The Astra Theatre will be welcoming the funk rock band Them Vibes back to The Astra on Saturday, January 13. This time, though, they will be headlining the evening with Funky Luck opening this groovy night of funk rock. Undoubtedly, the theatre will be rocking as Them Vibes put on one of the most energetic…
Dubois County Community Foundation announced Hayden Armstrong of Jasper is the recipient of the 2024 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship for Dubois County. Armstrong was chosen from an applicant pool of 122 candidates from all four high schools in Dubois County. After the field of applicants was narrowed down, nominees were submitted to the statewide administrator…
“You are fettered,” said Scrooge, trembling. “Tell me why?”– Charles Dickens My father used to say, “The more keys a man has, the more worries.” Then, for emphasis, he’d shake his vast key collection at me, causing metallic smells to rush up my nose. The acrid keys seemed alive, angry, a voodoo death rattle. His…
The Christmas spirit hits the airwaves as WBDC, WAXL and WJTS TV announce special Christmas programming. In addition to a selection of holiday favorites aired Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, these local stations will feature Christmas services from area churches. Christmas Eve, Sunday, December 24th, WBDC 100.9 FM will feature the live broadcast of the Holy…
The Dubois County Highway Department will be closing Jasper Dubois Road the morning of Wednesday, December 20, 2023, for bank work approximately one-quarter mile west of Beaver Lake Road. Work is expected to last from approximately 8am to 12:30 p.m. barring any unforeseen circumstances. Local traffic can access up to the point of closure.
Dubois County Clerk Amy Kippenbrock announced that Friday’s recount resulted in the same outcome reported on November 7, 2023, during the Municipal Election. Dubois County Democratic Party Chairperson Teresa Kendall filed a recount petition withDubois County Circuit Court on November 22, 2023, for the City of Jasper, District Four. Election night results had Vince Helming…
Thursday, in a specially scheduled board meeting, the Southwest Dubois County School Board of Trustees hired Betsy Lange as the principal of Southridge Middle School. Ms. Lange comes to Southridge from Noblesville East Middle School, where she has earned numerous awards, including being named the Middle School Teacher of the Year. While there, she served…
Jace Gordon knew what he wanted in a fitness center if he ever opened one. Equipment, fitness activity options, and even the layout are all things he’s been considering for a couple of years now. Anytime he visited a new gym or found a piece of equipment he liked, Jace would make a note. “Family…
Jasper — On Wednesday, December 13, 2023, Indiana State Police Trooper Jacob Lauer graduated from the Indiana State Police K-9 Training School. Trooper Lauer was joined by his new K-9 partner, “Barker” at the ceremony held in Indianapolis at the Indiana State Police District 52. The Indiana State Police K9 School is an annual 12-week…
About 220 Holland Elementary students were treated to a trip to the Astra Theatre for a special viewing of “The Polar Express” on Wednesday. The trip was made possible through the efforts of the Positive Behavior Intervention and Support Team at Southwest Dubois County School Corporation — also known as Raider PRIDE. The initiative focuses…
