofit organizations,…
The Dubois County chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution plans to host its first annual Colonial area event during Strassenfest weekend. The event will featuring period-dressed volunteers and hands-on activities for children at the Veterans Garden near the Schaeffer Barn as part of preparations for America’s 250th anniversary celebration. “We’re having kids activities….
The Huntingburg Common Council met on Tuesday, July 22 and took the following actions. Small Business Administration Disaster Relief Heard from Tatorie Marion, public affairs specialist with the Small Business Administration, that they were offering disaster relief options for the community following storms that occurred June 28th through July 2nd. The SBA offers low-interest federal…
The Jasper Board of Public Works unanimously approved raising the city’s trash sticker fee from $1.50 to $2, marking the first increase since 2010. The 50-cent increase is the result of a comprehensive cost analysis conducted by the street department and will go into effect on September 1. Street Superintendent Jeff Theising presented data showing…
While scooping ice cream on the steps of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Headquarters, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins congratulated the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) on the dairy industry’s commitment to eliminate artificial food dyes from their ice creams. Secretary Rollins was joined by Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F….
The Dubois County Commissioners are moving forward with plans to demolish an unsafe building at 5398 East Main Street in Dubois after the owner, Robert Slotten, failed to meet a July 2 deadline to remove the deteriorating structure. The commissioners discussed next steps for the building at their regular meeting held on July 7. Despite…
The Dubois County Commissioners were informed that the trash/recyclable collection site in Holland will close within the next six months due to a change in ownership. Highway Superintendent Donnie Lueken told the commissioner that the new owner does not plan to continue the current arrangement, which means the county will have to search for a…
The Jasper Aquatic Center has shattered attendance records this summer, welcoming over 19,000 swimmers so far this season and is set to surpass the previous high of 22,892 set in 1974, according to Janessa Wagner, Special Events Coordinator, reported to the Jasper Park Board. The dramatic surge represents a four-fold increase from 2023, when the…
City leaders in Jasper are addressing safety concerns about electric bikes and scooters, particularly regarding young riders. At a recent Jasper Board of Public Works and Safety meeting, they discussed ways to better promote and enforce the state’s e-bike and scooter policies. Board member Nancy Eckerle shared a worrying sight: a child, who looked no…
The city faces ongoing challenges with recent street paving projects, including unresolved issues on Arjem Street and adjustments to manhole covers on 19th Street that require contractor accountability. Huntingburg Mayor Neil Elkins and members of the Board of Public Works expressed frustration with the pace of street improvements and the responsiveness of contractors during a…
