A Jasper man was charged with drunken driving after authorities found him trapped in a car that was overturned along U.S. 231 south of Jasper early Saturday morning. According to police, a Dubois County deputy found the 2014 Dodge Charger overturned along U.S. 231 south of County Road 100S/162 Bypass at about 1:41 a.m. The…
A $6,500 reward is being offered for information on a whooping crane that was shot in Greene County. Indiana Conservation Officers have partnered with Indiana Turn in a Poacher (T.I.P.), Friends of Goose Pond and International Crane Foundation to offer the reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for…
The Jasper Library Board of Trustees met Thursday for their regular meeting and took the following actions. • Heard that a certified appraisal of the Hoosier Desk property valued the nearly five-acre property and building at about $1.4 million. The Jasper Library Board closed on the property earlier this month for $824,000; $40,000 less than…
Christine Schmidt, a former Jasper resident currently living in Bettendorf, Iowa, will be sharing her true and heartbreaking story about the life and suicide death of her 12-year-old daughter, Morgan to students, families and community members. Christine founded the non-profit, It’s All Love, Only Love Coalition, shortly after Morgan’s passing on April 6, 2014. As the president of the…
Girls on the Run – Serving Dubois County, Inc. is proud to welcome Christina Chapman, Angie Kleinhelter and Brenda Welsh 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. Christina Chapman…
Stray logs closed Otwell Junction Wednesday afternoon when a log truck rolled over. According to state police, the 1:50 p.m. incident occurred when the truck driver had to take evasive maneuvers to avoid running into another semi traveling through the State Road 56 and 257 intersection. The driver realized he was having trouble stopping as…
Students from around the area attended Redemption Christian Church’s (formerly Christian Church of Jasper) annual teen ministry kickoff Wednesday evening. Each year, organizers hold a special event to begin the new semester of The Well. This year’s theme was a thrift shop prom. Students and coaches were encouraged to shop at local thrift shops to…
After serving three years as Executive Director of Mentors for Youth of Dubois County, Courtney Knies has announced she will be stepping down from the position. “I have been privileged to help bring this amazing organization to the top of its game,” Knies stated. “Now it will be an honor to pass the reigns to…
Special from Ferdinand News For close to two years now, members of the Ferdinand Volunteer Fire Department have had something shiny, large and red on their wish list — a new pumper truck. A grant applied for early in 2016 was denied so they went back to the drawing board. At the Ferdinand Town Council’s…
Jasper police arrested Jordan L. Argenziano, 22, of 1339 Jackson St. Apt C, Jasper, for allegations of rape and sexual battery. Officers were contacted about a sexual assault at 1:10 p.m. on Thursday, January 5. After conducting an interview with the victm, officers located Argenziano at his residence and interviewed him. Afterwards, he was transported in…
