Girls on the Run – Serving Dubois County, Inc. welcomed Audra Dilger to its Board of Directors. Girls on the Run is a physical activity-based, positive youth development program that inspires 3rd through 5th-grade girls to recognize their limitless potential and boldly pursue their dreams. Audra is the Inside Sales Manager with Jasper Engines and…
State Rep. Stephen Bartels (R-Eckerty) proposed legislation to help Hoosier landowners prevent trespassing by authorizing the use of purple paint to mark private property. Under the proposal, property owners would be able to designate private property by using purple markings on trees or posts around the area where entry is denied. Bartels said under the…
Current Dubois County Detective Sgt. Tom J. Kleinhelter has filed his candidacy to run for sheriff on the Republican ticket for the 2018 election. Kleinhelter is a 24-year employee with the Dubois County Sheriff’s Department and started in January 1994 as a jail officer. He’s held many positions over the years. Looking back through my…
A more than seven-hour standoff near Birdseye ended when police stormed the residence of a man suspected of shooting at a county highway worker. The man, identified as Virgil Crews, 76, of 4715 Pine Ridge Road, had allegedly shot at a county highway worker operating a grader on Pine Ridge Road. The incident began at about…
State Senator Mark Messmer (R-Jasper) has filed paperwork with Secretary of State Connie Lawson to run for another term in the Indiana State Senate in District 48. “I’m proud of my record of principled, conservative leadership, and I hope that Hoosiers in District 48 will allow me to continue to serve them in the Indiana…
The Dubois County Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisors will host the 72nd Annual meeting at Shiloh Methodist Church on Tuesday, February 6 at 6:30 p.m. EST. All Dubois County resident are welcome to attend. The catered meal cost is $10.00. Please contact the office at 812-482-1171 extension 3 to make your reservation. All Dubois County…
The City of Jasper approved changes to the ordinance regulating domesticated animals in the city during last night’s common council meeting. City Attorney Renee Kabrick told the council that during a review of the ordinance, her department had determined some aspects of it needed to be better clarified. “It better defines what is allowed,” she…
The City of Jasper gave the oath of office to three probationary police officers on Wednesday The event culminated a day in which another officer was honored with an award for thwarting a multi-state identity theft ring. Officer Loya was given the United States Attorney’s Award by Josh Minkler, United States Attorney for Southern Indiana, for…
This commentary was written by Stephen Key, executive director and general counsel of the Hoosier State Press Association. At the end of their year, corporations create an annual report for their shareholders. They mail it to those shareholders or present it at a meeting of those shareholders. The information helps investors decide on whether they…
Jasper Police Officer Martin Loya was recognized by the United States Attorney’s office for his work to help stop a group responsible for stealing hundreds of individuals’ identities using skimming devices. “Some time ago we established awards for truly exceptional work done in the Southern Indiana district,” United States Attorney Josh Minkler said during a…
