Dubois Extension Does…Be aware for spring farm equipment
Common sense is key when trying to avoid spring farm equipment accidents. With the return of spring also comes farm planting season and farmers well on their way to establishing our local crops. With this return also comes the need for both motorists and farmers to be aware of how to share the road with…
Two Jasper troopers recognized for service and dedication
Two Troopers from the Jasper District were honored on Friday at an awards ceremony at the Indiana Government Center. Senior Trooper Jarrod Lents was awarded as the 2016 Jasper District Trooper of the Year. This award was presented to Senior Trooper Lents for achieving outstanding enforcement efforts in the areas of traffic and criminal enforcement,…
Jazz Fest, Jazzed Up Run rescheduled; Car show and indoor events continue
The Sixth Annual Garden Gate Festival and the OFS Brands Jazzed UP 5K scheduled for this Saturday, April 22nd is canceled due to weather. According to the committee, afterr much deliberation throughout the week they decided to cancel the event late Thursday night. A rescheduled date for both events has been set for July 15th….
Three Dubois County Girl Scout volunteers receive national recognition
Three Dubois County Girl Scout volunteers earned national recognition on April 18. Sarah Leinenbach, Kim Mehringer, and Melissa Ruschau received the Volunteer of Excellence Award, which recognizes volunteers who have contributed outstanding service while partnering directly with girls, or who have contributed outstanding service in support of the council’s mission delivery to girl and adult…
Huntingburg Waterline project will disrupt U.S. 231/Main Street traffic
The City of Huntingburg will be replacing a water line on US 231 between 3rd and 5th Streets beginningMonday, April 24, 2017. The work is expected to last approximately 60 days. A majority of the construction work will take place between 8:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Sunday through Thursday. During those times, traffic will be…
Habitat for Humanity to break ground on home this Saturday
Habitat for Humanity of Dubois County will host a groundbreaking ceremony at 604 E. Bretz Street, Huntingburg, at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 22. Executive Director Sarah Weatherwax will host the event alongside board members of Habitat for Humanity of Dubois County. Refreshments will be served. Dubois County community members are invited to attend to…
American Pickers seeking forgotten relics, interesting characters in Indiana
Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz, and their team are excited to return to Indiana. They plan to film episodes of the hit series American Pickers throughout the region in June 2017. American Pickers is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique ‘picking’ on History. The hit show follows Mike and Frank, two of the most…
Man arrested for using Texas man’s identity to get a job, credit cards
Jasper police arrested Juan Manuel Soni Mendoza, of 3828 N. Portersville Road, Jasper, for allegedly using a Texas man’s identity to gain employment. Police received the information about the man using the Texas man’s name, birthday and social security number to gain employment. Police identified and located Mendoza at his place of employment and took…
Jasper Business Association Youth Art Contest winners on display this weekend
This weekend, Jasper’s Downtown Merchants will have artwork on display from students attending the first through seventh grades at Greater Jasper Consolidated Schools and Holy Trinity. Hundreds of pictures will be on display from Friday, April 21 to Sunday, April 23 rd. This is a great way for our community to celebrate youth art. Grade…
Ferdinand Town Council: Big Foot is dead and several other projects face difficulties
Bigfoot is dead. The 27-year-old monster truck hauled its last load of sludge before its untimely demise. Unfortunately, according to Ferdinand Wastewater Superintendent Roger Schaefer, he needs to dispose of another 150,000 gallons to be able to limp along until autumn, at which time the new phosphorous/waste disposal system should be up and running and…
Update: Stolen vehicle located, police still seeking suspect
The Jasper Police Department found the stolen vehicle but is still asking the public for help to identify the suspect or suspects involved. Soon after releasing information on the stolen white Toyota Camry taken from a residence on Jasper’s east side, a family member spotted the vehicle at the Jasper Youth Sports Complex. Police are…
Jasper police seeking stolen vehicle
The Jasper Police Department asking the public to be on the lookout for a stolen vehicle that was taken from a residence on Jasper’s east side today. According to police, a white Toyota Camry four-door with the license plate number434LPK that has damage to the rear passenger side of the car was taken from the…
Garden Gate Jazz Fest street closures
In conjunction with the Garden Gate Festival, JazzedUp 5K/10K, and Kiwanis Car Show taking place in Huntingburg this weekend, the following streets will be closed: · Market Street beginning today, April 19 through Monday, April 24; · 4th Street from Main to Van Buren Streets beginning Saturday, April 22 from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.;…
New combined elementary school near Jasper Middle School one consideration for future needs
Facing aging buildings, outdated technological infrastructure and failing equipment, the Greater Jasper School Corporation is seeking input on moving forward to ensure its facilities continue to provide a proper education environment. Superintendent Dr. Tracy Lorey presented the results of a recently completed facility feasibility study to about 40 people who attended a public meeting Tuesday…
Tax statement explanation from the treasurer’s office
The Dubois County Treasurer’s Office released an explanation for the recent tax statements residents have received.There have been some questions regarding the new format of the tax statements. Here is a brief explanation. The “A” portion is for your spring installment and the treasurer’s office will keep this for their records. The “C” portion is…
Jasper student earns accolades in national photography contest
Emily Huddleston was surprised when Mr. Elrod asked his fifth-period class to come to the front of Jasper High School for a class photo. When the students arrived near the entryway next to the main office, Cam Bardwell, the regional Jostens representative, was standing there with two leather-bound certificates. It was as if they knew…
Five out of seven new owlets not bad for barn owls
The barn owl pair being filmed on the southern Indiana nest cam has laid seven eggs, with five hatching. It is unknown whether the remaining eggs will hatch. Having a few infertile eggs in a clutch is common. The barn owl webcam is at wildlife.IN.gov/8183.htm. It can accommodate 20 viewers at a time. The first…
Meth, handgun seized during Jasper traffic stop
An Eckerty man is facing a Level 5 felony count of possession of methamphetamine after he was stopped for a traffic violation Monday afternoon. At about 3:20 p.m., a deputy stopped a 1997 GMC Suburban driven by Chad E. Frye, 39, on U.S. 231 near Division Road in Jasper for failing to signal and having…
Ferdinand man airlifted after crashing into home
A sleepy driver ran into the side of a residence in Ferdinand early Tuesday morning. According to police, Shaun Gentry, 36, of Ferdinand, was driving a 1994 GMC Sonoma at about 12:11 a.m. on Main Street when it went off the roadway at the 18th Street intersection. The truck struck the Ferdinand Community Center sign,…
$15 million invested into Spencer County tourism
Tourism businesses in Spencer County are gearing up for the peak summer season with additions and enhancements totaling more than $15 million. “Seeing Spencer County businesses continue to enhance their properties, and with new tourism businesses launching this year, we are excited and ready to welcome visitors from all over,” says Melissa Brockman, executive director…
Huntingburg man arrested for allegedly threatening to blow up courthouse
A Huntingburg resident was arrested after allegedly making threats to blow up the county courthouse Monday. According to Jasper Police, Monday morning they received a report that a man identified as Kieth E. Markle Jr., 38, was on the front lawn of the Dubois County Courthouse acting aggressively towards people and threatening to blow up…
Harry Homeless Hippie donates to 9 organizations
Tim Watt (Harrie the Homeless Hippie) made donations to several area nonprofits as part of his mission to spread awareness about the homeless and hungry across the State of Indiana. Harry Homeless Hippie passes through Dubois County on 92-county, 100-city mission While Tim travels across the state, he takes portions of donations he receives and…
Right place, right time; Quick response saves lineman’s life
Everything aligned perfectly to save an apprentice lineman’s life last week along a county road near Ireland. “I am a true believer that God does things for a reason,” Deputy Jesus Monarrez said. “Things just happened perfectly. It was just a perfect scenario for everyone to be in the right place to save him.” Monarrez,…
Medication collection day set
The sponsors of the Dubois County Medication Collection Day want you to spring into action and dispose of your old medications properly. Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 29 to dispose of expired, unwanted and unused medications at three locations throughout the county. Collection sites on April 29 are as follows: Celestine Fire Station, 6964…
Angel shot may prevent sexual violence
One risk factor of sexual assault is the use of alcohol. As part of April being Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Crisis Connection has collaborated with local bars on an innovative, proactive approach to ending sexual assault. They are working with local bars to install signs in restrooms giving customers instructions on how to discreetly ask…
231 bridge work site of 4-vehicle crash
The Patoka River bridge construction was the scene of a four-vehicle crash Thursday that sent one person to the hospital and destroyed three vehicles. According to police, Victoria Ridener, Dale, was southbound on U.S. 231 at about 10:20 a.m. when her attention was diverted from the roadway for a short time. She failed to notice traffic…
Deer council meeting held, second scheduled later this month
The first of two public meetings for local deer hunters in Dubois County to express their views on the antlerless deer quota limits set by the Department of Natural Resources was held Wednesday evening at Reflections in Huntingburg. Approximately 50 stakeholders attended the meeting put on by the newly formed County Deer Advisory Council. This…
Huntingburg hires new code enforcement officer
Huntingburg has a new Code Enforcement Officer. Kurt Souders, a former DNR Conservation Officer, took over the position last week. Souders is a Dubois County resident who calls Huntingburg his hometown. He and his wife Penny live in St. Henry. During his introduction to the Huntingburg Board of Public Works, Paul Lake, the City Planning Director,…
Harry Homeless Hippie passes through Dubois County on 92-county, 100-city mission
Timothy B. Watt arrived in Dubois County on Tuesday and added this to the Harry Homeless HIPPIE’s Hike 2 Benefit Hoosier Homeless & Hungry Facebook Page he operates, “Jasper Dubois County 76th Week 75th Hoosierton 68th County.” Watt, who is homeless by choice at this point, has made it his mission to visit every county…
Jasper River Centre hotel to be Fairfield Inn & Suites
The new hotel included in the Jasper River Centre development will be a Fairfield Inn & Suites. Indianapolis-based hotel management company General Hotels Corporation, who is partnered with Boxer Girl, LLC as part of the multiuse development, made the franchise announcement Wednesday. The new 80-room hotel will be built on the block kiln building site…
Donald Schepers: Running for a cause
There’s something liberating in the way Donald Schepers runs. The 24-year-old Celestine man doesn’t track anything but his finish times. No splits, no average paces, he doesn’t even have a watch on his wrist. Donald just runs. Anyone witnessing him at a finish line understands he runs with all of his heart. Pushing through, he…
