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…
The current A-F grading scale for schools may be heading for the trash heap. On Wednesday, the Senate Education Committee unanimously backed Glenda Ritz, Superintendent of Public Instruction, and the bill to repeal the grading scale. The bill going before the Senate will throw out the A-F grading system and have the state Board of Education develop a…
Jasper — Jasper police officer Dave Drew has requested a hearing regarding his potential termination. Drew made the request on Monday and the city must hold the hearing within 30 days of that request. Jasper Police Chief Michael Bennett recommended Drew be suspended with pay last week while the Jasper Board of Public Works completes the steps…
The Dubois County Leadership Academy’s steering committee has issued its call for applicants for its third annual class. In its third year, the Leadership Academy is, again, seeking emerging leaders in Dubois County businesses, corporations, local governments, schools, etc. There are no age requirements. The Dubois County Leadership Academy will meet a minimum of six…
Ferdinand — The Town of Ferdinand announced the winner of the welcome sign contest on Wednesday. There were approximately twenty entries in the contest which was spearheaded by community volunteer Ali Meyer and Ferdinand Elementary student Kasady Anderson. It was Anderson that originally approached Town officials about the lack of welcome signage in late 2012. Amy…
When one thinks of the manufacturing industry, one rarely thinks of words like “beautiful,” “comfortable” or “green.” But Vincennes University Jasper Campus’ new Center for Technology, Innovation and Manufacturing is all of that and more. The lovely, 57,432 square-foot building is nearing completion. Furniture was installed last week. The furnishings for the new building will…
The meeting started right on time at 7 p.m. and ended 13 minutes later. In an amazingly short meeting the council did the following. Boy Scout Nick Hedinger attended, he is working on his Communications Badge. Bud Hauersperger gave the utility review. The story is here. Approved a Gas Contractor’s License submitted by Zachary Leinenbach…
