Police find 78 baggies of marijuana during traffic stop
Indiana State Police seized 78 grams of marijuana while conducting a traffic stop near Loogootee Sunday evening. According to authorities, Trooper Andrew Beaver was patrolling U.S. 50 near Loogootee at about 8:27 p.m. when he observed a vehicle driving over the posted speed limit. Beaver stopped the car and met with the driver, 18-year-old Thor A. King…
The Parklands expansion finalized
Dubois County Community Foundation has completed the purchase of a 25-acre addition to The Parklands thanks to funding assistance from the Bicentennial Nature Trust and local philanthropic support. The newly acquired property represents a 50 percent expansion of the existing 50-acre park. Here are plans for the park. The Parklands plans revealed; features additional 25 acres of…
Dubois County burn ban lifted
The Dubois County Commissioners and the Dubois County Fire Chiefs have agreed to lift the Burn Ban effective today November 28, 2016. Here is a reminder of what of you may and may not burn. Can burn: Clean wood products such as trees and bushes Can’t burn: NO WASTE ITEMS SUCH AS: plastic, cans, bottles,…
Bacon-wrapped goodness to benefit Next Act’s fundraising efforts
As an end-cap to Jasper’s O’Tannenbaum Days, Next Act, Inc., will hold a pork chop dinner fundraiser on Sunday, December 4. Each meal will include a 10-ounce-bacon-wrapped pork chop, a baked potato, creamy coleslaw and Amish bread. Meals will be available for pickup at the Matrix Integration parking lot between the hours of 12 p.m….
Perry County hunter located alive after 2 days missing
A 63-year-old Tell City man was located alive early this morning after being missing over 48 hours. Frank Knight had last been seen on Wednesday, November 23rd, after he told a friend that he intended to go deer hunting in the Hoosier National Forest the following day. Thanksgiving Day came and went and Knight failed…
Driver arrested after fleeing scene of flipped vehicle
Jasper police charged Grant E. Kimmel, 22, of Greene Street, Jasper, with operating while intoxicated and leaving the scene of a crash after he allegedly ran into a utility pole on Birk Drive Friday night. Authorities were called to 2618 Birk Drive at about 10 p.m. for the report of a flipped over car. When…
I haven’t failed, I can tell you 10,000 ways not to be in relationship
Instead of seeing our relationships in terms of success or failure, what happens when we view relationships as opportunities to experience our challenges, learn our lessons, and meet our life purpose? On December 5 at 6 p.m. discover ways to create more mindful connections as author Vanessa F. Hurst shares key elements of her book,…
Bridge work closes Jasper-Dubois Road for 2 weeks
A bridge replacement project will close Jasper-Dubois Road south of County Road 325E for about two weeks starting Monday. Westbound drivers can detour the closure by taking county roads 175E, 300N and 325E. Eastbound drivers can detour around using county roads 325E, 300N and 175E.
Pursuit involving stolen Kentucky police car ends near Huntingburg
An arrest in Kentucky turned into a pursuit after the suspect was able to steal the police car he was placed in after being arrested early Thursday morning. According to authorities, the Hancock County Sheriff’s Department had arrested Jason D. Phillips, 35, of Owensboro, and he was placed in the back seat of a deputy’s…
Jasper’s $50,000 study stalled as Utility Service Board considers proposal
Members of Jasper’s Utility Service Board were skeptical about jumping into a $50,000 contract initiated by the Jasper Board of Public Works to examine all the utilities practices and procedures and their impact on the city. During the October 25 board of public works meeting, Mayor Terry Seitz requested the board enter into the agreement and share…
Jasper Utility Service Board meeting notes November 21
The Jasper Utility Service board met Monday evening for the regular meeting and took the following actions: -Opened bids material supplies for the water treatment plant. The board took the bids under advisement and will make a decision at the next meeting, set for 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 19, at City Hall, 610 Main St….
Jasper Common Council meeting November 22
The Jasper Common Council met for its regular meeting and took the following actions: -Approved appropriating $101,338 in economic development income tax funds (EDIT) to the Vine Street Lofts development by Miller Valentine as part of the $410,000 in incentives the city dedicated to the project. The $410,000 is split between the EDIT funds, improvements…
VUJC dean leaving in January
A search will soon be underway for a new dean for the Vincennes University Jasper Campus. Dr. Chris Gray, who currently serves as assistant vice president and dean of the VU Jasper Campus, has announced that he will be leaving VU to become vice president for Academic and Student Affairs at McHenry County College, Illinois, early in 2017….
Want to know where to park in Jasper? Check ePark
Jasper’s Engineering Department has been working on an online tool to assist in parking in Downtown Jasper. Utilizing an online service, ePark, the city’s GIS Technician Jeff Warren created the parking map that allows users to drop a pin in a location or type in the address to see parking spaces within a given distance…
County Councilwoman: Abatements need to be reined in
County Councilwoman Becky Beckman is pushing for the county to rein in the generous nature of the county abatement ordinance and hopefully spur the cities and towns to follow suit. In 2011 and 2012, Jasper, Huntingburg, Ferdinand and the county adopted tax abatement ordinances that were more aggressive than the state’s abatement program. Designed to…
Indiana Conservation Officers add new search and rescue tool; drones
Indiana Conservation Officers have added Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (SUAS) to their search and rescue capabilities. The DNR Law Enforcement Division is the first state emergency response agency to be officially endorsed to utilize these devices for search and rescue operations. “The SUAS machines will greatly enhance our ability to bring quick resolve in finding…
Burn ban remains in effect
The half inch of rain the area received Friday was not enough for local officials to recommend removing the burn ban covering Dubois County. The burn ban was put into effect November 3 at the recommendation of the county’s fire chiefs and will remain in effect until they deem it is safe to resume burning…
Police: Driver in wreck that killed 3 had been drinking at IU
An affidavit filed after the crash that killed three members of a Newburgh family earlier this month along Interstate 69 claims the teen accused of causing those deaths was drinking heavily on the Indiana University campus shortly before he collided with the Rinehart family’s disabled vehicle.
State police to conduct sobriety checkpoint Wednesday night
Troopers from the Indiana State Police Jasper Post will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint at an undisclosed location in Dubois County on Wednesday, November 23, 2016. Those drivers passing through the check point area should have their licenses and registrations ready to present to troopers, and will only be detained briefly while troopers determine whether…
Jasper officer reports from Kosovo; people friendly, country beautiful, driving dangerous
Dakota Foote, a Jasper police officer, is stationed at Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo, as part of his service with the Indiana National Guard. According to Foote, the most dangerous part of his duty thus far has been driving. “Most roads are similar to Highway 231 between Loogootee and Bloomington; very little space, windy roads, very busy,”…
Top health groups form advocacy alliance
Several of Indiana’s top health care organizations are joining forces to combat what they call the state’s “embarrassing” and “shameful” health record. From Brandon Smith WFYI Indianapolis
Jasper man charged in fatal crash
Update: Earlier this morning, the driver of the 2006 Chevrolet Colorado, Mason William Hartke, 19, of Jasper, turned himself in to Greene County authorities after a warrant was filed for his arrest. The Greene County Prosecutor charged Hartke with three counts of operating while intoxicated with a blood alcohol content greater than .08 percent causing…
WITZ awarded Station of the Year by the Indiana Broadcasters Association
WITZ AM/FM was honored by the Indiana Broadcasters Association during the Spectrum Awards as Station of the Year in Radio Market 2. The Spectrum Awards recognize the “best of the best” in Radio and TV broadcasting throughout the state of Indiana. “I’m extremely proud of our entire staff and the hard work them put in…
Walkin’ and Wavin’
Thadis Mullen walks up and down Huntingburg’s Van Buren Street nearly every day the weather is nice. The 84-year-old trudges along with a large umbrella he uses as a walking stick in his hand. “Sometimes I fall down and have to use it to get back up,” he explains. Usually, he walks a mile in…
#OptOutside on Black Friday with free admission to state parks, chances to win entrance passes, camping gift cards and gear
Indiana State Parks is offering a Black Friday discount unlike any other sale you’d find at big-box retailers. Admission is free Nov. 25, the day after Thanksgiving. The one-day, 100-percent deduction is part of a partnership to get people outside on a day that is traditionally associated with chasing deals and frustrating shopping experiences. The…
Head-on collision caused by deer
Two vehicles collided head-on trying to avoid a deer on U.S. 50 in Martin County Tuesday night. Trooper Andrew Beaver was patrolling U.S. 50 at about 6:09 p.m. when he turned around to initiate a traffic stop for a speeding violation. He turned his patrol vehicle around to head west on U.S. 50 and found…
Emerging Leaders grants $4,500 to humane society
Dubois County Emerging Leaders selected the Dubois County Humane Society as this year’s recipient of a $4,500 grant. “Dubois County Humane Society is so thankful to be the recipient of the 2016 Emerging Leaders grant. We are excited to add additional fenced in areas that will allow our dogs to enjoy an even higher quality…
Holy Family Scoutmaster awarded Sagamore of the Wabash
Boy Scout Troop 185 Scoutmaster Fred Feltner was awarded a Sagamore of the Wabash at the conclusion of a Court of Honor hosted by Boy Scout Troop 185 on Tuesday, November 15. Feltner was recognized for his 28 years of service to the Holy Family Scouting program. He served as Cubmaster, on a variety of District…
Jasper police seeking stolen trailer
Jasper police are asking for the public’s help to locate a stolen dump trailer taken from Monster Recycling, 1316 Vine Street. According to police, the trailer was taken sometime between November 5 and November 9. The 10-by-6 foot trailer is a black Bri-Mar brand dump trailer and did not have a license plate. Anyone with…
Renowned muralist brings Ferdinand the Bull to Ferdinand
Anyone heading to Forest Park High School from 14th Street will be met by a mural celebrating a flower-smelling bull named Ferdinand. Renowned Washington DC artist/muralist Lisa Marie Thalhammer is at work on the homage to Ferdinand the Bull from the 1936 children’s book by American author Munro Leaf. In what some view as a celebration…
Jasper-based Redemption Church announces opening date for new Loogootee campus
Redemption Christian Church announced the Loogootee Campus will launch its first worship service Sunday, December 4 at 9:30 a.m. Redemption Christian Church first announced its intention to be a multi-site church late in 2015. To support the expansion to multiple sites, the former Christian Church of Jasper announced a name change to the Redemption moniker…
