by Whitney Downard, Indiana Capital Chronicle February 11, 2025 Senate Republicans on Tuesday backed away from the most significant parts of Gov. Mike Braun’s property tax cut proposal. Instead, their version of relief includes tightening requirements for schools to advance certain referendums, limiting how much property tax levies can grow and introducing a credit for…
Jasper High School Performing Arts will present Peter and the Starcatcher this week. You can catch the show on Thursday, February 13 and Friday, February 14, at 7 p.m. or Sunday, February 16, at 2 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the door or at this link: https://www.ticketor.com/jhsperformingarts/upcomingevents?PageId=89737. Peter and the Starcatcher is the theatrical adaption…
The Ruxer Foundation has transitioned from a private foundation to an endowment of the Dubois County Community Foundation. The Alvin C. Ruxer Foundation was established in 1983 by Jasper entrepreneur and businessman Alvin Ruxer. Ruxer founded Jasper Engines & Transmission Exchange, Ruxer Ford, the JASPER State Bank and Ruxer Farms. The foundation supported Ruxer’s philanthropic…
Alexander Niehaus is serving as an intern for the Indiana Senate Majority Caucus during the 2025 legislative session. Niehaus, a resident of Huntingburg, is the son of Kim and Derek Eckert, and Kurt Niehaus. Niehaus graduated from Southridge High School and is a sophomore at Indiana University studying informatics. “It is a privilege to work…
Jasper residents will soon be able to recycle tinted glass as part of the city’s expanded recycling program. Starting the week of Feb. 16, 2025, the city will begin collecting brown, green, and blue glass alongside the clear glass already accepted. The addition of tinted glass collection comes with the arrival of a new recycling…
Madeline Stevens, the daughter of Nick and Amy Stevens from Huntingburg and a member of Girl Scout Troop 281, received an anonymous donation to purchase and deliver Girl Scout cookies to the Huntingburg Police Department. She dropped them off on Monday.
The Astra Theatre will be welcoming the world’s #1 Taylor Swift DJ on Saturday, March 1. All ages are welcome as DJ Swiftie takes over the Jim & Pat Thyen Performance Stage and turns The Astra into a Taylor Dance Party! Tickets are on sale now at www.AstraTheater.com. Reserved seating tickets are $25 for balcony, $30…
More than 170 Queens and Kings attended the annual Night to Shine special needs prom at Redemption Christian Church Friday evening. This is the 10th year the church has hosted the event, which features limo rides to red carpet entrances, a photo booth, dinner, dancing and a crowning event on the church’s main stage. All…
The Edward J. Rottet Jr Memorial Scout Award, established in 1935, was presented on Scout Sunday, Feb 2, 2025, at the Jasper Knights of Columbus. The local scout award is based on outstanding character and achievement. More than 80 Scouts and adults attended, including Scout Troops 182 and 185 and Venture Crew 185 as this…
Fraudsters looking to exploit vulnerable people – here is how to protect yourself With Valentine’s Day approaching, the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) want consumers to be aware they may be targeted for romance scams, a deceptive form of fraud that preys on individuals seeking companionship. These scams often…
