Commissioners advance limited zoning proposal as moratorium expiration approaches
The Dubois County Board of Commissioners voted Monday, Sept. 21, at its regular meeting to move forward with a $28,000 contract with consulting firm American Structurepoint to draft a limited zoning ordinance covering large-scale developments — solar, battery storage, data centers and wind — in the county’s unincorporated areas. The vote doesn’t adopt zoning. It…
Little and Junior Miss Herbstfest pageant contestants announced
The 2026 Huntingburg Herbstfest Little and Junior Miss Queen Pageant is set for Friday, September 25, 2026, at Huntingburg City Park starting at 7:00 p.m. EST. A group of 15 contestants are competing for the title of 2026 Little Miss Herbstfest, who will be crowned by Little Miss Herbstfest 2025 Saylor King. A group of…
Huntingburg Herbstfest crowns 2026 royalty
The Huntingburg Herbstfest Queen Pageant was held Sunday night at Market Street Park in Huntingburg. Amerynn Fetter was crowned Miss Herbstfest. Fetter is a 2026 graduate of Southridge High School and is currently a freshman at the University of Southern Indiana. She is the daughter of Mark and Tina Fetter. Janell Hill was first runner-up,…
Dubois County officials recommend raising local income tax to 1.9 percent, up from 1.2 percent
Dubois County’s local governments have recommended raising the county’s local income tax rate from 1.2 percent to 1.9 percent, potentially starting in 2029. The Municipal Unit Strategic Taskforce, or MUST, agreed to the recommendation at a meeting last Thursday. State law passed in 2025 and 2026 lets counties form a MUST made up of the…
Heart of Jasper announces 2026 Mingle on Main fundraiser
Heart of Jasper is excited to announce the return of Mingle on Main, its annual fundraising event celebrating downtown Jasper and the people, businesses, and community partners who make it special. The event will take place Friday, October 2, from 6–9 p.m. in downtown Jasper. Mingle on Main offers guests an evening filled with delicious…
Indiana school voucher use has flipped from low-income families to more high-income families using them
Enrollment in Indiana’s Choice Scholarship school voucher program slowed in overall growth for the second year in a row last school year, new data from the state shows, but the number of higher income families using the program increased.
Latino Festival returns with more food, more music and more dancing
Dubois County’s Latino Festival returns to Market Street Park on Saturday, Sept. 19, highlighting the county and region’s multicultural fabric with traditional dances, food and music. Now in its 12th year, the event runs from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Sept. 19 and is organized by ALASI, Asociación Latinoamericana del Sur de Indiana, a…
Cat Tales: Plump’s possible air double dribble
(This is excerpt #6 from the book currently being written by Greg Eckerle called “Cat Tales: Jasper Sports Stories.” Eckerle can be reached at gregeckerle@twc.com.) The 1954 basketball state championship game that Jasper’s Cyril Birge officiated was viewed beforehand as a boring mismatch – tiny Milan versus big city Muncie Central. But the completely unexpected outcome,…
Dubois County CARES welcomes 3 new board members, 5 subcommittee members
Dubois County CARES is welcoming three new members to its board of directors and five new members to its subcommittees, bringing additional experience, community connections and fresh perspectives to the organization’s youth-focused efforts on substance-use prevention. “CARES is excited to welcome these new board and subcommittee members and grateful for the experience, passion and perspectives…
Road closure planned for State Road 164 in Dubois County
The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a road closure for State Road 164 in Dubois County. Beginning on or around Monday, September 28, crews will close State Road 164 near Celestine. This closure will occur between County Road 900 East and County Road 1000 East. This closure will allow crews to replace a culvert. Work…
Holland Fest returns with plenty of food, wiener dog races, ice cream, and a nod to America’s 250th
Holland — Holland is set to celebrate the town, its residents and the country’s 250th with the annual Holland Fest opening Friday evening. According to Kelsey Erny, now in her second year as event chair, the festival’s success is measured in how much it impacts the community. Last year and the year before, the fest…
Indiana continues gas tax reimbursements
by Mackenzi Klemann, Indiana Capital ChronicleSeptember 15, 2026 The Indiana State Board of Finance on Tuesday approved its third round of reimbursements to local governments for losses incurred during the state’s gas tax suspension. The three-member board unanimously approved roughly $139 million in reimbursements from the State Highway Fund to replace July revenue from Indiana’s…
Why Abe Lincoln in sunglasses will be on Indiana election ballots
by Tom Davies, Indiana Capital ChronicleSeptember 15, 2026 An image of a sunglasses-wearing Abraham Lincoln will appear near the top of Indiana election ballots this fall. That is the emblem submitted by the Lincoln Party to appear in the section for voters choosing to cast straight-ticket ballots — even though the newly formed party’s only…
Democracy Day: A guide to how Indiana makes its laws
by Casey Smith, Indiana Capital ChronicleSeptember 15, 2026 Our newsroom doesn’t take democracy for granted, and we hope you don’t either. This story is part of an international celebration called Democracy Day, to remind us all to value our democracy and work to protect it. Below you will learn about the legislative process to turn…
100 Cooks for Our Community raises record $552,000 for Dubois County Young Life
Dubois County Young Life will receive $552,000 from this year’s 100 Cooks for Our Community fundraiser held Saturday evening at the Huntingburg Event Center. Originally launched as Old National Bank’s signature fundraising event in the area, the event features 100 local celebrity chefs serving their signature dishes in a buffet-style setting. Attendees are invited to…
Being for Others Health & Wellness Foundation launches County Health & Wellness networks across Southern Indiana
Being for Others Health and Wellness Foundation (BFO) has launched a series of county-based Health & Wellness Networks to bring together organizations, community leaders, service providers, and residents working to improve health and wellness throughout Southern Indiana. The BFO Health & Wellness Networks represent an evolution of the community Advisory Councils that were previously hosted…
Dubois County Democratic Party hosting grand opening of Ferdinand headquarters, Sept. 16
Ferdinand–The Dubois County Democratic Party is proud to announce the grand opening of its new county headquarters on Wednesday, September 16, at a historic downtown Ferdinand location that will serve as a gathering place for community engagement, volunteer activities, candidate events, and party operations. The opening celebration will begin at 7:00 p.m., with doors opening at 6:30…
Father John Boeglin named 2026 Hoosier German-American of the Year
The Indiana German Heritage Society has named Father John Boeglin as the 2026 Hoosier German-American of the Year. Father Boeglin is a senior priest in the Diocese of Evansville and is from Haubstadt. Father John has been extremely active in preserving and promoting the German culture in southwestern Indiana, especially during the many years he…
Dr. Travis Madison appointed Assistant Vice President and Dean at Vincennes University Jasper
Vincennes University President Dr. Chuck Johnson announced Dr. Travis Madison as the new Assistant Vice President and Dean of the Vincennes University Jasper Campus. The decision was made after the university conducted a nationwide search for the next leader of the Jasper campus. “I have known Travis professionally for some time and have appreciated the opportunity this…
Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari named World’s best Water Park, top water coasters, and wooden roller coaster
The best water park, wooden roller coaster, and top three water park rides in the world are all in Santa Claus, Indiana, according to the voters of Amusement Today. Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari accepted three highly coveted titles in the 2026 Golden Ticket Awards from Amusement Today at a ceremony in Austin, Texas this weekend. A…
Nuclear micro modular reactor to be installed at Naval Weapons Station Crane
The Department of Defense announced plans to install Indiana’s first advanced nuclear Micro Modular Reactor (MMR) at Naval Weapons Station (NWS) Crane no later than September 2028. The project implements President Donald J. Trump’s executive orders to deploy advanced nuclear reactor technologies for national security and reinvigorate the nuclear industrial base. The commercially owned and…
Tax abatement moves Woodworks development forward
Jasper–The Jasper Economic Development Commission approved a 10-year phased property tax abatement for Woodworks LLC’s redevelopment of the former Indiana Furniture/Indiana Desk building on Mill Street, scoring the project 96 out of 100 points at Wednesday’s meeting. The board’s vote was unanimous. Woodworks LLC is a partnership between Premier Property Management and Krempp Construction, which…
2026 Herbstfest Miss, Pre-teen Miss and Little Mister contestants announced
The 2026 Huntingburg Herbstfest Miss and Pre-Teen Miss Queen Pageants are set for Sunday, September 20th at Market Street Park in Huntingburg, starting at 5:00 p.m. EST. Because seating is limited, we ask the audience to bring lawn chairs and blankets to sit and enjoy the pageant at Market Street Park. Miss: The following six…
Dubois Ruritan celebrates Septemberfest this Saturday
The Dubois community will celebrate its 24th Annual Septemberfest on Saturday, September 12, at Dubois Community Park, with a full day of races, food, live music, and family activities under the event’s longtime theme of “Good Friends, Good Food, Good Times.” The day kicks off at 8 a.m. with the Dubois FCA 5K/10K Walk &…
Eagle roosts at home for first annual Patriot Day Challenge
Premier Property Management was able to keep the Eagle roosting at Kerstiens Company headquarters downtown in the first annual Patriot Day Challenge. Organized by Glenn Buechlein, the first annual event was designed to bring the community together while honoring those who serve. Timed to a week when the nation marks Patriot Day and remembers September…
Call for artists to help decorate Jasper Mayor’s office
Jasper Mayor Ryan Craig, in partnership with Jasper Arts, is accepting proposals from artists interested in creating a commissioned artwork for display in the Mayor’s office at Jasper City Hall. Craig wants to transform a wall in his office into a vibrant, inviting space that reflects the spirit of the community, creating a visually engaging,…
Actors Community Theatre holding auditions for ‘Frankenstein: The Radio Play’
Actors Community Theatre Inc. (ACT) is eager to announce auditions for its upcoming production of “Frankenstein: The Radio Play”, adapted by Philip Grecian from the novel by Mary Wollstencraft Shelley. Performances will be held on October 8-10, 2026, at the Thyen-Clark Cultural Center Black Box Theatre. Auditions for Frankenstein: The Radio Play will take place…
Windows on her world
Tell City native Stacey Peak was on top of the world in New York City on Sept. 10, 2001.
Resident’s complaints spur Huntingburg Council to weigh beautification push
Huntingburg–A resident’s blunt assessment of rundown buildings and eyesores last month has pushed the Huntingburg Common Council to consider a townwide beautification effort. Randy Wahl, who told the council he was a councilman in Texas before moving to the area, spent several minutes of citizen comment time cataloging what he called long-neglected properties around town:…
