The last time Huntingburg Officer Jorge Dubon took part in Cops and Kids (formerly called Shop with a Cop) he was about three or four years old. Though exact details are a bit fuzzy, he does remember how it made him feel to walk around with the police officers and their families as they shopped…
The Heart of Jasper is developing a plan to connect Main Street and the Riverwalk with a path on Fourth Street. The plan includes redeveloping the city-owned parking lot next to Oink, Inc. into a small park described as a pocket park. Heart of Jasper board president Ruger Kerstiens told the Jasper Redevelopment Commission that…
With the complications involved in working with the Indiana National Guard, the City of Jasper is considering other options for the Regional Wellness Center location. The Indiana National Guard owns the land where the city would like to construct the Regional Wellness Center. The city has been in talks with them regarding a potential partnership,…
Preschool programs at Jasper Elementary School and Ireland Elementary School have been named National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Accredited Preschool Programs. NAEYC accreditation helps parents find the best possible early childhood experience for their children. After an extensive application process, skilled and reliable NAEYC program assessors visit each program to determine that…
Jasper — The Jasper Street Department will close Terry Lane between 23rd and 25th Street starting at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, for storm sewer replacement. Barring any unforeseen problems, the street will reopen at 4:00 p.m. the same day. This schedule is subject to weather conditions.
The four Dubois County school corporations are collecting items for the local food banks until this Friday. Anyone wanting to donate can drop items off at the area high schools.
Downtown Huntingburg was filled with folks this past weekend as the Christmas celebration continued with ice skating in Market Street Park on Saturday, followed by the special Candlelit Christmas parade and Starry Night in Bethlehem.
Dubois County officials will hold a public information meeting regarding the Shamrock Mine Reclamation process on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 6 p.m. at the Ireland Sportsman Club, 4758 N. 550 West, Ireland. The meeting is being held to give an update on the status of the Shamrock Mine Reclamation Project.
by Niki Kelly, Indiana Capital Chronicle December 1, 2023 When the General Assembly returns January 8, it is clear nothing about the session will be bold, aggressive or transformational. Republican leaders have cautioned so. They’re starting a few days later than usual and likely leaving early to focus on elections for 125 lawmakers. That means…
Today, I turned 59. I don’t expect too much from 59 other than being subjected to a lengthier list of physical ailments. Fifty-eight proved to be a major pain in the butt. Literally. Currently, a physical therapist is working with me on sciatica issues. The pain in my right butt cheek is intense, making it…
