Holiday World to open for 70th season this weekend
With the start of Holiday World’s new season on Saturday, park guests will recognize both “something old” and “something new” during their visit. “With last year’s addition of Thunderbird, the nation’s only launched wing coaster, we took a huge leap forward,” says park president Matt Eckert. “This year, we want to take time to celebrate…
REC Operation Round Up grants total $13,365
Trustees for the Dubois REC Operation Round Up fund met to award grants to local groups and organizations. Eight organizations received a total of $13,365 in March. This brings the total amount of grants awarded to $240,080.39 since 2011. Dubois REC is now accepting applications for Operation Round Up grants May 1-27. Representatives from local…
$5.9 million appropriated for Jasper Parklands, Hoosier Desk project and trail extension
The Jasper Common Council appropriated $5,959,800 in Economic Development Income Tax funds (EDIT) during Wednesday’s regular meeting. The vast majority, $5.2 million, went to The Parklands while over $670,000 went to the trail extension connecting the Riverwalk to St. Charles and $80,000 for a contract with City Properties Group in regards to the Hoosier Desk…
Ferdinand Economic Development Commission: What do millennials want?
Which came first, the chicken or the egg? That age-old question can be applied to many things in life and is particularly apt during Ferdinand Economic Development Commission meetings, held the second Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. in Town Hall. At the April 12 meeting, the query was raised again. The commission was…
Huntingburg wastewater work closes 13th Street
Due to the Huntingburg wastewater force main project, 13th Street will be closed from U.S. 231 to Jacob Court beginning today, April 21. It will be closed for approximately one week.
Huntingburg man dies in rollover crash on I-64
A Huntingburg man was killed in a rollover accident at the 39 mile-marker on Interstate 64 Wednesday. According to police, Thomas C. Hall, 45, died from injuries he sustained when his pickup truck crashed in Warrick County. Police say Hall was eastbound at the time and his truck crossed the median and ended up in…
Huntingburg man arrested for child molestation
Wednesday, a Huntingburg resident was arrested on a warrant for molesting a seven-year-old girl. On Friday, April 19, Huntingburg Detective Sgt. Christian Gogel received information about the alleged molestation that had occurred from April 1 to April 14. With the assistance of the Department of Child Services, he launched an investigation into the allegations. Detective…
Dog bites state trooper during meth lab investigation
A member of the Indiana State Police team charged with investigating meth labs was bitten by a dog during an investigation in Birdseye Tuesday morning. According to the Dubois County Sheriff’s Department, deputies were serving a warrant for Stephen Clapp of 101 Ingle Street for failure to appear at a court hearing for possession of…
Northeast Dubois School Board: Mother complains volleyball coach bullied player
The Northeast Dubois School Board in Tuesday night’s meeting heard from a parent alleging that one of the school’s coaches has bullied her student-athlete daughter by having a volleyball “thrown off of her, deliberately by the coach on three different occasions.” The parent, Marsha Archer, claimed that her daughter, who is in sixth grade at…
Operation Double Trouble update: additional cases resolved
On April 14, 2016, Cary K. Trusty, 69, Huntingburg, entered into a plea agreement in which he agreed to plead guilty to Dealing in a Schedule II controlled substance, a Level 3 felony. The agreement calls for Mr. Trusty to be sentenced to six (or 4.5 actual) years executed at the Indiana Department of Correction, followed by…
MasterBrand announced as Presenting Sponsor of Ferdinand Heimatfest
A mainstay of the Ferdinand community will be the presenting sponsor of this year’s Heimatfest. The Heimatfest committee is proud to announce MasterBrand Cabinets, Inc. as the presenting sponsor of the 2016 Ferdinand Heimatfest, held on June 17th-18th. The Ferdinand Heimatfest will be held at 18th Street Park on June 17th and 18th. The Heimatfest…
Trump signs taken in Jasper
Someone stole a Jasper resident’s political signs supporting Donald Trump’s candidacy for the Republican nomination for president. According to the Dubois County Sheriff’s Department, sometime between 7 p.m. Monday and 8 a.m. Tuesday, three signs supporting Trump’s presidential bid were taken from Dennis O’Rourke’s property at 491 South 400 West, Jasper. Two of the signs O’Rourke purchased…
Boil order effective immediately for 9th Street in Huntingburg (Lifted)
The boil order for 9th Street between Jackson and Cour de Lane has been lifted. Today, April 19, 2016, the City of Huntingburg’s Water Department pulled out an abandoned waterline, which has resulted in a boil order to be effective immediately on 9th Street between Jackson Street and Courde Lane. Customers will be notified once…
Parking restrictions continue on Jackson Street in Huntingburg
The City of Huntingburg will be restricting parking on Jackson Street between 8th and 10th Streets Monday, April 18 through Friday, April 22. Weather permitting, the Water Department will be installing water valves. “No parking” signs will be posted prior to the anticipated work date. Parking restrictions will be lifted once the work is completed. …
State honors three Jasper businesses for longevity
Three Jasper businesses were among those honored by the state for their longevity. Governor Mike Pence presented Sturm’s Hardware with the Governor’s Century Business Award. He presented the Governor’s Half Century Business Award to Kimball Electronics and Schnitzelbank Restaurant. Bernie, Sharon and Jason Messmer accepted the award for Sturm’s while Scott Saalman accepted the award…
Jasper Utilities: Names new Water & Gas manager
Tim Doersam will replace Ernie Hinkle as the new Water & Gas Manager in Jasper. Doersam was approved by the Jasper Utility Service Board Monday evening at Mayor Terry Seitz’ recommendation. Doersam is assistant manager until Hinkle officially retires May 31. “I really am looking forward to the opportunity that was given to me by…
Four Jasper District state troopers honored
Four Troopers from the Jasper District were honored at an awards ceremony at the Indiana Government Center. Troopers Michael Allen, Brock Werne, Stephen Sexton, and Jeremy Galloway were presented awards for their service to the State of Indiana. Trooper Michael Allen was awarded the Bronze Star and a Combat Action Award for his actions on…
Force main pipe installation to close Huntingburg’s 7th Street for 2 weeks
In conjunction with the Wastewater Department force main pipe installation project, 7th Street will be closed from Van Buren to Washington Streets beginning today, April 18 through Monday, May 2, 2016. The street will be closed for the duration of construction. Please plan to use an alternate route during those days.
Otwell charter school application rejected but group encouraged to reapply
Bob Rhoades, vice-president of Friends of Otwell, the group that is trying to get a charter school placed in Otwell, reported Ball State University has rejected their application for a charter school. Although hopes were high the first application would be approved and the new school fast-tracked to open this fall for classes, that is…
Holland woman crashes, flips car, under influence
A Holland resident was charged with operating while under the influence of a controlled substance after she hit a parked car and ended up upside down on Main Street. According to deputies, Aundie N. Trambaugh of South 5th St., was westbound on Main Street in a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica at about 12:48 p.m. Trambaugh went…
Conversation before Crisis: Who will speak for you in an emergency
Megan Kelley knows the difficulties of making decisions for a loved one whose health has been impacted by a sickness or medical emergency. In her years working in hospice, she has seen the impacts of sickness and death on families. Therefore, she went to a family member to talk about their end of life wishes…
Courthouse mechanical failure causes smoke alarm; disaster averted
Thanks to smoke alarms in the Dubois County Courthouse, a potential disaster was averted early this morning. According to Jasper Fire Chief Kenny Hochgesang, the fire department responded to an alarm at the courthouse at about 2:39 a.m. Dubois County Sheriff’s Deputies were already on scene and had opened the courthouse when firefighters arrived. They…
Jasper Library decides to seek 15-year bond on referendum
The Jasper Public Library Board now has enough information to proceed with the referendum this November. The board approved seeking a 15-year bond for up to $6.5 million to build a new library at the former site of the Hoosier Desk building. Detailed plans on the construction of the library have not been revealed. The…
Drones: Growing pains in growing industry
Cue Flight of the Bumblebee, the drones are coming. With recent information sent out by the Jasper Police Department, feelings on the devices are mixed. A notice which included references to the potential use of the devices for voyeurism sent a collective twitch among trigger fingers itching to shotgun the unmanned aircraft out of the…
Product ideation and design class scheduled at Current Blend
Current Blend is hosting a free event for those interested in learning how to take a design from concept to production. “Product Ideation” will be held on Thursday, April 21 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at Current Blend, located at 307 E. 5th Street in Huntingburg. It is open to the public. Discussion topics will…
Portion of 1st Street closed for sewer lateral replacement
Due to sewer lateral replacement work on Huntingburg’s 1st Street, the road will be closed between Main and Geiger Streets today, April 14 until 5:00 p.m. The public is asked to find an alternate route during construction.
Death suspected to be from drowning
Update: Indiana Conservation Officers are conducting a death investigation in Dubois County. Kenneth Gauker, 43, of Plainfield, was found by family members in the shallow part of a private pond north of Jasper near County Road 600 North. An autopsy was conducted this morning at 9:00 am at the Becher-Kluesner Funeral Home. Officers suspect Gauker…
Saint Meinrad monks launch new podcast and it’s really good!
Did you hear the story about the practical joke that forced a young monk to have to ring the death bell at the monastery to wake up the monks? What happens if the monks ring the bells at the wrong time? These are just a couple of the stories featured in the first episode of…
Motorist strikes pedestrian at a construction site in Jasper
A construction worker directing traffic on U.S. 231 was struck by a car turning from an intersecting street Wednesday afternoon. According to police, Holly M. Lange, 25, of Ferdinand, was eastbound on First Avenue in Jasper in a 2012 Buick Verano when she stopped at the U.S. 231 intersection. Donna J. Knight, 60, of Eckerty,…
Jasper police arrest two associated with aggressive sales tactics
A pair of Texas residents known in the area by local police for their aggressive door-to-door sales tactics were arrested after Jasper police were called to the Jasper Inn in reference to a fight overnight. Police were called to the inn at about 1:51 a.m. and made contact with Steven Walton, 40, and Christopher Ellingburg,…
Ferdinand Town Council: Illegal dumping sets off investigation
It was a dastardly deed — one that hopefully will not go unpunished. The depth of the disaster would not yet have been revealed, had not communication been a tad better within the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM). During the Ferdinand Town Council’s Tuesday night meeting, Wastewater Superintendent Roger Schaefer publicly shared the news that…
