2,300 pesticide jugs recycled through annual ag recycling day
Farmers and natural resource managers took advantage of the opportunity to recycle their plastic pesticide jugs and farm oil at the Dubois County Solid Waste District’s annual Agriculture Recycling Day. Over 2,300 plastic pesticide jugs and over 200 gallons of used oil were recycled during the morning event. The Dubois County Solid Waste District thanked…
Developers get pushback from Huntingburg residents on Fourth Street project
Tuesday night, about 70 curious and skeptical Huntingburg residents and business owners filled a meeting room at the Huntingburg YMI to hear details on a new workforce housing development being explored on Fourth Street. Gary Ritz and Mike Mance of Paragus Development LLC as well as representatives from TRI-CAP — they are a partner in the project —…
No more monkeys walking through the store
A complaint of a monkey being taken into the Save-A-Lot and Walmart on Jasper’s north side prompted county health officials to clarify what animals are allowed in retail food establishments. “A photo was seen on Facebook and someone sent us a complaint so we thought it would be a good time to put out information…
Truck struck by train north of Winslow
A crash at the railroad crossing north of Winslow closed State Road 61 for about three and a half hours while the Pike County Sheriff’s Department and first responders clear the scene. According to the Pike County Sheriff’s Department, a 2012 Mack owned by C&M Giant Tire struck the second engine of the westbound Norfolk Southern train…
Jasper man arrested for public nudity
A Jasper man was arrested Sunday evening in connection to a report of a man showing his genitals at a residence located behind a Sixth Street restaurant that occurred on Tuesday. When officers arrived at the residence they learned the man was then at the CVS across the street. Officers attempted to locate the man but…
Pedestrian struck near Dubois; police seeking vehicle
A man was struck by a vehicle on the 9900 block of Hickory Grove Road north of the Dubois Crossroads (just south of the Dubois and Martin County line) late Saturday evening. The vehicle fled the scene after striking the man and the Dubois County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying the…
Man killed when truck struck by train near Duff
Update: According to Dubois County Coroner Bob Veatch, Cody Keith, 27, Evansville, was killed in the crash. Authorities were called to the crash on the Norfolk Southern tracks near the intersection of County Road 600W and County Road 400S at about 7 p.m. Thursday. Police said when they arrived the truck was on the south…
DeMotte files for Greater Jasper School Board District 4 seat
Jasper native Tim DeMotte announced he will run for the Greater Jasper School Board District 4 seat representing Bainbridge Township. The spot is currently held by Nancy Habig, who is not seeking re-election. “I have been considering filing for school board for several years now,” DeMotte said. “My primary focus was to diversify the board with members…
Eckerle seeking re-election to District 3 seat on Jasper School Board
Greg Eckerle will seek re-election for the District 3 seat on the Greater Jasper School Board. Eckerle, first elected in 2008, is serving his eighth year on the board. “I’m proud that all our schools are rated ‘A’ by the Indiana Department of Education,” he said, “and would like to continue giving of my time…
Kunkel seeking Jasper School Board District 4 seat
Mark Kunkel announced he will seek the District 4 seat on the Greater Jasper Consolidated School Board. Kunkel and his wife Sharon (Lythgoe) are lifelong residents of Jasper. “We are proud to call this our home,” Kunkel said. Kunkel credits his father, Butch Kunkel, for inspiring him to seek the appointment to the school board. “He taught me a lot…
Corrections: With budget under control, director looks to fix programs
Dubois County Community Corrections director William Wells’ report to the board had positive and negative notes Tuesday night. Wells reported collections exceeded expenditures by $18,300 for fiscal year 2015-16. Expenditures were held $42,600 under budget. And, while collections fell short of the budgeted amount by $24,300, most of that was from the first quarter of…
Huntingburg Council: City expands funding options for street repairs
The City of Huntingburg has worked with the state to create a way to use its tax increment finance funds in conjunction with the Community Crossings grant money. It doesn’t sound very interesting at face value but in the complicated process of financing street repairs, the city usually has two paths, the long road of…
Some conceptual ideas for the Jasper housing projects
Here are some conceptual ideas of what the new housing projects in the Vine Street area of Jasper could look like. The two projects will bring nearly $30 million in investment to renovate two former factory buildings.
Man accused of raping a minor multiple times over three years caught in Spokane
A man wanted for allegedly raping a 17-year-old in Huntingburg was arrested in the State of Washington today and will be extradited back to the area to face charges. Roger Salinas, also known as Jose Ramon Aponte-Rolon, 43, of 409 E. 8th Street, Huntingburg, is facing 17 charges including seven counts of rape of a minor, two…
Jasper School Board: Habig announces she will not run for re-election
Right before the Greater Jasper School Board adjourned their meeting Monday night, board president Nancy Habig announced she would not be seeking another term on the board. Habig was not specific about the reasons why but made the announcement in a very matter of fact way saying, “I would just like to say before I…
County Council to review tax abatement process
A few Dubois County Council members are seeking some better oversight and greater clarification on the tax abatement process. The tax abatement ordinance adopted by the county council in 2012 allows companies expanding or relocating to the area to abate personal and real property taxes for a certain amount of time. Applicants are scored on…
On mission from Birdseye to the rest of the world
Shelby Klem stood in the doorway to her bedroom. The location of so much of her childhood, she couldn’t stand to step foot into its comfort after returning from an African mission trip last summer. It made her sick to her stomach. The posters, the clothes, the mementos. For Shelby, the pillows and mattress hit…
Ag Recycling Day planned for August 3rd
The Dubois County Solid Waste District is holding the annual Agriculture Recycling Day on Wednesday, August 3 from 8:00 a.m. To 12 p.m. Dubois County farmers and natural resource managers are invited to bring their empty triple-rinsed pesticide containers to be recycled. Last year over 2000 containers and 750 gallons of oil were recycled and…
Substance Abuse Council accepting grant applications
Funding to Overcome Substance Abuse Available The Dubois County Substance Abuse Council (SAC) will be accepting grant applications from organizations that combat substance abuse at their meeting on September 13, 2016. For an application or more information, visit our website here. (You may need to refresh the page if you are not able to view…
Astra to receive $400,000 historical preservation grant
Through a partnership with the City of Jasper, the Astra Theatre will soon receive $400,000 from the state for historical preservation. Thursday, the City of Jasper was awarded $400,000 for the theater from the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs as part of the Community Development Block Grant program. Next Act, the owner of…
Teen shot, killed with stolen handgun
Update: The Huntingburg Police Department has identified the victim in the incident as Matthew W. Kendall, 16. His obituary is here. Original: A 15-year-old Huntingburg juvenile was charged with reckless homicide in Huntingburg after a 16-year-old male was shot and killed late Friday night. According to police, they were called to 202 N. Main for the…
Teen found unresponsive faces several charges in hit-and-run crash
A Jasper teen was arrested after she was found unresponsive in a vehicle and later connected to a crash in Ferdinand early Friday morning. According to Ferdinand police, they were called to the Sunoco Gas Station at 1540 Main Street at about 3:40 a.m for the report of a wrecked vehicle with its driver slumped…
Eineman: Schools strive on despite adversity
At a special request from the Huntingburg Chamber, Southwest School Corporation Superintendent Mike Eineman joined Mayor Denny Spinner in addressing the city with the status of the school corporation. While Mayor Denny Spinner’s address outlined the positive growth and steps taken by the city in recent years, Eineman’s report was laced with some reality as…
Huntingburg Mayor: Take a moment to be proud; now let’s get back to work
Friday, Huntingburg Mayor Denny Spinner expounded on the growth and accomplishments of the city over the past year during his annual state of the city address. “Four years ago, I stood in this very building in front of you as a new mayor ready to embark on the mission of making Huntingburg a leader, not…
Bombers win record increases; fireworks planned after Saturday’s home game
Making a late charge at second place in the Ohio Valley League standings, the Dubois County Bombers won their seventh in nine contests since last week’s all-star break, downing the Muhlenberg County Stallions 5-1. Austin Krizan scattered four hits over eight innings, striking out five Stallions without walking a batter. With the victory, Krizan now…
Factory conversions breathe new life into Vine Street
Construction on the Jasper senior housing development, Vine Street Lofts, should start later this year. According to developer Miller Valentine Group, the Vine Street Lofts and its companion project, Jasper Lofts I, will revitalize the former industrial center of the city by converting two former factories into housing. “We really want to breathe some life…
Steinkamp Home Center lumberyard building destroyed in fire
Huntingburg’s new aerial truck saw its first run this morning for a fire at the Steinkamp Home Center lumberyard. According to Huntingburg Chief Scott Patberg, the department responded with both its aerial ladder trucks to gain access to the fire that was centered on a building in the lumber yard. “That building is laying between…
Jasper school corporation could work within current tax levy for future expansions
Jim O’Neal, News Director at WITZ AM/FM contributed to this report The Greater Jasper Consolidated School Corporation’s ability to expand could be less taxing on property owners in the future. During a public work session held Monday evening, the school board and the few members of the public in attendance received an update on the…
Jasper Utilities meeting notes July 18, 2016
The Jasper Utility Service Board met for their regular meeting Monday evening and took the following actions: -Approved the appointment of Adam Auffart to the board to replace Derek Smith who resigned due to work commitments. He was promptly appointed secretary of the board. His term will end Dec. 31, 2016. -Approved the low bid…
Mylar balloon blamed for Jasper power outage
A mylar balloon is to blame for the power outage that affected two major manufacturers and a large part of the city Monday. According to Jasper Electric Distribution Manager Jerry Schitter, the balloon was blown in ahead of the first storm that hit the county. It floated into the southwest substation and caused a disruption that…
DNR confirms black bear report in southern Indiana
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources confirmed the presence of a black bear in and around Corydon in southern Indiana. The bear was first reported around 9 p.m. Sunday. Indiana Conservation Officers received a call from a Harrison County homeowner of a bear going through the caller’s garbage. Conservation officers, sheriff’s deputies and local animal…
