Huntingburg Dart League: Birds of a flight
The Huntingburg Dart League and Tournament has been rotating around dart boards for 35 years. These days it’s a fun, relaxed time of friendly banter and competitive tossing at the Gaslight on Wednesday’s during the colder months.
Huntingburg part of award-winning economic development program
The Indiana University Center for Rural Engagement received the Award of Excellence in the category of Place from the University Economic Development Association during its annual summit in Reno-Tahoe, Nevada, this month. This is the first year IU Bloomington has won this award. Recognized for outstanding work in quality-of-place initiatives, the Center for Rural Engagement…
Murder mystery event to benefit Child Advocacy Center
The Southwestern Indiana Child Advocacy Center Coalition is sponsoring a murder-mystery fundraiser on Saturday, Nov. 9, at St. Benedict’s Monastery Event Hall, St. Ferdinand Drive. The theme is “Kickback: A Decade of Difference.” “A Decade of Difference” will celebrate SWICACC’s 10 year anniversary and include a murder mystery drama, silent auction, cash bar and food….
REC grants $9,000 to local nonprofits
The trustees for the Dubois REC Operation Round Up fund met recently to award $9,197.20 in grants to three local organizations. This brings the total amount of grants awarded in the community to $387,076.88 since 2011. Operation Round Up is just what the name implies. Dubois REC members simply allow the co-op to “round up”…
Megan Durlauf: She’s okay being ‘Hug-a-Thug’
Megan Durlauf is the director of the Dubois County Community Corrections Center. A job she’s grown into since being hired in 2010 part-time to oversee juvenile road crews.
Young Girl Scout’s impact still being felt
Dragonflies have taken on a new meaning for the girls in Troop 670 as they have dealt with the death of Isabelle Meyer, the young scout killed by a falling tree at Camp Koch earlier this year.
Man seriously injured in Martin County crash
Monday morning, a Bruceville man was seriously injured when his vehicle went left of center and struck a semi-tractor. Indiana State Police responded to the crash on U.S. 50 near Red School Road at 9:41 a.m. The initial investigation by Trooper Jarrod Lents indicated that a 2011 Dodge truck driven by Adam Moon of Bruceville…
Senior LPGA Championship at French Lick Resort gives back to patients, families of Riley Hospital for Children
“Riley Kids” Have Become a Huge Part of Major Golf Championship’s Week-long Festivities When it comes to charitable giving, golf has long been recognized as the most prolific supporter among all professional sports in the United States. The $3 billion-plus professional golf has presented to worthy causes is a humbling figure, but the real inspiration…
Medication Collection Day planned for Saturday, October 26
You can be a part of the addiction solution by bagging your expired, unused, and unwanted pharmaceuticals and disposing of them at the Dubois County Medication Collection on Saturday, October 26, 2019, as part of the DEA National Pharmaceutical Drug Take Back Event. The Jasper State Police Post, located at 2209 Newton Street, will host…
Bob Bleemel honored by Jasper Chamber during well-attended annual meeting
A large crowd packed the Calumet Friday for the Jasper Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting. The chamber reported this year’s event had the highest attendance ever. “Not only were people here because they support the Chamber; they were here because they are very proud of Mike Braun being our U.S. Senator,” said Nancy Eckerle, executive…
Springs Valley Bank & Trust Company donates $50,000 to Tri-County YMCA
Springs Valley Bank & Trust Company donated $50,000 to the Tri-County YMCA’s ReImagine Your Y Capital Campaign. Supporting the YMCA aligns with Springs Valley’s mission to enhance the quality of life in our communities, the company said in a press release. The YMCA has currently raised over $1.9 million toward their Reimagine Your Y. Capital…
15 hospital employees nominated for Little Company of Mary Award
Fifteen Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center employees have been nominated for the 2019 Little Company of Mary Award, named for the Little Company of Mary Sisters, the religious organization that sponsors Memorial Hospital. Nominated by their co-workers for their exemplary devotion to the hospital’s Mission and Core Values in their daily work, the nominees…
Man injured in crash during two-county pursuit
A man was severely injured after a pursuit ensued when police were called to the report of a suicidal man with a gun in the area of Baden Strasse in Jasper overnight. Deputies from the Dubois County Sheriff’s Office responded to the report of the man with a gun to his head in the middle…
Tri-County YMCA announces major expansion
The Tri-County YMCA officially announced they are moving forward with a major 11,000 square foot expansion of their Ferdinand facility. The expansion will provide much-needed wellness and programming space to serve its members and program participants. The Tri-County YMCA serves the entire population, from infants to seniors, in Dubois, Spencer and Perry counties. Since the…
2020’s ‘100 Men Who Cook’ fundraiser to benefit Crisis Connection, Mentors for Youth
Old National Bank in Jasper announced the next 100 Men Who Cook beneficiaries will be Crisis Connection and Mentors for Youth. The 2019 event is scheduled for Saturday, September 12, 2020, at 6 p.m. at the Huntingburg Event Center. This will be the fourth 100 Men Who Cook event held in Dubois County. The signature…
Haunted Huntingburg about great music, food and craft beer
Haunted Huntingburg returns to Market Street Park this Saturday with Blues musicians belting out tunes from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and a kid-friendly evening movie. The annual event celebrating October’s spookier attributes also features a special scavenger hunt and trick or treating with the merchants of Fourth Street; a special storybook walk along Fourth…
Dubois County Substance Abuse Council announces $29,000 in grants
The Dubois County Substance Abuse Council announced more than $29,000 in grants had been awarded to local organizations dedicated to finding solutions to substance abuse in Dubois County. The council receives funds from conviction user fees to fund local efforts to reduce substance use right here in our community. This year, the Council awarded $29,468.98 in…
Burger promoted to sergeant on Jasper Police Department
The Jasper Board of Public Works and Safety appointed Jasper Police Officer David Burger as the department’s newest sergeant. Mayor Dean Vonderheide said during the interview process Sgt. Burger reinforced his passion as a career police officer as well as his desire to impact the City of Jasper and its citizens in a valued leadership…
Dale man killed in single-vehicle crash
Indiana State Police and Spencer County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a fatal accident that occurred in Spencer County at 7:15 a.m. Sunday. Indiana State Police were asked to assist the Spencer County Sheriff’s Department with the fatal crash involving a Dale man. The accident happened at the intersection of State Road 245 at County Road…
Making a Difference contest finalists announced
ESSAY AND VIDEO FINALISTS ANNOUNCED FOR DUBOIS COUNTY MAKING A DIFFERENCE AWARDS BENEFIT SHOW AT ASTRA THEATRE OCT. 10 – THE PUBLIC CAN BUY TICKETS ONLINE NOW OR AT ASTRA THURSDAY Kimball Electronics Gives announced the finalists for its Making A Difference video contest and student essay contest. As part of its 2019 Dubois County…
Students compete for cash prizes; learn about local career opportunities
144 students from nine school corporations converged on the Vincennes University Jasper Campus to compete for cash prizes.
Dubon running for Precinct 4 seat on Huntingburg Council
José Dubon announced he will run on the Republican ticket for the Huntingburg Common Council seat representing Precinct 4. Dubon, 40, has lived in Huntingburg for the past 21 years. He is employed at MasterBrand Cabinets in Ferdinand as a team lead where he has been a team lead for five years supervising 32 people….
Jeep vs. moped crash claims one life; Huntingburg man severely injured
Thursday evening, a Washington man was killed and a Huntingburg man seriously injured when the moped they were on was struck by a Jeep. Indiana State Police responded to the crash on U.S. 41 north of Willow in Knox County at 9:46 p.m. According to police, Kayla Jones, 26, of Bicknell, was driving her 2015…
Inspection reports: Sept. 3 to Sept. 20
The following inspection reports are from inspections conducted from September 3 to September 20 Inspection results from the Dubois County Health Department are published publicly after the restaurants and food stores have had 10 days to respond. Violations are corrected on the day of the inspection unless otherwise noted. If you have questions or concerns,…
Women Empowering Women meeting to feature new Kimball International CEO
The Dubois County women’s leadership organization, Women Empowering Women (WEW), will gather on Wednesday, October 9, at the St. Joseph Church Parish Center, 1029 Kundek Street in Jasper. Doors will open at 11:30 a.m. for networking before the meeting begins at 11:45 a.m. This event is open to all prospective and current WEW members. WEW welcomes Kristie…
Healthcare coverage — Get Covered, Stay Covered
Healthcare coverage can be easy to ignore — until you need it. “Hoosiers covered by the Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP), Hoosier Healthwise, Medicaid and other Indiana health insurance programs must pay close attention to requests and requirements. Missing one notice can result in gaps or loss of coverage,” stated Ammer Williams, Lead Navigator of Covering…
From Dope to Hope: Celebrities to share their personal addiction and recovery stories at special event
Two nationally-recognized speakers on the impact of drug and alcohol abuse will share their messages at a special event being held at Jasper High School at 7 p.m. Wednesday, October 2. This event is open to the public and everyone is invited to attend. Tim Ryan and Jennifer Gimenez are both nationally recognized addiction and…
Indiana State Police Jasper: Henderson promoted to Sgt.
Indiana State Police Superintendent Douglas G. Carter has promoted Detective David Henderson to the rank of sergeant and named him the Jasper Post public information officer. Henderson is an Orleans native and 1989 graduate of Orleans High School. After graduating high school, Henderson attended Vincennes University for two years, where he received an associate degree in…
Paducah, Ky. artist’s work on display at Krempp Gallery in October
The Krempp Gallery at the Jasper Arts Center will present Paducah, Kentucky graphite artist, Randy Simmons for the month of October. Simmons’ large graphite and charcoal drawings are mostly auto-biographical with much inspiration coming from his two teenage boys. “I work with social/political themes, relationship themes as well as being inspired by my own childhood….
Souders running for at-large seat in Huntingburg
Keith “Curly” Souders is running on the Republican ticket for one of the two at-large seats on the Huntingburg Common Council.
Reward increased to $10,000 in homicide investigation
Police involved in the investigation of a French Lick homicide have increased the reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible. Police have upped the reward from $5,000 to $10,00 for information that can solve the murder of James Bryson that occurred in 2016. Bryson was found deceased…
