Research into the use of the Hoosier Desk site as a collaborative project between the library and Jasper Arts Department continues. The Jasper Library Board of Trustees discussed progress in a quick meeting held after an executive session Tuesday. The meeting was originally scheduled to potentially make a decision on whether to pursue the location…
Another sentencing relating to an Operation Big Brother arrest took place today in the Dubois County Superior Court. On June 1, 2015, Margaret “Faith” MacDonald, 42, Huntingburg, pleaded guilty to dealing in methamphetamine, a Class B felony. Under the plea agreement entered into by Ms. MacDonald, sentencing was left to the discretion of Judge Mark…
Two people were arrested Tuesday after an overnight burglary in Birdseye. Dubois County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a residence on Kings Road at about 6:30 a.m. for the report of the burglary. After they arrived, deputies determined that the suspects had forced entry through the front door to the residence. During the investigation, deputies were…
The sheriff’s department has received several complaints regarding a group posing as a paving company. According to authorities, the group is going door-to-door in the area offering to pave driveways with asphalt left over from a project. Once the work is completed, the pavers attempt to charge the customer more than the agreed upon price…
While one family turned over shovels of dirt signifying the beginning of their new home, another celebrated the final payment on theirs. Chris and Laura Frick have been trying to qualify to take part in the housing program offered by the Dubois County Habitat for Humanity for several years. Recently, the couple and their four…
Courtesy of WITZ AM/FM The Greater Jasper School Board approved advertising $1.7605 per $100 of assessed value as the tax rate for the 2016 budget. School Superintendent Dr. Tracy Lorey reminded the board that this is just the first step in getting the budget approved by the state. “The actual tax rate is determined by the…
Changes in the unemployment rate and student enrollment levels affect the true supply and demand for teachers. With Indiana’s unemployment rate back near pre-recession lows, we are sure to hear a lot about a labor shortage. For businesses, the issue is all about adjusting their business model. In government, the problem is not as clear…
A housing development and a new northside park were revealed today during a special meeting with the City of Huntingburg and the developers of the new subdivision. The new housing development appropriately named Hunters Crossing will feature at least 140 new 1,500 square foot homes with three bedrooms and one and half baths built on…
The Dubois County Bombers punched their ticket to the Ohio Valley League Playoff Championship Series last night with a dramatic 6-5 victory over a stubborn squad of Hoppers from Hopkinsville. With the game tied at five-all in the bottom of the ninth, Dubois County loaded the bases with one down. Thomas Rea, an infielder from…
The beach at Patoka Lake, Newton Stewart Recreation Area, remains closed due to high water from summer flooding. The lake is currently holding 10 fee above normal summer pool. Due to farm fields downstream being affected, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is only able to release a small amount of water from the dam,…
