Investing In The Critical First Five Years This week, Dubois County joins communities across the country to celebrate the Week of the Young Child (April 11-17). Established by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), this annual celebration focuses public attention on the needs of young children and their families, while recognizing…
On April 17, 1936, the Astra Theatre opened its doors for the very first time, screening The Unguarded Hour. Ninety years later to the day, we’re throwing a celebration with live music! Tickets are on sale now at AstraTheater.com and are $10. Doors and concessions will open at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, April 17. Beginning…
by Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indiana Capital Chronicle April 14, 2026 About 14,000 additional low-income children could soon nab vouchers for free and reduced-cost child care under a $200 million proposal announced Tuesday by Gov. Mike Braun’s administration. The administration will ask the State Budget Committee to let it divert $200 million from the General Fund…
One of the first events celebrating America’s 250th was held over the weekend in Ferdinand State Forest. Featuring reenactors and history buffs, The Revolutionary Rendezvous offered a hands-on, immersive experience for hundreds of middle schoolers on Friday. Students rotated through a variety of demonstrations, including a skirmish, blacksmithing, log-hewing, ropemaking, stone carving, games and more….
The Southwest Dubois County School Corporation announced the outstanding results from a recent statewide analysis evaluating school effectiveness using a “value-added” model—an approach that measures how much schools contribute to student success beyond expected outcomes. The study found that while 41% to 53% of student performance is influenced by socioeconomic and demographic factors, an equally…
“Voices & Votes: Democracy in America” Opens May 16 at the Timeless French Lick Visitors Center with Ribbon Cutting and Public Celebration FRENCH LICK — The Orange County Convention & Visitors Bureau announced that Timeless French Lick will serve as the host community for “Voices & Votes: Democracy in America,” a Smithsonian Institution traveling exhibition,…
State Representative Shane Lindauer has introduced bills in the 2024 and 2026 sessions to create paths to use gold-backed debit cards in Indiana. Most recently, House Bill 1227 was referred to a committee and not considered by the legislature.
“Looking back two years ago is incredible, seeing where we are now,” Boone Taylor, director of Mind Body and Soul, said. “I didn’t do this on my own and it wouldn’t have happened if God weren’t involved.” Operation Mind Body and Soul’s journey began with a vividly detailed dream that Boone believes was a vision….
The Dubois County Sheriff’s Office issued a statement after news came out Thursday that Sheriff Tom Kleinhelter was being charged with several counts related to the investigation into the misappropriation of public funds. Sheriff Kleinhelter faces one count of official misconduct, a Level 6 felony, and three counts of false informing, all Class B misdemeanors,…
Affidavit at the end of the story. by Casey Smith, Indiana Capital Chronicle April 9, 2026 A southern Indiana sheriff accused of misusing public funds was charged Thursday in Marion County with a felony and three misdemeanors after investigators say he gave false information during a 2024 state police investigation. Dubois County Sheriff Thomas Kleinhelter…
