Dubois County residents are calling for commissioners to revoke the permit for a battery energy storage system, citing safety concerns and changes to the original project proposal that they say warrant reconsideration. Residents have voiced concerns about the location of the BESS and the potential impact of a fire on nearby schools, the town of…
Dubois County Commissioners reach a deadlock on whether to recommend continued membership in the Mid-States Corridor Regional Development Authority, with one commissioner supporting the resolution and another opposing it during Monday’s meeting. With Commissioner Nick Hostetter absent, the split opinion between Commissioners Chad Blessinger and Serice Stenftenagel means no formal recommendation will advance to the…
Next Step Recovery Home among four Indiana nonprofits vindicated by federal court ruling A federal judge has ruled that the State of Indiana unlawfully discriminated against recovery homes — including a Jasper-based nonprofit serving men in addiction recovery — by subjecting them to costly building requirements not imposed on ordinary family homes. U.S. District Judge…
The Huntingburg Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously denied Crossvine Solar One LLC’s appeal of the city’s determination that its commercial solar development plan had expired, following a lengthy hearing on March 11, 2026. The board affirmed Planning and Zoning Administrator Paul Lake’s December decision that Crossvine’s development plan was void for failing to obtain all…
Though the fifth-grade students at Huntingburg Elementary chose The Jungle Book Kids as their class musical, music teacher Kim Wirthwein made it her goal to be sure every student had their moment in front of the audience. “It really is all about the students,” Wirthwein said. Every one of the 123 students plays a key…
The Jasper Redevelopment Commission approved a confirmatory resolution establishing the Horne Properties north of Home Depot as a separate allocation area within the Central Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District during its March meeting. The resolution created a distinct allocation area for two parcels totalling about 90 acres owned by Horne Development Group while keeping them…
With more than a dozen applications since posting the open position for Veterans Service Officer, the commissioners are working with local veterans to help fill this important position. “I want to get it right this time,” Commissioner Chad Blessinger said during Monday’s meeting. “We’ve had five or six veteran service officers since COVID. I want…
A new Jimmy John’s franchise is set to open in Huntingburg, bringing its signature fast-and-fresh sandwich offerings to the community. Known for its streamlined menu and quick service, the shop specializes in sub sandwiches made on freshly baked French bread and stacked with premium meats, cheeses, and crisp vegetables. Customers can choose from a lineup…
The City Council unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the mayor to obtain appraisals of the Maple Park property, setting the stage for a comprehensive development process. The resolution allows the city to seek two to three appraisals for the property before issuing a request for proposals in the coming months. The property includes a full…
The Huntingburg Planning Commission unanimously approved a resolution to begin amending the city’s Unified Development Ordinance to require commercial solar energy systems to obtain special exception approval rather than be permitted by right. Under current regulations, commercial solar energy systems are permitted uses in agricultural districts and public institutional districts. The proposed amendment would require…
