Tuesday, the Jasper Redevelopment Commission passed a resolution finalizing the expenditure agreement for the University Heights project. The resolution allows for 90 percent of the tax increment in the newly formed tax increment finance district to support the project costs for some engineering and land preparation and infrastructure improvements for the project. The agreed-upon amount…

This is a press release from the Indiana House Republicans State Reps. Stephen Bartels (R-Eckerty) and Shane Lindauer (R-Jasper) said Hoosiers should be aware of several new state laws effective July 1, including the new state budget and those supporting law enforcement, helping small businesses and protecting in-person worship. “Even with the effects of the…

The Indiana Department of Transportation announced a complete closure on State Road 57 near Petersburg for a culvert pipe replacement. Beginning on or around Monday, July 12, INDOT maintenance crews will close S.R. 57 about a mile east of the junction of S.R. 61. The operation requires a full pavement cut for excavation and the…

The First Baptist Church of Jasper will host “To Jasper With Love from First Baptist Church” at the Jasper Riverwalk this Saturday, July 10 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Members of the church will be on the Riverwalk providing a free lunch of grilled hotdogs, chips, cookies, and drinks. The church’s praise team will…

A three-vehicle crash shut down the Newton and 36th Street intersection on the north side of Jasper this morning. At approximately 10:57 a.m., Lena Davis, 41, of Dubois, pulled north onto U.S. 231/Newton Street from the Taco Bell parking lot. She failed to yield the right of way to 36th Street traffic and drove her 2003…

Jasper Fire Chief Kenny Hochgesang has issued information regarding the safe and proper use of fireworks this 4th of July. “One thing firework users tend to forget is that they are responsible for where fireworks are set off, where they go and the mess they leave behind,” said Hochgesang. He asks residents to be respectful…

A Dubois County community corrections officer has been charged following an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct with a detainee. The allegations were reported to the Dubois County Sheriff’s Office who opened an investigation.   “We take allegations of this nature very seriously and initiated an immediate investigation leading to the suspects arrest. We will work closely…

Derby — Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a possible drowning that occurred Wednesday night at Rainbow Lake. At approximately 8 p.m., responders were dispatched to the lake near Derby regarding a person who had gone under the water and never resurfaced.  Working off witness reports, Conservation Officers used sonar and divers to attempt to locate Bryan Barnett,…

As part of the City of Jasper’s ongoing infrastructure street maintenance, the Jasper Street Department, along with contractor, RejuvTec, will be applying a Reclamite preservation solution to streets, beginning on Wednesday, July 7, 2021,  at approximately 7:30 a.m. and will continue thru approximately 5:00 p.m. each day. This process will continue for several days throughout the…

The siren in Duff has been taken out of service temporarily to test the equipment with the manufacturer. Tammy Humbert, Director of Dubois County Emergency Management is encouraging all residents of Duff to be aware of this issue and to make sure that they have a NOAA weather radio with fresh batteries or some other…

The 2021 Dubois County 4-H Fair is set to run from July 12 through July 16. Here is a listing of some of the events and then a complete schedule below. 2021 Dubois County 4-H Fair Opening Celebration Celebrate the beginning of the Dubois County 4-H Fair at the Opening Celebration at 5 pm in…

The Fourth of July is a holiday filled with fun, food and fireworks. While fireworks add joy and beauty to the celebration of our nation’s birth, they must be handled with care to avoid injury or even death. The National Safety Council statistics find that eight people were killed in fireworks accidents. Another 12,000 were…

A portion of Jasper’s Mill Street was closed Tuesday afternoon after a semi-tractor caused a utility pole to break and fall across the roadway. According to Jasper police, David Trapp, 52, of Evansville, was following a route his GPS indicated and turned the 2013 Volvo Semi-tractor he was operating onto 11th Street from U.S. 231….

The Indiana Office of Career Connections and Talent has selected Southern Indiana Gateway, consisting of Dubois, Orange, Crawford, Perry, Spencer, and Pike Counties, as the state’s thirteenth 21st Century Talent Region. The designation is awarded to Hoosier communities focused on working collaboratively to attract, develop and connect talent. “We will use the designation to achieve…

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces lane closures for State Road 64 near Oakland City for a patching and paving project. Beginning on or around Tuesday, July 6, contractors will begin intermittent lane closures from S.R. 57 to S.R. 61 for patching and paving. As a part of this operation, crews will deep patch areas…

For patients impacted by the Philips recall, the below links will provide more information.  https://www.usa.philips.com/a-w/about/news/archive/standard/news/press/2021/20210614-philips-issues-recall-notification-to-mitigate-potential-health-risks-related-to-the-sound-abatement-foam-component-in-certain-sleep-and-respiratory-care-devices.html To begin a claim, visit: https://www.philipssrcupdate.expertinquiry.com/ Philips Respironics has issued a recall on thousands of ventilators and CPAP machines. The recall only affects units sold in the United States. The units affected include specific Philips Bi-Level Positive Airway Pressure (Bi-Level PAP),…

Boaters preparing for Independence Day weekend should be aware that Indiana Conservation Officers will be on high alert for violations of boating-under-the-influence laws as part of Operation Dry Water. Operation Dry Water, a year-round program, will be in heightened effect July 2–4. Indiana Conservation Officers, in partnership with the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators and the…

A three-vehicle crash caused extensive damage to the vehicles involved and snarled traffic on Jasper’s southside Monday evening. According to police, a 16-year-old was driving northbound on U.S. 231 in a 2001 Dodge Ram near the intersection with Wernsing Road when he crossed the centerline striking a southbound 2001 Freightliner tractor-trailer driven by Jeremy Sherman,…

In light of recent reports of sick and dying songbirds throughout the state, veterinarians with the Indiana State Board of Animal Health (BOAH) are encouraging hobby flock owners to take steps to protect their poultry. Late last week, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) advised Hoosiers to remove birdfeeders in an effort to deter the yet-unidentified…

Huntingburg — Mark your calendars for Saturday, July 17, as the Garden Gate Festival returns once again to feature jazz, wine, and craft beer, as well as other fun additions, in and around the beautiful Market Street Park in downtown Huntingburg. This fun-filled day will begin downtown with individuals putting on their running shoes for the “JazzedUP”…

DNR biologists have confirmed a black bear sighting that occurred in northeast Vanderburgh County before sunrise Sunday morning. The closest town to the location is Elberfeld in Warrick County. Biologists confirmed the bear from photos taken by the landowner. “This is Indiana’s fourth confirmed black bear,” said Brad Westrich, DNR mammalogist. “With expanding bear populations…

Merkley & Sons Packing Co. of Jasper, Ind. is recalling 1-pound and 5-pound packages of “Ground Beef, 80% Lean” because of possible E. coli contamination. Recalled products bear a “Merkley & Sons” label. The voluntary recall is limited to products sold at specific retail locations between June 7 and June 24. On Facebook, the Jasper company issued the following statement…