The Huntingburg Common Council voted to table a decision on adopting Civify, a $10,000 annual communication platform designed to notify residents about city projects and emergencies. The decision was made during the regular meeting on Tuesday, following extensive discussion of the platform’s capabilities and potential challenges. The platform would allow residents to subscribe to notifications…
The Evanston man charged in the vehicle crash that took the life of a Jasper resident and injured her two children last week was arraigned in Dubois County Superior Court on Tuesday. According to the Dubois County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, Nathan Simpson, 37, faces eight charges from the crash that killed 36-year-old Dana Strohmeyer that…
In 1876, while Thomas Edison was beginning to light Manhattan, furniture was already being crafted and shipped across the country from the very facility Jasper Group still operates today. As America approaches its 250th anniversary, the milestone offers a chance to reflect on the generations of craftsmanship, innovation, and community that helped shape both an…
The Dubois County Veterans Council hosted its Annual Memorial Day Observance on Saturday, May 23, 2026, on the Courthouse Square. During the ceremony, the family of Private Roman Steltenpohl, this year’s deceased veteran being honored, was presented with a special plaque and a wreath honoring his service. Steltenpohl joined the U.S. Army during World War…
by Arnolt Center for Investigative Journalism staff and Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indiana Capital Chronicle May 26, 2026 Blackford County, Indiana, has opportunities and ideas — but what it doesn’t have is money. Five years ago, when the state launched the first round of a $500 million regional economic development grant program, Blackford County Economic Development…
The Jasper City Council approved reestablishing the city’s cumulative capital development fund at its full authorized rate at Wednesday’s meeting The council voted 5-2 to approve Ordinance 2026-9, with Councilman Chad Lueken and Councilman Vince Helming casting the dissenting votes. Cum Cap funds are specialized property tax levies authorized by Indiana law for local governments to…
The Dubois County Highway Department reported that four county roads remain closed due to water levels from the Patoka River and Ell Creek — down from six closures in the previous update. In District 1, two Madison Township roads remain closed. CR 150 South west of Old Huntingburg Road and Ell Creek Road north of…
Dear Parents, As the school year ends and May quickly turns to June, Dubois County CARES has concerns about how your teens and tweens will spend the summer. Substance use across the board peaks during the summer, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. It is particularly noticeable among teens and young…
The Dubois County Highway Department reports that 6 county roads are closed due to rising water levels from the Patoka River, Hunley Creek, Bruner Creek, and Little Flat Creek. In District 1, three Madison Township roads are closed. CR 875 West south of CR 150 North is impacted by Little Flat Creek, while CR 150…
Premier Property Management and Krempp Construction are requesting $1.5 million from the City of Jasper to help fund a nearly $15 million redevelopment project that would convert a historic downtown manufacturing building into apartments and commercial space. Ruger Kerstiens, CEO of Premier Property Management, presented the proposal to the Jasper City Council, outlining plans to…
