This article was written in partnership with Visit Dubois County. “We have such good people, and that’s the beauty of Dubois County,” Chris Tretter, General Manager/Co-owner of Sultan’s Run, explained about the success of the renowned golf course. His words echo across the 18-hole course set in the rolling hills of Southern Indiana near Jasper, where…
This weekend, Jasper Middle School Performing Arts will bring many of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters to life in Seussical Jr. The fantastical musical extravaganza from Tony-winners, Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, will take audiences from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus as the Cat in the Hat “helps” Horton the Elephant, who…
Jasper Rubber Products is set to permanently close by the end of April unless a buyer emerges, the latest casualty of a sweeping financial fraud that brought down one of the world’s largest auto parts suppliers. On February 27, the company’s 345 employees received a WARN Act notice from parent company First Brands Group announcing…
Southridge High School will present the student production of “The Music Man” this week. Opening night is Thursday at 7 p.m. Showings continue Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and on Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online here. “The Music Man” follows fast-talking con man Professor Harold Hill, who arrives in River…
The artwork of students from throughout Dubois County will be featured at the Thyen Clark Cultural Center during Youth Art Month. March is YOUTH ART MONTH in Indiana and nationally. The Art Education Association of Indiana and the National Education Association have chosen March as a time to recognize and celebrate the creativity and artistic…
At its regular meeting on Monday, the Dubois County Council heard from several representatives of the groups opposing the Mid-States Corridor, asking the council to withdraw its support for the Mid-States Corridor Regional Development Authority (RDA). The Mid-States RDA was created to provide a financial path for the Tier 1 study of the proposed Mid-States…
Through support from Anthem BlueCross BlueShield, the Dubois County Dove Recovery House hosted a Galentine’s Day event last Friday evening at the Kerstiens Development/Premier Properties building. Traditionally, Galentine’s Day is observed the day before Valentine’s Day to celebrate women with a pampering experience. It’s a day of professional hair and makeup services, nail service, massages,…
The Dubois County Veterans Service Officer, Kenneth Speedy Lefevre, resigned today in light of revelations of his concocted service-related injuries. Mr. Lefevre quit on the cusp of an executive session planned to discuss a county employee’s performance. Following the resignation, the commissioners cancelled the executive session scheduled for 9:45 a.m. Tuesday. We wrote about discrepancies…
More than 180 participants attended the Night to Shine at Redemption Christian Church on Friday evening. The special prom-like event for individuals with special needs crowns everyone as prom king and queen, then provides a limousine ride to a red-carpet entrance for a fun night featuring a catered meal, games, karaoke, dancing, and more. Here…
Last September, I published a story on the Dubois County Veteran’s Service Officer (VSO) Kenneth Speedy Lefevre. Since then, information has come to my attention indicating that the details Mr. Lefevre shared about his service may be inaccurate. The following is an account of what occurred and what has come to light due to the…
