Adam Martindale, Brady Albright, and Michael Stallman have filed paperwork to be considered as the Republican candidate to fill the seat vacated by Ryan Craig on the Duobis County Council. The Dubois County GOP will hold a caucus of the seven precinct committee members in District 2 at 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, at…
The Being for Others Health and Wellness Foundation (BFO) announced that Kaitlyn Neukam will join the Foundation as its Office and Communications Coordinator beginning in February. In this role, Neukam will support a range of Foundation functions while contributing to communications, coordination, and outreach efforts that help advance BFO’s mission across the region. Her background…
A local veterans support nonprofit presented a comprehensive mental health and recovery program to county commissioners, seeking $100,000 in opioid settlement funds over two years to expand services to veterans, law enforcement and emergency first responders. They also asked for $50,000 to support the remodel and renovation of a former factory building for the expanded…
This is by no means an exhaustive list, but includes those organizations that have reached out to us to share their closure or cancellation information. If you would like to be added, please contact us via the contact form on our page or email editor@duboiscountyfreepress.com.
Indiana Conservation Officers responded to a call for help on the White River on Saturday and rescued five hunters after their boat froze into the White River near Haysville. At 11:37 a.m., officers responded to the call for help just east of the Haysville bridge. According to officers, the five men were working their way…
In late 2021, Dubois County and the City of Jasper partnered to apply for and were selected to participate in the Hoosier Enduring Legacy Program (HELP) initiative through OCRA (Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs). The purpose of the program was to develop a strategic plan for using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds…
by Michael Hicks, Indiana Capital ChronicleJanuary 26, 2026 Indiana’s Senate Enrolled Act 1 of 2025 delivered what many voters have wanted for years: lower property taxes. Homeowners received higher deductions, but businesses — especially those with substantial personal property — saw significant reductions in tax liability. Let’s compare the two. A family who owns a…
After originally declaring the local emergency and limiting travel in the county at about 8:30 a.m. Sunday, the commissioners have extended the Local Emergency Declaration and Travel Advisory Warning until 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26, 2026. All citizens are asked to comply with necessary emergency measures, and to cooperate with public officials and disaster service…
This is by no means an exhaustive list, but includes those organizations that have reached out to us to share their closure or cancellation information. If you would like to be added, please contact us through the contact form on our page or by emailing editor@duboiscountyfreepress.com.
