Archbishop Charles Thompson has designated the Archabbey Church of Our Lady of Einsiedeln at Saint Meinrad Archabbey as a pilgrimage site for the Archdiocese of Indianapolis during the Jubilee Year of Hope. The jubilee year began on December 24 with the opening of the Holy Door at St. Peter’s Basilica and will conclude on January…
A recent letter penned by Indiana Gov. Mike Braun urged federal officials to “immediately withdraw” a controversial plan to log and burn nearly 20,000 acres of The Hoosier National Forest. The Buffalo Springs Restoration Project, proposed by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS), seeks to log 5,000 acres and burn 15,500 acres of the national forest land…
As influenza A cases in the tristate region climb, area hospitals are imposing temporary visitor restrictions as part of the Community Patient Safety Coalition of Southwest Indiana/Kentucky (CPSC). The Indiana Influenza dashboard has reported 57 deaths so far this season. Of those, 41 were individuals over the age of 65. https://www.in.gov/health/idepd/respiratory-disease/influenza/influenza-dashboard/ On Tuesday, the state…
After closing the kitchen in early January, the Jasper VFW Post 673 has been restructuring the location’s operations. “We don’t exist in Dubois County, or Jasper, to serve pizza or beer,” Senior Vice President David Flynn said Thursday, emphasizing the Post is a club not a bar. Though the VFW does provide a location for…
by Whitney Downard, Indiana Capital Chronicle February 13, 2025 Marijuana, and the tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) levels that make someone feel high, is legal for recreational purposes in three of Indiana’s four neighboring states. But figuring out when someone is too high to drive has proven to be a difficult task. “THC is probably one of the…
Three people have been charged with animal cruelty in a Martin County investigation into the neglect of several horses. On January 15th, 2025, the Martin County Sheriff’s Office began an investigation on neglect of horses believed to belong to Rochelle Peterson of Shoals. Corporal Ryan Hawkins, Captain Larry Gibson, Deputy Matthew Branham, and Veterinarian Eric Renshaw…
As part of the ongoing Chapter 11 bankruptcy process filed on February 12, 2025, JOANN will be closing 500 stores nationwide. Those stores include the Jasper location and Bedford and Vincennes; the Evansville location was not on the list of closures. The company provided the following statement on its website. “As part of the ongoing…
The 2025 Dubois County Plunge is set to take place on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, at Ferdinand State Forest. Cost is $20, and proceeds support the Lange-Fuhs Cancer Center and area food banks. Contact Eric Uebelhor at 812-639-9895, email at ericjuebelhor@gmail.com, or Jay Fischer at 812-309-4196, email at admin@spf-football.org for more information.
JASPER – The Rotary Club of Jasper – Passport will host a Veteran Roundtable Event featuring a screening of “Eva,” a short film created for veterans by filmmaker Mick Hetman. The event aims to bring together veterans and community members for meaningful dialogue and connection. The gathering will take place on Thursday, February 20, 2025,…
The Huntingburg Common Council introduced an ordinance Tuesday night to address hoarding issues within the city limits. The council has been discussing the ordinance and hoarding issues in the city for several meetings. The proposed ordinance seeks to prohibit the excessive accumulation of tangible personal property that may contribute to public health and safety hazards….
