Dauby to transition to GAB president & CEO
German American Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: GABC) and German American Bank have announced the next steps of their previously disclosed ongoing management succession plan. The company’s board of directors, at its recent annual reorganization meeting, approved the following changes effective as of January 1, 2022: Mark A. Schroeder will be assuming the position of executive chairman,…
Memorial Hospital returns to normal visitation policies; masks still required
The Indiana State Department of Health notified hospitals and health care systems in Indiana that beginning July 1, all will return to normal pre-pandemic visitation policies. Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center visiting hours can be referenced at www.mhhcc.org by clicking “Patients & Visitors.” Masks continue to be required for entry into Memorial Hospital and all clinics….
2021 Dubois County 4-H Fair Schedule
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…
Sheriff: Be careful this holiday weekend
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…
Jasper streets closed for downed utility pole
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….
Jasper Arts announces new season lineup
Jasper Community Arts unveiled the artists featured as part of its upcoming 2021-2022 season. Twelve performances will be showcased, most occurring at the Jasper Arts Center with a few presented at the historic Astra Theatre. JCA’s 2021-2022 season will run from September 2021 through April 2022. Patrons who had purchased tickets in previous seasons should…
Dubois County part of 21st Century talent designation
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…
Lane closures scheduled for State Route 64 patching and paving near Oakland City
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…
Philips recalls CPAP machines
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),…
‘Operation Dry Water’ to target boating under the influence July 2–4
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…
Three-vehicle crash closes busy Jasper road
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,…
Pride celebrates uniqueness, acceptance and love
“It’s amazing to see how far we’ve come,” said Landen Weidenbenner. He and his fiancé, Brandon Ferguson, were two of the speakers at the ONE Dubois County PRIDE event held Friday evening at the Jasper Municipal Pool and Jaycee Park. More than 500 people attended the fun, family-friendly event that included a pool party, multiple…
Animal Board of Health: Hobby flock owners should take precautions to protect poultry from unknown bird ailment
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…
Garden Gate Festival returns July 17th in Huntingburg
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”…
Patoka Lake hosts 16th “Thunder Over Patoka” July 3
Patoka Lake is hosting its 16th annual “Thunder over Patoka” fireworks show at its beach on July 3, 2021, at 10 p.m. For campers staying in the modern campground, the show can be seen from the section C viewing area in the 300 loop. Beach concessions will be open and available for all food and…
Black bear located in Vanderburgh County
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 recalls certain ground beef packages
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…
Pedestrian hit while helping change tire
Deputies are investigating a crash involving a pedestrian near Dubois Friday afternoon. According to police, the sheriff’s office was advised of a broken down vehicle on State Road 56 just east of County Road 400 East. While enroute to help the motorist, a 9-1-1 call was received that a pedestrian at the scene had been…
DNR recommends removal of birdfeeders statewide
The Indiana DNR has received reports of sick and dying songbirds from 15 counties statewide. As the investigation continues, the DNR recommends all Hoosiers remove their birdfeeders statewide. The 15 counties where the birds have been located are Clark, Delaware, Hamilton, Jackson, Jefferson, Johnson, LaGrange, Lake, Marion, Monroe, Newton, St. Joseph, Union, Washington, and Whitley….
Celestine Street Fest returns this Saturday, June 26
A free festive entertainment-filled atmosphere for adults, a celebration of the community, over a dozen activities for youth will provide for a packed day of fun! The 2021 Celestine Streetfest is set to be held on the grounds of St. Celestine Church on Saturday, June 26th after being canceled in 2020 due to you-know-why. The…
Milling, paving to impact Jasper streets
The Jasper Street Department along with Calcar Paving will begin milling, followed by paving on Monday, June 28, 2021, at approximately 7:00 a.m. The streets being affected are Bittersweet between 29th and 31st streets; Scenic Court north of Pleasant View Drive; and Virginia Avenue between 32nd and 30th streets. These streets will not be closed,…
Thursday: One new Covid-19 case recorded
Thursday, the Indiana State Department of Health recorded one new Covid-19 case in Dubois County bringing the total up to 6,225 since the pandemic began. 118 residents have died from the disease. Data can be viewed at the ISDH Covid-19 Dashboard. It is updated daily at noon.
2021 4-H Fair Junior Miss and Pre-Teen Queen contestants
The 4-H Fair Junior and Pre-Teen Queen contests will be held Sunday, June 27, 2021, at 3:00 p.m. in the Jasper High School auditorium. Admission is $5 at the door but 4-Hers and Club Leaders can get in for free. The 2021 Dubois County 4-H Fair takes place July 12 through July 16.
Crash sends four juveniles to hospital
The Dubois County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a crash that occurred north of Holland and sent four juveniles to the hospital Wednesday evening. Deputies were dispatched to the area of County Road 800 South near State Road 161 for the report of a crash with injuries at about 8:40 p.m. They arrived at the scene…
2021 4-H Queen contestants announced
The 4-H Fair Queen contests will be held Sunday, June 27, 2021, at 3:00 p.m. in the Jasper High School auditorium. Admission is $5 at the door but 4-Hers and Club Leaders can get in for free. The 2021 Dubois County 4-H Fair takes place July 12 through July 16. Photos provide by Studio…
Jasper to begin annual street treatments; closures to be announced
The Jasper Street Department and its contractor Seal Master will begin annual asphalt pavement preservation projects (Liquid Road) on Monday, barring inclement weather or any other unforeseen events. This surface coating is comparable to a seal coating, however, it is thicker, more durable and also designed to wear longer than an ordinary seal coating. Motorists…
Beautification project brightens Ireland dumpsters
Jasper Community Arts along with the Ireland St. Patrick’s Celebration INC. and the Dubois County Solid Waste completed the second round of the dumpster beautification project. With funding for paint and supplies made possible from the St. Patrick’s Celebration INC., seven artists agreed to volunteer their time and designs to paint murals on dumpsters located…
Wednesday: One new Covid-19 case
Wednesday, the Indiana State Department of Health recorded one new Covid-19 case in Dubois County bringing the total up to 6,223 since the pandemic began. 118 residents have died from the disease. Data can be viewed at the ISDH Covid-19 Dashboard. It is updated daily at noon.
Kimball International adding 220,000-square-foot warehouse in Jasper
Kimball International, Inc. announced it is expanding its operations in Indiana with the construction of a new 220,000-square-foot warehouse expansion in the company’s industrial park on Jasper’s south side near U.S. 231 and 12 Avenue. The new building will connect to an existing 150,000-square-foot warehouse, expanding the company’s distributionfootprint to 370,000 square feet of warehouse…
Huntingburg hosting Kids Day on Fourth Street
Fourth Street will host 18 kid booths full of crafts, baked goods and toys for Kids Day this Saturday. The street will be open to pedestrian traffic only from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to allow for the fun event featuring these young entrepreneurs and their booths. In addition to the 18 kid booths, Mya’s…
Southridge and Jasper bring home state championships
The Southridge Raiders and Jasper Wildcats both won their respective class state championship Tuesday. The Raiders (26-7) topped Hanover Central in the Class 3A State Championship with a 2-0 victory. This is the Raider’s first baseball title in the program’s history. Ethan Bell’s fifth-inning double brought in Southridge’s two runs. The senior also got the…
