Four Jasper troopers pass 25-years of service
Four troopers from the Jasper Post recently passed the career milestone of 25 years of service dedicated to the citizens of Indiana. Sergeant David Price, Sergeant Juli Schnell, Corporal Stewart (Stu) Sanders and Master Trooper Gaven Wilson were hired by the Indiana State Police and graduated from the Indiana State Police Academy’s 52nd recruit class on June…
Jasper reports utilities scam
The City of Jasper announced that municipal utilities customers have been receiving phone calls stating if they did not pay their bill today, their utilities would be disconnected due to non-payment. This is a scam. Jasper Municipal Utilities does NOT make phone calls prior to disconnection of services, and WILL NEVER ask for payment information…
Guidelines released for schools to reopen; task force still working out local plan
The Indiana Department of Education released a document designed to assist schools as they plan to re-open in August. As a reminder, all Dubois County School Districts will be working collaboratively to plan to safely and appropriately reopen school for the 2020-2021 school year. The guidelines were developed in partnership with the Governor’s Office, the…
Covid-19 recoveries up to 145
Over the past two days (Thursday and Friday), the Dubois County Health Department has reported five new cases of Covid-19 in the county. As of Friday, the total cases in Dubois County stands at 211. Fortunately, 145 residents have reported they are feeling better and are out of isolation. Three residents have succumbed to the…
Jasper Rotary donates ATVs to DNR District 7
A nearly three-year partnership between the Rotary Club of Jasper and District 7 DNR Law Enforcement culminated last night with the acquisition of two new all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) for on-duty use by Indiana Conservation Officers. The goal of the partnership was to spread awareness of ATV safety, including the importance of wearing helmets when riding…
Freedom Reigns cancels classes for remainder of 2020
Freedom Reins Therapeutic Riding Center, the not-for-profit organization with its purpose being to improve the bodies, minds and spirits of children and adults with disabilities through the use of horse therapy, has made the difficult decision to cancel all of the classes for the remainder of 2020. With the close contact of all individuals involved in…
Cathedral Health announces a contracted employee has tested positive for Covid-19
Cathedral Health Care Center has announced that an employee through a contracted service has tested positive for Covid-19 although the individual is asymptomatic. All our employees, including this positive contract employee, are in masks for added protection for our residents, Cathedral said on the company’s Facebook page. “This contract employee is currently off work from…
2020 Indiana State Fair canceled; modified livestock show scheduled
The 2020 Indiana State Fair has been canceled, according to the State Fair Commission. Instead, the Indiana State Fair Commission and the Indiana State Fair Board announced a modified State Fair 4-H Livestock Show with additional activities that will be held on the State Fairgrounds in August. Ultimately, the difficult decision was driven by the…
Holland warning siren still out of service
Please be advised that the siren in Holland is still out of service. Work is ongoing to resolve this issue as quickly as possible. Tom Thacker, Town of Holland; Adam Chambers, Chief of Holland Fire Department; and Tammy Humbert, Director of Dubois County Emergency Management are encouraging all residents of Holland to be aware of…
Jasper Police: Recent vandalism separate from peaceful protest
With the arrest of two individuals responsible for vandalism in the City of Jasper, the Jasper Police Department wants to remind all citizens to express their viewpoints in a respectful and responsible way. For example, the peaceful protest that occurred last weekend is a positive way to bring awareness to a cause without defacing…
Covid-19 cases confirmed at Jasper nursing home
Good Samaritan Society – Northwood Retirement Community in Jasper has confirmed that three residents and two staff members at their facility have tested positive for COVID-19. “The Good Samaritan Society remains aggressive in its infection control measures and testing of residents and employees,” said Diana Jones, Good Samaritan Society — Northwood Retirement Community administrator. “We are…
Get outdoors for Free Fishing Weekend, June 6-7
This weekend, June 6-7, is Free Fishing Weekend for Indiana residents, who will not need a license to fish public Hoosier waters on those days. The weekend kicks off National Fishing and Boating Week, which is June 6-14. The week is a national celebration that highlights the importance of recreational boating and fishing. Fishing and…
206 Covid-19 cases in county; 95 reported recoveries
Wednesday, the Dubois County Health Department confirmed two new cases of COVID-19, bringing the countywide total to 206 cases. They also reported 95 of the 206 cases have recovered. Three Dubois County residents have died. A total of 1,457 Dubois County residents have been tested. According to Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center’s COVID-19 Dashboard,…
Two arrested for vandalism; police still seeking Riverwalk suspects
A teenager and 20-year-old Jasper resident were arrested for the vandalism that occurred at the IGA on 2nd Street and Walmart earlier this week. According to police, the 17-year-old was referred to the juvenile probation office for two misdemeanor charges of criminal mischief. The 20-year-old was not present during the acts of vandalism but allegedly…
Dubois County Community Foundation announces $112,300 in grants
The Community Foundation announced $112,300 in grants to seven organizations from The Fund for Dubois County, an unrestricted endowment pool. Ferdinand Park Board received a $50,000 grant in support of the Old Town Lake project for amenities including a shelter house renovation, a kayak boat ramp and sidewalk, trail paving and a fishing pier. Main…
Lincoln Amphitheatre kicks off Amp Unplugged series June 28
First two solo acoustic performances to feature Chris Shaffer of The Why Store and singer-songwriter Adam Hood, with more to come The Lincoln Amphitheatre will kick off the first of its Amp Unplugged series this season with a solo acoustic performance from Chris Shaffer of The Why Store on Sunday, June 28, 2020, at 2…
Dubois County Chamber hosting virtual networking event
The Dubois County Chamber of Commerce plans to host a Virtual Chamber Chat on Wednesday, June 17, at 8 a.m. EST. The Virtual Chamber Chat will allow chamber members an opportunity for networking and learning while still following social distancing and safety guidelines amid Covid-19. Chamber members will be sent a link to participate. Edwin…
Dubois County 2020 Primary results
All ballots in the 2020 Primary Election have been totaled and here are the results in contested races. President Donald Trump maintained a lead with 94.60 percent of votes cast for the Republican candidate for the election. Trump garnered a total of 2,487 votes compared to his opponent Bill Weld with 142. For the Democratic…
Heartland Half Marathon canceled
The Heartland Half Marathon has been postponed until 2021. The Heartland Events Committee sent out a press release stating that after thoughtful deliberation, they had decided to cancel the 2020 Heartland Half Marathon, 5K, Team Challenge, and Kids Fun Run “Our focus is the health and safety of all participants and volunteers and we feel…
Two more Covid-19 cases in Dubois County
Tuesday, the Dubois County Health Department confirmed two more positive cases of novel coronavirus (Covid-19) have been identified. This brings the total to 204 positive cases of Covid-19 in Dubois County residents. Three residents have died from Covid-19; 71 residents have recovered from the disease. The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) also reported that…
Police seeking vandalism suspects
The Jasper Police Department is asking for the public’s help as officers investigate recent vandalism to the Hometown IGA and Walmart Supercenter that occurred overnight. Since last Thursday evening, several acts of vandalism related to violence against people of color have been found around the city. Messages associated with the nationwide protests as well as…
Solid Waste Process Center open Saturday, June 6
The Dubois County Solid Waste District is holding monthly Saturday events for residents unable to use District Process Center services during the regular daily public hours. This will be held on Saturday, June 6 from 8 am to 12 noon EDT. Items normally accepted at the Process Center will be accepted during this time. Items…
Peaceful protest calls locals to keep paying attention
While three recent seemingly racially motivated deaths culminating in the death of George Floyd on a street in Minneapolis at the hands of police officer Derek Chauvin have to led to protests accented with violence and destruction in some cases to acts of compassion and kindness across the nation recently, ONE-Dubois County held a peaceful…
Jasper intersection to close for storm sewer work
The Jasper Street Department will close the intersection of West 14th Street and Kundeck Street from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily, starting today, through Friday, June 12, for storm sewer improvements. Motorists will not have access to the intersection during working hours and will need to find an alternate route. This intersection will reopen…
Dubois County Covid-19 cases up to 202; 71 recovered
Monday, the Dubois County Health Department confirmed three more positive cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have been identified. This is in addition to the single case reported Sunday bringing the total of cases of Covid-19 in Dubois County to 202. The health department also reported 71 residents have recovered. Three Dubois County residents have died…
Red, White, & Brauen: Craig Morgan to headline new country music fest in August
A new country music festival in Dubois County featuring Craig Morgan will raise money for local veterans organizations. The Red, White, & Brauen (Brew) Music Festival, presented by ESGR, will take place on Saturday, August 22, 2020, in Jasper, Indiana. Chart-topping country music singer Craig Morgan will headline the concert set to take place at…
Health Dept confirms 6 more cases of Covid-19; 198 total, 67 recovered
Saturday, the Dubois County Health Department confirmed six more positive cases of Covid-19, bringing the countywide total to 198. They also reported seven more residents have reported they have recovered bringing the total to 66 of the 198 cases. Three deaths have been reported. A total of 1,374 Dubois County residents have been tested, as…
No criminal charges to be filed in fatal shooting by police: Pike Co. Prosecutor’s Office
PIKE COUNTY, Ind. — No criminal charges will be filed against a Pike County Sheriff’s Deputy who fatally shot an Oakland City man earlier this month.
Health Dept reports four more Covid-19 cases
Friday, the Dubois County Health Department confirmed four more positive cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have been identified. This brings the total to 192 positive cases of COVID-19 in Dubois County residents. The county also reported 67 residents had recovered and were out of isolation. Three Dubois County residents have died from Covid-19. A total…
Jasper relaxes signage code enforcement
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Mayor Dean Vonderheide signed an Executive Order suspending enforcement of certain local municipal code sections pertaining to signage and parking. The goal being to open businesses to greater outdoor seating opportunities as well as merchandise displays. According to the order, this is designed to support local businesses and commercial…
Newton Street restrictions begin Monday
The City of Jasper, along with its contractor, will be doing a storm sewer replacement project on Newton Street impacting the area from 8th Street to 9th Street starting Monday June 1st. This project will require lane closures, traffic pattern movements and intersection closures at times to facilitate the work and these restrictions will be…
