Jasper–Jasper Group is mourning the loss of Vice President of Marketing Ashley Sendelweck, a beloved colleague, leader, and friend whose creativity, humility, and heart helped shape both the company and the people around her. For 17 years, Ashley helped guide Jasper Group’s evolution from a respected regional manufacturer into one of the furniture industry’s leading…

A Dubois County resident pressed the county council and assessor Monday on unresolved financial questions surrounding the AES Crossvine Battery Energy Storage and other solar projects, raising concerns about tax revenue, property value impacts and who bears the cost if something goes wrong. Holly Bartelt Gogel, who lives near the Crossvine Solar project currently under…

Comedian and singer/songwriter Pat Godwin is set to bring his high-speed, low-drag act, which is constantly changing and evolving, to the Astra Theatre on Saturday, August 22, 2026. Pat Godwin is known for his engaging live performances and witty musical comedy. He has had the unique honor of being a part of three of the…

The Celebration Singers invite the community to attend one or more of their scheduled upcoming concerts. 2026 marks the Celebration Singers’ 25th year of performing free concerts throughout Southern Indiana, celebrating Faith and Freedom. The all-volunteer community choir features approximately 60 singers from Dubois, Spencer, Pike, Martin and Monroe Counties. There is no admission charge to…

Dubois County Commissioners plan to hold two upcoming public sessions: one on solar energy development, land use and zoning and a second on the continued development of the comprehensive plan. The first meeting will likely impact how the comprehensive plan outlines the county’s views on developing comprehensive zoning. With a solar development moratorium set to…

Jasper–After the vacation of an alley in March led to a lawsuit, the Jasper Common Council is being asked to reconsider its decision since one property owner adjacent to the alley wasn’t properly notified. According to City Attorney Renee Kabrick, Jeremy W. Schroeder and Michelle K. Wiertel filed a petition to vacate a north-south public…

An elevator issue is forcing second-floor residents at the Vine Street Lofts to call 911 to attend medical appointments and rely on property staff to deliver medications and remove trash. The low-income housing in Jasper is for residents 55 and older, and many have varying degrees of disabilities requiring canes or walkers, making it difficult…

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces the continuation of a road closure for State Road 145 in Dubois County. Beginning on or around Wednesday, July 29, crews will close State Road 145 near Birdseye. This road closure, originally set to begin in May, was reopened due to a project delay. This new closure will occur…

Rockport–Indiana Michigan Power has asked state regulators to approve a natural gas plant at its Rockport Generating Station, aiming to replace the site’s retiring coal units with a new source of power and jobs for Spencer County. The utility, a subsidiary of American Electric Power, filed a request Monday with the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission…

Jasper–The Indiana University O’Neil School of Public & Environmental Affairs will present its Truman Road Property Analysis, a capstone project, during a public meeting Thursday, July 23, at 10:30 a.m. via Zoom. Join from computer or mobile:   Zoom link: https://iu.zoom.us/j/81736808738Meeting ID: 817 3680 8738 The presentation is intended for informational purposes only. Members of…

Dubois County Commissioners signaled Monday they intend to bring back a proposal to create a county administrator position. Commissioner Chad Blessinger raised the issue as a discussion item during the board’s July 20 meeting, saying he did not want a vote that day but wanted other county offices and members of the public to have…

Jasper–The Jasper Municipal Pool, designed by Hafer and aquatics consultant Counsilman-Hunsaker, has been named a 2026 Dream Design by Aquatics International. The annual award program celebrates extraordinary aquatics facilities and honors the design teams involved. The Jasper Municipal Pool was one of 10 projects recognized from around the world. The Jasper Municipal Pool opened in…

by Mackenzi Klemann, Indiana Capital ChronicleJuly 21, 2026 Indiana will begin distributing highway funds to local governments this week to cover losses from the state’s gas tax suspension. The State Board of Finance met Tuesday morning to authorize the transfer of $121 million from the State Highway Fund to local governments through the Motor Vehicle…

The City of Huntingburg is considering the sale of a portion of a six-acre site where the city’s south water tower is located. The city council voted unanimously on Tuesday to authorize Mayor Neil Elkins to seek two appraisals and contract for a survey on the city-owned parcel along Sunset Drive as the first step…

Dubois County Democrats launch Big Tent town hall series in St. Anthony on July 22. Property rights, solar, data centers, property taxes, and more. Free and open to everyone. St. Anthony–Neighbors across Dubois County are invited to a community town hall on Wednesday, July 22, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at the St. Anthony Community…

by Tom Davies, Indiana Capital Chronicle July 15, 2026 Indiana’s state government cash reserves grew by $1.5 billion over the past year as tax collections increased much faster than expected. Rising revenue combined with an ongoing clampdown on state spending led to a 60% jump in the reserves to just shy of $4 billion as…

At Tuesday’s Common Council meeting, Huntingburg officials discussed establishing clear regulations for data centers after acknowledging the city’s current zoning code has no specific provisions governing the facilities. The topic arose after resident Jacey Lamb asked for an update on the Unified Development Ordinance and its governance over data center development. Mayor Neil Elkins confirmed…

Indiana Department of Transportation issued a reminder of ongoing construction of the roundabout at Bretzville Junction. Last week, crews installed Phase 1 traffic control at the Bretzville Junction in advance of construction beginning. A new single-lane traffic pattern is in effect through the work zone. The project is still on schedule to close the intersection…

Beginning today, July 15, 2026, Indiana taxpayers will be able to sign up for Tax Amnesty 2026 and pay their amnesty balance in full or set up an amnesty payment plan. The Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) is partnering with United Collection Bureau (UCB) for this limited-time opportunity for taxpayers to pay past due, eligible…

Jasper–The Jasper Municipal Water Department is currently working on a water main break in the area of West 14th from Maute to Newton Streets. The water may be turned off, or water pressure may be low while the repairs are being made. The anticipated time to restore service will be dependent upon the severity of…

Jasper–Kathy Thewes has been named the 2026 Little Company of Mary (LCM) Volunteer of the Year Award recipient at Deaconess Memorial Medical Center. This award is named in honor of the Sisters of the Little Company of Mary, the founders of Deaconess Memorial. Thewes is the ninth recipient for this annual award that is based…

Jasper–A community rally is scheduled for 4 p.m. Saturday, July 18, on the courthouse square in Jasper. Called Stand Together, the event was organized by Breanna Knies, who said she decided to plan the gathering after Lilia Hernandez posted on Facebook last week about her husband, Angel Hernandez, being detained. Mrs. Hernandez posted on Facebook…

by Niki Kelly, Indiana Capital Chronicle July 13, 2026 Gov. Mike Braun informed state employees Monday they will receive a one-time bonus in their July 29 paycheck. But they won’t receive an ongoing pay raise even though state tax revenue collections have been strong. “Since taking office, I have directed my cabinet secretaries and agency…

The Indiana Department of Transportation will hold a public open house for a sidewalk installation project along State Road 56 in Ireland. The public is invited to learn more about the proposed project and provide feedback to INDOT. This meeting is an open house format and does not include a formal presentation.

by Jack Forrest, Indiana Capital Chronicle July 13, 2026 His given name is Obensley. But during the process of immigrating to the United States from Haiti, he became Obenson. Obenson Jean Gilles.  In the 1990s, his grandfather left Haiti for a better life in the United States. In the tiny town where Jean Gilles was…

ICE operations targeting immigrants through minor traffic stops in Dubois County and surrounding Southern Indiana communities have sparked widespread fear, misinformation and community disruption — prompting a local nonprofit to mobilize resources and push for an organized rapid response network. The enforcement actions, which began around 5 a.m. on Thursday, have been confirmed in Jasper,…

The Dubois County Veterans Service Office may move toward full-time staffing after Veteran Service Officer Nick Pagragan presented commissioners with a formal proposal at Monday’s meeting. Pagragan told commissioners the office has logged 1,117 total veteran interactions so far this year — including 931 in-person visitors and 186 documented phone calls — averaging 10.8 interactions…

State Road 64 through Huntingburg will undergo major modifications in 2027 as the Indiana Department of Transportation plans to reduce the four-lane section through parts of town to three lanes. INDOT hosted an open house at the Huntingburg Public Library Wednesday evening. Representatives from the department and VS Engineering were on hand to take questions…

by Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indiana Capital ChronicleJuly 9, 2026 The total price tag for Gov. Mike Braun’s gas tax holiday is in: the state of Indiana and hundreds of local governments are expected to lose out on a combined $533 million, with the impacts felt through October. That also means motorists saved that much money…

Generations, a division of Workforce Development and Community Services at Vincennes University, has been awarded $89,550 by AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism, to support older adult volunteer service in Dubois and Pike counties. This grant will expand the agency’s volunteer services for those 55 and older in Dubois and Pike counties…

The Huntingburg Redevelopment Commission approved pledging 90% of tax increment financing revenues from a newly created allocation area toward economic development bonds supporting a $12 million expansion by OFS Brands Holdings at its Plant 18 facility. The commission approved Resolution 2026-10, which sets the stage for a roughly $3.9 million bond issue to help fund…

Utility bills now top the concerns of low-income residents in Dubois, Pike and Warrick counties, according to TRI-CAP’s newly released 2026 Community Needs Assessment — the first time in the survey’s history that utility affordability has ranked as the region’s top need. “Our electric bill with Centerpoint is so hard to pay. It’s basically two…

Jasper–Deaconess Memorial Medical Center is inviting community members to share their voices by participating in our Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) survey. The survey is now open through July 26th and will be used to evaluate the area’s overall health needs. The Community Health Needs Assessment provides community benefit through shaping future programs, services, and…

A Dubois County resident raised questions about liability and fire safety at Monday’s regular county commissioners meeting, pressing officials on what protections exist for non-participating landowners living near the Crossvine Solar battery energy storage system (BESS) project being developed by AES. Rita Bartelt told the commissioners she contacted AES directly and spoke with an AES…

Dubois County Commissioners, through the firm, American Structurepoint, is asking residents, workers, and business owners to complete a second survey as part of the county’s ongoing Comprehensive Plan update, building on a first round of outreach that drew more than 1,000 responses earlier this year. Dubois County Commissioner Chad Blessinger discussed the survey at the…

Flood conditions across Dubois County have improved dramatically following recent road monitoring by the Dubois County Highway Department, with only one county road remaining closed despite additional rainfall overnight. The Dubois County Highway Department reports that just one road remains closed — CR 800 West in Madison Township, north of CR 300 South, due to…

by Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indiana Capital Chronicle July 2, 2026 Gov. Mike Braun on Thursday announced his final extension of gas tax breaks for Hoosier drivers — which for weeks have driven Indiana gas prices to the lowest in the nation. “I want to make sure that Hoosiers, not only when it comes to gasoline…

The Dubois County Highway Department will begin its chip seal overlay process on Monday, July 6, 2026 (today), on Ferdinand Road Northwest and Sunset Drive.  Work will take place starting at Ferdinand Road NW near Industrial Park Road and continue all the way through to Sunset Drive near U.S. 231.  Drivers can expect rolling road…

Indiana Department of Transportation officials will host a public open house meeting at the Huntingburg Public Library on Wednesday, July 8, from 4 to 6 p.m. to discuss a project impacting Huntingburg. INDOT will provide information and answer questions about the planned paving and right-sizing of State Road 64 through Huntingburg. According to INDOT Southwest…

Thursday afternoon, the Dubois County Highway Department reported that 12 county roads remain closed from recent flooding — down from 17 reported Wednesday. In District 1, Madison Township continues to account for the bulk of closures with eleven roads still affected. CR 150 North between 500 West and 600 West, CR 875 West south of…

A Roachdale, Ind. man was arrested Monday after police received the report of a man with a gun going through mailboxes in Schnellville. The Dubois County Sheriff’s Office and the Indiana State Police responded and located the suspect vehicle and made a traffic stop. During the stop, police located a pellet gun in the vehicle…

Wednesday morning, the Dubois County Highway Department reported that 17 county roads remain closed due to high water levels In District 1, Madison Township continues to see the heaviest impacts with twelve closures. CR 150 North remains closed in two separate locations — west of CR 750 West and between 500 West and 600 West…

by Niki Kelly, Indiana Capital Chronicle July 1, 2026 The Indiana Department of Workforce Development recently sent more than 1,000 letters seeking refunds for unemployment benefit overpayments made during the pandemic. Several Hoosiers reached out to the Capital Chronicle with concerns about the letters because they have never filed for unemployment insurance. “You must repay…

Indiana Governor Mike Braun is directing his administration to make local governments whole for gas tax revenue missed during the state’s ongoing energy emergency — a move that addresses the funding shortfall Dubois County officials warned about last week. At Braun’s direction, Secretary Lisa Hershman and the Office of Management and Budget will coordinate with…

The Heart of Jasper invites the community to celebrate Independence Day at Downtown Chowdown: Patriotic Park Party on Thursday, July 2, from 5:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at Jaycee Park and Jasper Municipal Pool. This special patriotic edition of Downtown Chowdown features a variety of food trucks, live music by Jon + Stacey, Conner Loveless,…

An Indiana State Trooper is being credited with helping save the life of a man who suffered a serious chainsaw injury Sunday afternoon in Crawford County. On June 28, 2026, at approximately 4:33 p.m., Trooper Blake Leary responded to a medical emergency at Wildridge Resort near Birdseye. Crawford County Dispatch had received a report of…

Dubois County CARES announces the hiring of Hilary Duncan as the organization’s first executive director, marking a significant milestone in the organization’s continued growth and long-term sustainability. Founded as a community coalition focused on youth substance use prevention, Dubois County CARES has evolved into an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening prevention efforts across Dubois…

Monday, the Dubois County Highway Department reported 26 county roads are closed due to rising water levels from the Patoka River, Straight River, Ell Creek, Hunley Creek, Bruner Creek, Indian Creek, Little Flat Creek, and other low-lying areas. In District 1, Madison Township has been hit hardest with nine closures. CR 150 North has two…

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces the renaming of a portion of State Road 237 in Perry County to the “Sergeant Heather J. Glenn Memorial Highway.” The Indiana Department of Transportation announces the renaming of a portion of State Road 237 in Perry County to the “Sergeant Heather J. Glenn Memorial Highway.” Sergeant Heather Glenn…

Jasper Strassenfest’s Half Pot event is back this year with a new way to purchase tickets in addition to traditional booth sales. Strassenfest committee and VU Jasper representatives will have set hours beginning Thursday, July 2 at their Big Red Booth located in front of Ruler Foods in Jasper. Tickets are also now available for…

by Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indiana Capital ChronicleJune 29, 2026 Gross assessed values for commercial, industrial and residential properties collectively rose nearly 10% across Indiana from 2025 to 2026 in the latest state data, less than the 19% jump recorded between 2024 and 2025. Residence value grew slower, despite complaints from struggling homeowners — and skepticism…

With rainfall ranging from 1.5 inches to 3.5 inches in the county overnight, several roadways are now closed due to rising water levels, according to the Dubois County Highway Department In District 1, Madison Township has a newly closed road on CR 875 West south of CR 150 North due to Little Flat Creek. District…

Ferdinand Town Council President Ken Sicard issued a notice to the public regarding the Indiana Department of Transportation’s planned construction of a roundabout at Bretzville Junction. Below is a summary of a meeting hosted by INDOT engineers on plans to construct the roundabout at the Bretzville intersection of State Road 64 and State Road 162….

The Dubois County Highway Department will begin its chip seal overlay process on Monday, June 29th, on Ferdinand Road Northwest and Sunset Drive. Work will take place starting at Ferdinand Road NW near Industrial Park Rd and continue all the way through to Sunset Drive near U.S. 231. Drivers can expect rolling road closures and…

The Rotary Club of Dubois County officially welcomed Derek Budd as its President for the 2026–2027 Rotary year during the Club’s annual Changeover Meeting held on June 25. Budd’s term will begin on July 1. Budd, a Financial Advisor with Eagle Crest Financial and a Jasper resident, has been an active member of the Club since 2016….

by Jack Forrest, Indiana Capital ChronicleJune 25, 2026 Hoosiers sleeping on public property could soon be hit with a max of 60 days in jail and a $500 fine. It is one of more than 160 bills that got past the finish line during the legislative session, with dozens of them taking effect in July….

Four employees reported symptoms after ammonia from a rooftop cooling system was drawn into the facility; one was taken to the hospital. A small anhydrous ammonia leak at Farbest in Huntingburg was quickly located and stopped by Farbest employees on Tuesday morning. Huntingburg Fire Chief Donnie Heim said the leak originated from a failed gasket…

The Huntingburg Common Council took its first formal funding action on the Fourth Street reconstruction project Tuesday night, introducing an additional appropriation ordinance to cover costs beyond what the city had already set aside for the road. The Huntingburg Board of Public Works and Safety approved reconstructing the street by pouring a concrete foundation for…

Based on the beloved movie, Legally Blonde: The Musical follows the journey of Elle Woods, a fashionable and determined young woman who enrolls at Harvard Law School in pursuit of love, only to discover her own strength, intelligence, and potential along the way. Filled with high-energy musical numbers, memorable characters, and plenty of heart, the show celebrates…

Indiana State Police seeking information after citing a Jasper man for installing police lights in his personal vehicle. On Tuesday, June 23, 2026, Trooper Kayla Denk-Mundy cited a Jasper man for displaying red and blue lights in a vehicle and possession of a police radio following an investigation initiated by a citizen tip. At this…

The City of Huntingburg posted this message on its official Facebook account today in response to inaccuracies published on the No BESS in Dubois County Facebook page. There is a link to the Facebook post he refers to at the end of this message. Additionally, we wrote several stories covering the water rate increase process…

While motorists are happy with some of the lowest gas prices in the nation due to Gov. Braun’s gas tax suspension, local authorities aren’t sure how those tax losses will impact the upkeep of local roads.

The Dubois County Highway Department updated the number of roads impacted by high water Tuesday morning. They reported that four county roads remain closed due to water levels from Hunley Creek and Bruner Creek — down from 7 closures in yesterday’s report. Districts 1 and 2 continue to have no active closures. In District 3,…

by Casey Smith, Indiana Capital ChronicleJune 22, 2026 Six months after tapping former state senator Andy Zay to lead the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission, Gov. Mike Braun removed him from the chairman’s post Monday and installed Commissioner Anthony Swinger as the new leader. The shake-up comes days after Braun publicly criticized regulators’ approval of a…

While the county largely escaped any major damage during Sunday evening’s storms and tornados, heavy rain in the southern portion of the county had impacted several roads. The Dubois County Highway Department reported that seven county roads are closed due to rising water levels from Hunley Creek, Bruner Creek, Indian Creek, Short Creek, and Valley…

The Indiana Department of Transportation announced that lane closures on I-64 in Dubois, Spencer, and Perry Counties will begin next week. On Monday, June 29, crews will begin lane closures on I-64 near Ferdinand. These lane closures will occur in the eastbound and westbound passing lanes between the 66-mile marker and the 72-mile marker. Lane…

by Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indiana Capital Chronicle June 18, 2026 Indiana Gov. Mike Braun on Thursday said he wants the state’s top ratepayer advocate to ask regulators to reconsider their decision to allow a $71 million increase for AES Indiana customers. “Yesterday’s decision by the (Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission) to allow another rate increase by…

Where future solar farms, battery storage facilities and other large-scale projects can be built in Dubois County may ultimately come down to a planning document and the county’s approach to zoning based on that document. Philip Roth, senior planner and project manager for American StructurePoint, the firm the county hired to draft a comprehensive plan,…

Two people were arrested for several charges, including Level 1 Felony child molestation, by the Huntingburg Police Department. According to the Dubois County Prosecutor’s Office, the department began an investigation on June 12, 2026. In conjunction with the Southwest Indiana Child Advocacy Coalition Center (SWICACC), several interviews were conducted. Through the course of the investigation,…

The Indiana Department of Transportation announced an emergency lane closure for I-64 in Perry County to allow crews to repair a developing sinkhole under the roadway. Beginning on or around Wednesday, June 17, crews will close the eastbound driving lane of I-64 near St. Croix. This lane closure will occur near the 75-mile marker. Work…

The Indiana Department of Transportation will hold a public open house for a sidewalk installation project along State Road 56 in Ireland. INDOT is installing new sidewalks on both sides of State Road 56 through Ireland. Sidewalk on the south side of State Road 56 will run from North St. James St to County Road…

Dubois County’s America 250 Committee will meet on Tuesday June 23 at 6 p.m. EDT at 2 River Center in Jasper The focus of those organizations attending is to coordinate activities to use resources most effectively. There has been discussion about planned and potential activities, including quilting, the planting and dedication of Liberty Trees, fireworks…

Jasper is spending up to $30,000 to study the impact of the anticipated changes to the division of local income tax dollars among taxing units when Senate Enrolled Act 1 takes effect in 2028. The Board of Public Works and Safety voted unanimously this week to hire Baker Tilly to guide Jasper through the Municipal…

by Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indiana Capital ChronicleJune 12, 2026 Prominent Republican leaders joined Democrats, religious leaders and devout Hoosiers at the Indiana Statehouse on Thursday to condemn faith-based discrimination — a response to anti-Islam comments Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith made last month, including calling the religion a “demonic death cult.” “In recent weeks, words have…

Being for Others Health and Wellness Foundation (BFO) is proud to announce its first round of 2026 Project Grant recipients, awarding a total of $137,500 to 11 organizations advancing health and wellness across Southern Indiana. BFO’s 2026 Project Grant Cycle 1 received 50 applications from 48 organizations serving communities throughout the Foundation’s eight-county region. Applicants…

Jasper – Dubois County CARES has been awarded a $200,000 grant to expand evidence-based substance use prevention and early intervention programming for youth across Dubois County.  The grant will be dispersed over two years beginning July 1, 2026. Funding has been provided in part by Indiana Family and Social Services Administration’s Division of Mental Health…

Mary C. Lange will be honored with the Distinguished Citizen Award at a banquet hosted by Scouting America’s Buffalo Trace Council on Oct. 7, 2026, at the Ferdinand Community Center. The Distinguished Citizen Award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding service and commitment to their communities. The Buffalo Trace Council describes the event as “a…

Jasper is working to open two underutilized park properties up for other uses. The Jasper Park Board approved sending letters to surrounding property owners at both Hochgesang Park and Seng Park as part of efforts to potentially repurpose or clarify ownership of the properties. Legal intern Ella Hopf presented research on both parks, outlining the…

A Huntingburg resident brought a years-long code enforcement dispute back before the city council at Tuesday’s meeting, sparking a wide-ranging conversation about staffing and the limits of the city’s current approach to property violations. Janet Schnell told council members that items had been accumulating on the front porch of a neighboring property despite a permanent…

The US Department of Agriculture’s announcement that New World screwworm (NWS) in the United States serves to remind Hoosiers to watch for unusual flies and/or maggots on livestock, poultry and pets. While not currently found in Indiana, the insect pest could be carried into the state via people or animals that have visited an infested area or…

by Jack Forrest, Indiana Capital ChronicleJune 8, 2026 Legislation to restrict Indiana’s primary elections to registered members of their respective parties stalled the last two sessions. But a Republican state senate candidate’s push for a recount because of alleged “crossover voting” by Democrats has breathed life into the campaign for closed primaries in Indiana.  A…

The Community Foundation awarded $33,659 in grants to support programs and projects across Dubois County, made possible by The Fund for Dubois County. Habitat for Humanity of Dubois County received a $25,000 grant for a new accessibility initiative to construct ADA-compliant ramps for individuals and households who need safer, easier access to their homes. Funded by: The Fund for…

The public is warmly invited to join in a special Holy Mass celebrated by Bishop Joseph M. Siegel to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of Deaconess Memorial Medical Center and to express gratitude for its service to the community. The Mass will be held on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. EDT at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1029…

The Huntingburg Fire Department will receive funding from AES to acquire two new emergency vehicles: a new medical response truck and pumper truck. Fire Chief Donnie Heim presented the vehicle acquisition requests to the Huntingburg Board of Public Works and Safety during its regular meeting on Thursday. According to Heim, the new medical truck would…

Thursday, employees at Kimball’s 15th Street plant learned the parent company, HNI, would be closing the location. According to the company, HNI is consolidating production and personnel from the Jasper 15th Street facility into other existing operations in Jasper and Salem, Indiana, as well as other HNI facilities. The transition of production and employees is expected…

The Huntingburg Board of Public Works and Safety unanimously approved a reconstruction plan for Fourth Street that involves installing a concrete base underneath the existing brick pavers. This, at an estimated $692,000, represents the most expensive of five options presented by VS Engineering to address the deteriorating conditions on the downtown street. “I think we…

The City of Huntingburg invites everyone to join in an evening of fun, fitness, and community at the June 5-5-5 250th 5K Fun Run/Walk and Community Celebration, taking place on Friday, June 12, 2026. The event will begin with registration for the Fun Run/Walk at 4:30 p.m. at Huntingburg City Hall, with activities on 4th…

by Mackenzi Klemann and Tom Davies, Indiana Capital Chronicle June 3, 2026 Gov. Mike Braun extended an emergency order Wednesday suspending Indiana’s gasoline taxes for another 30 days. The suspension of the 62.5 cents per gallon of taxes that would otherwise be collected has contributed to Indiana having the nation’s lowest statewide average pump prices….

Jasper Arts and Dubois County Pride are proud to once again partner on a collaborative community art installation celebrating Pride Month 2026. Titled “In Every Storm, We Shine,” the exhibit highlights the creativity, resilience, and voices of the local community through a large-scale immersive installation located in the Black Box Theater at the Thyen-Clark Cultural Center. The installation features an eight-foot…

Dubois County Commissioners voted to allow a two-week closure of County Road 500 West between 750 South and 900 South to accommodate underground utility work for the AES Crossline Solar project during their meeting on Monday. The closure will enable AES to complete boring operations for underground electrical lines, with work planned to continue 24…

Being for Others Health and Wellness Foundation (BFO) announced Greater Jasper Consolidated Schools and Team OC (Our Community) as recipients of the 2026 Community Collaboration Grant program. The $500,000 investment will support two collaborative projects: “Screens in Balance: Dubois County Digital Wellness” and “Orange County Bridge to Stability Housing Collaborative.” In 2025, BFO worked with…

Several businesses, apartment complexes and residences experienced power outages in Jasper early Tuesday morning after an individual switched off breakers to those locations. According to police, the Jasper Electrical Department responded to multiple reports of power outages and determined the outages were not due to equipment failures but to intentional interference with exterior electrical breaker…

I would like to invite the residents of Dubois County to a rare event at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Jasper on Wednesday, June 3rd at 6:00 PM: a Solemn Latin Mass offered as a First Mass of Thanksgiving for the newly ordained Fr. Daniel Kreilein, a parishioner of St. Joseph’s. Bishop Siegel plans to…