APRIL 2026 Events at the Huntingburg Public Library Thursday, April 2- Wiggle Worms Stay & Play, ages 0-2 and their adult join us forstories , songs and playtime, 10-10:30 a.m. Friday, April 3- Library is closed for Good Friday Saturday, April 4-Spring Storytime at Daffodil Stroll, 1:30 p.m. immediately following the egg hunt Monday, April…

Parents Supporting Education, Southwestern Indiana Child Advocacy Center Coalition (SWICACC), and Crisis Connection, Inc., are hosting “Strength Through Strides”, a Sexual Violence Awareness event. The event will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2026, starting at 10 a.m., in the parking lot of the Jasper Public Library at 100 Third Ave., Suite B, Jasper, IN. …

Living with COPD Support & Education Meeting Did you know that approximately 16 million Americans are affected by Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)?  This chronic condition restricts air flow, causes difficulty breathing, and includes diseases such as emphysema and chronic bronchitis.  If you or if someone you care for is living with COPD, you are invited…

The Dubois County Election Board will convene a public meeting to conduct the Public Test of election equipment in preparation for the primary election at 2:00 p.m. on March 31, 2026, in the Dubois County Clerk’s office back room, One Courthouse Square, Jasper, IN  47546 pursuant to Indiana Code 5-14-1.5-5.   For more information, contact…

Beginning on or after April 8, 2026, the Dubois County Highway Department’s contractor, Blankenberger Brothers Inc., will close County Road 600 West for a bridge rehabilitation project. The closure will occur at the bridge over the Patoka River, located immediately south of the intersection of 600 W and Division Road. The intersection of 600 W…

Join the Jasper Jaycees for our Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at the Jaycees Park, 1409 Bartley Street, Jasper. Egg Hunt starts at 10 a.m. sharp. Don’t be late, or you might miss out on the fun! We’ll have 3 age groups: Ages 0–3 years, Ages 4–8 years, and Ages 9–12….

The Sisters of St. Benedict in Ferdinand invite caregivers to a weekend retreat, where they can settle into the peace and serenity of the Benedictine Hospitality Center. Attendees will receive tips for self-care, and will spend quiet time acknowledging the challenges of caregiving and celebrating the gifts caregivers offer. Reflecting and sharing, as well as…

The Dubois County Highway Department will be closing Club Road beginning Monday, March 30, 2026, to replace the bridge deck and beams.  The closure will take place a half mile north of State Road 264.  Work is expected to last approximately five weeks, barring any inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances.

Actors Community Theatre (ACT) announces additional paid production staff opportunities for its upcoming performances of Legally Blonde: The Musical. The performances will be held on July 23-26, 2026 at the Jasper Arts Center.  ACT is currently looking to fill the following paid positions: Set Build/Design Lead, Lighting Director, Sound Director, Stage Manager, and Choreographer.  The Set Build/Design Lead is…

Annual awards honor outstanding law enforcement and exceptional community volunteers The Optimist Club of Jasper is now accepting nominations for its 2026 Respect for Law Awards, recognizing individuals who have made meaningful contributions to law enforcement and community safety in the Jasper area. The nomination deadline is April 30, 2026. Two awards will be presented…

Basic Life Support (BLS) Deaconess Memorial Medical Center offers an instructor led Basic Life Support (BLS) training class for licensed and certified health care professionals, such as physicians, dentists, nurses, paramedics and EMTs.  This American Heart Association course covers CPR for all ages, 2-man CPR, bag-valve mask ventilation, relief of responsive and unresponsive FBAO (choking), and…

The Dubois County Health Department, in partnership with the American Red Cross, will host a community blood drive on Wednesday, April 8, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. EST. The event will take place in the health department’s Education Room, located at 1187 S. Saint Charles Street in Jasper. The need for blood donations is…

1816 Theatrics and the Lincoln Amphitheatre are thrilled to announce open auditions for the summer production of Pioneer Song, a musical celebration of the life and times of President Abraham Lincoln, told through a unique blend of three distinct musical experiences. Pioneer Song will feature selections from Young Abe Lincoln, Lincoln: A Pioneer Tale, and…

The Dubois County Health Department announced the Deaconess Mobile Breast Center is bringing 3D mammography to the Dubois County Health Department through their mobile unit on April 30, 2026 from 10:00 – 4:00 ET.  To help make breast cancer screening easy and convenient, Deaconess Mobile Breast Center brings mammography expertise and quality to local communities….

Dale, Indiana — Southwestern Indiana Citizens for Quality of Life (SWICQL) will host a public presentation sharing the results of six recent community focus groups examining the region’s most pressing health and environmental concerns. The presentation will be on Tuesday, April 7, at 6:00 pm CDT, at the Lincoln Heritage Public Library in Dale, Indiana. The event…

On March 19, 2026, seven probationary troopers graduated from the 89th Indiana State Police Lateral Academy. Graduating troopers Nicholas Goller and Elijah Mundy will now be assigned to the Jasper Post. Trooper Goller is a 2015 graduate of Northeast Dubois High School. Following graduation, Trooper Goller ran his own landscaping company. In 2022, Trooper Goller was…

Beta Gamma Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa, an honorary sorority for women educators, met on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at the Jasper Public Library.  The members took a group tour of the student art displays for “Youth Art Month” and a tour of the cultural center led by Casey Ubelhor.  Kelsey Hernandez was a guest….

The Dubois County Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) announced the launch of its first annual photography contest, celebrating the theme “Conservation in Action.” The contest invites Dubois County residents to showcase the beauty, creativity, and real-world impact of conservation efforts happening throughout the community. Participants are encouraged to submit images that highlight soil, water,…

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Indiana of the April 20 deadline to apply for low interest federal disaster loans to offset economic losses caused by the severe storms and flooding occurring June 28 – July 2, 2025. The disaster declaration covers the Indiana counties of Daviess, Dubois,…

On Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m., the Dubois County Farm Bureau invites the public to enjoy a Pancake and Sausage Breakfast at the Dubois County Museum at 2704 N. Newton Street in Jasper, IN. The breakfast will feature breakfast drinks, pancakes and sausage. Cost of the breakfast is $2.00. The Farm Bureau…

The Daughters of Isabella Jasper Circle #140 met for their monthly meeting on Monday, March 9, at 6:30 p.m. in Room 301 at the St. Joseph Parish Center in Jasper.  Regent Marge Beckman welcomed the members present and called on Chancellor Bev Himsel to lead the group in prayer.  After the prayer, members recited the…

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has established a new permanent rule that became effective in December 2025 (312 IAC 9-10-28) creating an invasive carp harvest permit. This new permit opens new avenues for large-scale removal of invasive carp, fosters economic opportunities, and protects native fish populations and recreational users.  Invasive carp species, including…

The Invasive Species Awareness Coalition (ISAC) of Dubois County welcomes guest speaker Jeremy Ross to Jasper, Indiana, for this FREE guided bird walk in The Parklands on April 9. Bring your binoculars and join us for an opportunity to go on a guided bird walk, led by Jeremy Ross, to discover local birds and why…

Inspired by the archery action at the Olympics? Come see the real thing up close. On March 28th, the St. Anthony Conservation Club will host its 15th Annual 3D Archery Expo at 6280 S. Club Road in St. Anthony. The event is open to the public with free admission and plenty of parking. Registration opens…

The Saint Meinrad Institute for Sacred Music, St. Meinrad, IN, will host a new workshop titled “The Sacred Music of St. Hildegard of Bingen” on May 17-22, 2026. Spend a week learning the music and monastic theology of St. Hildegard of Bingen, the first named composer in the West, Doctor of the Church, Benedictine abbess,…

We receive many calls and messages about stray dogs, and we completely understand why. When you see a lost dog, your first instinct is to help—and we love that our community cares so much. One thing that can sometimes be confusing is that the Dubois County Humane Society is not the animal control agency. We…

Jasper Arts announced today the cancellation of the originally scheduled Mandy Patinkin performance at the Jasper Arts Center. Following Mandy Patinkin’s cancellation, Jasper Arts worked to identify a replacement artist who could deliver a comparable experience for patrons. Despite those efforts, Jasper Arts was unable to secure a replacement in time that it felt would…

The Huntingburg Senior Center will be closed on Wednesday, March 18, and Thursday, March 19, while improvements are made to the outside entrance to address water drainage. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.

On Wednesday, March 18, 2026, the Sisters of St. Benedict in Ferdinand will be launching their own podcast, “The Sisters on the Hill.” Recorded in our podcast studio at Monastery Immaculate Conception, which was funded through a generous grant from The Women of the Rule, the podcast will feature meaningful conversations, stories and reflections from…