Avian flu outbreak detected in Dubois County
This story has been updated here. An outbreak of avian flu has been detected in a Dubois County farm, according to the Indiana Board of Animal Health. According to Tammy Humbert, Dubois County Emergency Management director, this is not as severe a situation as the 2016 outbreak. That outbreak resulted in an estimated 258,045 turkeys…
Matt Johnson files for County Council District 1 seat
Matt Johnson of Jasper has filed for the County Council District 1 seat in the Democratic Primary election in May. “Dubois County needs a new voice for the future of the county,” stated Johnson. “I am running for this office to make sure my neighbors and the rest of District 1 have a say in…
Jasper: 3rd Avenue to close beginning Wednesday
The City of Jasper will close a portion of 3rd Avenue beginning Wednesday February 9, 2022 in association with the current utility project. Work will take about two months and the traffic signal at the intersection of 3rd Avenue and Meridian road will be changing to a four-way stop (flashing red all 4 ways). The closure will be east…
Giesler seeks reelection as Dubois County Assessor
Dubois County Assessor Angela (Angie) Giesler of Jasper has filed for reelection subject to the Republican Primary election in May. Giesler was elected as the Assessor in 2018. She previously served as Deputy Assessor for 12 years and Deputy Auditor for seven years in Dubois County. Before coming to work for the county, Angie was employed…
County Commissioners reverse decision on Covid-19 Memorial
The Dubois County Commissioners rescinded a decision to allow a volunteer group to place a memorial recognizing the front-line workers and victims of the Covid-19 pandemic on the courthouse grounds. Originally voted on late last summer, Commissioners Chad Blessinger and Nick Hostetter both stated they wanted to reconsider the decision after hearing push-back from the…
Third recipient of Dubois County relocation grant announced
The Dubois County Relocation Impact Grant incentivizes out-of-state workers to move to Dubois County. Bonnie Bee McKeefrey has become the third recipient of a $5,000 Dubois County Relocation Impact Grant. This grant is provided in partnership with The Dubois County Community Foundation and Radius Indiana and is part of the Make My Move/Choose Southern Indiana…
IU and Dubois County partnering on Sustaining Hoosier Communities initiative
Indiana University and Dubois County are expanding their community development collaboration with the Center for Rural Engagement’s innovative Sustaining Hoosier Communities initiative. Sustaining Hoosier Communities (SHC) connects IU Bloomington faculty, their courses and the energy of hundreds of students to address projects ranging from health and wellness to infrastructure planning and natural resource management. Representing…
Sultan’s Run making plans to add cottages, new family entertainment facility
Depending on construction schedules and supply chain issues, Sultan’s Run should be adding ten new cottages and a family-oriented virtual sports entertainment venue by 2023. Chris Tretter, co-owner of Sultan’s Run, presented a renewed plan of updates for the Jasper Planning Commission Wednesday evening. “When Steve Braun bought Sultan’s around about a dozen years ago,…
Memorial Hospital announces certain offices closed Friday
The following Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center medical facilities will CLOSED unless noted for Friday, February 4, 2022: Country Health Center- Montgomery, IN Dale Family Medicine – Dale, IN Dr. Qadir- Pulmonology Clinic- Jasper, IN Ferdinand Family Medicine- Ferdinand, IN French Lick Family Medicine – French Lick, IN Heartland Cardiology- Jasper, IN Holland Family…
Neighbors concerned about Library Square townhome project
Several neighbors to the Library Square development appeared at the Jasper Board of Zoning Appeals and Planning Commission meeting to express concerns about the housing project. The proposal from Premier Property Management Kerstiens Realty to build two townhomes with nine units each (18 in total) on the property set between Main, Jackson, 10th and 11th…
Health dept. and Covid-19 testing site close Thursday
The Dubois County Health Department, 1187 South Saint Charles Street, and the Dubois County Regional Covid Testing site, 400 South Clay Street, will be closed Thursday, February 3, 2022.
Brother shredder
Brother Gabriel Cortés uses his skills as a skateboarder to spread a message of love and faith. The 44-year-old New Hampshire native a Franciscan Friar of the Immaculate based out of Bloomington. He was invited to bring his message highlighted with jumps, kicks and crashes to Holy Trinity Catholic Schools on Wednesday as part of…
City of Huntingburg offices closed Thursday
Due to the incoming ice storm, all City of Huntingburg offices will be closed on Thursday, February 3, 2022. The Huntingburg Transit System will not be operating. The City is urging residents to stay home if possible. In case of a utility emergency, please call the Huntingburg Emergency Line at (812) 683-2327
Memorial Hospital announces closures for Thursday
The following Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center medical facilities will CLOSED unless noted for Thursday, February 3, 2022: Huntingburg Urgent Care, Huntingburg, IN Country Health Center- Montgomery, IN Dale Family Medicine – Dale, IN Dr. Qadir- Pulmonology Clinic- Jasper, IN Ferdinand Family Medicine- Ferdinand, IN French Lick Family Medicine – French Lick, IN Heartland…
2022 Women of the Heartland event canceled; lab screening still available
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the staff at Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center has canceled this year’s Women of the Heartland educational event. However, to continue this program’s focus on improving the health of the community, Memorial Hospital will once again offer a free lab screening to the first 250 people to register….
INDOT prepares for winter storm, asks motorists to avoid unnecessary travel
The Indiana Department of Transportation is preparing for a major winter storm expected to impact all regions of the state over the next two to three days. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued winter storm warnings for areas north of I-70 from 7 a.m. Wednesday morning to 1 a.m. Friday morning and winter storm…
Local legislators discuss agenda with constituents
Questions from the crowd of about 75 people in attendance at a recent meeting with Dubois County legislators centered around education-related issues and the Mid-States Corridor for the most part. Representatives Steve Bartels and Shane Lindauer as well as State Senator Mark Messmer were in attendance at the inaugural 2022 legislative breakfast to discuss bills…
Boards consider Library Square project variances
The Jasper Board of Zoning Appeals and Planning Commission are set to meet Wednesday, February 2, 2022, the Jasper Common Council chambers at City Hall. Both groups have the Library Square project on the agenda for discussion. The board of zoning appeals will consider a use variance for the development planned by Premier Property Management…
Strassenfest Committee announces theme, Hoffmarschalls and adjusted location
Although the 44th annual Strassenfest will be moved from its normal location this year to make way for the construction that will be underway in downtown Jasper, the committee announced an interesting addition as well as revealed the theme and Hoffmarschalls for the street festival. This year’s theme will be “A Great German Time”, and…
Menjivar appointed to Dubois County Election Board
The Dubois County Democratic Party chairperson, Mike Kendall announced that Eber Menjivar of Jasper has been appointed to serve on the Dubois County Election Board as the Democratic Party representative. “Menjivar is an outstanding young man that has a proven record of leadership, and will serve the people of Dubois County well,” stated Kendall. Currently,…
County adds another option for proper disposal of U.S. flags
In partnership with the National Association of Counties, the National Flag Foundation, Dubois County has installed a flag retirement box, at no cost to the county, at the Dubois County Health Department 1187 S St Charles Street, Jasper. Flags should be folded respectfully before being placed in the box. The United States Flag Code prescribes…
Dubois County jobless rate under 1 percent
Dubois County’s jobless rate for December came in at 0.8 percent or about 170 employable residents. Tying for second with five other counties, the only other county with a lower unemployment rate in Indiana is Lagrange County at 0.7 percent. In December of 2020, unemployment stood at 3.1 percent in Dubois County or about 710…
Dubois County officials attend legislative conference
Jackie McPherron, County Recorder, and Kitty Merkley, County Treasurer were two of about 200 county officials from around the state who attended the Association of Indiana Counties (AIC) 2022 Legislative Conference. County officials met with their legislators to express their concerns about local government issues at this two-day event sponsored by the AIC. The event…
Water main replacement to impact Third Ave/Meridian Road
The City of Jasper will be replacing a water main in the Third Avenue and Meridian Road area. Work will begin on Monday, January 31, 2022 and is set to last about two months. The area impacted by this project is Third Avenue east from Meridian Road to Gun Club Road and South Meridian Road…
Focused on your fitness
A stylized painting of a fanged gorilla with a mohawk looms over the gym as punk rock music quietly accents Matt Johnson’s calm instructions for his clients as he moves them through the focused workouts he creates. The polished concrete floor gym reflects dozens of personal paintings, hundreds of stickers and multiple framed photographs of…
County Council approves $500,000 for downtown revitalization project
The Dubois County Council approved $500,000 to assist the City of Jasper in the Downtown Revitalization project currently underway. The decision came after a lengthy discussion on the county’s responsibility to assist in the beautification and upgrades to the streets and sidewalks planned for the county seat. Council president Mike Kluesner expressed concern for the…
Birk files for Dubois County Superior Court judge
Jasper attorney John E. Birk announced his candidacy for judge of the Dubois Superior Court, having filed his notice on January 10, 2022, subject to the Democratic primary on May 3, 2022 “Duty, honor, country,” Birk explained the reason for filing. “Duty, honor, country are the institutional values pounded in us by the U.S. Military…
Girl Scout project supports new child resiliency center
To earn the Girl Scout Gold Award, Rachel Hollinden decided to work with the local child resiliency center to support children and families needs in times of distress. In support of the “Center on 5th”, Rachel refurbished and repurposed four large wooden book storage shelving units into Activity and Toy Centers. The shelving units were…
Dubois County Cares hires Candy Neal as grant coalition manager
Dubois County CARES welcomes Candy Neal as its DFC (Drug-Free Communities) grant coalition manager. The mission of Dubois County CARES (Coalition for Adolescent Resiliency and Empowerment Strategies) is to empower youth to be alcohol and drug free. Candy is a native of St. Louis and has lived in Jasper for the last 24 years. She…
Buyers Market hosting grand opening
Buyer’s Market, LLC, an off-price retailer, announces the grand opening celebration of the newly expanded store to be held Thursday, January 27, 2022, in Jasper. Located at 839 3rd Avenue in Jasper Manor Shopping Center, customers will now find 18,000 square feet of name-brand merchandise at incredible savings. Buyer’s Market purchases secondary market goods from…
Dubois County Prosecutor: Preventing human trafficking
In 2010, by Presidential Proclamation, January was dedicated as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. This form of exploitation is often not understood or openly discussed. However, there are thousands of victims in the United States and millions worldwide. “Human trafficking is not a crime that most people would identify as being a problem…
