Purdue: Indiana farmland prices hit record high in 2021
The Purdue Farmland Value and Cash Rents Survey suggests farmland prices across Indiana have risen to all-time highs in June of 2021. Statewide, top-quality farmland averaged $9,785 per acre, up 14.1% from the same time last year. The high growth rate for top quality farmland was closely followed by the growth in average and poor…
Mobile vaccine clinic planned at Strassenfest
The Indiana Department of Health is offering a free COVID-19 mobile vaccine clinic during the Jasper Strassenfest. The Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson vaccines will be available. Anyone age 12 and older can receive the Pfizer vaccine, while people age 18 and older can receive the J&J vaccine. Appointments are not required, so individuals can…
Nine new Covid-19 cases over weekend
The Indiana State Department of Health has reported nine new COVID-19 cases in Dubois County since Friday. The state health department has recorded a total of 6,310 positive cases in the county since the pandemic began and 118 deaths related to the virus. This data is pulled from the ISDH Covid-19 Dashboard at https://www.coronavirus.in.gov/2393.htm, which…
Jasper adds new bloodhound team
When the City of Jasper hired Clint Stewart in February they also gained his trained bloodhound, Makya. The pair came as a team from the Boone County Sheriff’s Office where Clint had served for nearly 13 years before deciding to move to Dubois County last year. There he served as a patrol deputy, detective, and…
Ribbon cutting celebrates girl scout’s Gold Award project at Bohnert Park
The public is invited to attend a special ribbon-cutting event at Jasper’s Bohnert Park at 2 p.m. on Monday, August 2, 2021. Caroline Kieffner of Girl Scout Troop #108 in Jasper, Indiana has completed her Gold Award project. The Gold Award is the highest award in Girl Scouts. Her project helps the community with the…
Jasper Dubois Road to close next Tuesday
On Tuesday, August 3, Wednesday, August 4, and Thursday, August 5, Jasper Dubois Road will be closed between county roads 175 East and 325 East for two separate culvert replacements. The road is expected to be closed between the hours of 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. weather permitting or any unforeseen circumstances.
Friday: 10 new Covid-19 cases recorded in Dubois County
The Indiana State Department of Health reported 10 new COVID-19 cases in Dubois County on Friday. The state health department has recorded a total of 6,301 positive cases in the county since the pandemic began, and 118 deaths related to the virus. A total of 21,631 county residents have been tested. See the ISDH COVID-19…
Heart of Jasper hosting Farm to Table dinner on Main Street
The Heart of Jasper is hosting a special Farm to Table dinner under the lights of North Main Street on Friday, September 17. This will be an evening to remember as the guests enjoy a delicious meal prepared by Brew with food from local farms, music by Strings Inc, and a bubbly bar served by Snaps…
New three-way stop put on Portersville Road
Due to a new pedestrian crossing on Portersville Road next to the Jasper Middle School the intersection with Tealwood Drive and Portersville Road is now a three-way stop. The crosswalk and three-way stop are in place now.
Lindauer, Bartels invite public to redistricting meetings
State Reps. Shane Lindauer (R-Jasper) and Stephen Bartels (R-Eckerty) invite constituents to weigh in on Indiana’s redistricting process during upcoming public meetings. “We encourage Hoosiers to attend these statewide meetings to learn more about the process and provide their input,” Lindauer said. “There are a number of ways to give your feedback, including participating in…
Thursday: Eight new Covid-19 cases in Dubois County
Thursday, the Indiana State Department of Health recorded eight new Covid-19 cases in Dubois County. The total number of cases since the pandemic began stands at 6,291 with 118 residents dying from Covid-19. Data can be viewed at the ISDH Covid-19 Dashboard. It is updated daily. The state has found that 91.8 percent of the cases…
Jasper in running for $2M grant for downtown preservation and revitalization
Jasper is in the running to receive a $2 million grant as part of the PreservINg Main Street pilot program. Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the Office of Community and Rural Affairs announced Jasper — through the downtown revitalization organization Heart of Jasper — was one of the five community finalists with Attica, Brookville and…
Zoar Mosquito Fest to be held August 6 & 7
The Zoar Mosquito Fest returns with plenty of food, entertainment, and wiffleball. Food stands will open at 5:00 pm on Friday, August 6 as the 49th annual Zoar Mosquito Fest gets underway. The Mosquito Fest is a family-oriented event sponsored by the Zoar United Methodist Church. Great food will be available all weekend with burgers,…
Law Enforcement Academy closes due to Covid-19
Due to a significant outbreak of COVID-19 among students at the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy in Plainfield, Indiana, the Law Enforcement Training Board has made the decision to temporarily suspend the 2021-224 class at ILEA. As of Wednesday morning, 10 students had tested positive, and nine additional students are being retested after initial results were…
Wednesday: 12 new Covid-19 cases
Wednesday, the Indiana State Department of Health recorded 12 new Covid-19 cases in Dubois County. The total number of cases since the pandemic began stands at 6,283 with 118 residents dying from Covid-19. Data can be viewed at the ISDH Covid-19 Dashboard. It is updated daily.
New Schnucks grand opening August 18
The new “Schnucks Fresh” store located at 3605 North Newton Street in Jasper, Indiana will open to customers at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 18 with a brief ribbon-cutting ceremony to follow at 9 a.m. A new format for Schnucks, the leased 18,000-square-foot store will include a heavy focus on fresh departments such as produce,…
Habitat announces new partner family
Habitat for Humanity of Dubois County (HFHDC) is pleased to announce the selection of the Armstrong family to partner on the upcoming Habitat home build in Huntingburg. Eddie and Rebecca and their children, Aliek and Trystan, have lived in Dubois County for 20 years and have always dreamed of owning their own home. The Armstrong’s…
Deputies investigating personal injury crash
Tuesday, Dubois County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a single-vehicle crash in which an 82-year-old Jasper man was injured. According to police, they were called to the scene of the crash involving a 1990 Chevrolet Kodiak on Portersville Road just south of 500 North at about 8:10 a.m. Deputies arrived on scene to find a 1990…
Next Act announces Astra lineup for second half of 2021
The Next Act is excited to announce the schedule of events for the second half of the 2021 season at the historic Astra Theatre. It has been a quiet 16 months since the facilities were shuttered due to the pandemic, but it is now ready to bring live entertainment back to the JIm & Pat…
Tuesday: State records four new Covid-19 cases in Dubois County
Tuesday, the Indiana State Department of Health reported four new Covid-19 cases in Dubois County. The total number of cases since the pandemic began stands at 6,274 with 118 residents dying from Covid-19. Data can be viewed at the ISDH Covid-19 Dashboard. It is updated daily at noon.
Josie: I am brave. I am strong
Josie Brown is a bit apprehensive as the two miniature ponies approach her. That apprehension relaxes a bit as she and her sister, Daizee, along with a friend, Yvonne Hochgesang, begin to warm up to the ponies while the volunteers at Freedom Reins bring out another three horses for the sisters to pick from for…
Missing Huntingburg man located
Mr. Raymond Underwood has been located. According to police, he was found deceased. The family would like to extend the biggest thanks and much gratitude to all persons searching for Raymond. A Silver Alert was issued for Raymond Underwood on Saturday. He was last seen on Friday, July 23, 2021, at 4:00 pm.
Brian Lewis named IHSAA Assistant Commissioner
Brian Lewis named IHSAA Assistant Commissioner Brian Lewis, athletic director at Jasper High School, has been approved by the IHSAA Executive Committee to become an assistant commissioner. Lewis was one of 10 finalists interviewed for the position and fills the vacancy left a year ago by Paul Neidig when he was named the new commissioner….
Three new Covid-19 cases recorded over weekend
The Indiana State Department of Health has recorded three new Covid-19 cases since Friday. The total number of cases since the pandemic began stands at 6,270 with 118 residents dying from Covid-19. Data can be viewed at the ISDH Covid-19 Dashboard. It is updated daily at noon.
Missing Huntingburg man triggers statewide Silver Alert
Update: The Huntingburg Police Department posted an update on Facebook with an image of a similar vehicle to what Mr. Underwood may be driving. As of Sunday evening, they were still looking for the 82-year-old Huntingburg resident. A Silver Alert was issued for Raymond Underwood on Saturday. He is a white male, 5 feet 11…
12 Covid-19 cases recorded Friday
With 12 new Covid-19 cases recorded Friday adding to the four recorded on Thursday, the number of cases has increased by 16 since Tuesday. The total number of cases since the pandemic began stands at 6,267 with 118 residents dying from Covid-19. Data can be viewed at the ISDH Covid-19 Dashboard. It is updated daily at…
Jasper Post being honored with historical marker
The Indiana Historical Bureau recently approved a request from the Indiana State Police Alliance Foundation to place a historical marker at the Indiana State Police Jasper Post located at 2209 Newton Street Jasper. A public dedication ceremony for the historical marker commemorating the Jasper Post will be held on Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at 11:00…
DNR adds thousands of striped and hybrid bass to Patoka Lake
Indiana DNR recently completed its annual stocking of striped bass and hybrid striped bass across several lakes in Indiana, including Patoka Lake. DNR staff stocked more than 125,000 2-inch striped bass fingerlings in four southern Indiana public lakes and more than 134,000 2-inch hybrid striped bass fingerlings in nine lakes throughout the state. The stockings…
Inflatable slippery fun
Jasper Park and Recreation set up an inflatable obstacle course in Jaycee Park Thursday and slippery, fast fun ensued.
2021 Little Miss and Little Mister Strassenfest contestants announced
The Jasper Strassenfest has announced the contestants who will be participating in the Little Miss Strassenfest and Little Mister Strassenfest pageant this year. The competition is slated to take place on Saturday, July 31, 2021, at 2 p.m. at Redemption Christian Church in Jasper. The Miss and Junior Miss Strassenfest pageant will take place later…
