Lorey named superintendent of the year
Dr. Tracy Lorey, superintendent of Greater Jasper Consolidated Schools, has been named 2017 Superintendent of the Year for District VII by the Indiana Association of Public School Superintendents. Winners are selected by other superintendents in their district who consider the qualifications and accomplishments of area colleagues and their instructional leadership in a time of scare…
Jasper police seeking Chevrolet truck involved in hit-and-run
The Jasper Police Department is asking the public for help in locating a vehicle and driver involved in a hit-and-run crash Tuesday evening. According to police, a 90s model white Chevrolet pickup truck with a lift kit, black wheels, tinted windows and a light bar on its roof struck a parked vehicle at the Huck’s…
Quick action limits damage in grain dryer fire
Dubois firefighters responded to a reported grain bin fire at the Kevin Kalb farm located on Hickory Grove Road today at 12:45 p.m. According to Dubois Volunteer Fire Department spokesperson Zach Eichmiller, smoke was spotted by a nearby farmer, Blake Kalb who determined it was coming from a grain dryer that was on fire. Kalb…
Will Read and Sing for Food Library-themed writing contest finalists announced
About 250 middle-school-aged writers submitted stories to the most recent Will Read and Sing for Food (WRASFF) writing contest. There are 13 finalists. Jasper Middle School: Brenna Mehringer, Caroline McCance, Ava Harmon, Amanda Schnell, Bennett Schmitt, Kendyl Ruhe, Quinn Gunderson, Abby Kidwell, Alyssa Schwenk and Priyal Sharma. Holy Trinity Catholic School: Kiersten Woehler and Nathaniel…
River Centre plans include river steps, Riverwalk extension and more
The River Centre development in Jasper will begin to take shape as the developer takes steps to ensure several city projects move forward. Representing Boxer Girl LLC., Bill Kaiser, a partner at Bingham Greenbaum Doll LLP, informed the Jasper Redevelopment Commission of an upcoming agreement the developer will seek with the city to support six…
Man arrested for shoplifting wanted in Louisiana
A suspected shoplifter was found to have charges in Louisiana. Police were called to Walmart at about 11:09 a.m. in reference to a man being detained by loss prevention personnel for allegedly shoplifting clothing and toys valued at about $141.07. During processing, the Jasper Police Department determined Darius D. Sullivan, 27, of Houston, Texas, had…
2 hospitalized in ATV crash
Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating an ATV accident in Spencer County that resulted in two Spencer County men being hospitalized. Derek Mulzer, 21, of Lamar, lost control of the Polaris Razor ATV he was driving causing it to overturn at least once. The passenger, Justin Hedinger, 22, of Dale, was ejected. Hedinger suffered head trauma…
$163,600 grant supports Holland sidewalk plans
The Town of Holland will get $163,600 through the Small Communities Sidewalk Program. The Indiana Department of Transportation announced the grants that, when combined with local funds, will see almost $135 million invested in infrastructure in the communities receiving the funds. The money will support plans to add sidewalks along State Road 161 near the…
Haunted Huntingburg and blues festival this Saturday
Destination Huntingburg’s fourth annual Haunted Huntingburg is this Saturday, October 8, 2016. The Zombie 5K fun walk/run begins at 10:30 a.m. at Old Town Hall, 309 N. Geiger Street, with the route continuing through Charles C. Niehaus Memorial Park. Zombie makeovers are available for participants prior to the start time and based on availability. The Haunted…
Waterline project receives $1.38 million grant; paving should move forward on main Jasper artery
The City of Jasper has been awarded a $1,380,000 grant for a major water line expansion by the United States Economic Development Administration (EDA). The award will be used to pay 50 percent of the expected $2,760,000 project. State agrees to pave Jasper road if water main project proceeds According to information released by the EDA, the…
Avian flu response garners award for Dubois County
The Association of Indiana Counties’ (AIC) has awarded Dubois County, the State of Indiana and the U.S. Department of Agriculture the 2016 Local Government Cooperation Award for its response to the avian flu epidemic in January 2016. The outbreak impacted a large percentage of turkey producers in the region. The cooperative responsive between more than…
Celebrate Courage to support victim advocacy group
The cause is extremely important. And a good time is practically guaranteed. On Saturday, October 1, Crisis Connection Inc. will host a Celebration of Courage Brunch and Silent Auction at Sultan’s Run in Jasper. Doors open at 10 a.m. Eastern (9 a.m. Central). Chef Tim Flick is catering and to say attendees will enjoy his…
At least 5 things going on this weekend – Friday, Sept. 30 to Sunday, Oct. 1
Friday Fifth Street Elementary Chili Supper A Kid’s Place celebrates 25th Anniversary The public is invited to the Huntingburg City Park to celebrate A Kid’s Place’s 25th anniversary. Festivities begin at 5 p.m. and go to 8 p.m. at the gazebo. The even will feature and interactive performance by Kid Kazooey at 6:30 p.m. and…
Jasper Engines giving group’s auction to support nonprofits
If you’re a huge Mötley Crüe fan and need a set of drum sticks signed by Tommy Lee, you might be able to pick some up at a special auction at the Schnitz Brew Pub Saturday, October 1. The drum sticks are just one of several great items available through the event sponsored by Jasper Engines…
Fritch: Volunteer because it makes a difference
During the Jasper Chamber of Commerce’s 63rd annual meeting, chamber board president Craig Hanneman presented Dan Fritch with the President’s Community Excellence Award. Fritch, a lifelong resident of Jasper, is the COO and co-owner of Matrix Integration. During the presentation, Hanneman listed the many ways Fritch contributes his time, talents and treasures to the community….
100 Men Who Cook fundraiser honored
ONB nationally recognized for volunteerism for its 100 Men Who Cook program Old National Bank has been nationally recognized by the American Bankers Association Foundation for its 100 Men Who Cook program with a 2016 Community Commitment Award. The award is for ONB’s efforts in the volunteerism category and will be presented during ABA’s Annual…
Market Street Park design receives merit award
The Indiana Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects (INASLA) recognized the conceptual design for Huntingburg’s Market Street Park project as part of its annual design awards program in Indianapolis. The INASLA Professional Awards Program recognizes professional excellence and outstanding examples of landscape architecture and design. These awards honor works that represent the forefront…
Huntingburg Council: Mayor’s Youth Council creates leaders and ties to the community
Huntingburg’s youth will soon have a stronger voice in shaping the community with the formation of a youth council. “I was asked one time if there was anything about the Stellar application I would have changed,” Mayor Denny Spinner said. “As I looked at it very hard, the one gap I saw was there was…
Fire causes $550,000 in damages to Martin County turkey farm
A fire in Martin County resulted in the destruction of two turkey barns and about 10,000 birds Tuesday evening. According to Haysville Volunteer Fire Department Chief John Furhman, the department responded to Pleasant View Turkey Farm, 793 Nolley Lane, southeast of Whitfield at about 6:30 p.m. When they arrived, they found two 40-by-500 foot turkey barns…
Dubois County Council debates pay changes
A federal mandate in how salaried employees are compensated has caused a big discussion at the county level. The county was notified by the U.S. Department of Labor of the coming changes to the standards in salary amounts for employees exempt from overtime pay. The changes are part of new requirements for minimum salaries for…
Film festival highlights local and regional talent
The Astra will host nearly 12 hours of films Saturday, October 1 for the Southwest Indiana Film Festival. In its third year, the Southwest Indiana Film Festival has attracted filmmakers from across the Midwest and even outside of the country. “We decided to change up the venue a bit this year,” President Matt Crane explained….
Huntingburg conducting Fall Cleanup Days
The City of Huntingburg’s Street Department is conducting Fall Cleanup Days, which will be held Thursday, October 6 from 12:00 – 7:00 p.m.; Friday, October 7 from 12:00 – 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, October 8 from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Street Department, located at 1103 E 1st Street in Huntingburg. Fall Cleanup…
Huntingburg self storage facility concerns neighborhood’s residents
Access Storage Now, a Ferdinand based company operating under Progressive Investment Company, LLC, would like to place a nearly 3-acre facility just west of the Memorial Hospital medical offices that are located across the street from the Quality Inn. To facilitate the project, Progressive Investment plans on buying the vacant 11 acre field running on…
Jasper officers receive accolades for actions taken to arrest pair involved in multi-state credit card fraud ring
The U.S. Secret Service presented the City of Jasper with a letter of commendation for the actions taken by four Jasper police officers during a credit card fraud investigation. According to the letter from Special Agent in Charge Paul R. Dvorak of the Indianapolis Secret Service office, the special agent working the case was impressed…
Teen hits SUV on interstate, kills two
Two people died when a passenger car crashed into an SUV on Interstate 64 near Ferdinand Monday night. According to Indiana State Police, Zachary Henry, 19, of Kentucky, was traveling east on I-64 in a 2015 Toyota Camry at about 9:50 p.m. when the crash occurred. As Henry passed the 64.5 mile marker about 1.5 miles…
Impaired driver jailed after forcing state trooper off a Huntingburg street
An impaired driver was jailed on drunken driving charges after he caused an Indiana State Trooper to drive off of the road to avoid a crash Sunday. Trooper Brock Werne had just participated in the Huntingburg Herbstfest parade and was patrolling South Cherry Street in Huntingburg at about 2:40 p.m. when he encountered a tan…
Jasper addresses golf cart issue on city streets: the short of it is, they aren’t allowed
The Jasper Police Department issued a reminder that golf cars are not permitted to be operated on city streets. Although there is some confusion between golf carts and low speed vehicles (LSV) which are very similar in appearance, only vehicles that are properly licensed with licensed operators are allowed to operate on city streets. The…
Next Act to Screen Psycho and Rocky Horror Picture Show in October
Next Act, Inc., will bring the 1960 horror-thriller movie Psycho back to the silver screen on Friday, October 21, and the cult-classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show on Saturday, October 29, at the historic Astra Theatre. The screening of Psycho is in partnership with and presented by the Jasper Downtown Merchant’s Association in conjunction with…
Marching bands continue great performances
Local marching bands had top finishes in several competitions over the weekend. The Jasper Marching Wildcats finished second behind Northview and Plainfield in Class B at Avon. The band picked up best music and best percussion for their performance. The finish was a positive showing for the Jasper’s program called “Mid-Autumn Night’s Dream” in face of…
Large party near Beaver Lake nets 24 cited for underage drinking
Authorities responded to a complaint about a party near Beaver Lake and cited 24 teens for underage drinking Saturday night. The complaint was received at about 10 p.m. that there was a party on County Road 315E that may involved underage drinking. Deputies and Indiana State Police arrived on scene at about 10:15 p.m. and…
A crash involving a classic truck injured 4 people and totaled two vehicles
Four people complained of injuries, two vehicles were considered a total loss and an antique truck was badly damaged when a driver distracted by the line of classic cars ran into a stopped vehicle on State Road 56 this afternoon. Emergency personnel were dispatched to the crash on State Road 56 near the County Road…
