The Brames Family Scholarship selection committee is excited to announce that the 2026 recipient is Lydia Betz. Lydia is currently a senior at Purdue University. The Brames Family Scholarship was established in the fall of 1999 to promote the advancement of the “teaching profession” and to honor the Brames family’s lifelong commitment to the education…
Jasper–The Dubois County Advocacy for Recovery and Prevention Council (ARC) is announcing the opening of its upcoming grant application process. Organizations and agencies serving Dubois County are invited to apply for funding to support programs and initiatives focused on prevention, treatment, recovery, and community wellness. The grant application process will open on Tuesday, July 14,…
Ferdinand–The Sisters of St. Benedict are offering a “Come to the Quiet” retreat, a time to renew and revitalize body, mind and spirit with rest and prayer in a peaceful environment. Under the guidance of a certified Spiritual Director, this quiet retreat will open and close with a prayer service. There will be opportunities for…
The American Red Cross is declaring an emergency blood shortage after the national blood supply fell nearly 25% in June, with platelets and types O positive and B negative in especially short supply. Red Cross distributions to hospitals are running nearly 3,500 units higher per week than expected, as trauma season demand collides with a…
Jasper–The Dubois County Health Department is partnering with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to offer a free Water Safety Training course for school-aged children and their families on Monday, July 27, 2026. The training will be held at the Dubois County Health Department, located at 1187 S. Saint Charles Street in Jasper, with…
Ferdinand–The Sisters of St. Benedict invite anyone seeking a restful day of prayer to join them for their next Pause and Pray Day. Each Pause and Pray Day invites attendees to spend time with one of the four women Doctors of the Church. There will be opportunities to learn about each of these amazing women,…
Huntingburg–The Dubois County Advocacy for Recovery and Prevention Council (ARC) invites community members to attend its ninth annual Overdose Awareness Candlelight Vigil on Thursday, August 27, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. EST at Market Street Park in Huntingburg. The event is free and open to the public, serving as an opportunity for the community…
Jasper — Renshi James Birkle of Jasper, Indiana, has been selected as a recipient of the prestigious 2026 G.O.A.T. Honors (Greatest of All Time) Martial Arts Award in recognition of his lifetime of dedication, leadership, and service to the martial arts community. The G.O.A.T. Honors Awards, founded by Grand Master Lawrence Arthur, recognize distinguished martial artists worldwide…
Women of the Moose, Chapter #955, will host its 4th annual Purse Etc. Bingo on Saturday, July 12, at the Moose Lodge, 2507 Newton St. in Jasper. Doors open at 1 p.m., with bingo starting at 2 p.m. The event is open to the public and limited to ages 18 and up. Cost is $35…
Deaconess Memorial Medical Center will host a “Dive into Nursing” event for high school freshmen through seniors on Thursday, Aug. 27, from 6 to 8 p.m. EDT at the hospital, 800 W. 9th St. in Jasper. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. The event is designed to give students a hands-on look at the nursing profession,…
