The Dubois County women’s leadership organization, Women Empowering Women (WEW), invites women throughout Dubois County and the surrounding communities to attend Confidence Night Out: Self-Defense with Ed Messmer on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. EST at CrossFit Discipline, 475 Wernsing Road, Jasper, Indiana 47546. Designed to empower women through education…
Jasper–Deaconess Memorial Medical Center is excited to announce Megan Hunt, LPN, as the next recipient of the DAISY Award! Hunt works on the Medical Unit. In the heartfelt nomination, a family member of a patient described Hunt as dedicated and compassionate, who cares for patients with both skill and heart. We thank Megan for being an advocate for her patients…
Dubois County–The Rotary Club of Dubois County is now accepting applications from Dubois County high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors interested in attending the 2026 Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) conference. The club will sponsor up to four local students, providing full scholarships that cover registration costs associated with the weekend leadership experience. The conference…
The Jasper Steet Department will close Vine Street at the intersection with 14th Street starting at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. This closure is to replace the storm sewer under the street before it is paved later this year. Barring any unforeseen issues, the street should reopen by 4:00 p.m. on the same…
Daughters of Isabella Jasper Circle #140 will NOT meet on August 8 for their regular meeting. The officers will be attending the International Convention.
Ferdinand–Monastery Immaculate Conception and Saint Meinrad Archabbey are partnering to hold a Pilgrimage for Creation, a spiritually transformative journey that blends prayer, reflection, and a deep commitment to caring for God’s creation. To honor the Season of Creation (September 1 – October 4) and as part of the global call for ecological conversion initiated by…
Farmers and land managers took advantage of the opportunity to recycle their plastic pesticide jugs at the Dubois County Solid Waste District’s annual Agriculture Recycling Day on the morning of Wednesday, August 5. There were 3422 plastic pesticide jugs recycled during the morning event by 28 participants. This means about 2 and a half tons…
The “Patoka Valley Cadet Squadron” (IN-216), Civil Air Patrol (CAP), US Air Force Auxiliary, received a $680 check from the Dubois County VFW Post 673. The VFW has a weekly drawing for its “half-pot,” which supports the donations. Each quarter, profits from this are donated to a local charity. Currently, the local CAP has 24…
The Dubois County Highway Department will apply sealcoat to County Road 700 South from State Road 162 to County Road 75 East on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. Flaggers will be directing traffic while the oil dries. Drivers are encouraged to use an alternate route between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. that day.
The Jasper Street Department will close Vincent Street at the intersection with Hopf Avenue starting at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. This closure is to replace the storm sewer under the street before it is paved later this year. Barring any unforeseen issues, the street should reopen by 4:00 p.m. the same day.
