Burn ban issued for Dubois County
The Dubois County Commissioner’s and the Dubois County Fire Chiefs have issued a burn ban for Dubois County effective immediately. It is in effect until further notice. Due to the prolonged period of drought that we are experiencing and lack of rainfall there is an extreme fire hazard within Dubois County. The following are prohibited…
Herbstfest opens tonight
The 2019 Huntingburg Herbstfest opens this evening in the City Park. Here is the schedule for the fun fall festival. Thursday 5 p.m. — Craft show opens at the main shelter house; food booths, Jumping Jacks entertainment and carnival rides and beer garden open in the midway 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. — The Strings of Indiana Creek…
End of an era, Fifth Street Elementary’s final Chili Supper
The final Fifth Street Chili Supper will take place this Friday evening the night of Jasper’s Homecoming game. With the planned move into the new Jasper Elementary School in 2020, this is the final year for the annual fundraiser that started on October 20, 1978. Historically, it’s been a great fundraiser for Fifth Street Elementary…
Man injured in trailer fire
Wednesday morning, units of the Jasper Volunteer Fire Department responded to a fire involving a trailer filled with straw. A man identified as Chip Kugler, of Jasper, reportedly suffered burns to his face, arms and legs when a trailer he was hauling on St. Charles Street caught fire. Kugler was taken to Memorial Hospital and…
Mountain bike club set to build Jasper track
Soon, local mountain bikers will have a new place to introduce the sport to young riders. Coleman Lovelace and Ethan Trusty presented the Greater Jasper Consolidated School Corporation board with a plan to build a beginner-level mountain bike trail in a wooded area southeast of the high school softball field. The board agreed to the…
A special visit to the new Jasper VFW
The new Jasper VFW Post 673 location at 3131 Newton Street was filled with a crowd of veterans from the nearby St. Charles Health Campus for a special visit Tuesday evening.
Police seeking car involved in crash
The Jasper Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in regards to a crash that occurred between 2:00 and 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019. Police are asking that anyone who witnessed a crash involving a red pickup truck and a mailbox on 3rd Ave. near Herbig Lane to come forward. The driver…
Dubois County Emergency Management issues fire warning
Tammy Humbert, the executive director of the Dubois County Emergency Management, issued a warning regarding open fires in the area. Tammy Humbert, the executive director of the Dubois County Emergency Management, issued a warning regarding open fires in the area. Humbert stated that although there is not a burn ban currently in place, residents need…
Threat against Jasper Middle School investigated
A threat against Jasper Middle School was made Thursday night. According to the Greater Jasper Consolidated Schools Facebook page, Jasper Middle School Administrators were made aware that a student made a threatening statement regarding gun violence in school. School administrators investigated the threat and contacted the Jasper Police Department. According to authorities, they determined that…
Wildlife refuge to celebrate 25 years
The Patoka River National Wildlife Refuge will celebrate 25 years with an event highlighting endangered species as well as an introduction of its new manager. The event will be held at Wirth Park in Oakland City on October 5 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. CT. Schedule of Events Booths and Children’s Crafts Building open…
Huntingburg Airport expansion project awarded federal funding
The Dubois County Airport Authority will finally be able to begin work on a runway extension project that has been planned for several years. The Department of Transportation announced on Wednesday that the regional airport located south of Huntingburg will receive a $5.97 million grant to begin work on the first phase of the project….
Wahl announces bid for Huntingburg’s 4th Precinct council seat
Amber Wahl has announced her intention to run for the Huntingburg Common Council seat for the 4th Precinct as an Independent candidate. Wahl, 28, is employed with the State of Indiana through the Dubois County Department of Child Services. She has degrees in Homeland Security and Public Safety from Vincennes University, Paralegal Studies from Ivy…
Caution: Young runners making their way around downtown Jasper
The Heartland Kids Fun Run & Festival committee is asking anyone driving in and around downtown Jasper this Friday evening, September 20, to be on the lookout for road closures and course spotters guiding runners and walkers. Participants of the 1.1 mile Heartland Kids Fun Run will head west along 6th Street from the Dave…
DAR displays at county libraries celebrate Constitution Week
Tuesday was Constitution Day; a day that kicks off a week dedicated to honoring the United States Constitution. Honoring this annual designation, the local chapter of the Daughters of the Revolution (DAR) have displays celebrating the Constitution set up in the county’s many libraries. This week’s celebration of the Constitution was started by the Daughters…
Volunteer group to celebrate rebirth of historic Maple Grove Campground
A new nonprofit is kicking off efforts to revitalize the Maple Grove Campgrounds this weekend with a special festival centered around faith, music, and fun. The Historic Maple Grove Foundation will host Easter in September Festival Saturday, Sept 21 and Sunday, Sept 22 at the 40-acre idyllic property located southwest of Huntingburg on County Road 585 West….
Huntingburg Kiwanis makes $1,000 donation
The Huntingburg Kiwanis Club donated $1,000 to Huntingburg Elementary recently through a new partnership, Kiwanis Helping Hands.
Truck hauling 44,000 lbs of Nutella overturns
Monday, a semi-tractor trailer hauling 44,000 pounds of Nutella chocolate hazelnut spread crashed near the Michigan/Indiana state line on I-95. Trooper Paul Arnold responded to the single-vehicle rollover crash at the 45-mile marker at approximately 9:29 p.m. A 2003 Freightliner pulling a box trailer, owned by Rockford Carrier out of London, Ontario, driven by Chuhar…
$330,000 gift will support endowment for St. Joseph’s parish needs
The Dubois County Community Foundation recently received a generous donation from the estate of Rev. Philip Kreilein, a former priest at St. Joseph Parish in Jasper and St. Ferdinand Parish in Ferdinand. The $330,000 donation is the largest single contribution to the community foundation by an individual this year. The gift is designated for the…
Jasper police seeking fire hydrant hit-and-run suspect
The Jasper Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a vehicle involved in a hit and run on Saturday, September 14, 2019. An older model blue Chevy Camaro was reported running off the road at the intersection of 3rd Avenue and Church Avenue at 4:39 p.m. The vehicle struck a fire hydrant…
Opinion: Causes of a possible recession
Economic growth, not a recession, is the norm. For every one quarter the U.S. has spent in recession since the end of World War II, we’ve spent eight quarters growing. Of the 75 quarters in this century, only 10 have been recessionary. I’m counting our current quarter as growth, which may prove a bit optimistic. …
Herbstfest Miss and Preteen Miss Queen Pageant contestants announced
The 2019 Huntingburg Herbstfest Miss and Pre-Teen Miss Queen Pageants are set for Sunday, September 22, 2019, at the Southridge High School Auditorium starting at 7:00 p.m. EST. The Huntingburg Herbstfest will run from Thursday, September 26, 2019, to Saturday, September 28, 2019, at the Huntingburg City Park with the parade to follow on Sunday,…
Phone scam using social security numbers making rounds
Indiana State Police Detectives at the Evansville post are receiving complaints again about the social security scam. You may receive a call from a person claiming to be a representative from the Social Security Administration and telling you there is an issue with your social security number. Their goal is to obtain your personal information,…
Man charged with child molestation
Jasper police arrested Frank K. Gramelspacher, 45, of 1440 Leopold Street, on two preliminary Level 1 felony counts of child molestation. The department launched an investigation after receiving information on Tuesday, September 10. Gramelspacher was arrested without incident on Thursday by the Jasper Police Department with assistance from the Dubois County Sheriff’s Office. He is…
Schnellville Picnic celebrates community connections
Schnellville’s annual picnic is this weekend in the picturesque community planted in the eastern hills of the county. Families and community members return to the area annually for the event that helps support some of the community’s local organizations. The picnic’s highlights include the annual car show, a 4-mile run/walk, a kiddie tractor pull as…
Holland 160th celebration accents free fun for families
The Town of Holland will celebrate its 160th anniversary this weekend as part of its annual townwide celebration, Hollandfest. A lot will be packed into the three-day festival that opens Friday, Sept. 13 at 5 p.m. with the opening ceremony at the Henke Pavilion in Holland American Legion Park. Dubois County Councilman Jerry Hunefeld will open…
Purdue Extension/Holiday Foods partnership points to healthy alternatives
The Purdue Extension Nutrition Education Program (NEP) has partnered with Holiday Foods, Inc. to bring Smart Snacks signage into the grocery store. According to the USDA, the Smart Snacks in School nutrition standards support better health for students and promote the positive health culture already taking place in schools across the country. The new standards…
Habitat for Humanity: Building community, changing lives
Habitat for Humanity of Dubois County has teamed up with a partner family and volunteers to build its 17th home in Dubois County. Work is underway in Huntingburg on the new home for a mother and her two sons.
Historic Ferdinand home receives preservation grant
Today, Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch announced the Peter Muller home where Traditional Arts Today, Inc. is located in Ferdinand was one of seven properties that received Historic Renovation Grants. Ann Knebel, owner of the home at 314 West 9th and cofounder of Traditional Arts Today, was awarded $11,175 to preserve the Peter Muller House. Built…
26th Annual Juried Art Exhibit winners announced
Winners for the 26th Annual Juried Art Exhibit at the Krempp Gallery, Jasper Arts Center, were recently announced at the award ceremony and reception on Thursday, September 5. Best of Show went to Carolyn Thompson of Akron, Ohio, for her painting, Dr. Bob’s Home. Other local and regional winners were Katherine Fries, Indianapolis, IN; Lawrence…
Boil advisory issued in Huntingburg
A boil advisory is effective September 9 for those located on Washington Street between 1st and 3rd Streets. Customers will be notified once the boil advisory has been lifted. During a boil advisory, the following precautions should be taken:· Boil water vigorously for 3 minutes prior to use; · do not use ice from household ice…
Dubois County Food Inspection reports Aug. 13 to Aug. 28
The following inspection reports are from inspections conducted from August 13 through August 28. 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,…
