Juried Art Exhibition and awards on display at Krempp Gallery
The 24th Annual Juried Art Exhibit will be on display in the Krempp Gallery at the Jasper Arts Center. The show runs from September 5 through 29. The exhibit includes a wide variety of media and techniques including watercolor, oil, acrylic, prints, photography, collage, fiber, sculpture and graphite. The exhibit consists of two and three-dimensional…
Two troopers promoted to detectives in Jasper District
Two local troopers were promoted to detectives. Indiana State Police Superintendent Douglas Carter promoted Senior Trooper Brock Werne and Trooper Josh Greer to serve as trooper detectives at the Jasper Post. Brock Werne is a native of Jasper and a 2002 graduate of Jasper High School. After high school, Werne attended Vincennes University where he…
2017 Holland Community Fest all about Holland Hysteria
The Town of Holland’s love of basketball will be celebrated at the 2017 edition of the Holland Community Fest. The Holland Events Committee, Inc. announced the 2017 fest theme as “Holland Hysteria – Celebrating the Town and Its Game.” Along with the traditional foods, contests, bands and entertainment, this year’s fest edition will include…
West Nile Virus found in Dubois County
The Dubois County Health Department is reminding residents to stay vigilant in protecting themselves from West Nile Virus and other mosquito-borne diseases. Two samples of mosquitoes have recently tested positive for West Nile Virus in Dubois County. Residents are encouraged to protect themselves from being bitten by mosquitoes by following these simple steps: apply insect…
Explosion, fire destroys house boat on Patoka Lake
Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a boat fire that occurred on Patoka Lake this evening around 4:00 pm. Paul Eckert of Jasper was operating a 60-foot house boat when he heard an explosion from the engine compartment. The boat caught on fire and a boater nearby was able to get him to safety. The boat…
Shoals man injured in crash; police suspect alcohol involved
Deputies suspect alcohol was involved when a Shoals man crashed his car Thursday evening near Cuzco. Deputies were called to the crash reported just west of Cuzco Road on State Road 56 at about 8:44 p.m. When they arrived, they observed a 2003 Subaru car upside down in a ditch off the south side of the road….
With eclipse glasses hard to find, other methods to view eclipse available
If you can’t get eclipse viewing glasses, several other methods for viewing the solar eclipse are available. First here are the directions from NASA on constructing a pinhole camera from some common items found in most households. https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/edu/learn/project/how-to-make-a-pinhole-camera/ Also, here is a video of a way to use cardboard and binoculars to check out the…
Emerging Leaders makes final grant; ends six-year run giving $30,000 back to community
Dubois County Emerging Leaders has selected Girls on the Run as its 2017 grant recipient. Girls on the Run is a nonprofit dedicated to a positive youth development program that uses an experience-based curriculum and creatively integrates running for girls in third through fifth grade. The $3,000 grant will be the final grant from…
St. Anthony Firemen’s Fest this weekend
St. Anthony Fire Department’s 27th annual Firemen’s Fest — and 21st annual Street Fest and Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show — will be held this Saturday, August 19. All festivities, rain or shine, will be in the area around the Community Center at 4465 Cross Street, St. Anthony, just off SR 64. Car, truck and…
If you got solar eclipse glasses from Ferdinand Library, check them; 97 pairs distributed considered unsafe
In efforts to help the public view the eclipse next Monday, the Ferdinand Library distributed eclipse viewing glasses to patrons however, 97 of those pairs of glasses have been deemed unsafe for viewing the eclipse. To meet the high demand, the Ferdinand Branch Library purchased additional glasses from Amazon that were described as safe for…
Grand Funk Railroad will rock Lincoln Amphitheatre August 26
Grand Funk Railroad, the 70s classic rock band best known for iconic hits such as “We’re an American Band” and “Some Kind of Wonderful”, will perform at the Lincoln Amphitheatre on Saturday, August 26. The legendary rockers will be joined by up and coming rockers, Evansville’s The Cold Stares. The evening is being presented in part…
Jasper Community Arts offers exciting season of entertainment; tickets on sale now
Jasper Community Arts announced that individual tickets for its upcoming 2017-2018 Season are now available. Four diverse series of performing arts events will showcase twelve extraordinary artists. Traditional, New Directions, Backstage and Family Fun Series shows will be held at the Jasper Arts Center September 2017 through April 2018. Single tickets for all performances will…
Best Home Furnishings honors tissue donor on NASCAR race car
When NASCAR Cup driver Joey Gase races in the Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway next week, the No. 23 Best Home Furnishings Toyota Camry he will be driving will feature a special tribute to a tissue donor. The rear panel of the car has been dedicated to the nonprofit, Donate…
Holy Trinity Cardboard Boat Regatta 2017
The 2017 Holy Trinity Cardboard Boat Regatta was held last Saturday. Ruxer Ford Lincoln won in the corporate division for the third year in a row while the U.S.S. Derf won in the community category.
$5.8 million affordable housing development planned for Huntingburg
A new $5.8 million affordable housing development could bring 56 apartments to Huntingburg. Indianapolis-based developer Paragus Group plans on creating the apartments in three new buildings located on the former Huntingburg Wagon Works property on N. Washington Street. The development will include several studio apartments as well as one- and two-bedroom apartments. Residents will have…
Teen slightly injured in rollover crash near Sendelweck Curve
A Loogootee teen suffered a minor injury after she lost control of the truck she was driving on Sendelweck Curve on State Road 56 Monday morning. Kenadi Rumble, 17, of Loogootee, was eastbound on State Road 56 in a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado at about 7:42 a.m. when she lost control of the truck on the…
Teenage drinking: New program focuses on educating adults on the dangers of teenage alcohol consumption
Some decisions Jenna Bieker made during her junior year at Forest Park didn’t make her very popular among her peers. But she knew that she wouldn’t be able to deal with the guilt if something bad happened to a student and she had just stood by and watched. A party that was happening on some…
Two families honored for farming legacies
Two Dubois County farms were honored among the 72 families presented with the Hoosier Homestead Award Friday at the Indiana State Fair in recognition of their commitment to Indiana agriculture. “Our state’s legacy has been shaped by our farming families, who continue to pass down their traditions and values from one generation to the next,”…
Pound of cocaine seized during Daviess County traffic stop
A Saturday evening traffic stop along Interstate 69 ended with two Michigan men in jail charged with multiple drug charges, including possessing cocaine. At 8:06 p.m. Saturday, Trooper Andrew Watson was patrolling Interstate 69 near the 80-mile marker when he observed a dark colored SUV traveling 92 mph in the southbound lanes. Watson stopped the vehicle at the…
Huntingburg police seeking witnesses to Friday evening crash
Huntingburg police are investigating a crash that happened on the 1100 block of Main Street/U.S. 231 near the My Jalapeno restaurant Friday evening. According to police, the crash occurred at 7:30 p.m. and involved a red Chevrolet Camaro and a red Dodge Ram pickup truck. Police are asking the for anyone that witnessed the crash to…
Upcoming street advisories in Jasper
Knies Construction will be closing 12th Avenue at Kimball Boulevard for a water line tap Monday, August 14, beginning at 7:00 a.m. This project should be completed by the end of the day on Monday barring inclement weather or any other unforeseen events. Beginning on Tuesday, August 15, Knies Construction will implement a lane restriction…
Taswell man arrested for allegedly battering hospital staff
Jasper officers were dispatched to Memorial Hospital for the report of a combative patient Friday afternoon. According to police, they were called to the hospital at about 4:52 p.m. When they arrived, staff members there reported that Josey Wales Shelton, 19, of Taswell, had allegedly punched a Memorial Hospital staff member in the chest and…
Hoosier Hills donates $30,000 to Jasper LEADs
Hoosier Hills Credit Union (HHCU) pledged $30,000 over the next three years to support Jasper LEADs—the capital campaign supporting the creation of the Jasper Cultural Center. The Community Fund Drive for the LEADS project was launched through the combined efforts of the Jasper Community Arts Commission and the Jasper Public Library Board. The project also…
Cardboard Boat Regatta Saturday on Patoka River
The Holy Trinity Cardboard Regatta will take place Saturday, August 12 at the Dave Buehler Plaza on the Riverwalk. Boat checks will start at 9 am. Races will begin at 11 am This fundraiser was created bring a unique and fun idea to Southern Indiana. It allows participants to design and create a floating vessel…
Little Libraries and Musical Park highlight 2017 Dubois County Leadership Academy efforts
The 2017 Dubois County Leadership Academy concluded its seventh annual session with a graduation ceremony Thursday evening at the Center for Technology, Innovation and Manufacturing on the Vincennes University Jasper campus. Since 2010, the leadership academy has invested in potential community leaders by providing training and guidance on community involvement. As part of the academy,…
Local youth minister earns national certification
St. John Bosco Youth Minister, Angie Greulich, received notification of her Certification in Youth Ministry Studies on August 8th, 2017. Her successful completion required her to meet the educational and pastoral requirements necessary to hold a Certification in Youth Ministry Studies from the Center for Ministry Development. Founded in 1978, The Center for Ministry Development,…
Dubois County Public Health Partnership to host 8th annual Healthy State of Mind
The Dubois County Public Health Partnership’s 8th annual program on September 12th at the Huntingburg Event Center in Huntingburg will offer information and inspiration for adults and caregivers to improve their physical, mental and social fitness. Speakers include: Sr. Betty Drewes from the Sisters of St. Benedict will speak on “Choosing Life and Growing Gracefully”; Jay…
Two arrested on outstanding warrants; one faces new charges as Jasper Police find marijuana plant
Wednesday, police officers searching for a subject wanted on a warrant found a marijuana plant growing in a Jasper apartment. Officers with the Jasper Police Department and the Dubois County Sheriff’s Department went to an apartment at 620 W. 36th Street and located two subjects identified as Eric W. Jackson, 28, and Carl L. Parks,…
Popplewell plea agreement signed; judge to decide September 8
The man charged with the murder of a St. Henry man has signed a plea agreement with the Dubois County Prosecutor’s Office. Under the plea agreement, Kyle N. Popplewell, 26, could face 86 years in prison for the murder of Jeffrey D. Perry as well as the criminal confinement and aggravated battery that occurred the…
Braun makes U.S. Senate run official
State Rep. Mike Braun of Jasper announced he was joining the crowded field of U.S. Senate Republican candidates in next year’s election. Elected to the state legislature in 2014, Braun highlighted his private sector experience in his announcement. He pointed out his business experience as the founder and CEO of Meyer Distributing gave him the ability…
Patoka Lake hosts controlled dove hunts, Sept. 1-2
Patoka Lake will conduct two in-person drawings for controlled dove hunts on one sunflower field on Sept. 1 and 2. The hunts will take place at Lick Fork State Recreation Area. They are limited to one sunflower field this year because heavy rains at planting time resulted in poor growing conditions. Drawings will be held at 6:30…
