Jasper Schools: Budget approved, enrollment down
The Greater Jasper School Board of Trustees passed their 2017 budget during Monday night’s meeting. Superintendent Dr. Tracey Lorey reported that as was the case with most school corporations in the area, Jasper enrollment is down about 28 students from the level administrators estimated in May when they began the budgeting process for 2017. “Of…
Bretzville collision injures two
A head-on collision at Bretzville Junction sent two people to the hospital Monday evening. According to the Dubois County Sheriff’s Department, 84-year-old Walter M. Vaal of Ferdinand was westbound on State Road 64 in a 1994 Pontiac Grand Prix waiting to turn left onto State Road 162 at about 6:54 p.m. Because of the time…
Jasper Utilities: Electric Department addressing revenue issues
The Jasper Utility Service Board approved a contract with Umbaugh Associates to conduct a full cost of service study for the Electric Department. Electric Commissioner Wayne Schuetter told the board a full study was needed as the electric department appears to be falling behind in its revenues as expenses continue to rise. The last time the…
Over 2000 lbs food delivered from HOPE Garden; volunteers need to continue giving
Memorial Hospital Foundation’s second year of its HOPE Garden project has been a huge success. HOPE stands for Helping Others Produce Enthusiasm. With over 2,000 pounds of food grown and shipped to over 500 families in six different counties, the garden has enthusiastically helped the food insecure. But, there is still more work to do…
Gardner promoted to first sergeant as District Investigative Commander
Monday, Indiana State Police Superintendent Douglas Carter promoted Sergeant Robert Gardner to the rank of first sergeant to serve as the District Investigative Commander for the Jasper Post. Gardner is a native of Monroe County and a 1991 graduate of Edgewood High School. After high school, Gardner earned an Associate’s Degree in Law Enforcement from…
11 sent to hospitals after Martin County crash Saturday; one dies
Deputies with the Martin County Sheriff’s Office responded to a vehicle crash with multiple injuries Saturday morning. On September 17, 2016 at 9:52 a.m., the Martin County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a vehicle crash with multiple injuries on U.S. 150 west of Morgan Curve Road. Sergeant Keith Keller was the first to arrive on…
Jasper, Southridge marching bands perform well over weekend
In weekend high school marching band competition, Jasper picked up grand champion at the Paoli Invitational and Southridge took first at the Castle Invitational. Jasper was first in class 4A with an overall best for pit crew as well. Judges appreciated several aspects of Jasper’s program, “Mid-Autumn Night’s Dream.” The Marching Wildcats swept the top picks for…
2016 Herbstfest Queen named
The 2016 Herbstfest Queen was crowned at Sunday’s pageant held at the Southridge Auditorium.
Firms host Q&A sessions at Current Blend about Heritage Trail project
As part of the community outreach for the Stellar Community project on 4th Street, two firms will host Q&A sessions at Current Blend through the end of the year. With the design phase underway for the City of Huntingburg’s 4th Street Heritage Trail Project, a component of the Stellar Communities Program, VS Engineering and Taylor…
Newest state police K9 ready for patrol in the Jasper District
The newest Jasper District Indiana State Police officer is ready to hit the streets and he only needs food, water and the occasional belly rub to get the job done. Jasper District Trooper Steven Sexton and his new canine partner, Magill, and five other state troopers and their canine partners were recognized by State Police…
Jasper theft and residential burglary solved; police seeking suspect
What started as an investigation into the theft of a vehicle in Jasper turned into a multi-state, multi-agency case. On August 25, Jasper Police Department Officer Chris Fischer received a report of a possible vehicle theft from Meyer Logistics in Jasper. The complainant informed Officer Fischer that he had received a phone call from the Louisville…
Celebration of Courage Brunch October 1
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 “fare…
Holland Community Fest opens tonight
Holland will celebrate its rich history with the Holland Community Fest this weekend. Opening this evening, the festival hosts many family fun events and social gatherings at the Holland Park. Holland Community Fest Friday 5 p.m. Food and game booths open 5 p.m. – midnight Beer garden open 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Terry Lee & The Rockaboogie…
Southwest Dubois Schools: Budget hearing and bus purchases
The Southwest Dubois School Board of Trustees held their annual budget hearings during Thursday night’s meeting. Three separate hearings were conducted on the 2017 budgets — general fund, capital projects fund and bus replacement fund — with no one present to remonstrate. The total proposed budget amount is $21,620, 062.00 with an advertised tax rate…
Ferdinand Town Council: New text and email service now available
Ferdinand Town Manager Chris James urges all residents to visit ferdinandindiana.org to sign up for a brand new service that went live on Friday. Residents can sign up, via a messaging portal, to receive texts and emails, or just emails, whenever something important needs to be conveyed, such as a boil order, road closure or…
Huntingburg Council: City decides to support Fairmount Cemetery
Huntingburg’s Fairmount Cemetery, like many cemeteries, is struggling to make ends meet. With rising operational costs and a reluctance to increase the plot costs, Fairmount board member Andy Nass requested the city grant the old cemetery funding to assist it as it continued to seek stability. “Basically, the cemetery is out of money,” Nass told the council….
Smash-and-grab suspect found in Dale
Jasper police arrested Angela M. Dunn, 39, of Washington Street, Dale, in connection with several vehicle break-ins that have occurred in the area. Jasper police were investigating the report of a smash-and-grab in the Medical Arts parking lot on West 13th Street in Jasper that occurred on August 25. A purse was taken from a…
Dubois County Airport Authority: Runway extension passes hurdle; $80,000 reimbursed
OilThe Airport Authority learned the Federal Aviation Administration had finally approved the airport layout plan for the runway extension. “That means that it’s moving forward with the design and bidding documents,” said Woolpert Engineering Project Manager Nick Isenberg. Isenberg told the board that the $80,000.00 claim that has been in limbo for over a year…
Ferdinand Folk Festival this Saturday
Former Black Crowe set to headline Seventh Annual Ferdinand Folk Festival Event features great music, food, family and children’s activities all day The seventh annual Ferdinand Folk Festival will be held on Saturday, September 17, 2016, in Ferdinand, Indiana’s beautiful 18th Street Park. The festival is, again, free to attend, and is presented by Best Home Furnishings. Rich Robinson, a founding member of…
Bicentennial Torch travels through Dubois County Wednesday (maps and torch bearer info)
The Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay will be going through Dubois County on Wednesday, September 14 from 9 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. EST. For Dubois County, the torch relay route is split up into four different sections based on the four school districts in Dubois County. This split will be in the following areas: Ferdinand (Forest…
$245,000: Old National event far exceeds expectations
Tom Krodel, Old National Bank’s regional president, began the 100 Men Who Cook fundraiser by borrowing a line from Jerry Lewis. If we raise a dollar more than the last 100 Men Who Cook, it’s a success, he told the more than 800 people filling the Huntingburg Event Center Saturday evening. In 2014, the event…
Two teens injured in ATV crash near Celestine
Deputies responded to an ATV crash east of Celestine that injured two teens on Sunday evening. According to authorities, a 14-year-old male was operating the ATV with a 16-year-old female passenger. He was driving southbound on County Road 820E when he attempted to turn left on County Road 75N. While turning, he hit a patch…
Team’s walk remembers and honors
Photos from the 11-mile walk to commemorate the 15th anniversary of 9/11.
Man arrested on molestation charges
Jasper Police arrested 50-year-old Michael Jackson of 307 W. 14th St., at 4:35 p.m. Friday on a warrant charging him with multiple felony counts of child molesting and criminal confinement. According to authorities, a warrant was issued after a recent investigation by the Dubois County Department of Child Services and Jasper police. Jackson was charged…
Jasper man arrested for rape
The Jasper Police Department arrested Jacob D. Hundley, 23, of 923 Mill Street, on a Dubois County Circuit Court warrant for a Level 1 felony count of rape, Level 3 felony count of aggravated battery and Level 6 felony count of strangulation. The warrant was issued after a recent investigation by the Jasper Police Dept….
112 men cooking a recipe for success
This weekend 112 chefs will offer up plates of their favorite — or unique — recipes to support two nonprofits. The event planned for Saturday evening at the Huntingburg Event Center is Old National Bank’s signature fundraiser. In 2014, the first year it was held in the Dubois County region, the event raised $115,000 for the Indiana National…
Team Red, White & Blue commemorates 9/11 with special run
Drivers along State Road 162 and 161 will likely encounter a group of runners beating their way across the county Sunday morning. The American flag and a flag representing the newly formed veterans group, Team Red White & Blue, will lead the procession of about 40 runners for 11 miles from Ferdinand to Jasper’s Veterans…
Buffalo Trace Jeepers plan Honor, Remember and Ride event
Anyone with a vehicle is invited to take part in the Honor, Remember and Ride event hosted by the Buffalo Trace Jeepers this Sunday, September 11. Jeeps, cars and motorcycles are invited to join in the event to honor local law enforcement, fire departments and ambulance services in Jasper, Huntingburg and Ferdinand. The ride will begin at…
Drunken driver collides with mobile home in Dubois
A man was charged with drunken driving after he crashed into a mobile home early Friday morning. According to Dubois County Sheriff’s Department, Matthew Lichlyter, 26, of Dubois, was northbound on State Road 545 in a 1998 Chevrolet Silverado when he ran the stop sign at the t-intersection with Main Street in Dubois at about 12:30 a.m….
Jasper Cultural Center designs revealed
“It’s like catching lightning in a bottle,” Jasper Library Director Christine Golden remarked about the nearly $7.4 million available for the creation of the Jasper Cultural Center. That total is from the $3.42 million in tax credits granted to the project by the Indiana Economic Development Corporation added to the $3.94 million in donations collected…
