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…
U.S. 231 to close in Jasper for intersection improvement project
The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a complete road closure at the intersection of U.S. 231 and West 12th Avenue in Jasper for an intersection improvement project. Beginning on or around Monday, July 26, contractors will close U.S. 231 between HRJ Lane and West Division Road to begin adding travel lanes and upgrading the signal…
County-wide bike and pedestrian draft plan available
The finalized draft of the Dubois County Bike and Pedestrian Trail Master Plan is now available to download or check out online. The planning process for the comprehensive plan began late last year when the Indiana State Department of Health awarded the committee formed to create a plan a $20,000 bicycle and pedestrian master planning…
Parents asked to take immunization survey
The Dubois County Health Department is working on a project to assess overall child immunization rates in Dubois County. In order to do so, they are looking for parent’s feedback on their child’s immunization habits and services. This survey is an anonymous five-question survey that can provide feedback to help the health department better assist…
Sheriff: Accidental calls account for third of 911 calls
The Dubois County 911 Communications Center handles all emergency and non-emergency calls for public safety agencies in Dubois County. In addition, the Jasper Police and Fire Departments also field emergency calls. Annually, dispatchers within the county field more than 12,000 calls. Even young children know to dial 911 in case of emergency. It is useful…
Nine new Covid-19 cases in Dubois County since last week
Since Wednesday, July 14, 2021, the Indiana State Department of Health has recorded nine new Covid-19 cases in Dubois County bringing the total up to 6,251 since the pandemic began. Three cases were reported Monday and four on Tuesday and two others over the weekend. 118 residents have died from the disease. Data can be…
Mother/daughter duo enjoy space camp together
Mother and daughter Perri and Eleanor Weber, 7, of Jasper attended a weekend Family Space Camp program on July 10 and 11 at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama. Eleanor had been looking forward to attending the camp ever since her older brother, Elias, and her father, James, went in 2019. “This…
Relocate to Dubois or Orange County and get $5,000 under new program
A new relocation incentive program, Choose Southern Indiana, is offering qualified applicants a $5,000 incentive to move to Dubois or Orange counties. Radius Indiana, in coordination with Dubois Strong and the Orange County Economic Development Partnership, is offering the pilot program to qualified out-of-state individuals or families who are willing to relocate and remain in…
2021 Miss and Junior Miss Strassenfest contestants announced
Jasper — The Jasper Strassenfest announced the contestants who will be vying for the Miss Strassenfest and Junior Miss Strassenfest crowns this year. This year’s pageants are slated to take place on Saturday, July 31st. New this year, the Miss and Junior Miss Strassenfest competition will start at 6 p.m. with the Little Miss and…
Moped operator injured in crash with SUV
The driver of a moped was taken to the hospital after being involved in a crash on State Road 162 north of North Industrial Road in Ferdinand Monday morning. According to police, Brandon Boyer, 29, of Huntingburg, was operating a 2020 Dongfang moped on the shoulder of State Road 162 when he merged into the…
Local residents join national demonstrations for Cuban freedom
A small group of Cuban-Americans, as well as residents with roots in other Central and South American countries, joined together in a demonstration held at the Dubois County Courthouse Saturday morning. While news outlets have reported the protests erupting in Cuba are fueled by unrest over lack of food and medicine, power outages, and inflation,…
Online map connects living to cemeteries across Dubois County
Cemeteries dot the landscape of Dubois County providing glimpses into the history of the settlers of this area. Small plots with maybe a dozen or half a dozen markers emerge from copses of trees along the rural roads — private places of peace for families and their past generations. Volunteers have identified 182 cemeteries across…
Police asking for help in hit-and-run/theft investigation
The Jasper Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a male involved in a hit and run accident and a possible theft. If you have any information, please contact the Jasper Police Department at 812-482-2255 or on the anonymous tip line at 812-481-2677.
Police seeking driver that left crash scene on foot
Police are seeking a driver who ran from the scene of a crash on foot early Sunday morning. According to police, they were called to a crash at the intersection of Newton and Baden Strasse at 12:23 a.m. When they arrived on scene, police found that a black 2021 Chevrolet Malibu had crashed into a…
Cops Cycling for Survivors to pass through Huntingburg July 20/21
The 20th annual Cops Cycling for Survivors ride will make its way through Huntingburt on July 20. The map for the ride will lead riders from Terre Haute to Princeton for day eight of the ride and from Princeton to Huntingburg day nine of the ride, July 20. Cops Cycling for Survivors Foundation, Inc. annual bike…
Pike and surrounding counties warned about trash as bear continues to roam
The black bear that has been seen in Pike County has gotten into garbage there and is likely still roaming around southern Indiana. If trash or recycling containers are easily accessible, the bear could start to associate people’s homes with a place to find food. To protect the bear and personal property, residents of Pike…
Jasper hosting 2021 11U Little League State Tournament starting tomorrow
The Jasper Youth Baseball Program and Little League District 13 will be hosting the 2021 11U Little League State Tournament beginning Friday, July 23 and continuing through the next week with the championship game taking place at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 28th. We are excited to have two Dubois County teams, Ireland & Jasper,…
Reserve triggers tax return for Indiana tax filers
State Auditor Tera Klutz, CPA announced that Indiana closed the 2021 fiscal year with reserves of $3.9 billion. “Indiana once again exceeded expectations and soared through the recession with one of the fastest recoveries on record to end with a cash reserve of $3.9 billion at the end of June,” said Auditor Klutz. “Indiana is…
Ferdinand artist sets up shop on Main Street
Behind the doors of the former Hagedorn’s Service Center on Main Street in Ferdinand, lives diehard Phish fan John Schipp, owner of Harpuahound Studio, who’s ready to bring his engraving talents to a dedicated storefront. The 40-year old high-spirited father knew since childhood that art was the career path he wanted to pursue. Raised in…
Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari hosting free day for foster children
Kentucky and Indiana children in foster care will now be able to visit Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari once a year for free. Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari has partnered with foster care agencies in Kentucky, Indiana, and Tennessee to create a new Foster Family Program. Effective immediately, every child in foster care from participating states…
Nine new Covid-19 cases recorded Tuesday
Since Thursday, July 8, 2021, the Indiana State Department of Health has recorded 10 new Covid-19 cases in Dubois County bringing the total up to 6,242 since the pandemic began. Nine cases were recorded on Tuesday. 118 residents have died from the disease. Data can be viewed at the ISDH Covid-19 Dashboard. It is updated daily…
Huntingburg: U.S. 231 to close for box culvert replacement
Huntingburg — The Indiana Department of Transportation announced a complete closure on U.S. 231 for a drainage improvement project. Beginning or around Monday, July 19, contractors will close U.S. 231 from State Road 64 to 10th Street in Huntingburg. Workers will be replacing a box culvert, installing new inlets and stormwater pipes to work in conjunction…
2021 MLB Draft: Colson Montgomery selected 22nd overall by Chicago White Sox
Ever since he played his first high school game in a Southridge uniform, Colson Montgomery had been told by almost everyone that he’d be a Major League Baseball player someday.
Side gigs and passionate pursuits
This is a part of the series of articles we are doing on entrepreneurship in Dubois County. Previously, we have published stories about legacy businesses in our community, but for this story, we decided to look at the small hustles going on with side gigs. While a side gig is a way to make some…
