Rotary fundraising has big impact on TRI-CAP
TRI-CAP has completed its three-year term as the Rotary Club of Jasper’s charity of choice. As such, a focused effort was made by the Rotary Club to redirect fundraising dollars from the club TRI-CAP. To date, the Rotary Club has contributed a handmade outdoor musical playground device, a used minivan as well as the majority of…
Huntingburg man charged with neglect of dependant
A Huntingburg man was arrested after allegedly injuring an infant when he smashed a car window during a domestic dispute. According to Jasper police, they were called to the report of a domestic dispute at 1401 Franklin Street at about 9:20 p.m. on Saturday. Before officers arrived they were informed that Joshua L. Mattingly, 32,…
Specialty Lincoln license plate could go away; drama association will lose funding
The Lincoln Boyhood Drama Association’s (LBDA) specialty Indiana license plate is currently on the probationary list with the state of Indiana. Presently, there are just over 200 registered plates (2016) and, to have the state rescind the probationary status, sales must top the 500 mark by December 31, 2017, or the Indiana Bureau of Motor…
Charlestown man injured in rural Dubois County helicopter crash
A Saturday morning helicopter crash in northwestern Dubois County sent a Charlestown man to the hospital. According to state police, 42-year-old Keith Windsor of Charlestown was crop-dusting in a single-occupant helicopter over fields near County Road 450 North, northwest of Ireland at about 10:44 a.m. For an unknown reason, Windsor experienced a mechanical issue and crashed in a…
Boil order issued for Jasper neighborhood
Update: The boil order was extended at least an additional 48 hours as of Sunday morning. Thursday morning, a water line at 15th Street, between Greene and Royal Streets broke. Due to the nature of the work that took place this morning the City of Jasper Gas & Water Department has issued a neighborhood boil…
Huge plans for future of Rosenvolk
“First, I want everyone to know we tried really hard to keep it in Ferdinand. We looked everywhere for the right place, but most people did not want to sell or the price was simply more than we could go,” said Catherine Le Blanc, who, with husband Dan, founded the Rosenvolk German Medieval Festival. “We…
Huntingburg police seek hit-and-run driver that damaged Fourth Street building
Huntingburg police are seeking anyone with information regarding a crash that damaged a wall of the Artisan Jewelry store at 404 E. 4th Street. According to police, a trash bin was hit and pushed into a brick wall to the building causing the damage sometime between 7 p.m. Wednesday and 9 a.m. Thursday. If you…
18-year-old LifeFlighted after crash south of Holland
An injured Dale teenager was flown from the scene of a crash south of Holland on State Road 161 to an Evansville hospital by helicopter Thursday afternoon. According to Dubois County deputies who responded to the crash at 5:49 p.m., witnesses said that Brady Hile, 18, of Dale, appeared to have fallen asleep at the…
Jasper’s Downtown Historic District listed in the National Register of Historic Places
Jasper’s downtown square and several blocks around it have been added to the National Register of Historic Places. The listing was announced on June 12 by the United States Department of the Interior. The application to be placed on the register was submitted in 2014 through the City of Jasper’s Department of Community Development and…
Best Home Furnishing’s honors organ donors by featuring nonprofit org on NASCAR cup race car
Joey Gase will return to the No. 23 Best Home Furnishings Toyota Camry next week for the Quaker State 400 at Kentucky Speedway with a very special tribute on the back of his Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race car. Best Home Furnishings is dedicating the rear TV panel of the car to the nonprofit…
Mass location changes while Monte Cassino Shrine undergoes restoration
Weather and time have taken a toll on Monte Cassino Shrine. Recently, a generous benefactor stepped forward to lead the effort to stabilize the original sandstone structure, beautify the grounds, and make needed repairs and improvements. While renovations are occurring, the regular Saturday morning Mass held at Monte Cassino Shrine, Saint Meinrad Archabbey’s chapel to honor the…
Great Wall reopens after fire
The Great Wall Chinese Restaurant reopened on July 1 after a fire closed the restaurant Sunday, June 18. Lunch was interrupted at the restaurant located at 272 Brucke Strasse that day when smoke began filling the entrance to the dining room. Everyone was evacuated but the restaurant suffered minor damages to a wall in the…
$5,000 reward offered in six-month murder investigation
A reward is being offered for information about the 2016 death of a French Lick man. A $5,000 reward is being offered for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the death of 66-year-old James A. Bryson of French Lick. Bryson was found deceased on December 27,…
Jasper Arts announces winners of 49th Annual Dubois County Art Guild Exhibit
The Jasper Community Art’s Commission is pleased to announce the 49th Annual Dubois County Art Guild Exhibit in the Krempp Gallery at the Jasper Arts Center. The exhibit will features work by local artists who belong to the guild, many of whom are well known in the area. It includes work in a variety…
Huntingburg, Ferdinand chambers launch small business networking group
The Huntingburg and Ferdinand Chamber of Commerce will begin co-hosting a Small Business Networking Group to create connections between existing small business owners. The Huntingburg Chamber started hosting this event back in February and is excited to start partnering with the Ferdinand Chamber to expand the reach of the group. The two organizations envision this…
Flag drop box added to Dubois County Courthouse
A drop box for U.S. Flags has been added inside the main entrance of the Dubois County Courthouse. Provided through a partnership with the National Association of Counties, the National Flag Foundation and the National Sheriffs’ Association, the drop box is accessible during normal courthouse hours, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Flags…
Lasher coaches, eight Bombers players round out All-Star team
The Ohio Valley League has announced the team rosters for the All-Star Game coming up on Sunday, July 9th at League Stadium in Huntingburg. The East Team consists of players from the Dubois County Bombers, Henderson Flash, Muhlenberg County Stallions, and Owensboro Oilers. The West Team consists of players from the Hoptown Hoppers, Fulton Railroaders, Paducah Chiefs,…
A League of Their Own celebration raises $10,000 for League Stadium
Recent events held in Huntingburg, Indiana, commemorating the twenty-fifth anniversary of the film “A League of Their Own” raised $10,000 to benefit the League Stadium Endowment. Committee members presented the Dubois County Community Foundation with a check during the Dubois County Bombers game on Monday, July 3, 2017. The three-day celebration kicked off on June…
Huntingburg man jailed after police clock him at 100 mph
The Fourth of July holiday ended abruptly for a Huntingburg man as he spent the remainder of his night in the Daviess County Jail on impaired driving charges. At 11:27 p.m. Tuesday night, Trooper Beau Brumett observed a blue 2006 Toyota Tacoma driving on State Road 257 at over 100 miles per hour, according to…
Jen Chapin joins Will Read and Sing to support the Jasper Arts
Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter Jen Chapin will appear in Will Read and Sing For Food’s (WRASFF) 112th public performance, Thursday, July 6, 7 p.m., at the Jasper Community Arts center (951 College Avenue, Jasper). “While Jen is proud to be the daughter of the late-great ‘70s songwriter Harry Chapin (Cat’s in the Cradle, Taxi), she has worked…
Purdue Extension Does…Volunteering
Want to make a difference in your community? Why not consider being a volunteer? There are many organizations throughout Dubois County and across the state of Indiana that rely on volunteers to fulfill their missions. Purdue Extension is no exception to that. We have several programs that involve community volunteers including Master Gardeners, Extension Homemakers,…
Sultan’s Run Golf Club hosting Indiana Junior Masters Tournament July 9-10th
Sultan’s Run GC will be the official site for the 2017 Indiana Junior Masters Tournament for boys and girls ages 13-19. The two-day event will begin on Sunday, July 9th at 12 p.m. EDT and continue through Monday, July 10th with tee times beginning at 8:00 a.m. These junior players are the top point leaders…
2017 4-H Queen and Teen Miss contestants; pageant Sunday, July 9
The Dubois County 4-H Council is hosting the 2017 Dubois County 4-H Queen and Teen Miss Contest at 3 p.m. Sunday, July 9, in the Jasper High School gym in Jasper. There will also be a mini 4-H pageant the same day for boys and girls ages five to 10. There are nine girls competing in…
Braun: Governor signs two bills aimed at fostering economic growth
Gov. Eric Holcomb ceremonially signed into law two bills sponsored by State Rep. Mike Braun (R-Jasper) that he says will support Indiana’s businesses and boost the state and local economies. According to a study conducted by Purdue University, local governments need an additional $775 million annually over the next 10 years just to maintain their…
Miles on mission and message: Walking for at-risk children everywhere
Frank Chiarelli’s walk through Dubois County is part of a personal endeavor to raise awareness about a national issue that doesn’t necessarily pass through the fences of our perspectives. But the Chicago native has lived on both sides of that fence; a fence that separates one child from ending up dead or in jail from…
Police seeking wanted man after he escaped into woods near Dubois
The Dubois County Sheriffs Department is attempting to locate a wanted person. Christoper C. Jones, 38, is wanted on a Dubois County Circuit Court warrant for a Level 4 felony charge of possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon. Jones is 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighs about 130 pounds. He has…
New ATV Helmet law goes into effect Saturday; here are some answers to FAQs
This law requires that children <18 wear a helmet, while riding an off-road vehicle, on public and private land. ATV Helmet Law: Frequently asked questions Does the Helmet Law apply to Side by Sides and UTV’s? Yes, the law pertains to all vehicles that are designed for cross country travel. If I place a child…
Sleepy driver ends up in bean field southeast of Jasper
A sleepy driver ended up in a bean field along State Road 162 Wednesday at about 6:25 a.m. According to police, Jonathon M. Yates, 25, of Tell City, told them he dozed off while driving his 2002 Buick Lesabre northbound on State Road 162. He lost control of the car and then overcorrected causing it…
Young Abe Lincoln returns to the Lincoln Amphitheatre
Young Abe Lincoln will make its triumphant return to the Lincoln Amphitheatre’s performance stage for the first time since its initial 19-year run ended in 2005. The celebratory 30th-anniversary edition will run on July 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, and 15. Doors for each performance will open at 6 p.m. central time with a 7…
Huntingburg home struck by truck
A Ford pickup truck being used to jumpstart a mower jumped into gear and hit a house in Huntingburg Monday evening. According to Huntingburg police, they responded to the call for a 1983 Ford pickup striking a home on West 19th Street at about 6:58 p.m. The people in the home at the time were…
New senior living development planned for Jasper
A multi-million dollar senior living development is being planned for Jasper. Legacy Living of Indianapolis held a neighborhood meeting Monday night at Shiloh Methodist Church in Jasper to unveil plans for the new $17.5 to $18 million multi-purpose senior living community. It will be located on State Road 56 across from the church just east of Buschkoetter’s Nursery…
