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….
Strassenfest halfpot claimed by anonymous ticketholder
The Jasper Strassenfest Committee announced that a winner has come forward to claim the 2025 Half Pot Prize. After confirmation that the ticket was valid, committee members met at the Jasper Chamber of Commerce to present the $77,900 check to the winners, a couple from Jasper who wish to remain anonymous. Although they wish to…
JonPaul Smith exhibit and 32nd Annual Juried Arts exhibit launch in September
Jasper Arts announced the opening of Cincinnati artist JonPaul Smith and the 32nd Annual Juried Arts Exhibit this month. Both will be highlighted on Thursday, September 4, at the First Thursday open house from 5 to 7 p.m. along with Kevin Titzer, whose work incorporating found items is now on display at the Thyen Clark…
ALASI finds strength in Juntos
“Tonight is not what we hoped it would be,” Rossina Sandoval Monsivais, executive director of Asociaticiôn Latinoamericana del Sur de Indiana (ALASI) Resource Center, said to the crowd gathered at Huntingburg’s Market Street Park for Juntos (Together) We Stand. “We hoped to be celebrating at what would have been the 12th annual Festival Latino,” she…
‘Kayak Ron’ works to keep Patoka Lake pristine
Story by By Kate Chandler USACE Louisville District Volunteers play a crucial role in supporting the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ mission, and one volunteer was recently recognized for his dedication to keep Patoka Lake pristine. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District’s Patoka Lake staff recognized Ron Sergesketter, also known as ‘Kayak Ron’,…
Elizabeth Klem named DAISY Awardee for lifesaving actions
Deaconess Memorial Medical Center announced that the next recipient of the DAISY Award is Elizabeth Klem, LPN. Klem is a nurse at Santa Claus Family Medicine and is receiving the award due to her recent actions regarding a man in distress who contacted the clinic. According to a press release, Klem received a voicemail from a man…
Commissioners hear update on Crossvine Solar project and more
Commissioners received an update on the Crossvine Solar Project from County Engineer Levi Leffert, who met with officials involved in the AES-owned project to obtain an update on the planned solar installation near the county airport. Leffert told commissioners the company plans to begin construction in early 2026 and will host community engagement sessions in…
Schnellville Picnic takes place Sept. 19 through Sept. 21
The annual Schnellville Picnic is just a few weeks away. The annual event kicks off with the first annual Low Rum tourney on Friday evening, followed on Saturday with the Carshow, co-ed Sand Volleyball Tourney, Pickleball Tourney, and the delicious food at the concession stands. Sunday tops the weekend off with a Quilt Raffle, Clogging…
Prioress Sister Anita Louise Lowe appoints leadership team
On Friday, June 13, following days of prayer and discernment, the Sisters of St. Benedict elected Sister Anita Louise Lowe to serve a second term as prioress. She has now named the leadership team that will assist her throughout her second term, which will be for a period of four years. Sister Kathleen Marie Cash…
Dubois County Bombers provide “Stadium Experience of the Year” in Prospect League
The Prospect League announced the 2025 Organization Awards, recognizing the best of the Prospect League off the playing field during the 2025 season. The awards recognize Prospect League organizations for their hard work as seen by their peers. The awards grant one vote to each Prospect League organization for seven awards: Team Director of the…
Overdose vigil recognizes loss and brings hope
Man, they love you so. Don’t let them go.–Vigil attendee The lifeline of community and help from a higher power wove itself through the speakers sharing their pain and triumph at the eighth annual overdose vigil Thursday evening. Organized by Dubois County Advocacy for Recovery and Prevention Council, the event draws attention to the lives…
Forest Park making debut in new stadium this Friday
Forest Park is welcoming fans to the debut of the corporation’s updated football stadium, Best Home Furnishings Stadium. In a fun video outlining the construction and an overview of the improvements, Superintendent Dr. Jamie Pund thanked Mary C. Lange and the Lange family for their generous gift of the new stadium. “We are so excited…
Dubois County Circuit Court ruling clears way for Mid-States Corridor surveys
Dubois Circuit Court grants permanent injunction after landowners refused entry to Indiana Department of Transportation contractors conducting environmental assessments Dubois County Circuit Court Judge Nathan Verkamp has ordered property owners to allow the Indiana Department of Transportation access to their land for surveys related to the Mid-States Corridor Project, ending months of resistance that allegedly…
Huntingburg reminds residents to not put leaves and grass clippings on the street and curb line.
The City of Huntingburg kindly requests that residents refrain from placing grass clippings and leaves on the curb lines and streets for now–leaf pickup will occur later this year.. If you have a storm inlet near your home, please be aware of it as the leaves begin to fall. If covered, they can clog and…
Gov. Mike Braun orders flags lowered to half-staff for Minneapolis shooting victims
Governor Mike Braun has directed flags across the State of Indiana to be flown at half-staff as a mark of respect for the victims of today’s tragic mass shooting in Minneapolis. This directive follows President Donald Trump’s order for flags to be lowered at all U.S. federal buildings. Flags at state facilities should remain at…
Indiana law enforcement training board to weigh request to decertify Kleinhelter
by Casey Smith, Indiana Capital ChronicleAugust 28, 2025 The state body that oversees police certification is now considering whether Dubois County Sheriff Tom Kleinhelter should be stripped of his law enforcement credentials. The Indiana Law Enforcement Training Board’s decertification subcommittee was asked last week to review the case, following a request from the Indiana Law…
Veterans, families invited to learn about VA benefits through special outreach program
Dubois County is launching the new Veteran Service Officer Outreach program this week, bringing certified service officers directly to veterans at American Legion posts and VFW halls throughout the county. The initiative will kick off on Thursday at American Legion Post 147 in Jasper, where veterans can meet with multiple certified service officers from 2…
Huntingburg Council August 26 meeting notes
The Huntingburg Common Council met for their regular meeting on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 and discussed the following. The council held a lengthy conversation on a resolution for an interlocal agreement with Jasper to share the cost of a study of U.S. 231 by a consulting firm. The story can be read at the link….
Veterans Oktoberfest coming to Downtown Jasper October 18 to support mental health for local veterans
The inaugural Veterans Oktoberfest will take place on Saturday, October 18, 2025, in downtown Jasper at both the Thyen-Clark Cultural Center and the Jasper River Centre. This one-day, family-friendly event will honor the service and sacrifice of Southern Indiana’s veterans while raising funds for Operation Mind, Body, and Soul, a nonprofit dedicated to veterans’ mental health and suicide prevention. Set in the heart of…
Huntingburg, Jasper considering interlocal agreement to study potential U.S. 231 takeover
The Huntingburg City Council tabled a resolution that would authorize a cooperative study with the City of Jasper on the potential impacts of taking over portions of U.S. 231 from the Indiana Department of Transportation. Mayor Neil Elkins clarified that the resolution was not to accept the state highway but instead, for “working together with…
Mario just for fun
Two-and-a-half-year-old Hudson Poole took his Mario costume for a spin on Buehler Park’s soccer field with his dad, while his mom and brother played pickleball nearby. Dad said the Halloween costume had arrived in the mail that day, and, of course, Hudson had to put it on–Photo by Matt Crane.
Brent Rasche wants to help businesses and communities succeed
Brent Rasche launched a FocalPoint Business and Leadership Coaching earlier this year with the goal bringing his decades of global executive experience to help local leaders build stronger teams and healthier businesses. The Mariah Hill native now offers comprehensive business coaching services, including leadership training, strategic planning, and succession planning, to companies throughout Dubois County…
Dubois County Coroner requests 7% pay raise, warns of future staffing issues
The Dubois County Council heard several concerns regarding the coroner’s office at Monday’s regular meeting. Regarding the department’s deputies, Dubois County Coroner Katie Schuck requested the council consider a 7 percent pay raise for her office rather than the proposed 2 percent increase. She told the council the lower rate fails to account for the…
Rotary Club of Dubois County awards nearly $19,000 in community grants
The Rotary Club of Dubois County has awarded a total of $18,800 to three local nonprofits as part of its 2025 Community Grants program. This year’s recipients are TRI-CAP, Deaconess Memorial Medical Center, and The Trotter House. “We are honored to continue investing in organizations that are directly improving the health, well-being, and future of Dubois County families,” said Rotary…
Jasper to close section of 12th Street and announces milling/paving to begin Tuesday
The Jasper Street Department will close 12th Street between Mill Street and Vine Street on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. This closure is to replace a storm sewer under the street. Barring any unforeseen issues, the street should reopen by 4:00 p.m. the same day. Also starting on Tuesday, the Jasper Street Department, along with Calcar…
