by Mackenzi Klemann, Indiana Capital ChronicleOctober 8, 2026 There’s a saying at the Indiana Department of Administration: One man’s trash is another man’s treasure. The stack of broken chairs in storage at the IDOA State Surplus Warehouse may be useless to the 30,000 state employees who once sat in them, but the chairs are a…
Southwest Dubois County School Corporation had plenty to celebrate Friday, as the Regional Opportunity Initiatives recognized two district programs in its 2026 Annual Report to the Region at French Lick Resort. The district received the Regional Welcoming Award for its Dual Language Immersion (DLI) program, while OFS received the Employer Innovation Award for creating the…
The Sister Cities of Jasper, Jasper Deutscherverein, and Jasper Partnership Commission are pleased to announce that Ron Flick has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 Dubois County German Heritage Award, honoring his decades of dedication to preserving, promoting, and celebrating the German heritage, history, and cultural identity of Dubois County. Mr. Flick will…
The Dubois County Community Foundation is proud to announce a $450,000 grant to support the startup and launch of the Boys & Girls Club of Dubois County. Boys & Girls Clubs provide a safe, supportive place where young people can learn, grow and thrive outside of school hours. Through positive relationships with caring adults, academic…
22 industry and community partner organizations mobilized an estimated 220+ local professionals across eight career pathways. For 570 ninth-grade students from all four Dubois County high schools, Wednesday’s Tour of Opportunity let them step inside local workplaces, meet the people doing the work, and begin thinking about what their own futures could look like. Students…
Huntingburg Police are investigating a neglect case involving a juvenile and 25 dogs. Police were called to an apartment on the 200 block of North Walnut Street at about 2:18 p.m. on Tuesday after a report of a woman screaming for help as well as a man screaming and dogs barking. According to a probable…
The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a road closure for State Road 56 in Pike County. Beginning on or around Monday, October 19, crews will close State Road 56 near Otwell. This closure will occur between State Road 257 and Old Petersburg Road. This road closure will allow for a culvert replacement project. Work is…
Pavement Solutions is applying micro-surface/pavement preservation to Meridian Road from Third Avenue to State Road 162. The road will be closed for the rest of today, Wednesday, October 7, and will reopen by the end of the day, with no unforeseen issues. Motorists will need to use a detour via 3rd Avenue to SR162.
The Jasper Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance regarding a vehicle-versus-pedestrian crash that occurred Wednesday morning at approximately 6:30 a.m. near Third Street and Clay Street. Please contact JPD at 812-482-2255 if you have any information or cameras in the area.
The Jasper Municipal Water Department announced that repairs have been completed on both water main breaks. A Boil Water Advisory is NOT in effect for either break. The city said there are no potential health effects. If your water has discoloration, run the cold water tap for 15-20 minutes, or until it clears. If you…
