Regional Opportunity Initiatives (ROI) and Radius Indiana announced the 11 counties of the Indiana Uplands will continue their shared commitment to economic and community prosperity through participation in the Indiana Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI). Each of the 11 counties affirmed their participation in the Indiana Uplands READI application through formal resolutions provided by key…
German American Bank has made a donation of $50,000 to the Southwestern Indiana Child Advocacy Center Coalition. The check was presented to SWICACC Executive Director Tammy Lampert by members of the German American leadership team. Since 2009, SWICACC has been providing a safe reporting location for children who are victims of crime along with their…
A group of Dubois County residents is reigniting a local arm of an international beard and mustache club. After a five-year absence, the Indiana chapter of the Mad Viking Beard Company reemerged in January with new leadership, enthusiasm, and passion to give back. Founder and Interim President Wayne Patmore admits their involvement was by sheer…
The Jasper Street Dept along with Calcar Paving will be milling the following streets on Friday, July 9 with paving to follow the week of July 12. These streets will not be closed, however, motorists can expect lengthy delays. HRJ Lane between U.S. 231 and Dispatch Road Old Huntingburg Road at 12th Ave 2nd Street in front…
The Dubois County Health Department will hold a vaccination clinic to administer the PFIZER COVID-19 vaccine. This is an opportunity for any individuals over the age of 12 looking for an appointment. Pfizer is a two-dose vaccine and does require a second dose that will be scheduled for you after the first dose is administered. …
The Rotary Club of Jasper is hosting its ninth annual ATHENA International Leadership Award presentation in Dubois County. The event will be held at the Huntingburg Event Center on Thursday, August 19, 2021. Kristie Juster, CEO at Kimball International, is the keynote speaker for the event. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. for networking and…
Tuesday, the Jasper Redevelopment Commission passed a resolution finalizing the expenditure agreement for the University Heights project. The resolution allows for 90 percent of the tax increment in the newly formed tax increment finance district to support the project costs for some engineering and land preparation and infrastructure improvements for the project. The agreed-upon amount…
This is a press release from the Indiana House Republicans State Reps. Stephen Bartels (R-Eckerty) and Shane Lindauer (R-Jasper) said Hoosiers should be aware of several new state laws effective July 1, including the new state budget and those supporting law enforcement, helping small businesses and protecting in-person worship. “Even with the effects of the…
The Indiana Department of Transportation announced a complete closure on State Road 57 near Petersburg for a culvert pipe replacement. Beginning on or around Monday, July 12, INDOT maintenance crews will close S.R. 57 about a mile east of the junction of S.R. 61. The operation requires a full pavement cut for excavation and the…
The First Baptist Church of Jasper will host “To Jasper With Love from First Baptist Church” at the Jasper Riverwalk this Saturday, July 10 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Members of the church will be on the Riverwalk providing a free lunch of grilled hotdogs, chips, cookies, and drinks. The church’s praise team will…
