VU names new Jasper Campus Dean
Vincennes University President Dr. Chuck Johnson has announced that Adam Watkins has been appointed Assistant Vice President and Dean of the Vincennes University Jasper Campus. He will assume his position on Aug. 4, 2025. “Adam Watkins emerged as a clear choice from a national search because of his proven leadership and commitment to student success and academic excellence,” Johnson said….
Huntingburg Parks Board approves new community festival
The Huntingburg Parks Board approved a new community festival and allocated funds for baseball facility improvements during its regular meeting on Monday. Mighty Kindness, a Louisville-based nonprofit organization, received approval to host a family-friendly community unity festival at Huntingburg City Park on Nov. 1, 2025. The event aims to bring together regional businesses, nonprofit organizations,…
Wood Capital Pizza opens in Downtown Jasper
KJ and Jamie Jahn laugh when they look back at purchasing the Lorey Building on Main Street in downtown Jasper about three years ago. Only because of their early hopes to expand their wood-fired pizza business into a proper restaurant within about a year after taking ownership of the anchor on the Square’s northwestern corner….
Greater Jasper Consolidated School July board meeting minutes
The Greater Jasper Consolidated School Corporation Board of Trustees met for its regular meeting and took the following actions. Eagle Scout Project Presentation and Approval Jaxson Hulsman from Troop 130 presented his Eagle Scout project to install shadow boxes along the walking path that encompasses Ireland Elementary. The project aims to encourage physical activity among…
Jasper Council hosting Mid-States Corridor meeting, Aug. 14
The public is invited to attend a special Jasper Common Council meeting on August 14, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. The council has invited the Lochmueller Group to provide an update on the progress of the Tier 2 study, as well as representatives from the Mid-States Corridor Regional Development Authority and the Property Rights Alliance to…
Daughters of the American Revolution hosting first event leading up to 250th Anniversary
The Dubois County chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution plans to host its first annual Colonial area event during Strassenfest weekend. The event will featuring period-dressed volunteers and hands-on activities for children at the Veterans Garden near the Schaeffer Barn as part of preparations for America’s 250th anniversary celebration. “We’re having kids activities….
Commentary: Early school starts have taken August — and even some of July — away from kids
by Niki Kelly, Indiana Capital Chronicle July 25, 2025 Hoosier kids shouldn’t be in orientation and buying school clothes in late July. Alas, children will soon be back in the classrooms instead of finishing out a nice summer. Fair warning: I am entering grumpy, boomer territory. But it’s not just my age. Even the younger…
Celebration Singers to perform at Strassenfest
The Celebration Singers will perform twice at the 2025 Jasper Strassenfest. On Thursday, July 31st at 5:30 p.m., the choir will present several selections, along with the National Anthem, for the Strassenfest Opening Ceremonies on the Courthouse Square. On Sunday, August 3rd at 7:00 p.m., the choir will perform their 2025 Summer Concert Program at Holy…
Poplar Ridge Apartments awarded $1.594M READI Grant; groundbreaking planned for July 30
Premier Property Management will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for Poplar Ridge Apartments, a new apartment community set to arrive in Huntingburg, IN. Event Details: The public is invited to join and learn more about this newest apartment community development in Huntingburg. For more information, contact Premier Property Management at 812-634-2420 or visit http://www.premierpropmanagement.com. The project…
Schnitzelbank Glockenspiel unveiled
Larry Hanselman brought the area its first Glockenspiel back in the 1980s when it was added to the family’s restaurant, The Schnitzelbank. He and Larry Loechte, the owner of Jasper Lumber, took trips to Germany and Frankenmuth, Mich., to see Glockenspiels and begin plans for the addition to the restaurant. With pictures in hand, they…
Jasper holds informational meeting on Mill Street expansion
The City of Jasper plans to upgrade approximately seven blocks of Mill Street between 30th Street and 36th Street beginning in 2028. The city, in conjunction with the contracted planning and engineering firm, Lochmueller Group, held an informational meeting on Wednesday evening, revealing the plans for the facelift. As the meeting began, Mayor Dean Vonderheide…
Great music, choreography, performances highlight ACT’s production of ‘Mary Poppins’
Mary Poppins opens Thursday evening at the Jasper Arts Center on the VUJ campus and plays through Sunday. The local talent is on full display throughout the fun romp through London, featuring all the well-known characters and songs you can’t help singing along to. One of the most popular Disney movies of all time is…
Downtown Jasper Construction update
Jasper’s Downtown Revitalization Project is nearing its final stage, with Phase II construction currently underway between 7th and 9th streets on North Main. This week, crews are finishing the paving of the road base and the intermediate roadway on the main road, as well as at the intersections of 7th and 8th Street. They are…
Indiana BMV unveils new ‘blackout’ license plates, available starting August
by Casey Smith, Indiana Capital Chronicle July 22, 2025 Indiana drivers will soon have a new option at the license branch: the state’s first all-black license plate. The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles officially revealed the “blackout” plates on Monday, joining a growing number of states offering the “minimalist” design. Beginning Aug. 8, the plate…
Huntingburg Council July 22 meeting notes
The Huntingburg Common Council met on Tuesday, July 22 and took the following actions. Small Business Administration Disaster Relief Heard from Tatorie Marion, public affairs specialist with the Small Business Administration, that they were offering disaster relief options for the community following storms that occurred June 28th through July 2nd. The SBA offers low-interest federal…
Andrew’s big step for Special Olympics
Andrew Hollis will step onto a big stage next year when he joins Team Indiana in the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minneapolis. For the 34-year-old Holland resident, the step signifies a move to do more for the program he has been involved with since he was nine. “I was thrilled with excitement,” Andrew…
Jasper Board of Public Works approves trash sticker price increase
The Jasper Board of Public Works unanimously approved raising the city’s trash sticker fee from $1.50 to $2, marking the first increase since 2010. The 50-cent increase is the result of a comprehensive cost analysis conducted by the street department and will go into effect on September 1. Street Superintendent Jeff Theising presented data showing…
USPS celebrating 250th anniversary this week
Visitors to the local U.S. Post Offices may notice some additions. For example, Huntingburg’s Post Office had a platter of cupcakes available for visitors. More activities are planned as the national institution celebrates its 250th anniversary this year–a year ahead of the 250th celebration of the foundation of the United States. The Postal Service will…
2025 Strassenfest pageant contestants announced
The Jasper Strassenfest pageants will take place on Saturday, July 26th at Redemption Christian Church in Jasper. The Little Miss and Mister Pageant is at 2:00 p.m. and the Jr. Miss and Miss Pageant will take place at 6:00 p.m. Admission for each session is $5 at the door. *Photos Courtesy of Studio Expressions by…
Dubois County Clerk warns of Spam Text Messages
The Dubois County Clerk is warning residents to be vigilant about spam text messages falsely claiming to be from the Indiana Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). These messages often use alarming language such as “Final Notice” in an attempt to trick recipients into clicking suspicious links or providing personal information. Residents are urged not to…
Helping hands complete 70,000 meals in no time
When the call to finish up came, a few folks just wanted to keep packing the meals. The 230 volunteers at the St. Joseph Church Parish Center had completed more than 50,000 packaged meals in about two hours Saturday morning, and they weren’t ready to stop just yet. However, organizers wanted to give the second…
Lane closures planned for State Road 162 in Jasper
The Indiana Department of Transportation announced intermittent lane closures for State Road 162 in Jasper beginning on or around Monday, July 28. Crews will begin intermittent lane closures on State Road 162, between State Road 64 and U.S. 231, to facilitate mobile road maintenance operations. These operations include road patching and paving. Work is expected…
Jasper discusses options for Regional Wellness Center
The Jasper Redevelopment Commission received a brief update on the status of the Regional Wellness Center at its meeting this week. The update was provided by City Attorney Renee Kabrick after the commission was asked to approve a $28,751.25 payment to the city’s financial advisor, Baker Tilly. The payment covers services provided through April 30,…
Fair results coming in
The 2025 4-H Fair is winding down, and the council has released a list of awards for this year’s 4-Hers. Check out the Champions, Reserve Champions and ribbons winners here. The list will continue to be updated. Please note the following changes for Friday, July 18th of the Dubois County 4-H Fair. Here are the other…
Conservation officers investigating White River drowning
Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating the apparent drowning death of a Washington woman. Officers were called to the Maysville Public Access Site on the White River on Thursday around 9:30 a.m. for a report of two swimmers being swept downstream. Emergency crews rescued one of the victims, a juvenile, from a sandbar further down the…
Kylie captures your memories at the fair
Kylie Schepers has spent her evenings this week photographing the Dubois County 4-H Fair. You can follow her on Facebook here or on her album site here to see all the images she shares and purchase them for yourself. They range from animal showmanship competitions to behind-the-scenes candid moments. It’s a labor of love for…
Cops Cycling for Survivors recognize fallen in Dubois County
The annual Cops Cycling for Survivors tour passed through Dubois County Wednesday and Thursday. Wednesday afternoon, the group that has been traveling across the state arrived in Huntingburg to the welcome of community and family members. This year’s tour features several local riders taking on portions of the route or completing the whole journey. Jeff…
St. Joseph Church packing 70,000 meals this Saturday, July 19, volunteers welcome to help
St. Joseph Church is excited to announce its first community food packing event, scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 19, 2025. Volunteers will pack 70,000 meals to ship to areas of severe hunger around the world, facilitated by Cross Catholic Outreach. Some meals will be distributed by the Dubois County Food Bank…
Huntingburg dairy farmer included in USDA announcement regarding artificial food dyes in ice cream
While scooping ice cream on the steps of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Headquarters, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins congratulated the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) on the dairy industry’s commitment to eliminate artificial food dyes from their ice creams. Secretary Rollins was joined by Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F….
Huntingburg to repair First Street with grant contingency funds
The Huntingburg Board of Public Works has approved using contingency funds from a state grant and seeking bids for repairs to First Street after the completion of the wastewater work. The board voted unanimously during a special meeting to move forward with two separate approaches for different sections of First Street, using leftover funds from…
