Judge grants INDOT’s request for preliminary injunction against landowners blocking survey work The Dubois Circuit Court has ordered property owners to allow the Indiana Department of Transportation access to their land for survey work related to the Mid-States Corridor project. Judge Nathan Verkamp issued the ruling on May 16, 2025, following Wednesday’s hearing on INDOT’s…
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters Aleksandra Appleton, Chalkbeat May 16, 2025 at 2:39pm EDT Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and s tatewide education news. For years, Indiana lawmakers tried but failed to…
Navy veteran David Stockberger to lead ceremony honoring fallen service members, with special tribute to MSgt Dennis Englert The Dubois County Veterans Council plans to host its Annual Memorial Day Observance at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 24, 2025, on the Courthouse Square in Jasper, Indiana. The ceremony brings together all veterans organizations throughout Dubois…
The second annual Community Family Day was a success for the Huntingburg Volunteer Fire Department. Kids and families received new bicycle helmets before traversing an obstacle course complete with ramps and hills on bikes provided by REM. There were also drone demonstrations, a scavenger hunt through the fire trucks on display and a place to…
THANK YOU for supporting Jasper Arts’ Chalk Walk 2025! Jasper Arts’ 22nd annual Chalk Walk Arts Festival that was held this past Saturday at the Thyen-Clark Cultural Center in Jasper was a resounding success thanks to everyone in the community who came out to enjoy the fun! We know it has become a much anticipated,…
The Northeast Dubois County School Board has been recognized by the Indiana School Boards Association (ISBA) with an Exemplary Governance Award (EGA) for 2024 for demonstrating an outstanding commitment to student success and professional learning. The Northeast Dubois County School Board is one of only 124 school boards in the State of Indiana to earn…
Visit Dubois County is proud to announce the release of the first-ever Spanish version of the Dubois County Visitors Guide. This milestone publication represents a significant step toward inclusivity and accessibility in local tourism and community engagement. Created through a collaborative partnership, Visit Dubois County worked alongside Rossina Sandoval Monsivais, Director of ALASI, (Association of…
The Dubois County Humane Society announced the appointment of Kara Henke as its new executive director, effective February 2025. Kara brings a wealth of experience in human resources, team leadership, and community-based animal rescue. Her background includes working closely with foster-based rescue networks and a strong passion for community education—making her a natural fit to…
Each season at the Lincoln Amphitheatre is somewhat of a gamble. During that first week of ticket sales, Director Marc Steczyk says he knows if it’s going to be a good season on the first day. Fortunately, ticket sales have continued to climb each year since Steczyk came on board in 2015. Those sales have…
The Downtown Revitalization Phase II Project in Jasper is moving forward, with current work centered on North Main Street between 7th and 9th Streets. City officials expect both blocks to remain closed for most of the construction period. A project update released on May 17 outlines the upcoming construction schedule, subject to weather conditions and…
