This story has been updated here. https://duboiscountyfreepress.com/velpen-woman-killed-in-crash/ A fatal crash closed a portion of State Road 162 near the intersection of Meridian Road on Friday. According to Jasper Police, they received a report of a personal injury crash on State Road 162 at about 11:58 a.m. When first responders arrived on the scene, they found…
This evening, No Fences – The Garth Brooks Tribute Band will be performing at Market Street Park as part of the 4th Friday series of events. Food trucks, inflatables for the kids, bar service, and live music from No Fences and Palonegro & Sergio Ospina R. Trio. This event is FREE to the public and…
The Dubois County Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution held an informalSummer Social/Open House on Tuesday, August 16, at the Jasper Library. Members and prospectivemembers alike gathered together to share some dessert and fellowship as well as hear about upcoming DAR events and initiatives. The unstructured meeting highlighted a number of recent DAR…
The Santa Claus Museum & Village announces the addition of a Santa Claus mural on the east exterior wall of the museum building. Artist Elizabeth Wertman of Blonde Brush is creating the 12 foot mural. The project is the result of a generous Indiana Public Art Activation Grant funded by the Indiana Destination Development Corporation….
Dubois County — Indiana State Police Superintendent Douglas Carter recently announced the reassignment of Trooper Kaitlyn Greene to Special Operations Division to serve in the position of SWAT K9 Handler. Trooper Greene earned this promotion through written testing, physical testing, scenarios, and a competitive interview process. She is one of the first of two women chosen to serve as…
The Rev. Allen Phillips, 75, of Sellersburg, Indiana and formerly of Madison, Indiana, died Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at the Sellersburg Health Care in Sellersburg. He was born on Jan. 18, 1947, in Huntingburg, Indiana, to Leland R. and LuEllen Woolsey Phillips. He was a 1965 graduate of Lynnville High School and graduated from Oakland…
Since its inception, the Huntingburg Volunteer Fire Department has had a part-time position for the fire chief. At Tuesday’s Huntingburg Common Council meeting, Mayor Steve Schwinghamer told the council he would like to create a full-time position for the fire chief and combine it with the safety director’s duties. “The need for a full-time chief…
The Dubois County Museum welcomes historian and local Facebook groups coordinator to the museum on Saturday, June 11, 2022, at 1:30 p.m. as part of their Summertime Lecture Series called, “Let’s Talk”. Dubois County History online; Join Dot Lewis, Jasper native, who created and operates several popular local Jasper and Dubois County Facebook Social Groups…
Producers can get first-hand tips from experts on how to incorporate the latest fencing techniques during a school hosted by Purdue Extension. The Purdue Fencing School, which will take place on June 18, will cover topics on basic fence construction and design, including permanent fencing types, brace construction, fence installation, portable fence options, energizer sizing…
The Habitat for Humanity of Dubois County is inviting the public to the organization’s 19th Home Dedication ceremony at 205 N. Walnut Street in Huntingburg this Saturday, May 14 at 3:00 p.m. More information below. If you would like to volunteer or donate to Habitat for Humanity of Dubois County, please reach out to duboishabitat.org.
