The Jasper Police Department is warning the public about a potential rental scam in our area. Scammers are using photos of local homes that are actually for sale and posting them on social media as properties available for rent. They may ask interested renters to send money electronically to secure the property. Police warn the…
by Mackenzi Klemann, Indiana Capital ChronicleSeptember 30, 2026 Gov. Mike Braun on Wednesday renewed Indiana’s gas tax suspension for another 30 days — until early November — and issued a new order lifting restrictions on the sale of untaxed diesel fuel for semi-trucks operated by farmers and timber harvesters, citing continued disruption to global oil…
The Dubois County Council approved an additional $35,000 appropriation to create the county’s first planning and zoning framework. The money pays for American StructurePoint to draft a plan and ordinance and to help form a county plan commission. Council President Mike Kluesner said the contract is about $28,000, but commissioners added a $7,000 cushion in…
(This is excerpt #7 from the book currently being written by Greg Eckerle called “Cat Tales: Jasper Sports Stories.” Eckerle can be reached at gregeckerle@twc.com.) One of the most unusual incidents in Hall of Famer Cyril Birge’s officiating career happened at the 1956 semi-state at Lafayette, when Lafayette beat Gary. “I worked the game, and…
Thirty-two marching bands will compete Saturday, Oct. 3, at Jerry Brewer Alumni Stadium for the Jasper Marching Wildcat Band’s annual Indiana State School Music Association Scholastic and Open Invitational. Area bands are scheduled to perform at these times: Northeast Dubois, 11 a.m.Pike Central, 11:52 a.m.Southridge, 3:30 p.m.Forest Park, 5:15 p.m.Heritage Hills, 7:15 p.m.Jasper, 9 p.m….
by Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indiana Capital ChronicleSeptember 28, 2026 Indiana has entered the latest space race. An increasing number of states are jockeying for the honor — and the benefits — of hosting the nation’s first Space Academy. President Donald Trump established the academy Aug. 28, in an executive order that sought to develop a…
by Stephanie Wells, Indiana Capital ChronicleSeptember 28, 2026 Many smart people have been spending time thinking about how state leaders might invest Indiana’s growing revenue and robust reserves. This is especially of interest as monthly revenue collections continue to outperform forecast estimates (revenues have exceeded estimates for the last ten consecutive months). We mentioned in…
FERDINAND — Long-distance hiker Jennifer Pharr Davis will lead a hike at Ferdinand State Forest on Wednesday, Oct. 7, hours before she speaks at the Distinguished Citizens banquet honoring local philanthropist Mary C. Lange. The hike runs from 1 to 3 p.m. on the Southridge Trail, a loop of about 2.4 miles. It starts and…
‘Good Vibrations’ & great creations: a Sunday celebration of the Beach Boys, local craft makers, and free wine tastings Sunday, October 4, brings a wave of California sound and community fun as the Lincoln Amphitheatre hosts its season-ending concert event at 4 p.m. (CT)—Sounds of Summer, a full band celebration of the legendary music and…
Huntingburg — The City of Huntingburg is encouraging residents and community members to participate in a survey as part of the development of a new Comprehensive Parks & Recreation Plan. The plan will help guide the future of Huntingburg’s parks, recreation facilities, programs, trails, and public spaces. Community input is an important part of the…
