Memorial Medical Center Foundation offers over $75,000 in scholarship opportunities
The Memorial Medical Center Foundation is offering over $75,000 in scholarship opportunities for current high school seniors or students currently enrolled in post-secondary education. A Scholarship Application must be completed by applicants and submitted online by March 15, 2026. For additional scholarship information or to apply, visit www.deaconessmemorial.com/giving and click on “Scholarship Opportunities.” For more information regarding…
Huntingburg Council discusses potential legal battle over solar moratorium
The City of Huntingburg’s attempt to halt approval of commercial solar development plans through a moratorium could face legal challenges, according to the city attorney’s assessment presented to the council Tuesday evening. The moratorium, passed in November, was initiated in response to the AES Crossvine solar development after residents raised concerns about the Battery Energy…
St. Anthony Road North to close for culvert replacement
The Dubois County Highway Department will close St. Anthony Road North beginning Monday, January 5, 2026, for a culvert replacement. The closure will take place approximately 0.6 miles north of Santine Road. Work is expected to last one week, barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Smoke-filled hallways force evacuation of Jasper senior living facility
Responding to a smoke alarm at Serinity Spring Senior Living at Northwood Sunday evening with winds whipping up ahead of an approaching cold front could have been the beginning of a bad night for many folks. The department had received the smoke alarm at about 6:30 p.m. and received a call from staff reporting smoke…
Missing Jasper teen found in New York
The Jasper Police Department announced that 16-year-old Allison Alvarez Lopez has been located safely in the state of New York. Arrangements are underway to facilitate her return to Indiana. This successful outcome was the result of a coordinated investigative effort involving the Jasper Police Department, the Washington Police Department, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI),…
Dubois County Jasper Flight Services, Airport Authority meet, continue contentious negotiations on hangar lease increases
Dubois County Flight Services and the Dubois County Airport Authority met last week to discuss a contentious hangar lease renewal, with CEO Doug Bawel presenting three compromise proposals after months of disagreement over rental rates. Here is information about the process from a story we did in October. The facility was originally built by the…
Friends of IU supports Community Food Bank
Friends of IU and local community members held the 21st annual food drive benefiting the Community Food Bank in Jasper. This year, they broke their record, raising nearly $ 7,000, according to co-organizer Keith Bartley. Working with Holiday Foods and Community Food Bank executive Director Amanda Drew, the organization delivered all the food to the…
Jasper Council members announce opposition to Mid-States Corridor as poll information released
Members of the Property Rights Alliance, the Stop the Mid-States Corridor Coalition, and residents gathered at the Dubois County Courthouse to announce the results of a recent poll regarding the proposed highway. Along with the polling results, Phil Mundy, President Pro Tempore of the Jasper Common Council, and fellow council members, Chad Lueken and Vince…
Updated: Kimball International building damaged by fire after minivan strikes trailer
Update: Jasper Police determined the individual found at Sternberg’s 24 and More was involved in the crash that led to the fire on Friday. However, police did not release any further information about the individual’s identity due to their protected status. Nor did they confirm whether the individual would face any criminal charges. The officer…
Candidate filing period for 2026 elections opens in January
The Dubois County Clerk’s Office announced today that the candidate filing period for the 2026 Primary Election will open on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, and close at 12:00 noon local time on Friday, February 6, 2026. Individuals interested in running for public office in the upcoming election must file their Declaration of Candidacy (CAN-2) form…
Dubois County Advocacy for Prevention and Recovery (ARC) Council awards 2025 grants
The Dubois County Advocacy for Prevention and Recovery (ARC) Council, the county’s local coordinating council reporting to the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI), has announced its 2025 grant awards, providing critical funding to local programs that address substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery support throughout the community. Grant decisions for 2025 were made by members…
Forrest Lucas honored with 2025 Sachem Award
by Tom Davies, Indiana Capital ChronicleDecember 19, 2025 Lucas Oil founder Forrest Lucas was posthumously honored as the 2025 Sachem Award honoree by Gov. Mike Braun. The award is given out once a year to recognize Hoosiers honored for their work and virtue in shaping the state. Braun presented the award Thursday in the governor’s…
Commentary: Everything I learned from state government this year
by Niki Kelly, Indiana Capital Chronicle December 19, 2025 Just like going to class, there is a lot to glean from watching state government in action. And 2025 was full of lessons. As we wrap up the year, here are the top five things I learned: DATA CENTERS Data centers aren’t going away — and…
Raynie Schnell named 2026 Lilly Endowment Community Scholar
Dubois County Community Foundation announced the recipient of the 2026 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship for Dubois County – Raynie Schnell of Northeast Dubois Jr/Sr High School. Schnell was selected from an applicant pool of 160 candidates across all four high schools in Dubois County. After the applicant pool was narrowed, nominees were submitted to the…
Red, White and Brauen delivers more than 350 pairs of shoes to Dubois County kids
Dinosaurs, butterflies, blinking lights, cool Cons, and high-speed kicks hopped, walked and skipped into the halls of Jasper Elementary School this morning as more than a hundred students received a new pair of shoes. With support from the Optimist Club of Jasper and its Jasper High School counterpart, Octagon, as well as from volunteers with…
Regional Wellness Center moving forward
The City of Jasper is moving forward with a redesigned Regional Wellness Center after pausing the project in March due to financial concerns related to legislative changes to property taxes. Mayor Dean Vonderheide announced that the city has identified funding for a $32 to $33 million facility in the first phase of a multiphase approach…
Police seeking help finding missing 16-year-old girl
The Jasper Police Department is actively searching for a missing 16-year-old female. Allison Jasmine Alvarez Lopez was last seen at her home in Jasper on Friday, December 12, 2025. She is described as five feet tall, about 130 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair. Police reported that she may be with a male individual named…
Bombers owners ask city to reconsider lease rate hike
The ownership of the Dubois County Bombers is asking the Huntingburg Park Board to reconsider the lease rate increase proposed for the 2026 season. Owner Justin Knepp addressed the board at its regular meeting on Monday about the proposed 80 percent increase in the lease. “We really appreciate and value our partnership with the city…
Jasper Police recover over $20,000 in stolen merchandise
Two Alabama residents were arrested with merchandise stolen from multiple Home Depots, including the Jasper store, according to police. The pair was detected when a member of the asset protection team at the Jasper location found an unusually high number of power tools listed for sale on Facebook Marketplace and contacted the Jasper Police Department…
Public can honor veterans by adding their dogtags to new entrance to Veteran’s Garden
An Eagle Scout project enhancing the entrance to the Veteran’s Garden near the Schaeffer Barn on Fourth Street in Jasper is nearing completion. According to Eli Rasche, the only remaining item is the addition of personalized dog tags, which will be on display at the entrance. The personalized dog tags are available to purchase in…
Property Rights Alliance urges Dubois County to withdraw from Mid-States Corridor Regional Development Authority
Members of the Property Rights Alliance and Coalition Against the Mid-States Corridor urged the Dubois County Council to withdraw from the Mid-States Corridor Regional Development Authority, citing concerns about transparency, fiscal responsibility, and the authority’s expansive powers. Mark Nowotarski, a Dubois County resident and member of both organizations, read a letter from Brad Hochgesang (included…
State prepares for SNAP ban on sugary drinks, candy to take effect Jan. 1
by Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indiana Capital ChronicleDecember 16, 2025 Beginning Jan. 1, more than half a million low-income Indiana residents won’t be able to use government food assistance to buy sugary drinks or candy. And state officials are preparing retailers and participants for the changes. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, is the nation’s…
Jasper Library/Contractual Library Director Christine Golden presented Key to the City
Jasper and Dubois County Contractual Library Director Christine Golden was awarded a Key to the City of Jasper at last week’s regular meeting. It was a surprise to the director who helped lead the library through the decision-making process and move into its new home at the Thyen-Clark Cultural Center. The Thyen-Clark Cultural Center houses…
$200,000 grant fuels new tennis courts at Northeast Dubois
Northeast Dubois Jr/Sr High School boys tennis will have new courts to walk onto in the fall of 2026. The United States Tennis Association (USTA) announced that it has awarded a $200,000 Tennis Venue Services grant to Northeast Dubois Jr/Sr High School to reconstruct the school’s six tennis courts and add new fencing. Work will…
YÄCHTLEY CRËW “Seas The Night” World TourComing to Castle Knoll Amphitheater
Castle Knoll Amphitheater announced YÄCHTLEY CRËW, the nation’s number one Yacht Rock band, will open the venue’s third concert season on Saturday, May 9, 2026, bringing their wildly popular “Seas The Night” World Tour to the Historic Hillside at Castle Knoll Farms & Amphitheater in French Lick / Paoli, Indiana. Known as “The Titans of Soft Rock,” YÄCHTLEY CRËW has become a nationwide phenomenon, reviving the smooth sounds…
Commentary: Strong schools build strong communities: Indiana’s funding system should reflect that
by Jon Tronc, Indiana Capital ChronicleDecember 15, 2025 As a teacher, I can explain how to balance a chemical equation or calculate the speed of a satellite in orbit, but school finance is far less straightforward. What I do know is that Indiana schools rely on two main funds, the education fund and the operations…
Jasper Chamber and Jaycees Decoration Contest results
Check out the list of Christmas decoration winners for 2025 as chosen by the judges in the Jasper Chamber of Commerce and Jasper Jaycee Christmas Decoration Contest. There is a link to a map at the bottom so you can check them all out. Best Use of Lights • 1st Place: Matt Popp – 397…
Snow day fun
Area schools went from a two-hour delay to a full closure or e-learning day after snow blanketed the county overnight. Of course, we took some photos of kids sledding.
Wreaths to be placed on Dubois County veterans’ graves
Each December, the national organization Wreaths Across America honors deceased veterans with a wreath-laying ceremony. The goal is to remember and honor veterans while teaching youth about the values and sacrifices of those who have served. Dubois County will hold its countywide dedication and wreath-laying ceremonies this Saturday, Dec. 13, and Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025….
Greater Jasper schools featured in national magazine
Greater Jasper Consolidated Schools (GJCS) was featured in Business View Magazine for its efforts to be at the forefront of educational innovation. Read the article at the link below.
Senate Republicans reject Trump’s plea for gerrymandered maps
by Tom Davies and Casey Smith, Indiana Capital ChronicleDecember 11, 2025 The Republican-dominated Indiana Senate spurned months of demands from President Donald Trump as it voted 31-19 on Thursday to reject a redrawing of the state’s congressional maps. The final outcome remained uncertain until 21 Republicans joined all 10 Democratic senators in blocking the redistricting…
