Dubois County under burn ban
Due to the continued drought conditions throughout Dubois County, the Board of Commissioners, at the recommendation of the 12 Dubois County fire chiefs, has implemented a Burn Ban, effective immediately. The following acts are prohibited in Dubois County:
Dubois County’s America 250th Committee meeting
Dubois County’s America 250th Committee will meet on Wednesday, September 24, at 6:00 p.m. at the Ireland Historical Society Building at 5173 W. Walnut Street. The focus of those organizations attending is to coordinate activities to utilize resources most effectively. The group has already held three successful meetings, during which plans and ideas were shared….
A firefighter’s last ride
The Celestine Volunteer Fire Department honored Luke Gehlhausen’s 17 years of service with the department with full honors Saturday. Here are a few photos of the procession from Becher Kluesner Funeral Home to St. Celestine Church. A video of the burial shared by the Celestine Volunteer Fire Department is included below.
Eagle Scout project about helping where it’s most needed
Andrew Tubbs, a member of Scout Troop 182, hopes his Eagle Scout project helps anyone in need. He installed a new “Blessing Box” on the Redemption Christian Church campus, filled with dry and canned goods that anyone in need can access 24/7. The Blessing Box wasn’t his first idea for an Eagle Scout project. Initially,…
Celestine, county fire departments to honor fallen firefighter
The Celestine Volunteer Fire Department will take part in the funeral of one of its own this Saturday and is inviting the community to join in honoring him. Firefighter Luke Gehlhausen was killed in a single-vehicle crash while responding to a structure fire on Sunday, Sept. 7. Mr. Gehlhausen is survived by his wife, Brittney…
Commentary: Election changes to support — and some to avoid
by Niki Kelly, Indiana Capital ChronicleSeptember 12, 2025 It’s no secret that Indiana’s voting performance is abysmal. Hoosiers have no problem registering to vote but often don’t make it to the polls. That’s why I was intrigued by a meeting on two election proposals — moving municipal elections to even-numbered years and expanding vote centers…
Ferdinand street to close for water work
Starting on Monday, September 15, crews will begin a water valve replacement project on West Ninth Street between Missouri Street and West 13th Street. The section will be closed to through traffic and the work is expected to take most of the week to complete.
Work on Huntingburg’s First Street continues
Beginning at 7:00 a.m. on Friday, September 12, First Street from Washington to Van Buren Street (section 3) will be closed for construction. Beginning Monday, September 15, First Street from Van Buren Street to Jackson Street (section 4) will be closed. Contractors will work closely with A Kid’s Place to make sure drop-off and pick-up run…
Holland set to celebrate growing community
The 2025 Holland Fest returns this year, featuring a mix of fan-favorite events, food, music, community fundraising, and beloved traditions. Over the two-day festival, which opens this Friday, visitors have numerous options for celebrating the unique features of the Dubois County community while supporting efforts to address needs in Holland. Co-chair Malea Wagner said that…
Huntingburg recognized Hispanic Heritage Month, hears tax update from Sen. Schmitt, approves interlocal agreement for U.S. 231 study
The last half hour of the Huntingburg Common Council meeting held on Tuesday was a discussion with State Senator Daryl Schmitt over the tax funding changes created during the last legislative session. State Senator Daryl Schmitt has been visiting the elected councils in District 48 to discuss the philosophy of the sweeping property tax changes…
Parklands refined by fire
After the success of the prescribed burns in 2024, Jasper Park and Recreation expanded the program to help native species thrive in the city’s largest park. Wednesday, city employees and firefighters worked together to conduct a large prescribed fire in three areas of The Parklands. The forecast forced them to adjust the schedule as wind…
Best Home Furnishings partners with Erin & Ben Co. to launch exclusive upholstery collection
Best Home Furnishings announced a new partnership with Erin & Ben Co., the lifestyle brand founded by HGTV’s Home Town stars Erin and Ben Napier. The collaboration brings together Best Home’s decades of family-made craftsmanship with the Napiers’ celebrated design vision to create a fresh collection of chairs and sofas that blend timeless style with…
Notification of planned water outage
The Jasper Municipal Water Department will be turning off the water supply, weather permitting, on Thursday, September 11, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for 15 water customers residing on Robert Street, Wilson Street, and a small portion of West 14th Street. This will be the only area affected. The scheduled work is expected…
Governor orders flags lowered in remembrance of 9/11
Governor Mike Braun has directed that flags be flown at half-staff across the state of Indiana on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, in observance of Patriot Day. Flags will be lowered at all state facilities from sunrise to sunset in remembrance of the nearly 3,000 lives lost in the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, and…
Celestine volunteer firefighter dies responding to fire
The Celestine Volunteer Fire Department posted a message on its Facebook page regarding the death of volunteer firefighter Luke Gehlhausen. Mr. Gehlhausen, 41, a 17-year veteran of the Celestine Volunteer Fire Department, tragically lost his life in the line of duty on the evening of September 7, 205, while responding to an incident. According to…
Halfway to St. Patty’s Day supports Ireland initiatives
If dressing up and decorating a mobile cooler to take on a jaunt around picturesque county roads tossing and chasing a cannonball sounds like a good time, the St. Patrick’s Celebration committee still has a few spots available for teams in its annual Irish Road Bowling event. Scheduled for September 20, 2025, the event marks…
Jasper to close E. 8th Street for storm sewer replacement
The Jasper Street Department will close E. 8th Street between McCrillus Street and Fairview Avenue for a storm sewer replacement on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, starting at 8:00 a.m. Barring any unforeseen issues, the street is expected to reopen by 4:00 p.m. the same day. Motorists may use Fairview Avenue and E. 12th Street as a detour.
Heart of Jasper introduces new artist walk experience at Shop and Sip
Heart of Jasper is excited to announce a new feature for the upcoming Shop & Sip event — the Artist Walk. This addition will showcase the work of 10 talented local artists, with displays set up inside participating downtown stores on Wednesday, September 17, from 5 to 7 p.m. The Artist Walk offers visitors the…
Jasper police concentrating on drug interdiction activities
The Jasper Police Department temporarily assigned Patrolman Logan Jones to focus exclusively on drug issues in the community, resulting in significant enforcement activity during August that included 10 arrests and the processing of a mushroom drug lab. The Jasper Board of Public Works and Safety was informed of the initiative by Chief Chad Dick during…
Peaceful Easy Sunday Afternoon: On the Border’s acoustic tribute to The Eagles lands this Sunday at the Lincoln Amphitheatre
Following their sold-out Saturday night performance, On the Border: The Ultimate Eagles Tribute returns to the Lincoln Amphitheatre for a special Amp Unplugged Sunday matinee on September 14—an intimate, acoustic celebration of one of the most iconic catalogs in rock history. Presented in part by the Friends of Lincoln State Park, this two-set performance begins…
Mentors for Youth responds to sentencing of former director
This week marks a significant moment of closure for Mentors for Youth of Dubois County, as former executive director Ellen Corn was sentenced following her conviction for embezzling from the organization during her five-year tenure. While the legal process has reached its final chapter, Mentors for Youth has long since turned the page. Since this…
Jasper Downtown Revitalization update
Jasper’s Downtown Revitalization Phase II Project is moving forward, with the 9th and Main Streets intersection now closed for repairs. Trucks traveling east-west are being directed to 15th Street during the closure. The rest of Main Street is open to traffic. Crews are working on sidewalks, ramps, and driveways this week. Next week, they’ll continue…
Former Dubois County nonprofit director sentenced for embezzling
Ellen L. Corn, 50, of Petersburg, Indiana, has been sentenced to one year and nine months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, after pleading guilty to five counts of wire fraud. Corn has also been ordered to pay $121,439.72 in restitution. According to court documents, from March 2017 to August 2022,…
Comedian Lucas Bohn is set to bring the laughs to The Astra on Saturday, October 18
The Astra Theatre will be welcoming Lucas Bohn for a night of stand-up, stories & satire straight from the teachers’ lounge, presented by WRZR 94.5, on Saturday, October 18. Prepare for an evening of education and classroom-related humor. Former teacher-of-the-year, Lucas Bohn, is energetic with an edge. The perfect blend of schoolboy charm and bad-boy…
Dubois County Health Department offering free Suicide Prevention Kits to the community
The Dubois County Health Department is committed to promoting health, safety, and hope in our community. As part of that mission, the department is now providing free Suicide Prevention Kits to the public. The kits are designed to give individuals and families tools that can help prevent tragedy and save lives. Each kit includes: “Suicide…
Indiana license plate sales lift charitable efforts; new requirements may limit who can take part
by Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indiana Capital Chronicle September 8, 2025 Hoosiers have poured almost $200 million into scholarships, medical research, child welfare and more in less than two decades — just by buying specialty license plates for their vehicles. The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles has sold nearly 8 million on behalf of a wide…
Finding purpose after service, Speedy is helping fellow veterans
Since writing this story, we have learned that details regarding Mr. Lefevre’s service are not supported by official records. Read more here: Kenneth Speedy LeFevre walks with a limp and six metal fletchettes in his wallet. Both come from an IED that hit the convoy he was traveling in while deployed to Syria. “It was…
Rotary Club of Dubois County launches online auction featuring exclusive items from Olympic Champion Lilly King
The Rotary Club of Dubois County is excited to announce a special online auction running from Monday, September 8, at 10:00 a.m. through Thursday, September 18, at 10:00 a.m. This unique auction features exclusive items personally donated by Olympic Champion Lilly King, with all proceeds benefiting the Rotary Club of Dubois County. Interested supporters can pre-register for bidding…
The Parklands to close for prescribed burns on Wednesday, Sept. 10
A second prescribed burn of areas of The Parklands in Jasper is set to take place on Wednesday, September 10, starting around 2:30 p.m. Controlled burns were used in 2024 to help the native flora flourish, and won the Parklands and Jasper Park & Recreation Department an award for innovative conservation practices within city limits…
Huntingburg orders demolition of unsafe home; hears update on dilapidated gas station
The Huntingburg Board of Public Works and Safety unanimously affirmed a demolition order for a deteriorating property at 422 N. Jackson St. during a hearing this week, giving owner Larry P. Graves 60 days to tear down the unsafe structure. The city’s Code Enforcement officer issued the original order to demolish on Aug. 18 after…
Dubois Ruritan gears up for 23rd annual Septemberfest
The Dubois Ruritan organization is preparing to host its 23rd Annual Septemberfest on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Dubois Community Park, promising a full day of family entertainment, local food, and community celebration. The festival kicks off early with the Dubois FCA 5K Walk/Run at 8 a.m., setting an active tone for the day’s festivities….
