County Commissioners, councilmembers to discuss American Rescue Plan Act funding
The Dubois County Commissioners and Dubois County Council will hold a joint session in their chambers on the second floor of the Dubois County Annex, 602 Main Street, Jasper, at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, April 25, 2022, to discuss and consider an ordinance regarding the planned use of funding through the American Rescue Plan Act…
Abatements, $2M grant, more discussed at Jasper Common Council meeting
The Jasper Common Council heard the city had received a Next Level Trails grant for $2 million to be used to connect the Riverwalk from Buffalo Trace to St. Charles through 30th Street and Northwood Avenue. Not many details were available but this 1.6-mile addition is a continuation of a project that will culminate in…
Jasper Chamber hosting Coffee and Conversation with Sen. Braun
The Jasper Chamber of Commerce is hosting U.S. Senator Mike Braun for some coffee and conversation on Friday, May 6 from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Jasper Train Depot. The event is limited to the first 40 RSVPs. Contact the Chamber at chamber@jasperin.org or by phone at 812-482-6866 no later than Tuesday, May 3.
$1.93M in Community Crossings grants going to local transportation projects
Dubois County communities will receive over $1.9 million in state matching grants for road and bridge improvement projects as part of the biannual Community Crossings Matching Grant program. The funds are dedicated to road and bridge preservation, road reconstruction, intersection improvements, guardrail replacements and signage, and can cover material costs for chip sealing and crack…
Empty building to be rejuvenated in Downtown Jasper
Downtown Fitness & Running will open its doors on a new location on the Jasper Square beginning May 2. Owners Jamie and KJ Jahn will be moving their running-focused shop next to Merle Norman in the slot previously taken up by Jo + Co at 609 Main Street. The move signifies something bigger for the…
Spencer County Democratic Party to welcome Congressional and Secretary of State Candidates at JFK Dinner April 24
The Spencer County Democratic Party is pleased to welcome Ray McCormick, candidate for U.S. Representative in Indiana’s 8th District, and Destiny Scott Wells, candidate for Secretary of State, as featured speakers at the annual Spencer County JFK Dinner and Silent Auction on Sunday, April 24th at the Spencer County Youth & Community Center in Chrisney….
Downtown Revitalization project set to start in May
Work on the Courthouse Square Infrastructure and Revitalization Project is set to begin in May. The construction of the estimated $5 million* project is being completed by Ragle Construction with engineering and planning by VS Engineering and REA. The county has invested $500,000 into the construction as well. [Updated: The Jasper Board of Public Works…
Coalition Against the Mid-States Corridor hosting town hall meeting April 21
There will be another Town Hall Meeting by the Coalition Against the Mid-States Corridor on April 21, 2022, at the Mitchell Emerson School Gym from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. The group will provide updated details regarding the Route P announcement as well as discuss the importance of attending the two public hearings on the 26th…
Section of West First street closed for gas main maintenance
Huntingburg — The City of Huntingburg Gas Department has closed West First Street, between West First Avenue and Pebble Beach Drive, for gas main maintenance work until further notice. Please plan to use an alternate route during the work.
Starbucks to open in Jasper this fall
Starbucks plans on opening a new location on Jasper’s north side this fall. According to a company spokesperson, the new store, which will feature a drive-thru, will be located at 4292 N. Newton Street (in front of Home Depot). The new location expects to employ 25 to 30 individuals.
Maps, Mid-States Corridor draft published
The Mid-States Corridor Project Team has identified Alternative P as the preferred route for the improved highway connection in southern Indiana. The comment period has opened now. There is information on how to comment below. The Tier 1 Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) was released today, marking a significant project milestone. Alternative P improvements extend…
Celebrate Earth Day April 21 with Paper Shredding Day in Jasper
Kimball International’s Recycling Center is offering a free paper shredding day for Earth Day, Thursday, April 21 at the 1550 Power Drive on the south side of Jasper. The drive-thru event will last from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. EDT. The event is for residents or businesses and there is no weight limit on the…
Historical significance of Huntingburg home highlighted as city considers demolition
The Huntingburg Common Council heard from several advocates for historical preservation in light of a plan to demolish a home at 405 North Main Street to create more parking for the Fourth Street. The process began last November when the property owner approached the city to see if they were interested in purchasing the property….
Hoosiers to get $125 refunds as state gives back $545M in surplus
Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced today that Hoosiers should expect to begin receiving the $125 Automatic Taxpayer Refund in the coming weeks. The state surplus triggered Indiana’s automatic tax-refund law, with an estimated $545 million being divided evenly among Hoosier taxpayers. The state estimated 4.3 million taxpayers will receive the $125 refund. “I’m beyond thrilled…
Severe weather cancels first Downtown Chowdown of the year
Due to severe weather in the forecast, April’s Downtown Chowdown is canceled. The next event will happen on May 11.
Mid-States Corridor route recommendation announced, Environmental Impact Statement to be released Friday
After more than two years of deliberation through the pandemic, the Lockmueller Group has submitted the recommendation for the Mid-State Corridor Project. Alternative P is the preferred route. It is a 54-mile extension stretching from the U.S. 231 intersection with Interstate 64 on the south border of Dubois County. The improved route runs north/south through…
Schuck wins match at Guns & Hoses (video)
Dubois County Coroner Katie Schuck held nothing back as she handily won her match at the annual Guns & Hoses event in Evansville Saturday. Schuck relied heavily on a jab, cross, and jab, hook combos that kept Evansville Fire Fighter Paige Jones constantly off balance during the three-round bout. This is Schuck’s second win at…
Jasper wins Strongest Town contest
A month ago, the Strongest Town Contest launched with a field of 16 contestants chosen by Strong Towns staff from among a host of applicants. The Sweet 16 featured communities of many shapes and sizes, with approaches to building strength and financial resilience as unique as the places, themselves. Through successive rounds we learned more…
Seven Jasper property owners take advantage of Façade Grant Program
The City of Jasper Façade Grant Program in coordination with Heart of Jasper has selected the recipients of the second round of grants. Seven façade projects will be awarded matching funds up to $10,000 each upon completion of the work and adherence to the Facade Grant guidelines. All work must be completed in 2022. The…
Partnerships, donations provide violin instruction to first graders at Jasper Elementary
Four days a week, first-graders at Jasper Elementary School file into an open classroom during their longest recess of the day for violin lessons. The program offered through a partnership between Strings, Inc. and the school corporation is funded by grants and donations from Dubois County Community Foundation, JETT (Jasper Endows Today and Tomorrow), Friends…
Dubois County Sheriff’s Office adds app to assist residents with services
Sheriff Tom Kleinhelter announced the department has launched a new smartphone app to better serve the residents of Dubois County. “We are all connected to the world around us through our smartphones,” said Sheriff Kleinhelter. “This app will allow us to send out alerts regarding weather or other emergency situations and has several useful links…
Priest placed on administrative leave in light of allegation
The following is a statement from the diocese in regards to an allegation of sexual misconduct involving Father Bernie Etienne The Diocese of Evansville has received an allegation of sexual misconduct against Father Bernie Etienne, a priest of the diocese, which is alleged to have occurred more than 20 years ago. Civil authorities and the…
Community Foundation 2021 annual report released
Dubois County Community Foundation announces the release of its 2021 Report to the Public. The report serves as the nonprofit’s annual report and includes a financial summary, strategic priorities, and features the impact the Community Foundation and its donors have had on the community. Highlights of the Community Foundation’s achievements in 2021 include: Over $4.5…
Potential solar park prompts commissioners to explore regulatory options
In response to interest from a national renewable energy company, the county commissioners are considering creating a process to approve such large-scale projects. Commissioner Chad Blessinger stated EDP Renewables has an option on about a thousand acres near the Duff area to create a solar panel park. The county does not have any type of…
Orange County Fiber beginning fiber optic buildout; opens new office in Jasper
Invigorated through federal and state grants, Orange County Fiber is expanding fiber optic through portions of Dubois County. The company is a division of the Orange County Rural Electric Membership Cooperative To support residents wishing to use the services offered through Orange County Fiber, the company opened an office in Jasper on March 28, 2022….
Memorial Hospital to host Earth Day Education Fair April 22
Join the Stewardship Committee at Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Friday, April 22 for an Earth Day Education Fair outside the front entrance at Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center, located at 800 W. 9th Street in Jasper. Featured at the educational event will be booth presenters highlighting…
Commissioners hold off on closing two Birdseye railroad crossings
The Dubois County Commissioners decided not to take any action on a request from Norfolk Southern to close two railroad crossings near Birdseye. The railroad offered the county up to $50,000 to close two county road railroad crossings — King Street’s west entrance to State Road 64 and County Road 1175. According to the railroad,…
Spring property tax statements being mailed, due May 10
Dubois County taxpayers should not that tax statements will be mailed on April 4, 2022, with the spring installment of property taxes due on Tuesday, May 10, 2022. Payment for property taxes should be mailed to the courthouse, placed in the drop box located on the corner of the Annex Building at Sixth and Jackson…
Jasper advances to final round of Strongest Town contest; voting begins Monday
The city of Jasper won the match-up in the Final Four and are in the Championship round against Norwood, Ohio. Voting will start on Monday, April 4th after 3 p.m. Central time immediately following the live webinar. Jasper’s Mayor Dean Vonderheide will participate in the webinar. Here is the Championship Round Live Webinar registration link. https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_h9JNIFrlTLW0_Z0qVaJObg It will feature…
Early voting for May Primary begins Tuesday, April 5
Early voting for the May 3 Primary begins next Tuesday, April 5. All registered Indiana voters are eligible to vote absentee in person. A valid photo ID is required to vote absentee in person. The final day for voters to be registered to vote in the May 3 Primary is Monday, April 4. Online registration…
State Road 164 to close April 7 for pipe replacement
The Indiana Department of Transportation announced a complete road closure for State Road 164 between Jasper and Celestine on April 7. Beginning on or around Thursday, April 7, INDOT maintenance crews will begin the process to extract and replace a culvert pipe across State Road 164 between Steinbottom Road and Celestine. This operation requires a…
