This article was written in partnership with Visit Dubois County. Dubois County’s museum is a love letter to the past, present and future generations of this county written through the hearts of its volunteers. Volunteers like Sandy Miller, who loves the museum because, as she says, there is something there for everyone, “Infants to 99-year-olds.”…
The Dubois County Museum Board of Directors held its reorganizational meeting on Thursday, January 22, and elected Jeff Schmitt as President of the Board. Reelected to the other officer positions were Victor Betz as Vice President, Julia Flynn as Treasurer, and Joann Schnarr as Secretary. The Board recognized two members who have decided to step…
Michael Stallman, a former Jasper police officer and local business owner, was chosen from among three candidates in the Republican Precinct Committee caucus held Saturday morning at the Jasper Train Depot. The 46-year-old Stallman began his public service career at Dubois County Communications before joining the Jasper Police Department, where he served until retirement. He…
As Zen Michalski prepares to play for a national championship once again, the moment feels surreal — not just for the Indiana offensive tackle, but for his family watching in the stands tonight and at home in Jasper and even in Oregon. For his mother, Tami (Williams) Ware, the Hoosiers’ run has been more than…
Ryan Craig, 39, will officially take office as Jasper’s mayor on April 1. He was chosen by caucus vote to finish Mayor Dean Vonderheide’s term. For now, he has a dual responsibility: shadowing Mayor Dean Vonderheide and finishing out his time on county council. He hasn’t officially resigned from the council, but will soon. His…
Ryan Craig and Phil Mundy are the two candidates who have met the requirements to be considered for the position of Jasper’s next mayor. Craig currently serves on the Dubois County Council as the representative for the county’s second district, which encompasses Bainbridge 2E, 2W, 3E, 4N, 4S, 5S and 6S. He was elected to…
With the success and warm welcome Brijesh Patel and his family received when they opened Dunkin’ Donuts in 2020, he knew he wanted to bring something else to the area. “I really wanted to do another business here in Jasper,” he explained. “But, I wanted to do something different.” After visiting a Tropical Smoothie Café…
John Cougar Mellencamp fans can experience a great concert and support local folks with special needs on Saturday, February 21 at 7:30 p.m. EST when the American Fools Band – A Tribute to the music of John Cougar Mellencamp performs at The Historic Astra Theatre. The concert supports Anderson Woods, a summer camp in rural…
Huntingburg Grind Coffee and Tea owner Chad Brian brought concerns over the condition of Fourth Street to the board of public works after suffering from a fall. “I took a pretty bad fall yesterday. Just tripped on a loose paver walking from one business to another across the street,” Brian told the board. He said…
