Sermersheim files for Dubois County Prosecutor office
Republican Beth E. Sermersheim has announced her candidacy for Dubois County Prosecutor. She officially filed to seek the office on January 7, 2022. Sermersheim, 35, has been a deputy prosecutor in Dubois County for more than 10 years, having served as the Chief Deputy Prosecutor in Dubois County since 2015. Prosecutor Anthony Quinn, who recently…
Quinn files to run for Dubois County Superior Court Judge
Anthony Quinn has filed to run for Dubois County Superior Court Judge. Quinn filed paperwork Jan. 7 and is seeking the Republican Party nomination. State Senator Mark Messmer recently expressed his support for Quinn’s candidacy. “I have gotten to know Anthony Quinn quite well both personally and professionally during his time as Prosecutor. I know…
Alex Hohl files for election to Dubois County Council District 4
Dubois County Councilman Alex Hohl announced he will seek election subject to the May Republican Primary election. Alex Hohl was selected to represent District 4 (Patoka and Cass Townships) filling a vacancy created by the resignation of longtime Councilman Jerry Hunefeld. He has served since 2020 on the seven-member fiscal body of county government. He also serves…
Midterm election information
This year is the midterm election meaning Dubois County voters will have an opportunity to vote for candidates representing them in several county, township and state positions as well as the seats for U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives 8th District. The filing time period is now open for candidates. The deadline for filing for…
Jasper Chamber set to celebrate two new businesses
The Jasper Chamber of Commerce is celebrating two businesses in Jasper with upcoming ribbon-cutting events. The public is invited to join in welcoming the new businesses to Jasper and Dubois County. On Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at 11 a.m. the chamber will host a ribbon-cutting at the Jasper Train Depot for Lasting Order, a professional…
Public meeting set to discuss regional sewer district study
The Dubois County Commissioners will hold a public meeting at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Haysville on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. to give an update and address questions regarding the regional sewer district study.
Senator Messmer files for reelection
Republican State Senator Mark Messmer filed for reelection in Senate District 48, which includes of Pike and Spencer counties and portions of Dubois, Gibson, Knox, and Warrick counties. Beginning in November 2022, following last year’s redistricting, District 48 will include all of Crawford, Dubois, Gibson, Perry, Pike and Spencer counties. “As a member of the…
Group holding Mid-States Corridor meeting
The Coalition Against the Mid-States Corridor project will hold a public meeting on Tuesday,January 11, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. EST at the Vincennes University Jasper Campus Innovation, Technology and Manufacturing Building in the Technology Auditorium. Per VUJC policy, face masks are required. Organizers will be sharing an update on the project, facts on why…
One death, 87 new Covid cases in Dubois County
The Indiana State Department of Health reported another death in Dubois County on Thursday bringing the total number of Dubois County residents deaths attributed to Covid-19 up to 151. Along with the two new deaths, the state also recorded 87 new Covid-19 cases in Dubois County bringing the total number of cases up to 9,750…
Sheriff Kleinhelter files for re-election
Sheriff Tom Kleinhelter has announced he intends to seek another term as Dubois County Sheriff. Sheriff Kleinhelter officially filed for office on January 5, 2022, on the Republican ballot. “Serving as your sheriff has been a great honor and privilege,” said Sheriff Kleinhelter. “Law enforcement has been my chosen career and I’ve dedicated my life…
Three Dubois County Democrats switch party affiliation
Three current Dubois County office holders have announced they are changing their party affiliation from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party. Dubois County Prosecuting Attorney Anthony Quinn, Dubois County Councilman Craig Greulich and Dubois County Assessor Angie Giesler announced their change in affiliation in a joint press release on Wednesday. Quinn announced his decision…
Stenftenagel files to run for District 2 commissioner seat
Jasper businesswoman Serice Stenftenagel announced today she has filed for the Republican Party nomination for Dubois County Commissioner in District 2 which covers Bainbridge Township and the City of Jasper. As the owner of two successful businesses in Dubois County, Little Si’s Construction and 2 Sign Guys, Stenftenagel brings forth 25 years of business experience…
Looking forward to three crunchy tacos
Smelling the coffee in the hotel lobby was a momentary reprieve for Ty Hunter. The welcoming smell of good mornings and wakefulness had broken through the normal smell of rotten flesh that permeated his world, but even it wasn’t untainted. For Ty, a self-proclaimed morning person, the loss of coffee had been a hard hit…
Heart of Jasper announces grant program for new, existing businesses
Jasper — Heart of Jasper in coordination with The Genesis 12 Project has created a new business incentive to provide financial assistance for new and expanding businesses in the Downtown and Riverfront Areas of Jasper, Indiana. Heart of Jasper is focused on creating a unique and fun environment in downtown Jasper. One of the ways…
Beckman announces bid for District 2 County Commissioner seat
Dubois County Councilperson Beckman seeks open County Commission District 2 seat vacated by retiring Commissioner Elmer Brames. Mary E. “Becky” Beckman, first elected in 2014 to represent District 2 on the County Council, is seeking the Dubois County Commissioner District 2 seat in the 2022 election. “I listen, learn and work for the people of…
State updates Covid-19 guidance for public schools
In accordance with recent updates from the CDC, the Indiana State Department of Health updated K-12 isolation guidance for schools without a mask requirement. If student tests positive: Stay home for 5 days Return to school on Day 6 if asymptomatic or symptoms are resolving andmust mask for Days 6-10 in classroom Fever-free for 24…
Daughters of Isabella Jasper Circle #140 celebrates 100th anniversary
Daughters of Isabella Jasper Circle #140 held their Christmas Membership Dinner and celebrated their 100th anniversary as a Circle on December 13, 2021. The following is a history written by Jasper Circle #140 Regent Kathy Schneider and delivered at the dinner. Schneider recognizes part of this Information was taken from history written by Henrietta Schmitt…
Memorial Hospital recommends vaccinations as monoclonal antibodies in short supply
Memorial Hospital continues to recommend residents that vaccination is the most consistent protection from Covid-19. The monoclonal antibodies used to treat COVID-19 through infusion or IM injections are in short supply across the region, throughout Indiana and nationwide. The Indiana State Department of Health recommends prioritizing monoclonal antibody treatments for those who are at greatest risk…
Jasper School Corp $40M bond addresses needs for next several years
Beginning in 2022 and continuing through 2029, the Greater Jasper Consolidated School Corporation will take on updates and maintenance projects affecting most of its buildings and some of its sports facilities. Here is an overview of the projects for 2022. At Jasper High School, the Career and Technical Education classroom area will be expanded to…
Memorial Hospital urges action as hospitalizations surge
Although some believe “Covid-19 is over,” caregivers at Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center have experienced quite the opposite. The hospital listed a number of issues occurring in an effort to help the community understand what is happening at Hoosier hospitals. Here are a few issues hospitals are seeing right now. Indiana hospitals are seeing…
Support and prayer vigil information for Dubois teens involved in crash
Friends and family members of the teens involved in the fatal crash last Friday have launched a GoFundMe page for funeral expenses for Landon Mattingly. The 18-year-old was set to graduate early from Northeast Dubois High School but was killed in the crash that occurred on Jasper-Dubois Road Friday morning. According to the GoFundMe page,…
18-year-old killed in head-on collision
An 18-year-old Dubois resident was killed in a head-on collision Friday morning on Jasper-Dubois Road. According to state police, Corbyn Musick, 17, of Dubois, was driving a Kia Soul northeast on the Jasper-Dubois Road about 3.5 miles north of State Road 164 at about 11 a.m. when an oncoming 2007 Audi A4 crossed the centerline….
Rescuers save rare deer
Conservation officers rescued a deer from a cave and clocked some training hours at the same time. The incident began when a motorist narrowly missed a deer as it leaped across a rural Crawford County road Wednesday night. The driver took a moment to check on the deer that had dropped out of sight on…
Dubois County Park improvements on docket for 2022
The Dubois County Park is expected to have some improvements completed in the coming year if a contractor’s bid is approved Monday at the Dubois County Commissioner’s meeting. Park board president Christine Prior presented the bid ranges to the county council earlier this week. According to Prior, the bids ranged from $855,000 to $915,000 for…
Property purchase and sale highlights of Huntingburg Council meeting
The Huntingburg Common Council approved purchasing the property at 405 N. Main Street to potentially consider for additional parking. The property owner approached the city to see if they were interested and after completing the required appraisals, the council approved the purchase price of $155,250. Additionally on Tuesday, the council approved selling the building at…
Three new probationary troopers assigned to Jasper District
Three new troopers reported for duty at the ISP-Jasper District this month. Probationary troopers now begin their next phase of instruction, a three-month field training period, working alongside veteran troopers. Field training aims to give troopers a practical application to the training they received throughout the formal academy. Upon completing field training, the troopers will…
Memorial Hospital revises COVID-19 visitation policy
Memorial Hospital and Health Care has revised its visitation policy to the following. These take effect Wednesday, December 15. Masks continue to be required for entry into Memorial Hospital and all clinics and must be worn during the entire stay. Visiting hours at Memorial Hospital are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Visitors must be age…
Area business and organizations gathering donations for storm-ravaged areas
It is estimated that nearly 30 tornados ripped through several Midwest states causing extensive damage and loss of life overnight Friday into Saturday morning. In response, several area companies and organizations are taking up collections for relief efforts in areas impacted by the devastating storms and tornados. We are adding to the list as new…
25 years of foundational impact
Generosity has always been and continues to be a part of Dubois County’s foundational success. There are scores of projects in the county bearing the names of those who helped make them possible through their time, talents and treasures. Baseball and football fields, libraries, bits and buildings of Dubois County history, pieces of art, modern…
Men’s recovery home efforts moving forward, seeking property
The importance of a step up or forward can’t be overlooked along the path to recovery from addiction. In Dubois County, an initiative invigorated by a $4.4 million grant from Eli Lilly and carried along with the help of community members is progressing towards providing more and more steps for our neighbors struggling with addictions….
Dubois County native receives first relocation impact grant
Justin Neal has become the first recipient of the 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 initiative with TMap to incentivize out-of-state workers to move to Dubois County. The program grants individuals $5,000…
