Larry Carpenter III bought his first rental property when he was a senior at Southridge. Homes and buildings had always interested him as a child. After learning more about the industry through Dan Holmes, a local landlord and real estate investor, he decided at 18 to pursue the same path. He recognized the long-term benefits…
The first excursions of the season will be the new Family Quick Trips. These are perfect for anyone seeking family-friendly budget activities. In town for baseball or softball that weekend? Looking for a short and fun experience for your family or friends? We have the perfect excursions to add to your summer plans. The Family…
The Dubois County Democratic Party is planning a peaceful protest for this Saturday, May 31, from 12 to 1 p.m. ET at the Dubois County Courthouse Square in downtown Jasper. According to the press release, the purpose of the event is to express and give a voice to local Hoosiers’ concerns regarding what they consider to be reckless,…
The Huntingburg Common Council accepted the donation of what is now a grassy lot on the southeast corner of Market Street Park at Tuesday’s meeting. The project began when a group of generous individuals contributed funds to the Community Foundation specifically to purchase the former chiropractic building. The donors’ intent was to acquire and raze…
Members of the Indiana State Police’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit, with assistance from the Daviess County Sheriff’s Office, arrested a Washington man for distribution and possession of child pornography. Chad C. Cooper, 42, was arrested Wednesday, May 28, following the execution of a residential search warrant. Detective Robert Whyte initiated the investigation in…
Two Odyssey of the Mind teams from Southeast Dubois schools recently returned from the 2025 Odyssey of the Mind World Finals, held May 20–24 at Michigan State University. Odyssey of the Mind is an international STEM-based creative problem-solving competition where students develop solutions to open-ended problems in areas such as engineering, performance, and innovation. The…
The Jasper Street Department will close 12th Street along the west side of the intersection with Mill Street on Wednesday, May 28th at 8:00 a.m. Traffic on 12th Street will not be able to cross Mill Street. Mill Street will remain open to through traffic. This closure is to replace a storm sewer under 12th Street.
The Ed Yarbrough Tennis Facility has been honored with the 2025 United States Tennis Association (USTA) Outstanding Facility Award, recognizing it as one of the nation’s premier tennis venues. The indoor tennis center was built in memory of Ed Yarbrough, who coached at Jasper High School for a total of 40 years. He took 12 different…
The Jasper Board of Public Works heard recommendations for changes to Mill Street to accommodate better traffic flow and pedestrian traffic. City Engineer Chad Hurm informed the board that they are recommending the intersection of Mill and 4th Street be converted to a three-way stop intersection and that the section of Mill Street between 3rd…
The new Jasper Municipal Pool opened for the first time Saturday at noon. The cooler weather may have slowed the crowds, but according to Parks Director Tom Moorman, this allowed the department to ease into the new routines at the greatly expanded complex. Check out some photos of the new pool and opening day. Photos…
