The Dubois County Democratic Precinct committee persons and vice-committee persons met on Saturday, March 2, at 9:00 a.m. in the Jasper VFW to elect their Central Committee leadership. They elected the following officers; Chairman – Gary Eck, Boone Township, Vice-Chairman – Rhonda Garland, Jasper, Secretary – Connie Betz, Celestine, Treasurer – John Burger, Jasper. These four officers will begin…
Jasper — The Indiana Department of Government and Finance approved the $1.1 million appropriation from the City of Jasper’s rainy day fund to purchase the former Jasper Country Club. The city received its notice of approval on Monday and the Jasper Redevelopment Commission was notified of the approval at this morning’s regular meeting. According to…
As National Severe Weather Awareness Week begins, the American Red Cross is releasing its official Tornado App, putting lifesaving information right in the hands of people who live in, visit or have loved ones in tornado-prone areas. This free app—available in English or Spanish—gives iPhone, iPad and Android smart phone and tablet users instant access…
The Dubois County Republican Precinct Committee met and elected officers on Saturday morning. The group met at 9:00 am at the Jasper Train Depot to elect officers for the next four years. The County Committee officers selected this past Saturday were Don Hayes, Chairman; Jennifer Thacker, Vice-Chairman; Christine Prior, Secretary; and, Eric Schue, Treasurer. Chairman Hayes…
The principals of the four schools in Southwest Dubois County School Corporation presented their teacher in-service training schedules to the school board Thursday night. This was in response to a proposed amendment to school policy made by board members Chris Neu and Michael Broeker last month to limit in-service training to one day a week . According to the…
The Dubois County Community Foundation is mourning the loss of Emeritus Board Member Sue Hubster. Hubster was a nine year member of the Board of Directors, serving most recently as Vice President for the merged Dubois County Community Foundation. She was named an Emeritus (Lifetime) Member by the Board this past January. Hubster’s legacy, however,…
Jasper High School launched an as yet unnamed —students are still working on that— radio station on Feb. 19. The whopping .25 watt station can be heard in the school and the east parking lot at 93.7 FM and 960 AM. This is the third media product to come out of the new course at the…
The Dubois County Council met for the regular monthly meeting on Monday afternoon and took the following actions. Approved $14,985 for Astro Security, Inc. to install new electronic access locks and card readers for the doors of the Dubois County Courthouse and $1000 for a radio. The radio will be for the deputy assigned to…
The Dubois County Community Foundation welcomes Nicole (Kreilein) Hurrle as the Communications and Engagement Manager. “Nicole brings the right skills and perspective to deepen the Foundation’s involvement in the community,” Ward said. “She will help foster our engagement of donors, board members, and nonprofit partners in making a difference for Dubois County.” Nicole has nearly…
On Thursday morning, the Dubois County Commissioners suspended 911 Director Janice Love due to the recent failure of the tornado warning sirens. On Jan. 30 a tornado warning was issued for the southeast portion of Dubois County and when dispatchers attempted to activate the alarms, they didn’t sound. Love’s investigation into the issue revealed…
