The Dubois County Veterans Council is Honoring Pvt Roman E. Steltenpohl as the 2026 Memorial Day Deceased Veteran Recognition. Private Roman Steltenpohl was born in Ferdinand on April 14, 1925, to Henry and Catherine Steltenpohl. He graduated from Huntingburg High School in 1943, and after high school, like most young men, including his two older brothers…
The Jasper Municipal Water Department announced the water supply has been turned back on for water customers on Leopold Street between 13th and 14th Streets. However, a boil advisory will be in effect until further notice. The Boil Water Advisory is being issued to prevent residents from getting sick from potentially harmful germs or chemicals…
The Optimist Club of Jasper and the Fraternal Order of Police celebrated local law enforcement and remembered officers who have lost their lives at the annual dinner and Candlelight Vigil held on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at the Habig Center in Jasper. The annual event honors local law enforcement and those who have died in…
Dubois County Museum has been included in the Indiana Connection Magazine Readers’ Choice Awards for the Best of Indiana. Indiana Connection is a publication of Indiana Rural Electric Cooperative. They asked readers to name their top choices in 10 categories and have narrowed them down to the top three favorite places in each category. Dubois County…
ST. MEINRAD, IND — Work has begun on a new artisan distillery unlike any other in the United States. Located in the former gift shop on the grounds of Saint Meinrad Archabbey, Spirits of Saint Benedict is expected to open in late 2026 and will produce small-batch bourbons and other spirits. “The business will be the…
The Dubois County Veterans Council announced Memorial Day observances at cemeteries throughout the county, with ceremonies scheduled for Sunday, May 24 and Monday, May 25. Local veteran organizations will conduct these tributes to honor fallen and deceased veterans by placing flags on their graves. The Dubois County Council helps defray the costs of this effort…
Motorists in Jasper and Ferdinand may have noted local police officers waving them down from the rooftops of the local Dunkin’ locations today. No traffic tickets were involved, just friendly waves of invitation to stop in and support the Special Olympics of Indiana as part of a national fundraiser that Dunkin’ hosts annually through partnerships…
Thursday, three Jasper High School students received equipment, company swag and an overview of the Jasper Group culture as they were welcomed to the inaugural cohort of the Cypher Academy. Cypher Academy is a technology-focused internship program that provides high school students with hands-on experience in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and business operations. The company, through…
During the research phase of the major renovation of Forest Park High School, Southeast Dubois County School Corporation Superintendent Dr. Jamie Pund found a pamphlet from the high school’s dedication ceremony. “It was from a dedication ceremony from 1977,” said Dr. Pund. “And I’m looking at pictures from that pamphlet, and not much has changed…
The Dubois County Chamber of Commerce announced the recipients of the 2026 Young Entrepreneur Scholarship. This annual award recognizes one graduating senior from each Dubois County high school who has demonstrated academic excellence, leadership, and a clear commitment to pursuing higher education in a business-related field. The scholarship program reflects the Chamber’s ongoing investment in…
