Huntingburg seeking community input as it plans major playground update
The City of Huntingburg is applying for a Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Grant to help bring a new playground to City Park and is seeking community input. Join the Huntingburg Parks Board on Monday, July 20, 2026, to share your thoughts in person. If you can’t attend, or you’d like to provide additional…
‘Faith set in stone’ features Jasper’s geode grotto
A special presentation from “Across Indiana” featuring Jasper’s Mother of God Grotto. Constructed from thousands of Indiana geodes, this Catholic shrine is unlike anything you’ve ever seen. Shaped by Father Phillip Ottavi’s own loss after surviving a devastating earthquake in Italy, see how stone, faith, and tragedy can be turned into a handmade place of…
Commissioners considering moving Veterans Service Officer position to full-time
The Dubois County Veterans Service Office may move toward full-time staffing after Veteran Service Officer Nick Pagragan presented commissioners with a formal proposal at Monday’s meeting. Pagragan told commissioners the office has logged 1,117 total veteran interactions so far this year — including 931 in-person visitors and 186 documented phone calls — averaging 10.8 interactions…
INDOT planning big changes for State Road 64 through Huntingburg
State Road 64 through Huntingburg will undergo major modifications in 2027 as the Indiana Department of Transportation plans to reduce the four-lane section through parts of town to three lanes. INDOT hosted an open house at the Huntingburg Public Library Wednesday evening. Representatives from the department and VS Engineering were on hand to take questions…
Whirlwind camp and production brings Treasure Island to life this weekend
“We can both be first mates,” Steven Dunn hollered playfully at Kate Letterman Conway from the stage at the Jasper Arts Center. He, along with Kate, is part of a group of volunteers associated with Actors Community Theatre’s Rising Stars Children’s Theatre, a camp put on by the nonprofit for third through eighth grade students…
Gas tax breaks to cost state, local governments $533M
by Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indiana Capital ChronicleJuly 9, 2026 The total price tag for Gov. Mike Braun’s gas tax holiday is in: the state of Indiana and hundreds of local governments are expected to lose out on a combined $533 million, with the impacts felt through October. That also means motorists saved that much money…
Vincennes University’s Generations awarded AmeriCorps grant to support new volunteer program
Generations, a division of Workforce Development and Community Services at Vincennes University, has been awarded $89,550 by AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism, to support older adult volunteer service in Dubois and Pike counties. This grant will expand the agency’s volunteer services for those 55 and older in Dubois and Pike counties…
$12M OFS expansion supported by tax increment finance revenue
The Huntingburg Redevelopment Commission approved pledging 90% of tax increment financing revenues from a newly created allocation area toward economic development bonds supporting a $12 million expansion by OFS Brands Holdings at its Plant 18 facility. The commission approved Resolution 2026-10, which sets the stage for a roughly $3.9 million bond issue to help fund…
Utility bills top list of concerns in TRI-CAP’s 2026 needs assessment
Utility bills now top the concerns of low-income residents in Dubois, Pike and Warrick counties, according to TRI-CAP’s newly released 2026 Community Needs Assessment — the first time in the survey’s history that utility affordability has ranked as the region’s top need. “Our electric bill with Centerpoint is so hard to pay. It’s basically two…
Community invited to participate in Health Needs Assessment
Jasper–Deaconess Memorial Medical Center is inviting community members to share their voices by participating in our Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) survey. The survey is now open through July 26th and will be used to evaluate the area’s overall health needs. The Community Health Needs Assessment provides community benefit through shaping future programs, services, and…
Resident questions AES response to any potential damages from Crossvine Solar project
A Dubois County resident raised questions about liability and fire safety at Monday’s regular county commissioners meeting, pressing officials on what protections exist for non-participating landowners living near the Crossvine Solar battery energy storage system (BESS) project being developed by AES. Rita Bartelt told the commissioners she contacted AES directly and spoke with an AES…
Bretzville roundabout construction restricting traffic
As the Indiana Department of Transportation begins work on the roundabout at the intersection of State Road 64 and 162, the Dubois County Sheriff’s Office issued a warning to motorists. The Dubois County Sheriff’s Office is asking all motorists traveling through the Bretzville Junction area to exercise caution and remain patient as roadway construction continues….
County seeking more public input for planning; Up timeline to create committee addressing land usage
Dubois County Commissioners, through the firm, American Structurepoint, is asking residents, workers, and business owners to complete a second survey as part of the county’s ongoing Comprehensive Plan update, building on a first round of outreach that drew more than 1,000 responses earlier this year. Dubois County Commissioner Chad Blessinger discussed the survey at the…
One road remains impacted by flooding
Flood conditions across Dubois County have improved dramatically following recent road monitoring by the Dubois County Highway Department, with only one county road remaining closed despite additional rainfall overnight. The Dubois County Highway Department reports that just one road remains closed — CR 800 West in Madison Township, north of CR 300 South, due to…
Jasper celebrates 250th
On Thursday evening, The Heart of Jasper, Jasper Strassenfest Committee, and the City of Jasper held a special celebration at Jaycee Park that included food trucks, extended pool hours, live music, and a drone show. See some photos below.
Governor announces final extension of gas tax breaks; further action to require legislation
by Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indiana Capital Chronicle July 2, 2026 Gov. Mike Braun on Thursday announced his final extension of gas tax breaks for Hoosier drivers — which for weeks have driven Indiana gas prices to the lowest in the nation. “I want to make sure that Hoosiers, not only when it comes to gasoline…
Singer-songwriter Chris Knight set to perform at The Astra on Saturday, July 11
The Astra Theatre is incredibly excited to bring American singer/songwriter Chris Knight to The Astra on Saturday, July 11. Doors open at 7:00 p.m., with music beginning at 8:00 p.m., when Chance Stanley kicks off the evening of live entertainment. Tickets are on sale now at www.AstraTheater.com. Reserved seating tickets are $30 for the balcony, $35…
Highway Department applying chip seal to Ferdinand Road NW – Sunset Drive
The Dubois County Highway Department will begin its chip seal overlay process on Monday, July 6, 2026 (today), on Ferdinand Road Northwest and Sunset Drive. Work will take place starting at Ferdinand Road NW near Industrial Park Road and continue all the way through to Sunset Drive near U.S. 231. Drivers can expect rolling road…
Press-Seal Corporation acquires Jasper Rubber Products
Third-generation rubber family plans to reopen the Jasper plant this summer and restore the operation that customers and the community relied on for decades The Skinner family, owners of Fort Wayne-based specialty rubber manufacturer Press-Seal Corporation, has acquired the assets of Jasper Rubber Products, Inc., following approval by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern…
Huntingburg seeking railroad safety grant as train blockage complaints mount
The Huntingburg Board of Works approved applying for a railroad safety grant that would fund a train detection and public alert system aimed at reducing traffic disruptions caused by stopped trains blocking city crossings. Street Superintendent Jason Stamm brought the proposal to the board after meeting with Mayor Neil Elkins to explore the Indiana Department…
Annual Cops Cycling for Survivors to launch Monday, July 6
Cops Cycling for Survivors will launch its 25th Annual “Ride to Remember” on Monday, July 6, 2026, continuing a quarter-century tradition of honoring Indiana’s fallen law enforcement officers and supporting the survivors who carry their legacy forward. What began in 2002 as a ride to Washington, D.C. has grown into a powerful statewide mission. Each July,…
INDOT to hold public open house for upcoming Huntingburg State Road 64 project
Indiana Department of Transportation officials will host a public open house meeting at the Huntingburg Public Library on Wednesday, July 8, from 4 to 6 p.m. to discuss a project impacting Huntingburg. INDOT will provide information and answer questions about the planned paving and right-sizing of State Road 64 through Huntingburg. According to INDOT Southwest…
Rock Lotto: The Astra’s wildcard show returns
This article was written in partnership with Visit Dubois County. You can never really tell who will win the Rock Lotto. “I feel like a lot of us will make guesses about who’s going to win, but I don’t feel like we’re ever really consistent about actually being able to pick who’s going to win,”…
12 Dubois County roads remain flooded
Thursday afternoon, the Dubois County Highway Department reported that 12 county roads remain closed from recent flooding — down from 17 reported Wednesday. In District 1, Madison Township continues to account for the bulk of closures with eleven roads still affected. CR 150 North between 500 West and 600 West, CR 875 West south of…
Man facing charges related to gun-wielding mailbox invasions and vandalism in Schnellville
A Roachdale, Ind. man was arrested Monday after police received the report of a man with a gun going through mailboxes in Schnellville. The Dubois County Sheriff’s Office and the Indiana State Police responded and located the suspect vehicle and made a traffic stop. During the stop, police located a pellet gun in the vehicle…
Thyen-Clark Cultural Center featuring work of Patoka Valley Quilters Guild
Jasper Arts, with support from Bargain Barn, is pleased to announce the Patoka Valley Quilters Guild Exhibit at the Thyen-Clark Cultural Center opening this week. The exhibit, on display from July 2 to September 20, will feature many exquisite quilts and fiber artworks by local artists who are members of the guild, many of whom…
17 county roads still blocked by high water
Wednesday morning, the Dubois County Highway Department reported that 17 county roads remain closed due to high water levels In District 1, Madison Township continues to see the heaviest impacts with twelve closures. CR 150 North remains closed in two separate locations — west of CR 750 West and between 500 West and 600 West…
Unemployment repayment letters confuse Hoosiers amid fraud ‘cleanup’
by Niki Kelly, Indiana Capital Chronicle July 1, 2026 The Indiana Department of Workforce Development recently sent more than 1,000 letters seeking refunds for unemployment benefit overpayments made during the pandemic. Several Hoosiers reached out to the Capital Chronicle with concerns about the letters because they have never filed for unemployment insurance. “You must repay…
CANNONBALL! $22 million Fourth of July water roller coaster coming to Holiday World
Holiday World’s new Cannonball! water roller coaster will be the largest single-attraction investment in park history. The $22 million ride will take guests 90 feet in the air, then speed through more than 1,000 feet of coaster track before landing in the water for a huge splash. Announced just days before America’s 250th anniversary, Cannonball! is themed to…
“We’ve Got A Team!” captures Southridge Raiders’ epic back-to-back runs to the Final Four
Former player Todd Jochem’s new written history, We’ve Got A Team!, captures Hoosier Hysteria in Dubois County In the mid-1980s, a team from a small corner of southern Indiana did something its community still talks about: the Southridge Raiders went to the Final Four two years running, in 1985 and 1986, during the single-class era…
Braun directs state to reimburse local governments for gas tax revenue lost during emergency
Indiana Governor Mike Braun is directing his administration to make local governments whole for gas tax revenue missed during the state’s ongoing energy emergency — a move that addresses the funding shortfall Dubois County officials warned about last week. At Braun’s direction, Secretary Lisa Hershman and the Office of Management and Budget will coordinate with…
