Indiana State Parks offers free annual entrance passes for foster families
If you are hosting foster children, you and your family could get into all Indiana State Park properties across the state for free. The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) offers a free annual entrance pass to qualified foster families. To get a pass, families need to fill out a short form. A link to…
Free compost & cover crop workshop coming to Jasper
The Dubois County Soil and Water Conservation District will host a free workshop for community members interested in improving soil health, reducing waste, and learning practical conservation techniques for home gardens and farms. Date: May 12, 2026Time: 5:30 – 7:00 PMRegistration opens: 5:15 PMLocation: CTIM Building at VUJC, 861 College Ave, Room 227/226, 2nd Floor,…
Patoka 2000 to hold annual tree dedication and blessing ceremony on Arbor Day
Patoka 2000 will host its annual Tree Dedication and Blessing Ceremony on Friday, April 24, 2026, in observance of Arbor Day. The event will feature the planting of a Liberty Tree — an American Elm selected to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States — along with the installation of a Patoka 2000 commemorative…
“Heart on Fire” Women’s Workshop at Saint Meinrad on May 27
“Heart on Fire,” a day-long women’s workshop, will be offered on May 27, 2026, from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Central time at the Saint Meinrad Guest House and Retreat Center. The retreat will be led by Jane Feliz Rush. The stories of women in the Church who have bravely and boldly stood in the fire of…
Saint Meinrad Institute for Sacred Music to host a workshop on the History and Theory of Chant
The Saint Meinrad Institute for Sacred Music will host a summer chant workshop titled “History and Theory of Chant” on July 20-24, 2026. This workshop is designed for directors of liturgical music and singers in parish liturgies who are new to chant. Classroom sessions will introduce participants to the basics of chant, including notation and…
Huntingburg VFW Post 2366 Memorial Day Observance May 25
Huntingburg VFW Post 2366 will hold Memorial Day Observance on Monday, May 25, 2026, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church Cemetery at 8:30 a.m, Fairmount Cemetery at 9 a.m, Mayo Cemetery in Duff at 9:30 a.m. At 10 a.m. members will meet at Veterans Monument Park on 14th St. in Huntingburg near the Event Center. All times…
Registration open for 16th Mr. Lincoln’s Neighborhood 5K
The Friends of Lincoln State Park and Indiana Department of Natural Resources will co-host the 16th Mr. Lincoln’s Neighborhood 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. CDT at Lincoln State Park. The 5K will closely follow the same route as previous events, with a slight change due to the dam construction project,…
Beta Gamma Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa April meeting minutes
Beta Gamma Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa, an honorary sorority for women educators, met on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at the Holy Family Fellowship Hall. Members enjoyed refreshments provided by the April Fellowship Committee of Paula Alles, Denise Schroering, Karen Terwiske, and Jessica Mehringer. The first order of business was to vote for new officers…
Patoka 2000 accepting donations for bridge planters for summer months
Patoka 2000 (beautification committee of the Jasper Chamber) is getting ready to prepare the urns on the Patoka River Bridge for the Spring & Summer seasons. To defray the costs of this beautification project, Patoka 2000 seeks donations from individuals, families and businesses throughout the community. You may make a donation in any amount and…
Musicians, singers, listeners invited to informal Music Circle
A local group of musicians is hosting a Music Circle on Sunday, April 26, from 1 to 4 p.m. EST at the Campground Shelter at Lincoln State Park. Musicians, singers and listeners are invited to an informal gathering in a relaxed outdoor setting for a sing-along and sharing of favorite music and instruments. All are…
“Women Carrying the Light of Christ” Women’s Weekend Retreat at Saint Meinrad in May
“Women Carrying the Light of Christ: Past and Present,” a women’s retreat, will be offered on May 1–3, 2026, at the Saint Meinrad Guest House and Retreat Center. The retreat will be led by Dr. Kimberly Baker, associate professor of patristics at Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology. From the first Easter morning, all…
Danish-Latvian Wind Quintet Set to Perform at Saint Meinrad on April 21
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Cultural Events will present a concert by Danish-Latvian ensemble CARION on April 21, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. Central time in the St. Bede Theater. The evening’s program highlights the versatility of CARION, pairing virtuosic 20th-century works with folk-inspired traditions. Featured pieces include György Ligeti’s Sechs Bagatellen and a wind quintet arrangement of Ludwig van…
Jasper Chamber hosting paper shredding
Paper Shredding Dates at the Kimball Resource Center, 1550 Power Drive, begin Wednesday, April 22, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and continue on May 20, July 22, September 23, October 21, and November 18 (all on Wednesday and same times). America Recycles Day Shredding is provided by Kimball Resource Center and partnered with the…
Archabbey Library Gallery to host an exhibit of photographs by photojournalist Henry Herr Gill
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Library Gallery, St. Meinrad, IN, will host an exhibit of photographs by famed photojournalist Henry Herr Gill from April 18 to May 31, 2026. This exhibit entitled “Stories and Secrets,” includes portraits of individuals from around the world. His mentor, William Hicks, the picture editor of Life Magazine, told him to master taking…
Daughters of Isabella hosting Mother’s Day membership dinner
Daughters of Isabella Jasper Circle #140 announces that May 11, 2026, is the Membership Mother’s Day Dinner and meeting. It will be held at St. Joseph Parish Center. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., with the meal to follow at 6:30 p.m. The cost of the meal is $12. A free-will offering will be collected for…
Friends of Patoka River Wildlife Refuge hosting tree giveaway
In celebration of Earth Day, the Friends of the Patoka River National Wildlife Refuge will be giving away trees free of charge for as long as they last on Saturday, April 25. There will be shrubs, flowering trees as well as hardwoods. The trees can be picked up at the IGA located in Oakland City…
Rotary Club of Jasper Passport hosting Connections & Cabernet
Rotary Club of Jasper – Passport announced Connections & Cabernet, a relaxed, community?driven networking night designed to bring together professionals from a wide range of industries on April 30th from 4 to 6 p.m. at The Social Pour in Jasper. This event invites guests to enjoy great wine, genuine conversation, and an inside look at a professional club…
Upcoming Deaconess Memorial classes/seminars
Adult Mental Health First Aid Deaconess Memorial Medical Center is offering Adult Mental Health First Aid. This is a skilled-based training that teaches people how to identify, understand, and respond to signs and symptoms of a mental health or substance use challenge in adults 18 and over. The next class will be held on Monday,…
Dave Dugan performing at Astra Theatre this Saturday
The Astra Theatre will be welcoming Dave Dugan for a night of clean comedy on Saturday, April 18, 2026. Dugan is a regular on the nationally syndicated Bob and Tom Show, and his comedy special “Human Cannonball” is now featured on Dry Bar Comedy and YouTube. Tickets are on sale now at www.AstraTheater.com. Reserved seating tickets are…
Indiana Department of Health reminds Hoosiers to take precautions against ticks
Indiana health officials urge Hoosiers to protect themselves from tick bites as the weather warms up and tick activity increases across the state. “Hoosiers who work outdoors or spend time enjoying outdoor activities are at increased risk for tick bites and tick-borne diseases,” said State Public Health Veterinarian Dr. Jen Brown, DVM, MPH. “Whether you’re…
Mentors for Youth announces Save the Date for Howl at the Moon—September 18, 2026
Mentors for Youth of Dubois County is thrilled to announce this year’s Howl at the Moon fundraising event, happening on September 18th at The Thyen-Clark Cultural Center. Mentors For Youth is in search of sponsors to help make this extraordinary evening possible, which will include heavy appetizers, drinks, dancing, a silent auction, and an exciting dueling pianos performance,…
Monte Cassino pilgrimages will be held in May
Saint Meinrad Archabbey’s pilgrimages to honor the Blessed Mother at the Monte Cassino Shrine have been scheduled for the Sundays in May. The pilgrimages begin with an opening hymn and a short sermon, followed by a rosary procession. The service ends with the Litany of the Blessed Virgin and a hymn. Speakers and topics for…
Jasper street closures and paving
The Jasper Street Department will close St. James Street at the intersection with “A” Street on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, starting at 8:00 a.m. Barring any unforeseen circumstance, the street will reopen by 4:00 p.m. the same day. This schedule is subject to weather conditions. Also: The Jasper Street Department, along with contractor Calcar Paving,…
Event at Patoka Refuge ‘Walk on the Wild Side’
Come wander the woods of one of the more recent land acquisitions of the Patoka River National Wildlife Refuge on April 25th at 9:00 am CDT. Rather than a hike, this walk is intended to be an exploration of this newly acquired property. We will begin with a brief explanation of land acquisition within the…
Dubois County Museum hosts Tea with Teddy and Me May 2
The Dubois County Museum announces their Tea with Teddy and Me program. It is scheduled for May 2, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon. The museum is located at 2704 N. Newton Street (N. US 231) in Jasper, IN. Experience a morning at the museum with boys and girls ages 3 to 9 invited…
Spring Medication Take Back Day Saturday April 25
Be a part of the addiction and pollution solution by bringing your expired, unused, and unwanted pharmaceuticals and disposing of them at the Dubois County Medication Collection on Saturday, April 25 in collaboration with the DEA National Pharmaceutical Drug Take Back Event. The Jasper State Police Post, located at 2209 Newton Street, will host a…
Noah Freyberger wins Knights of Columbus State Free Throw contest
The 2026 Knights of Columbus State Free Throw Contest was held on March 21st at Guerin Catholic High School in Noblesville, Indiana. Congratulations to Noah Freyberger for winning the 9-year-old boy State Championship.
Local icon retires after 42 years of dedicated service to the Indiana State Police
Today, a member of the Indiana State Police and a fixture of the Warrick County community will be hanging up the mic for the last time. Sergeant Todd Ringle will be retiring after serving the public with the Indiana State Police for the last 42 years. Sergeant Ringle is a native of Fowler, Ind., and a…
Special Bombers game set to support child advocacy group
Get ready for Swinging for SWICACC Night, where we’re swinging for the fences and swinging for something that truly matters. The Bombers are teaming up with the Southwest Indiana Child Advocacy Center Coalition for a night packed with baseball, fun, and community impact. SWICACC works every day to help children and families in OUR region…
