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…
Dubois County is launching the new Veteran Service Officer Outreach program this week, bringing certified service officers directly to veterans at American Legion posts and VFW halls throughout the county. The initiative will kick off on Thursday at American Legion Post 147 in Jasper, where veterans can meet with multiple certified service officers from 2…
The Huntingburg Common Council met for their regular meeting on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 and discussed the following. The council held a lengthy conversation on a resolution for an interlocal agreement with Jasper to share the cost of a study of U.S. 231 by a consulting firm. The story can be read at the link….
The Dubois County Council heard several concerns regarding the coroner’s office at Monday’s regular meeting. Regarding the department’s deputies, Dubois County Coroner Katie Schuck requested the council consider a 7 percent pay raise for her office rather than the proposed 2 percent increase. She told the council the lower rate fails to account for the…
The Jasper Common Council met Wednesday and took the following actions. Infrastructure Projects and Water System Updates Heard an update and overview on the Gas and Water Departments from Manager Tim Doersam. He reported the emergency backup water supply is complete, though some issues remain with the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system. The…
At Monday’s regular Greater Jasper Consolidated School Board of Trustees meeting, the board heard a report on the overall successes and income of the corporation’s sports programs. Jasper Athletic Director Phil Kendall reported that Jasper Athletics had an exceptionally strong year, with five of six spring sports winning sectional titles, including a team state championship…
The Huntingburg Park Board learned it was the recipient of a $30,000 grant from the National Fitness Campaign to support the creation of an outdoor fitness court in Niehaus Park. The fitness court would complement existing recreational amenities at Niehaus Park, which already attracts residents for the walking/running path, disc golf course and driving range….
Commissioners heard that a property owner has made significant progress on demolishing an unsafe building in Dubois, but he still faces a two-week deadline to complete the remaining work. County officials maintain their backup demolition plan. Christina Pierini, Environmental Specialist at the County Health Department, reported that Slotten has removed the deteriorating wall structure and…
Huntingburg officials are taking increasingly aggressive action against property code violations, with the city attorney outlining a multi-step enforcement process that includes daily fines up to $7,500 and potential court-ordered injunctions. The escalated enforcement came into focus during Tuesday’s common council meeting when resident Janet Schnell continued pressing officials about a property violation in her…
